Big Comedy Hammersmith with Dan Antopolski

If you want a great night out seeing the best comedy in an intimate venue then Big Comedy Hammersmith at The Distillers is the place for you!

A new and exciting monthly night of stand-up brought to you by lovers of great comedy and featuring some of the funniest comedians around. Hosted by the fantastic MC Jacob Hatton: blending clever wordplay with observational insights, he’s a standout performer in the industry.

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Doors open at 7.25 and the show starts at 7.30.

This month we have a stellar lineup of comics including our headliner the brilliant DAN ANTOPOLSKI

Dave Funniest Joke of the Edinburgh Fringe & BBC New Comedy Award Winner – Dan Antopolski, is a British comic, actor and writer. He has been nominated for three Perrier Awards both as a solo artist and alongside co-stars Lee Mack and Catherine Tate. He has appeared in various television programs and radio shows, and is best known to younger audiences for hosting the UK game show The Dare Devil. He has appeared at international comedy festivals in Montreal, Melbourne and New York.

"Spectacular displays of verbal pyrotechnics ... A confident, splendidly silly and sometimes dazzling show." - Stephanie Merritt, THE OBSERVER

"He's plummy but crass, cerebral but goofy and the sparks of genius fly off him like a Catherine wheel." - Nadine McBay, METRO

AWARDS

· BBC NEW COMEDY AWARD WINNER 1998

· PERRIER BEST NEWCOMER AWARD NOMINEE 2000 (Solo show)

· PERRIER AWARD NOMINEE 2000 (with Lee Mack and Catherine Tate)

· PERRIER AWARD NOMINEE 2001 (Solo show)

· DAVE FUNNIEST JOKE OF THE FRINGE AWARD WINNER 2009

· HONORARY LIFE MEMBER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF DUBLIN LAW SOCIETY

Supporting Dan are 5 fantastic comics:

Victor Daniels
The UK's answer to Dave Chappelle. Victor is a triple threat, not only a stand up but a comedy writer and producer of hilarious comedy sketches and sitcoms. With over 20 years of stand up comedy experience, Victor has been a regular at all the top clubs in the country.

Gabrielle MacPherson
Blending deadpan delivery with hilarious surrealism Gabrielle is a proud northerner, who's always preparing for the worst. Winner of the 2025 Best In Class Comedian competition.

Michael O'Donnell
A film-maker and comedian. Michael has travelled the world looking for the funny in the strangest of places.

Julius Howe
London-based comedian with a sharp, off-kilter style that mixes smart observation with left-field turns. A regular on the UK circuit, he's performed alongside some of the country's best comics at clubs and festivals nationwide. Known for his unpredictable punchlines and a knack for pulling big laughs out of the mundane, Julius brings an inventive, intelligent edge to stand-up that makes him one of the most interesting voices to watch right now. "A true hit. Julius embodies the generational voice of so many" – NORTH WEST END

Danielle Scott
An actor, comedian, and writer who's performed at Camden and Edinburgh Fringe with her darkly funny, autobiographical one-woman show, Sour Candi. When she's not making comedy sketches or popping up in feature films, she's creating ridiculous characters. Expect high energy and at least one story that'll make you glad it wasn't yours!

Of course with the fantastic MC Jacob Hatton - Jacob made a significant mark in the comedy scene by winning the Daily Telegraph's Best Jokes of the Fringe in 2023. This accolade is a testament to his sharp wit and unique comedic voice, distinguishing him among his peers. Jacob's humour resonates with audiences, blending clever wordplay with observational insights, making him a standout performer in the industry.

And for all you budding popstars - after the comedy finishes The Distillers has a karaoke night downstairs!

Please note: Although not common, lineups can be subject to change at short notice.