Comedy night ft. Paul McCaffrey + Josh Pugh + more tba

Paul McCaffrey is an award‑winning headliner and comedian behind the podcast What’s Upset You Now? with Seann Walsh. A BBC Three Live at the Apollo performer and regular on Impractical Jokers UK, Stand Up Central, The Dog Ate My Homework and more, he’s shared stages with the biggest names in comedy and opened in front of huge festival crowds

“A wonderfully charming and affable storyteller” – Broadway Baby ★★★★

“Quick and jovial, bantering effortlessly with the front row” – Chortle

Josh Pugh is a Midlands‑born stand‑up who blends self‑deprecating honesty with surreal observational wit. A champion of multiple new‑act competitions (including Birmingham & Nottingham, 2015), he was named English Comedian of the Year in 2016 and went on to earn a best‑show nomination at the 2022 Edinburgh Comedy Awards.

As well as storming the live circuit, Josh is a regular on Mock The Week, Hypothetical, and The Last Leg, and co-hosted Channel 4’s Paralympics coverage—bringing both heart and hilarity to prime-time TV..

“Nominated for best show—real gems of jokes.” – Guardian (Edinburgh review)

“A classy, charming left‑field hour… pithy, unconventional and funny.” – Chortle

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Colin Owens is the charming chaos at the heart of Stand Up in the Basement. He’s been gigging across the UK comedy circuit since 2005, known for his dry delivery, laid-back style, and razor-sharp crowd work. Colin’s the glue that holds the night together — setting the tone, warming up the room, and making sure no one gets too comfy in the front row.

He first made waves after winning the Jimmy Carr Comedy Idol Competition, going on to support Carr at Bloomsbury Theatre and perform alongside comics like Frank Skinner, Tim Vine, and Michael McIntyre.

“Brilliant, like a funny neighbour.” — Tim Vine
“I knew he’d be funny and he was.” — Michael McIntyre

🕗 Time: Doors 7.15pm / Show 8–10.30pmISH (with intervals)

🎤 What to Expect: We showcase three top-billed acts, each one a headline-worthy name in their own right – one to open the show, one to perform in the middle, and one to close the night.

🍻 Bar: Venue bar open before, after, and during intervals

📍 Venue: Papillon, 61 Commercial Road, Southampton, SO15 1GG (opposite Mayflower Theatre)

📱 Follow us: @standupinthebasement on Insta & Facebook

⚠️ Line-ups can be subject to change: but quality will never compromised!

🎟️ Tickets: more tickets & show info on our website

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