Live Far From The Apollo - At The Kenton Theatre
Schedule
Thu, 26 Feb, 2026 at 07:30 pm
UTC+00:00Location
The Kenton Theatre | Henley-on-thames, EN
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"Live Next To The Apollo is the smash-hit stand-up comedy show which resides at the iconic Riverside Studios in London. Building on three years of sold-out shows at its residency, just up the road from THE Hammersmith Apollo, the show is now on tour bringing the nation’s best comics to theatres across the country with guaranteed laughs from top TV comedians. Founded by TV Producer Jonathan Stadlen, the show is a warm, fun and stellar night of comedy bliss. Live Next To The Apollo has garnered a loyal following over the last three years and is now a staple of the London comedy scene - so bring your family and friends and come and see what all the fuss is about as these four comedians prepare to give you the best night out."Laura Smyth – Headlining
Winner of the Funny Women Awards and fresh off her solo tour which included selling out the Indigo O2, Laura Smyth has fun mugging off all the madness of parenting, childhood, school, marriage, social media, work, and chasing her dreams. Laura has played the Comedy Arenas at Glastonbury, Latitude, Reading and Leeds Festivals. TV appearances include Live At The Apollo, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Frankie Boyle’s New World Order and Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club. She is soon to star in (along with team mate Jen Brister!) Celebrity Hunted.
“A comic powerhouse ” Mo Gilligan
“One of the best acts I’ve seen in a long time” Romesh Ranganathan
“ Naturally funny ” Jo Brand
“Laura is a brilliant comedian, whipsmart, warm and very funny” Roisin Conaty
Hal Cruttenden – Opening
Hal is one of the top stand up comedians working in the UK today, as well as being a highly accomplished writer and actor. He has made several appearances on Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News For You and The Royal Variety Performance, Mock the Week, The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice, Would I Lie To You and The Apprentice: You’re Fired.
Hal has completed six nationwide and international tours and has also performed for the British Armed Forces in the Falkland Islands, Cyprus and Germany.
Having originally trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama, Hal’s acting career includes roles on TV and film in Shackleton, Eastenders and Kavanagh QC. Hal will play Winston Churchill in The Man with the Plan, the film is set for release soon.
“The comedy gift that keeps on giving” The Scotsman
“Remined me how much I love stand-up” The Times
“He’ll make you laugh a lot” Daily Mirror
Supported By:
Joe da Costa
Edinburgh Fringe Comedian Of The Year WINNER 2025
Eli Hart
BBC New Comedian of the Year WINNER 2025
All Tickets £22.75: Ticket prices include a £1 Restoration Levy, a £1.50 Booking Fee and a 25p Community Fund Levy
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Where is it happening?
The Kenton Theatre, 15 New Street, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 2BP, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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