Stand-Up in the Subway Comedy Festival - Shoot From The Hip

A brand-new comedy festival is coming to south London...

Step underground into the hidden venue beneath the park to enjoy a line-up of comedians with awards, cult-followings and punchlines aplenty.

With eleven shows over four days, grab your tickets for a celebration of laughter in the iconic Crystal Palace Subway.

Welcoming first class comedy acts for a celebration of laughter in this unique hidden space below Crystal Palace Park, the festival will run for 9 shows over four days.

Line-up for this show:

Shoot From The Hip

Over 30 million views a month across social media.

Shoot From The Hip are the most-followed improv comedy group on Earth, performing award-winning improv to their more than 3 million followers. Their 2023, 2024 and 2025 Edinburgh Shows all culminated in sold out runs in addition to extra performances added in.

Sam Russell, Tom Mayo, Luke Manning, and Alexander Jeremy have brought their unique live shows to huge venues such as The Clapham Grand, Leicester Square Theatre, and The Comedy Store, not to mention sell out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and headlining at Europrov.
Their spontaneous style has reached radio (BBC Radio 4’s ‘Wing It’), podcasts (Rosie Holt’s NonCensored), and D&D epics (Roll From The Hip), as well as online specials, Patreon exclusives, and livestreamed shows. Publications like Time Out, Metro, and Evening Standard all recommended Shoot From the Hip as a must see show.

Accessibility:

Please note there is no step-free access to the Subway.

Access is via two flights of stairs with a handrail.

The subway has uneven flooring and light changes from bright to dim in various points. Accessibility information including photos of the stairs can be found here: https://www.crystalpalaceparktrust.org/pages/how-to-visit-the-crystal-palace-subway

We’d love to know how to make your visit the best it can be, so have a chat with us before you get here – we love to hear from you. Please contact the Crystal Palace Park Trust team via [email protected]

Key information:

No dogs please (service dogs welcome)

Bar available serving light-coloured drinks (eg. no red wine to protect the heritage floor)

Street food available at surface level

Doors open at 7.55pm and the event closes at 9.55pm

Closest public transport is Crystal Palace Bus Station (3 minutes walk) or Crystal Palace Train Station (10 minutes walk uphill)

The Subway does not have its own toilets but clean portaloo facilities will be available

Terms and Conditions: please note the Ts and Cs document on our website ahead of purchasing a ticket. Refunds are not possible for any tickets purchased.

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