Swindon Old Town Comedy Festival BIG Friday Showcase!

Schedule

Fri Jun 12 2026 at 08:00 pm to 10:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Christ Church Community Centre | Swindon, EN

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Christ Church Community Centre hosts 6 comedians as part of the festivals BIG Friday Night Showcase!
About this Event

The Swindon Old Town Comedy Club Returns to the Christ Church Community Centre Friday June 12th for a SHOWCASE in celebration of the first Swindon Old Town Comedy Festival - Featuring 6 comedians!

Featuring...


Stand Up Comedy Circuit Legend Matt Price: As seen on Channel 4 and TLC, Matt has supported the likes of Russell Kane, Larry Dean and Russell Howard, along with touring the world himself...

Matt has headlined comedy clubs in South East Asia, Scandinavia, Turkey, Russia, and the Middle East


Kicking-off the show is David Alfie-Ward, East-End working class lad who has featured on TalkSPORT, Capital FM, ITV, the Metro, BBC 5live, BT sport and the Ladbible in the U.K. He has hosted the Stand Up Sketch Show and done TV warm up for Mo Gilligan, Harry and Jamie Redknapp as well as opening for Dane Baptiste, Darren Harriot and Michelle Wolf.


With support from Jess Lo (Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year Finalist) actor and comedian Ashley Kumar (as seen as a regular on Eastenders and hit-comedy series Benidorm and Sky Comedy's Christmas Little Crackers alongside Omid Dijili)

Also featuring Swindon's own Abbie Hope!


MC & Host: Sam Michael - Local based comedian who's been Support Act for the likes of Al Murray, Matt Richardson and Dom Joly


Please Note:


  • We do not accept large parties of stag dos or hen parties, apologies.
  • You must be 18+ to attend or 16+ with an adult
  • Line up can be subject to change
  • You must have a valid ticket to attend this event
  • We do not allow people to record any footage of the event on personal cameras or phones
  • Some acts may be recording their own performances, however this will not include a front-facing recording of the crowd.
  • Any behaviour we deem untoward or too disruptive to the show will return in being asked to leave.
  • You are welcome to take photos, we will be taking some on the night for social media purposes.
  • Line-Ups are subject to change due to circumstances, but we will communicate this to ticket buyers ASAP
  • Refunds are available up to 48 hours before the event for any reason
  • This event will have on-door staff/security for your own protection
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Where is it happening?

Christ Church Community Centre, Cricklade Street, Swindon, United Kingdom

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Tickets

GBP 12.00

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