A spring of stand-up and side-splitting laughter at the Corn Exchange Newbury
This spring, the Corn Exchange Newbury is the place to be for a season of laughter, with a packed programme of comic magic and daring new material hitting the stage.
Leading the season is The Comedy Network (Friday 6 February, Friday 6 March and Thursday 2 April), presented by Avalon. Known as a launchpad for some of Britain’s biggest comedic talent, previous line-ups have included Lee Mack, Russell Howard, Jenny Eclair, Ed Gamble, and Lou Sanders, each show brings together a carefully curated line-up of top comedians with a sharp, witty compere.
For those who love seeing comedy in its most experimental form, Early Doors Comedy Night (Wednesday 18, Thursday 19 February and Thursday 12 March) provides an intimate setting where comedians test new material in front of a live audience.
It’s a chance to witness performers at their most daring, blending familiar favourites with emerging stars in evenings full of laughs and surprises.
The scheduled line-ups of top-tier comedians feature Cecily Hitchcock and Jonny Pelham on Wednesday 18 February, Sara Barron and Bilal Zafar on Thursday 19 February, and Felicity Ward with Johnny White Really-Really on Thursday 12 March.
The season also features a host of headline shows that promise unforgettable evenings of comedy.
Pete Firman: Tricks & Giggles (Saturday 7 March) brings his award-winning mix of magic and humour to Newbury.
With viral videos, TV appearances, and millions of fans, Pete delivers impossible feats, playful audience interaction, and laugh-out-loud gags, creating a show that thrills the eyes as much as it tickles the funny bone.
Critically acclaimed stand-up Ivo Graham returns with Orange Crush (Wednesday 18 March), a gloriously quirky exploration of all thing’s orange.
From Aperol spritzes to sunsets and marmalade, Ivo turns the ordinary into the absurd with his sharp, insightful humour, weaving personal stories, witty observations, and delightfully surreal tangents into a show that’s as imaginative as it is funny.
The irreverent duo of Scummy Mummies are back with their brand-new show Hot Mess (Tuesday 14 and Wednesday 15 April), the ultimate mums’ night out. No topic is off-limits, from menopause and mansplaining to teenagers and Tinder.
With brand-new songs, sketches, stand-up, and dazzling sparkly costumes, it’s a high-energy celebration of the chaos and joy of modern motherhood, perfect for anyone who loves a riotous night out.
Rounding out the season is Mark Simmons: Jest To Impress (Friday 17 April), the award-winning ‘master of one-liners’. Known for his record-breaking debut tour, Fringe accolades, and popular podcast Jokes with Mark Simmons, Mark combines razor-sharp, expertly crafted jokes with spontaneous audience-led humour, delivering a show that is clever, quick, and guaranteed to leave audiences laughing.
To find out more about the fantastic comedy offerings coming up at the Corn Exchange Newbury this spring or to book, visit cornexchangenew.com or call 01635 522733.
The Corn Exchange Newbury
The Corn Exchange Trust manages four key spaces; the Corn Exchange which includes a 400 seat auditorium, a 40 seat independent cinema and a Cafe and Bar; 101 Outdoor Arts: National Centre for Arts in Public Space – a unique outdoor arts creation centre for the development of large-scale outdoor performances, making and rehearsal space and on-site accommodation; their centrally located Learning Centre in which workshops and courses for all ages take place; and The Base Greenham, a visual arts gallery and workshop space on Greenham Business Park which is also home to 8 resident artists.
From level access to their building to signed and audio-described performances, they are dedicated to making their venue and events accessible for everyone.
01635 522733
Corn Exchange Newbury, Market Place,
Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 5BD
The performance programme at the Corn Exchange has developed considerably in recent years.
They present a mixed programme of theatre, dance, comedy, music, family, film and outdoor work to audiences from across the South East.
The emphasis is on presenting shows of the highest quality and films that inspire and entertain audiences, with attendance growing year on year.
The Trust produces its own pantomime in-house, as well as supporting a range of artists and companies across all art-forms through commissioning and development opportunities, mentoring and production support.
Their emphasis is on presenting great shows and films that audiences really want to come and see and that reflect the rich diversity of our country today.
Always high quality, they’re really proud that their attendance figures are growing year on year.
Transport
By Bicycle: public bike parking is available in the Market Place, a short walk from theirr front door.
By Train or Bus: five-minute walk from both the train and bus stations; regular services run from Reading, Windsor, Basingstoke, Winchester, Oxford and London.
By Car: 10 minutes from M4 Junction 13. There are a number of town centre car parks (pay on exit): Mon-Sun: £2 after 6pm. For car parks behind the Corn Exchange sat nav RG14 5QP.
Please visit the Accessibility page for information about the facilities at the Corn Exchange
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