The Comedy Network
Get ready to laugh out loud with an evening of great comedy, as Avalon presents The Comedy Network.
Existing to bring a roadshow of comedic brilliance to your doorstep, The Comedy Network has been a proving ground for some of the biggest names in British comedy.
Household names like Lee Mack, Russell Howard, Jenny Eclair, Ed Gamble and Lou Sanders have all cut their teeth on the network circuit. Previous line-ups have included Simon Brodkin, Steve Bugeja, Sophie Duker and Flo & Joan.Â
Whether you are looking for a great night out with friends or a fun way to celebrate a special occasion, start your weekend in style at The Comedy Network.Â
February’s line-up includes:Â
As seen on BBC’s Live At The Apollo, Conan (TBS), Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (Dave), Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central (Comedy Central), Stuart is a climate comedian and podcaster. He’s the regular studio warm-up comic for The Graham Norton Show and has performed at Wembley Arena and at the world’s leading comedy festivals (Montreal’s Just For Laughs, the Edinburgh Fringe, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, and South By Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas).
Dom Hatton-Woods is a rising UK stand-up comedian and online personality known for his sharp, honest and often painfully relatable humour.Â
A regular on the British comedy circuit, Dom has performed at clubs and festivals across the country, building a loyal following with his dry delivery and self-deprecating tales about dating disasters, family life, and the absurdities of adulthood.Â
His comedic style has helped him amass millions of views on TikTok and earned him spots supporting established acts like Daliso Chaponda, Tom Stade and Jamali Maddix.
In 2025 he took his first solo tour to venues around the UK, bringing his unique brand of awkward, unfiltered stand-up to live audiences.
Bilal Zafar was nominated for the lastminute.com Best Newcomer Award for his debut show, CAKES, at the Edinburgh Fringe. Bilal also won the New Act of the Year award, joining the company of previous winners such as Stewart Lee, Ardal O’Hanlon, Joe Wilkinson and Linda Smith.Â
He was the runner-up at the Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the Year competition.
He has appeared on BBC3, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Asian Network, and has written for The Independent.Â
He also runs a successful Twitch page, which has racked up over 12.3K followers.
He streams an interactive, improvised comedy show three times a week where he plays a football manager embroiled in scandal, featuring various special guests. The show is growing every day and has been picked up by multiple radio shows and newspapers.
Jessie Nixon (Compere)
Jessie Nixon is a Bristol-based stand-up comedian with a dynamic, friendly stage presence and a sharp wit. Jessie’s credits include tour support for Fern Brady, Steve Bugeja and Lou Sanders.
She has an impressive roster of achievements under her belt, as she came third at the Funny Women Stage Awards 2022, as well as BBC New Comedian of the Year Regional Finalist 2021, Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year Nominee 2021, and more!
March’s line-up includes:Â
Harriet Dyer, Caitlin Powell, Katie Norris and compered by Dave Chawner.Â
April’s line-up includes:Â
Aurie Styla, Marise Gaughan, Josh Weller and compered by Garrett Millerick.
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.
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 our 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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