Stand Up in the Basement Comedy - Jeff Innocent | Joey Page

WELCOME

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Get ready for a comedy experience like no other! Situated in the heart of Southampton, Stand Up in the Basement is the ultimate destination for laughter, camaraderie, and unforgettable performances.

From rising newcomers to seasoned veterans, our stage hosts the best and brightest talents in the comedy scene. Established in 2017, we’ve had an array of comedy names, including Taskmaster and Britain’s Got Talent contestants, stars from Ricky Gervais’ ‘Derek’, and big screen names like Dave Johns ('Fishermen’s Friends', 'I, Daniel Blake') and Brett Goldstein ('Ted Lasso'). In addition, we've welcomed numerous comedians from popular panel shows like Mock the Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats, and Would I Lie to You?, as well as a plethora of guests from BBC’s legendary 'Live at the Apollo’.

Join the excitement at Stand Up in the Basement and experience the magic of live comedy in a relaxed and intimate setting... Who knows? You might just discover your new favourite comedy star before they become a household name!

LINE-UP

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This is an extended Halloween special show, shaking up our usual format. Instead of the typical opener and two middle acts, our (not) secret (anymore) guest –Jeff Innocent– will take the stage as part of the middle and headline. With support from the fantastically bonkers Joey Page!

💥 JEFF INNOCENT 

He’s winner of British Comedian of the Year, Best Live Club Comedian and the Comedian’s Comedian. A comedian of legendary status, Jeff Innocent is now a social media sensation with his online videos amassing tens of millions of views. His second leg of his current tour "The Smart Casual" is selling out comedy clubs across the country.

His unique appeal lies in the contrast between his East End ‘geezer’ appearance and demeanor, and his educated, philosophical delivery and subject manner, inspiring the Guardian to describe him as a comedian with ‘the body of a nightclub bouncer and the brains of a university boffin’.

“Jeff Innocent delivers a masterclass in stand up comedy every time he performs" The Times

"It should be made law that every British Citizen must go and see Jeff Innocent. He's that funny." Evening Standard

"Clever, honest, funny. Not only hugely likable comedy but fabulously subversive." The Scotsman

💥 JOEY PAGE 

Joey Page has spent the last few years bouncing around the comedy circuit supporting the likes of Josie Long, Rob Beckett and Noel Fielding, and appearing on shows such as BBC 3’s Comedy marathon, Nevermind the Buzzcocks, and Noel Fielding’s 'Luxury Comedy'. He did have a childhood dream to become a wrestler, dinosaur, or spaceman but luckily has settled on becoming a stand-up comedian. Joey boasts an extraordinary brand of highly original and surreally silly comedy. Joey always takes audiences on magical flight of fancy away from the humdrum of the everyday grind. 

“A leading name in British cult comedy" ***** Three Weeks

"Surreal, charming and hilarious...one of comedy’s most unique and exciting new talents. This innately likeable young man has an instinct for funny" **** Chortle

"Laugh-out-loud. Page is the cheeky master of the alternative – a genuine master of his craft" **** Australia Times

"He's a fine comedian with a head like a fantasy hand grenade" Noel Fielding 

💥 COLIN OWENS [COMPERE]

Our compere and your host for Stand in The Basement, Colin Owens, is an award-winning stand-up comedian, who has worked with Jimmy Carr, the teams behind The Inbetweeners and Mighty Boosh. Described as ‘laconic and charming’, Colin talks about his failings, inadequacies, mistakes and general stupidity, all tinged with an air of paranoia and insecurity, but delivered with supreme confidence and sexual edginess!

“Genuinely Brilliant” Jimmy Carr
“Brilliant performer” Frank Skinner
“Brilliant, like a funny neighbor” Tim Vine
“I knew he’d be funny and he was” Michael McIntyre

SHOW INFO

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📅 WHEN: Stand Up in the Basement is a once-a-month comedy night, always on the last Tuesday of the month.

🕗 TIMINGS: We aim to kick off the show at 8pm. There'll be an opening act, short break, two rising acts in the shorter middle section, another break, and we'll finish up with the headliner. The show typically finishes around 10.30pm. The bar downstairs will be open before and after the show, and the upstairs bar will be open during the intervals.

🏠 VENUE: This event is now (not in the basement, but) upstairs at Heartbreakers Bar & Venue, located at 7-9 Hanover Buildings, Southampton, SO14 1JX. Check out their website here.

📱 SOCIALS: Stay updated with the latest news and show info by following us on Facebook and Instagram @standupinthebasement

🎭 NATURE OF THE BEAST: Please note that the line-up for comedy nights can be subject to change, but rest assured, the quality of our events will not be compromised!