Stand Up in the Basement Comedy Night

WELCOME

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

LINE-UP

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💥 MALINDA MAKUMA
Malinda has been making comedy waves thanks to a great performance at the BBC New Comedy Awards as well as being a star of the New Zealand and Melbourne Comedy Festival last year.

BBC New Comedy Awards 2023 semi-final Tour support.

“Charming, unexpected and utterly compelling. Definitely one to watch" - Banana Cabaret

💥 MARKUS BIRDMAN

From The Palladium to Pakistan, a highly experienced, versatile & award winning comedian, Markus is one of stand-up’s most well travelled comedians, much in demand in the UK and all over the world. He's performed at the Melbourne, Adelaide, and Perth Comedy Festivals and was nominated by the New Zealand Comedy Guild for Best International Guest. Not to be missed, catch him in the UK before he jets off again.

Britain's Got Talent semi-finalist '23 .

Chortle ‘Best Club Comic’ 2023 nominee.

One of the first British Comics to have his own Netflix Special - Live in Amsterdam.

"Grab a ticket. He’s brilliant.”
Sarah Millican

“How the f**k is Markus Birdman Not Famous?”
Paul Sinha

“I did a tour of NZ with Markus Birdman, who wiped the floor with me every night. He was fantastic.”
James Acaster

As seen on Britain’s Got Talent (ITV) and Rosie Jones TV Disability Extravaganza (UKTV)

“MARKUS ÜBER ALLES! One of the best acts around.”
Henning Wehn

💥 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!