Reading Comedy Showcase

A selection of the best established and emerging comedians from the Reading area, accompanied by an exciting headliner Jake Lambert. All Brought to you by Stand and Deliver + Reading Indi Comedy Festival.

Headliner- Jake Lambert

Described as ‘a joke machine’ by The Telegraph, Jake Lambert is known for his non-stop gag-filled storytelling. His online videos have racked up over 500 million views, building Jake a devoted fanbase.
He has appeared on BBC’s Live at The Apollo, Comedy Central’s Live From The Comedy Store and Comedy Central Live, UKTV’s Rosie Jones’s Disability Comedy Extravaganza, and is a recurring guest on BBC’s The Apprentice: You’re Fired.

Opener- Iszi Lawrence

Residing in Tilehurst Iszi is a comedian known for her stand-up performances across Europe and her involvement in the Perrier Award Winning Best Newcomer show in 2004. She's also an author of historical fiction for children, with her latest novel, City of Spies, exploring the Culper Spy Ring during the American Revolution. Additionally, Lawrence has contributed to BBC Radio and written for publications like The Guardian.

Also featuring...

Nayim Ali

Flying the flag for RG1 Nayim is an accomplished rising star having beat many of standup's toughest competitions including the notorious Beat the Blackout gong show.

In 2024 he was selected by Omid Dijalili to be part of lounges.tv's Top 10 Best New Stand Ups.

Dan Collins

The comedy king of Katesgrove, Dan brings highly electric energy and bizarre, whimsical hilarity to every comedy club, theatre stage and festival tent he sets foot upon. When not performing standup this multi talented mad-man is an Actor and Cartoonist.

Robert Devereux

Robert calles Spencer Wood his "ends" and has been bringing laughter to many of the town's open mic nights. He has appeared multiple times at the highly regarded Bohemian Night at The Fisherman's Cottage.

Your Host- Rhodri Buttrick

Within minutes of Rhodri speaking you'll know he was raised in Caversham!

Rhodri has many years’ experience as a standup comic. His observational style can be described as a rare concoction of sarcasm and silliness. His lateral viewpoint lends itself to fun and unpredictable audience integration. This comes into play when he is hosting Stand and Deliver Comedy at Reading Biscuit Factory.
Prior to standup, Rhodri worked as a commercial radio presenter where he was paid to say silly things between records he wasn't allowed to choose

Lineup subject to change

Please be advised that you will need id to get into The Purple Turtle.

Festival pass: £50

Advance - Reading Comedy Showcase ONLY: (£12)

Lineup subject to change. Timings may changes slightly as we finalise the festival schedule.