Mates Rates Comedy Reading

Ali Woods is headlining The Purple Turtle this Sunday 22 December. 🙂 Ali Woods is a half-English, half-Scottish comedian, podcaster and content creator. Fresh off his first sold out show at the Edinburgh Fringe this year, Ali is a refreshing mix of the ‘every man’ and the ‘modern man’, whose sensitivity and genuine interest in men’s mental health gives him a great perspective on the modern ‘lad’ culture which often features in his comedy. Ali is that wonderful blend of comedy with a heart, speaking on topics such as football, the environment, and many social causes close to his heart. Ali won Hackney Empire New Act of the Year 2020 and has appeared on BBC Radio 4, TalkRadio, TalkSport alongside hosting his own podcast ‘All I Do Is Fail’. His online comedy sketches under the tag @aliwoodsgigs have gained millions of views and likes, and featured on LadBible and Buzzfeed UK. Many of Ali’s followers found him after he supported Russell Kane on tour in 2022.

Roast Battle UK is coming to Reading! THE SHOW THAT TURNS SMACK TALK INTO AN ART FORM! ROAST BATTLE UK PUTS TWO COMEDIANS HEAD-TO-HEAD IN A BATTLE OF WIT AND PUT-DOWNS. EACH COMIC HAS 5 JOKES TO ”ROAST” THEIR OPPONENT. THE OPPONENT CAN RESPOND WITH AN OFF THE CUFF REBUTTAL. ULTIMATELY, THE WINNER IS DECIDED BY A GUEST PANEL OF AUDACIOUS JUDGES. “UNDENIABLY, ROAST BATTLE DOESN’T FAIL TO LIVE UP TO ITS EXPECTATIONS, SERVING TO SHOWCASE A NO-HOLDS-BARRED CONTEST OF COMEDIC ATHLETICISM, BRAZEN PUTDOWNS AND LIGHTNING-FAST COMEBACKS.” ★★★★★ BROADYWAY BABY Doors open 7:30pm. Show starts 8:00pm. Early Bird - £7:50 SOLD OUT Advance - £10 Please be advised that you will need id to get into Double-Barrelled Brewery. Lineup subject to change. Content warning: Roast Battle UK includes content that may be considered offensive by some. Please take this into consideration when making a decision on whether to attend this event.

Stand up comedy at The Purple Turtle, Reading is back this Friday 18 October. Headlining this month's show is Jacob Hawley. Attend for £10 with the code: DISCOUNT_123 ... Jacob Hawley Jacob Hawley is a comedian. ​ ​He's in BBC sitcom Ladhood, featured on The Stand Up Sketch Show, and did stand up on The Russell Howard Hour. ‘Intelligent and important, his self-aware set sees him explore themes of class and identity in the modern world expertly.’ The Sunday Post ‘A down-to-earth talent who's got it in spades, it's an impressive, strong debut show that makes it feel like he's already been doing this for years.’ The List

Mates Rates Comedy RAW is back tomorrow, Monday 14 October at The Outlook 7:30pm. 2-4-1 Early Bird closes tonight at 11:30pm. ... Mates Rates Comedy is proud to present Mates Rates Comedy Raw, Reading's No.1 stand up comedy open mic. The show will take place at The Outlook, RG1 3BJ every Monday between 7:30pm - 9:30pm (door open 7pm). If you've ever been curious about how stand up comedy is made, wanted to catch a star of the future or just fancied a great night of comedy this show is for you. Expect big laughs, moments of cringe, revelations... whatever happens it won't be dull! If you think you've got what it takes to be a comedian, you too can sign up at our event to perform in the future.

Comedy at The Purple Turtle, Reading is back this Friday 20 September with headliner Darius Davies. Attend for £5 with the code: Discount_123 Darius Davies The 2017 English Comedian of the Year finalist, Darius is a regular performer at all of the major UK comedy clubs and has also toured internationally. With a particular style akin to a performance poet or faith healer, Darius commands his audience with wonderful charisma – an American style comedian with British soul. A distinct voice in a sea of ubiquity – Darius is fearless in his belief in what is funny and forging his own path. This is high energy, captivating stand up comedy fuelled with passion, soul and wit. Darius is also the host and co-creator of the hit sell-out Edinburgh show, Hate ‘n’ Live along with fellow comedians Justin Panks and Leo Kearse. He is also co-host of the 3 Speech Podcast. “A star to be” – Christian O’Connell, Absolute Radio “Amazing” – Russell Kane