Comedy at The Horton
Friday 7th August, 8pm
Summer is finally here, so come and enjoy the scorching talents of a hand-picked selection of some of the UK’s finest touring stand-up comics at our very excellent comedy club.
This month’s fun and merriment is provided by Sarah Iles, Tal Davies, Edward (Eddy) Midgley, and is topped off by the brilliant Michael Akadiri.
Please note that line-ups are subject to change.
Michael Akadiri
Michael Akadiri is a multi-award-winning stand-up comedian and junior doctor who has appeared on ITV2’s The Stand Up Sketch Show, Channel 4’s TikTok Comedy, LadBible, and the BBC’s New Comedy Award. His sold-out debut Edinburgh Fringe show, No Scrubs, was nominated for NextUp’s inaugural Biggest Award in Comedy.
“Charismatic.” “A sharp-witted everyman.” “In effortless control.” — Chortle
“Supremely talented and likeable.” — Metro
“Expect to be laughing regularly at him in the future.” — Evening Standard
Tal Davies
Tal Davies is a comedian, writer and self-proclaimed scumbag who blends toe-curling anecdotes with dry observational humour, delivered with a warm, likeable stage presence and a deadpan Brummie accent.
A regional finalist in the BBC New Comedy Award, a Funny Women finalist, and a British Comedian of the Year finalist, Tal was also crowned Breakthrough Act at the Midlands Comedy Awards. She has supported the likes of Milton Jones, Paul Chowdhry and Josh Pugh on tour.
Described by Chortle as “a natural storyteller… with an innately affable, easy-going delivery”, Tal is also a BBC Writersroom alumna and a credited screenwriter for the BBC’s The Break.
“Belly-aching giggles followed her full set of self-deprecatory humour.” — Birmingham World
Sarah Iles
Sarah Iles is a bubbly comedian and writer from South London.
She is co-host of the touring comedy show Tarot, Nice to Meet You, which won the award for Best Audience Interaction at the Brighton Fringe in 2022.
“Left the room quaking with laughter… an astute comedy storyteller.” — Voice Magazine
“Sarah Iles is just really, really funny.” — Bunbury Magazine
Edward Midgley
Edward Midgley is an award-winning comedian from Huddersfield, recognised for his sharp writing and engaging delivery.
He was crowned Hot Water Comedy Club Comedian of the Year 2024 and won Best Breakthrough Act at the Lawrence Batley Theatre in the same year.
Tickets: £22 |Groups of 4+ £20 per person
Running Time: 2 and a half hours
Age Rating: 18+
A £2 booking fee is included in ticket prices. This applies when booking online and in person. The booking fee covers costs charged to the charity for the bo
