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About
A top night of stand-up featuring brilliant comics you'll want to tell your mates about – from TV favourites and radio stars to circuit legends and rising talent.Expect a warm welcome, a cracking atmosphere, and big laughs all night long.Tickets are limited and our nights often sell out – book early to guarantee your seat.Running time: approx. 2.5 hours, including intervals.
Jack Skipper
Hailing from South London, Jack Skipper has gone from carpet fitter to comedy sensation. With over 16 million likes on TikTok and 360k Instagram followers, his everyday-guy charm and hilarious takes on working-class life have made him one of the fastest-rising names in British comedy.
A runner-up in So You Think You're Funny? (2022), Jack has since starred in ITV2's The Stand Up Sketch Show, supported Michael McIntyre and Russell Kane on tour, and will soon feature on Comedy Central Live.
His debut show Skint sold out at the Pleasance and bagged nominations for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2024, NextUp's Biggest Award in Comedy, and won Best Debut Show at Leicester Comedy Festival 2024.
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Colin Owens [compere]
Colin Owens is the charming chaos at the heart of Stand Up in the Basement. He's been gigging across the UK comedy circuit since 2005, known for his dry delivery, laid-back style, and razor-sharp crowd work. Colin's the glue that holds the night together — setting the tone, warming up the room, and making sure no one gets too comfy in the front row.
He first made waves after winning the Jimmy Carr Comedy Idol Competition, going on to support Carr at Bloomsbury Theatre and perform alongside comics like Frank Skinner, Tim Vine, and Michael McIntyre.
"Brilliant, like a funny neighbour." — Tim Vine
"I knew he'd be funny and he was." — Michael McIntyre
INFO
Time: Doors 7.15pm / Show 8–10.30pmISH (with intervals)
What to Expect: We showcase three top-billed acts, each one a headline-worthy name in their own right – one to open the show, one to perform in the middle, and one to close the night.
Bar: Venue bar open before, after, and during intervals
Venue: Papillon, 61 Commercial Road, Southampton, SO15 1GG (opposite Mayflower Theatre)
Opening Times
| Takes place (20 Mar 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Friday | 20:00 | - 22:30 |
