
Ben Miller: Stand Up Science
A show that's equal measures hilarious, educational and deeply personal. NYC based scientist turned stand-up comedian Ben Miller takes you on a journey that explores everything from milk to thermodynamics
2023
Friday May 26th 2023 | 8pm

IC3 Presents: Catch Jokes
White Bear Comedy and IC3 Comedy invite you to The Room Above for CATCH JOKES - a brand new night celebrating up and coming black comedians on the British scene!
2023
May 25th | 8pm

Bristol Comedy Room | Gbemi Oladipo & Suzy Bennett
Top comedy from the hosts of Comedy Den Burt Williams & Greg Winfield
2023
Wednesday 24th May | 8pm

White Bear Comedy Club | Adam Flood & Dee Allum
"Put at the top of your to do list" - Bristol 365
2023
Saturday 20th May | 8pm

Absurdia: Improv Double Bill
Somewhere in time and space, in a place beyond conception, but also conveniently at The Room Above on Friday 19th May, The Groundhogs and Helen present a night that can only be called.... Absurdia.
2023
Friday 19th May | 8pm

Bristol Comedy Room | Ian Smith & Sunil Patel
Top comedy from the hosts of Comedy Den Burt Williams & Greg Winfield
2023
Wednesday 17th May | 8pm

Interact Presents: Scratch Night
InterAct are hosting a Scratch Night. A chance for you to come along and showcase your talents or to watch friends and support others. We accept any acts from singing, dancing, comedy, music. monologues, group performance.
2023
May 16th | 7pm

Stevie Martin: WIP
Stevie (8 out of 10 Cats, Starstruck) is making a show (comedy).
Come and help her figure out what works and what doesn't (comedically).
2023
Sunday 14th May | 2pm

White Bear Comedy Club | Ed Kear & Pravanya Pillay
"Put at the top of your to do list" - Bristol 365
2023
Saturday 13th May | 8pm

Tadiwa Mahlunge: Golden Boy
As seen on BBC 1, BBC 2, Dave, Comedy Central, UTV, Comic Relief and heard on BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Northampton and BBC Sounds - Tadiwa Mahlunge has established himself as one of comedy’s hottest prospects. As such, he featured on the 2022 Pleasance Comedy Reserve at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
2022
Friday 12th May April 2023 | 7:30pm

Honeypot Comedy | Mary O'Connell
The all female led comedy night held at The Room Above
2023
Thursday 11th May | 8pm

Bristol Comedy Room | Michael Akadiri
Top comedy from the hosts of Comedy Den Burt Williams & Greg Winfield
2023
Wednesday 10th May | 8pm

Vittorio Angelone: Translations
Join Vittorio as he tackles being Irish in England, identity, and the sad comedy shows that seem to win awards.
2022
5th & 6th May 2023

Bristol Comedy Room | Micky Overman
Top comedy from the hosts of Comedy Den Burt Williams & Greg Winfield
2023
Wednesday 3rd May | 8pm

White Bear Comedy Club ft. Luke Honnoraty
Featuring Luke Honnoraty with support from Bristol's best comedians.
2021
Saturday 29th April 2023 | 8pm

Bristol Revunions: Anything but a man Party
“The Bristol Revunions are back to host an all female & minority gender led comedy show! With a host of local stand-ups and sketches that will at least make chuckle.
2023
Friday 28th April | 8pm

The Bristol Comedy Room | The Death Hilarious
Top comedy from the hosts of Comedy Den Burt Williams & Greg Winfield
2023
Wednesday 26th April | 8pm

White Bear Comedy Club ft. Jamie D'Souza
Featuring Jamie D'Souza, Chelsea Birkby, Arielle Souma with support from Bristol's best comedians.
2021
Saturday 15th April 2023 | 8pm

The Bristol Comedy Room | Danny Mclaughlin
Top comedy from the hosts of Comedy Den Burt Williams & Greg Winfield
2023
Wednesday 19th April | 8pm

Kat Nip Presents: Liability
Kat’s been called a ‘Polish Joan Rivers’, ‘joke kalashnikov’ and ‘my favourite’ (no, not by her mum). Her energetic, fast-paced storytelling is jam-packed with unexpected punchlines, brutal honesty and a sprinkle of Eastern European pizzazz. Buckle up, it’s a rollercoaster!
2022
Saturday 22nd April 2023 | 8pm

One More Time With Feeling: Improv Double Bill
Back for another time around, the Groundhogs and Beansville are at The Room Above for a night of improv comedy Friday 14th April.
2023
Friday 14th April | 8pm

Honeypot Comedy ft. Anna Thomas
Honeypot Comedy is the monthly all female, trans and non-binary comedy night held at The Room Above. Hosted by Millie Malone and produced by White Bear Comedy Club.
2023
April 13th 2023 | 8pm

The Bristol Comedy Room | Sally-Anne Hayward
Top comedy from the hosts of Comedy Den Burt Williams & Greg Winfield
2023
Wednesday 12th April | 8pm

Philipp Kostelecky: Daddy's Home (WIP)
International comedian and favourite child* Philipp Kostelecky is fresh from a sold-out European tour and is bringing his show to Bristol.
2023
Tuesday 11th April | 8pm

Richard Hardisty - Silly Boy
In his intimate and highly anticipated debut hour, Rich Hardisty (Channel 4, Netflix, BBC) takes us on a journey through the highs and lows of his unusual life.
2022
17th February 2023

White Bear Comedy Club ft. Abi Clarke
White Bear Comedy Club brings the best comedians right to your doorstep. Featuring Abi Clarke and Jospeh Parsons. "Put at the top of your to do list" - Bristol 365
2023
Saturday 8th April 2023

White Bear Comedy w Vittorio Angelone & Tadiwa Mahlunge
Featuring Vittorio Angelone and Tadiwa Mahlunge with support from Bristol's best comedians.
2021
Saturday 1st April 2023 | 8pm

Drunk Comedians Doing A Panel Show
Love drinking? Love TV panel shows? Then have we got the show for you! Expect top comedians getting boozy, playing games and competing in the newest, funniest and drunkest panel show
2023
Friday 31st March | 9:30pm
Alex Kitson: Fired Up! Ready To Go! (WIP)
Having just moved to London from his beloved West Country. Despite his mixed feelings about it - he's still feeling optimistic.
2022
31st March 2023

Double Preview: Sam Hawkins & Ollie Young
The Room Above is showcasing a double preview for upcoming Bath comedians; Sam Hawkins: Green Eggs & Sam and Ollie Young: The Prologue
2023
Thursday 30th March

White Bear Comedy Club ft Qin Wang & Jack Campbell
Featuring Qin Wang & Jack Campbell with support from Bristol best comedians.
2021
Saturday 7th January 2023 | 8pm

Ben Pope: Holy Cow
Ben Pope (‘a total delight’ – Fest) is bored of small talk. So here it is! A show about The Big Stuff: God, death, love, the galaxy and, most of all, chocolate.
2022
Friday 24th March 2023 | 8pm

Bristol Revunions Present: Colleen Scratchgood
The Bristol Revunions are back to host a night of student comedy! With special guests Bristol Improv and a host of local stand-ups. What more could you want?
2023
Tuesday 14th March | 8pm

White Bear Comedy Club ft Red Richardson, Sarah Roberts
Featuring Red Richardson & Sarah Roberts with support from Bristol best comedians.
2021
Saturday 7th January 2023 | 8pm

Last Day on Earth
Stalwarts of the Bristol Longform Improv scene Last Day on Earth present a night packed with brilliant improvised sketch comedy.
2021
Saturday 11th March 2023 | 8pm

White Bear Comedy Club ft. Alex Kitson & Bella Hull
Featuring Alex Kitson and Bella Hull with support from Bristol's best comedians.
2021
Saturday 4th March 2023 | 8pm

White Bear Comedy ft. Katie Price & Mark Brittlestone
Featuring Katie Price and Mark Brittlestone with support from Bristol's best comedians.
2021
Saturday 18th February 2023 | 8pm

Jake Donaldson: Neurotica
A new tour show from acclaimed stand-up comedian Jake Donaldson, all about anxiety, masculinity and his Dad!
2022
25th February 2023

This Is NOT Your Life: The Improvised Chat Show
The hit Fringe show returns to The Room Above! Watch as the host of the UK's biggest chat show interviews your favourite fake celebrity about their life story of how they conquered their industry! Which industry? You Decide!
2021
Saturday 11th February | 8pm

Eric Rushton: Not That Deep
Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year Eric Rushton brings his brand-spanking new hour to The Room Abovel. As well as spanking brands, he’ll be telling loads of jokes that range from good in quality to excellent in quality.
2022
Friday 10th February 2023 | 8pm

Josh Kingsford: Signs in Yellow
More weird whimsy from one of New Zealand's fastest rising comedians. Recording his comedy special Live @ The Room Abvove
2023
Thursday 9th February | 8pm

White Bear Comedy Club ft. Ollie Horn & Erika Ehler
Featuring Ollie Horn and Erika Ehler with support from Bristol's best comedians.
2021
Saturday 4th February 2023 | 8pm

Burt Williamson: 200 IQ Audience Only (No Munters)
Burt Williamson is a stand-up comedian, improviser and comedy producer based in Bristol. He’s had two critically acclaimed runs at the Edinburgh Fringe, is the brains behind Bristol Comedy Festival and an all round funny guy.
2023
Friday 3rd February | 8pm
Improv Double Bill: The Thoroughgoods
Another Thursday night Improv double bill at The Room Above Theatre, this week featuring: The Thoroughgoods
2022
Thursday 2nd February 2023 | 8pm

Edward Bourne: Sketchbook
Edward Bourne embarks on his first gig as a jazz keyboardist, only to find it is overrun by a an entangled, sketchy string of past dates, haircuts and voiceover sessions.
2022
28th January 2023

White Bear Comedy Club ft. Thor Stenhaug & Rob Copland
Featuring Thor Stenhaug and Rob Copland with support from Bristol's best comedians.
2021
Saturday 21st January 2023 | 8pm

Ted Milligan: Finished Product (Work In Progress)
A work-in-progress of some ideas and themes and jokes from an award-winning character comedian whose writing has been praised as "incredibly well-written" (Inter:Mission) and whose football boots have been praised as "very sweet" (Former England International Joe Cole).
2022
Friday 20th January | 8pm

White Bear Comedy Club ft. Finlay Christie & Dee Allum
Featuring Finlay Christie and Dee Allum with support from Bristol best comedians.
2021
Saturday 7th January 2023 | 8pm

White Bear Comedy Club: Shelter Fundraiser
White Bear Comedy Club is running a charity Christmas event in partnership with Shelter, rising money for the homeless in Bristol.
2022
Saturday 17th December, 8pm

Premiere: Bear Hunt (2022)
Presenter and comic Jacob Burley hosts Bear Hunt; a stand-up show in which he explores the existence and extinction of the brown bear in the British Isles.
2022
Saturday 3rd December

One More Time, With Feeling: An Improv Double Bill
A Double Bill Improv show between Beansville and The Groundhogs
2022
Friday 25th November 2022 | 8pm

Louise Leigh Amused
So excited to be FINALLY bringing the show I took to Edinburgh Fringe to my home town of Bristol. Please come along!
2022
Thursday 17th & Friday 18th November 2022

Stranger Films
Alasdair Beckett-King presents Stranger Films, a film night featuring the very best weird and unusual early cinema.
2022
Saturday 12th November | 7pm & 9pm

Biscuit Barrel's 80 Sketch Comedy Tin
First Half: 4 stand-ups, hosted by a sketch show. Second Half: 69 sketches performed in an hour (The Barrel’s full Edinburgh Fringe show!). Two shows for the price of one, and (probably) your only chance to see over 80 sketches in one evening… what’s the point in missing that?
2022
22nd October 2022 | 8pm

Grand Re-Opening Night!
After being closed for 2 months due to a renovation The Room Above is back with a top notch grand re-opening night!
We have stand up in the opening section featuring great performances by; Ben Pope, Alex Stevens, Holly Leggett and Got Legs
2022
Friday 21st October | 8pm

Jazz Police: Comedy Fundraiser for MSI
Jazz Police are being joined this month by some fantastic comedians to raise money for MSI Reproductive Choices who provide abortion services in Bristol and beyond.
2022
8pm, Thursday 28th July 2022

Alex Franklin: Dinosaurusesuses
A triceratops is revived from the dead. The monster under the bed has returned. A spaceship is sent back in time. And all in the name of saving the world... An absurdist, punchline-dense, tightly-scripted, musical, one-of-a-kind adventure, and the maddest hour of your goddamn life.
2022
Friday 29th July, 8pm

Greg Winfield & Charlie Bowers: Split The Winnings
Charlie Bowers and Greg Winfield share an hour of quick wit and deadpan musings. From meal deals to motorcycles and relationships to cruise ships, there's something in it for everyone
2022
9pm | Friday 15th July 2022

Dumbelles
Jessie Nixon, Dani Johns & Millie Haswell present their Edinburgh show DUMBELLES. An charming and silly hour of stand up comedy featuring three young women trying to work out what the hell is going on.
2022
Tuesday 19th July 2022

The Lovely Boys/Hot Boys Edinburgh Fringe Previews
Hey there Bristol!! Do you like boys?? Even just a little bit?? Well worry, not as we present to you the absolute pinnacle of “Boy Fever”
2022
July 21st 2022, 8pm

Joseph Parsons & Rob Copeland Preview
A back to back Fringe Preview from two of London's best comics, Joe Parsons: Equaliser and Rob Copeland: Mainstream Muck (Gimmie Some of that)
2022
Friday 22nd July 2022, 7.30pm

Biscuit Barrel: Edinburgh Preview
40 sketches within 40 minutes. Biscuit Barrel have two shows going to Edinburgh; 3 of them are going to preview sketches from BOTH of them.
2022
8pm | 26th July 2022

Suchandrika Chakrabarti: I Miss Amy Winehouse
It’s 11 years since Amy Winehouse died. Suchandrika is a fan who partied the 2000s away in Camden, but never got to meet her musical hero. She’ll take you back in time to put that right. Brush up on your favourite Amy Winehouse trivia because there will be quizzes!
2022
9pm | July 26th 2022

Katie Price & Donna Landy: Oy Gay!
'Oy Gay! is hilarious, clever and filthy! These talented comedians charm and entertain whilst exploring faith, community and life, with some classic material that still makes me laugh.
2022
Wednesday 27th July, 8pm

Rich Hardisty Presents: 'Silly Boy'
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! In his intimate debut hour “SILLY BOY” Rich Hardisty takes us on a journey through the highs and the lows of his unusual life.
2021
Friday 20th May 2022, 7:30pm

Lanessa Long: The Lanessa Long Show
Through songs, stand-up and stripping, Lanessa creates a world where we can feel happy to explore life’s playful side.
2022
9pm | 9th July 2022

Chelsea Birkby: No More Mr Nice Chelsea
The debut stand-up hour from "rising star" (Ox in a Box), "one to watch" (Funny Women) and multi-competition finalist: No More Mr Nice Chelsea Exploring what it is to be ‘nice’ and when it’s time to stop
2022
7.30pm | 9th July 2022

Bristol Improv Present: The Clown or The Fool
Improvise your success! Together with the clownish improvisors from the University of Bristol Improv Society
2022
7.30pm | 8th July 2022

Real Positive Poles: After Dusk with Beansville support
You walk into a play but none of the actors have learned their lines, because there are none. This show hasn’t been written yet. A nightmare or a dream? Who’s to say? An improvised twist on The Twilight Zone!
2021
Thursday 7th July 2022, 8pm

Bristol Improv Presents: Dynamite!
Dynamite is back!
This long time traditional show featuring the very best of University of Bristol's comedic talent!
2022
8pm, Tuesday 28th June 2022

Carly Ann Filbin: Tears of a Blonde
An hour of stories with Carly Ann Filbin.
Join New York’s only blonde comedian as she spills secrets and shares stories of heartbreak, heartburn and that one weird thing she did on a rollercoaster. You’ll laugh, she’ll cry, and we’ll all get drunk and kiss. Wait, what?
2022
June 24th 8pm

Matt and Rosa Do A Preview!
Chortle Student Comedy Award finalist Rosa Richards and Bristol Revunions alumni Matthew Wilson are doing a preview for their debut sketch show ‘Matt and Rosa with John Hurt as the Voice of the Dragon’.
2022
June 17th 2022, 8pm

Darkest Thoughts with Ori Halevy
A comedy show where one of the top improvisational stand up comedians in Europe takes your suggestions and generates hilarious jokes on the spot along with tried and tested material!
2022
9th June 2022, 8pm

Tadhg Hickey
Acclaimed Irish comedian Tadhg Hickey - "outstanding physical and comedic performer" The Scotsman - brings you his weird and wonderful part-theatre, part-stand-up comedy show, In One Eye, Out The Other.
2022
Friday 27th May 2022

Chuck Salmon: Pool Noodles
Dive funny-bone-first into a slip&slide sketch adventure in the world’s biggest leisure centre, with hilarious lifeguards and heroic comedians Chuck Salmon: the funniest whistleblowers since Edward Snowden.
2022
Friday 6th May, 9pm

Bear Hunt: The Live Recording & Fundraiser
Join Jacob Burley to fundraise for Bear Hunt - a film investigating the existence of bears in the UK. A live recording featuring stand up, spoken word, and the potential for Jacob to end up meekly describing the film in a putrid monologue, this night will be one to remem-bear. Bear with me. Bears.
2022

The Chris Arnold Experience
How many sets of panpipes should one man own? What's the best song request a DJ can get? How can the Daily Mail help you find out if your partner is cheating on you? All these questions (and more) shall be answered throughout the course of The Chris Arnold Experience!
2022
Friday 15th April, 7:30pm
The Lovely Boys & Sam Williams
Split bill between The Lovely Boys - a northern alternative comedy/clown double act made up of real life best friends Joe Kent-Walters and Mikey Bligh-Smith who both grew up together in rural Huddersfield. And, Sam Williams! Your Mum's favourite bleach-haired bisexual comedian.
2022
Saturday 9th April

Stuart Goldsmith: Work In Progress
Sort of scaffolding really, but made of the poles they use for pole-vaulting.
Did a WIP in 2019, world ended, still got loads, written loads more.
Open-hearted, honest and *guaranteed* potentially funny.
2022
5th April 2022, 8pm

Maus Haus: The Satire Show
Join us at The Room Above for our brand new topical, quiz, lampoon, satire, political, news-based… Scratch that: It’s MausHaus.
2022
8.30pm, Saturday 26th March 2022

Scratch Night
The Room Above is hosting a Scratch Night! If you've got a piece that's theatre, comedy, poetry and everything in between, we want to hear from you!
2022
Tuesday 22nd March 2022

MTB Presents: The Cabaret of Love
Valentine's Day has come late for Music Theatre Bristolas they hold their heart-warming Cabaret of Love this March!
Join us for a range of show tunes of romance, love and lust as they sing their hearts out!
2022
9th & 10th March, 2022, 8pm

Ben Macpherson
Bonfire Man, an on-stage documentary that takes you to the blistering heat of the Nevada desert and the impossible city that rises from the dust every year. In this carousel of bizarre character comedy you’ll get to the heart of the infamous (and entirely fictional) Bonfire Man festival where you are free to express yourself for the right price. Ben Macpherson: Bonfire Man is the perfect blend of character, sketch and improv comedy that explores community and belonging.
2022
Friday 4th March, 7:30pm

The Room Above of Love
It's Valentines, and what better way to show your romantic side than through sketch comedy. The Room Above is back with a brand new show and looking for love.
2022
Friday 18th February 2022
Eva Bindeman & Fella: WIP
Eva Bindeman & Fella bring their work in progress performances to The Room Above!
2022
Tuesday 8th February 2022, 8pm
The Room Above of Cheer
After two sell out shows and a **** review The Room Above is back with another internal scripted comedy sketch show! Be sure not too miss The Room Above of Cheer!
2021
Friday 10th December 2021, 8pm

Spotlights Presents: WriteBear
From musicals about musicals, to intimate monologues, to slightly more than off metaphors about curry, it'll be worth the trek through the cold to the "intimate" (stuffy but make it cute) theatre space above a pub!
2021
11th & 12th December 2021, 8pm
Three Little Pigs by Owl On The Roof
Rent is going up. The three little pigs and little red riding hood can no longer afford their houses. In fact, it's not just them, all of Bristol can't find somewhere affordable to live - all thanks to their landlord, the greedy Emperor.
2021
Saturday 18th December 2021

Eden's Mouth
Written and Directed by Jonathan R. Parsonage. Presented by Circle Theatre 'I look out at the garden. Concrete slab. I look up at the sky. Concrete clouds. It’s time'
2021
17th & 18th November 2021, 8pm
The Room Above of Horrors
The Room Above of Horrors showcases a selection of horrifically funny sketches... what could possibly go wrong? Follow to see photos and our review!
2021
Friday 29th & Saturday 30th October, 8pm

Liam Pickford: Skrike
Skrike is a Northern word and Pickford is a Northern man. He will be a northern man for 50ish minutes. If cerebral wallowings and jokes that cause the author visible shame are you bag, then this is the show for you.
2021
Friday 22nd October 2021, 8pm
Stu and Burt
Stuart Goldsmith is an internationally award-winning comedian, writer, podcaster and host. Burt Williamson presents an hour-in-progress stand-up show fresh off a critically acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe
2021
Saturday 16th October 2021

Alex Kitson: You Can Call Me Al
Alex Kitson is an "Incredible...so clever" (BBC Radio Bristol) award-nominated stand-up comedian and writer. In this hotly expected first hour, Kitson tackles the major issues, from Febreze (Fresh Laundry Flavour) to Horses (general). He has moved from Devon to Bristol, back to Devon, then back again, to Devon once more and then finally he’s back in Bristol. He knows a lot more about the world now (and the M5), but has he become a better person along the way?
2021
27th August 2021

Waiting For Hamlet
Set before the tragedy of Hamlet begins, Waiting for Hamlet places the Old King in the
afterlife with his jester, Yorick. Locked down in limbo, the King wants to go back and
right wrongs, but there’s a problem, he wants to right the wrong wrongs. And the only
thing that can stop the old fool is the old Fool, Yorick.
2021
20th & 21st July 2021

Bristol Improv Presents: Dynamite!
We're back for our first and last Dynamite! of the year. Featuring 3 of Bristol's funniest stand ups and Improv with a murder mystery twist. Expect drinks, laughs and murder.
2021
27th June 2021, 8pm