Comedy GalA 2027 | Rob Beckett & Special Guests
Evening of Laughter with Top Comedy Acts in Chipping Sodbury, Bristol
Get ready for a night of big laughs with one of the UK’s top comedians, Rob Beckett – plus some very special guests: Dara Ó Briain, Rhys James, and Lou Sanders. Returning by popular demand, Matt Richardson will host the evening.
Monday 31st May 2027
The Ridings, Chipping Sodbury, Bristol
Doors Open: 5pm
Comedy Gala Lineup
Rob Beckett
Host - Matt Richardson
Host - Matt Richardson
Rob Beckett is one of the UK's most popular comedians, known for his infectious energy, quick wit and unmistakable voice. A familiar face on television, he recently appeared in Last One Laughing UK.
His latest stand-up show, Giraffe, was a major success, selling more than 200,000 tickets across 144 venues in the UK and internationally. The record-breaking tour culminated in a sold-out nine-show residency at the London Palladium and was later broadcast by Sky. Alongside his acclaimed stand-up career, Beckett is also a successful presenter, author and podcaster.
Host - Matt Richardson
Host - Matt Richardson
Host - Matt Richardson
Matt is a multi-award winning stand-up comedian and one of the most exciting names on the circuit currently rising through the ranks. Matt has firmly established himself as one of the UK’s most exciting young performers and presenters – hosting the drive-time show on Virgin Radio. His TV credits include Nevermind The Buzzcocks, Celebrity Juice, co-hosting the Xtra Factor alongside Caroline Flack, and countless other shows.
Dara Ó Briain
Host - Matt Richardson
Dara Ó Briain
Stand-up comedian and television presenter Dara Ó Briain is best known in the UK for hosting Mock the Week, Blockbusters, Robot Wars, Stargazing Live, Dara and Ed’s Great Big Adventure and Dara Ó Briain’s Go 8Bit.
His latest show 'So… Where Were We?' was winner of Best Tour at the 2023 Chortle Awards and has been performed across the globe.
Rhys James
Lou Sanders
Dara Ó Briain
Described as a ‘master of the lightning-paced, gag-dense, precision-delivered set’, Rhys James is best known as one of the final regulars on BBC’s Mock the Week, as well as appearing on Live at the Apollo, QI, A League of Their Own and, in the US, The Great American Joke Off.
Rhys’ sharp writing and playful style have established him as a firm favourite on the British comedy scene.
Lou Sanders
Lou Sanders
Lou Sanders
Comedian, Actress and Writer - Lou Sanders has been seen on QI and Would I Lie to You - and was on the first series of the UK's Last One Laughing. Lou has also performed a couple of times on BBC Two's Live at the Apollo. She has not been banned from any show she's performed on!
At the moment she's writing a sitcom with her two cats.