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BIG CHEER FOR AMAZE!

Amaze’s comedy fundraiser at Komedia, the Big Cheer is back for 2026! Hosted by Amaze patron Angela Barnes and featuring a host of the brightest names in the world of stand-up, don’t miss this very funny evening of entertainment.

The acts performing are:

Rich Wilson is a comedian and actor. His “tour de force” (Leicester Mercury) performances have earned him a win for Best International Guest at the 2016 New Zealand Comedy Awards, followed by a sell out run in 2017 which saw him nominated for the same award again. He’s performed at sellout shows at the Edinburgh Fringe, Melbourne Comedy Festival and the New Zealand Comedy Festival. An extremely in demand writer, Rich has also contributed on shows for BBC Three, Sky Arts and Channel 4.

Laura Smyth is a comedian, actor and writer hailing from East London. TV appearances include 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Live At The Apollo,  The Jonathan Ross Show, Richard Osman’s House of Games, Would I Lie To You and more. She also hosts the hit podcast Shouldn’t Laugh But with her best mate Carmen as they let their intrusive thoughts win and laugh at all the things they know they shouldn’t, and mull over all the daft things that happened to them and others across the week.

Bilal Zafar is an Edinburgh Fringe Best Newcomer Nominee and has appeared on BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Radio 4 and built up his own large, active online audience on Twitch as he plays an unhinged football manager in an ongoing improvised series. He has had 5 sell out solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe along with successful Nationwide tours.

Michael Fabbri has been a professional stand – up comedian for over 15 years. He made his mark on the UK circuit by appearing on Channel 4‘s ‘So you think your Funny competition’. And has a superb reputation on the comedy circuit. He regularly performs at major comedy clubs throughout the UK and all over the world.

Joe Foster is a stand-up comedian from Brighton with a sharp, dry wit and likeable persona which has established him as a firm favourite with audiences around the country. In 2015 Joe won the Fosters South Coast Comedian Of The Year Competition which cemented his reputation as one of the fresh new voices on UK comedy circuit.

Jen Brister is a critically acclaimed stand-up comedian and writer who has been seen on BBC’s Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, Frankie Boyle’s New World Order, Hypothetical and Sara Pascoe’s Comedians Giving Lectures on Dave. She is a regular performer on the UK and international comedy circuits and has written and performed on BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz, The Now Show and presented for BBC 6 Music.

Every pound raised for Amaze by supporting this event helps disabled children and young people and their families to thrive. By attending this event, you’ll be helping friends, neighbours and people you know access expert advice, practical support and a community of other families with similar experiences.

 

Tickets are £25 per person, or £22 for Amaze Compass Card Holders (maximum of 2 tickets per card holder).


THIS EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE KOMEDIA BASEMENT
UNRESERVED CABARET SEATING
AGES 16+
SNACK MENU AVAILABLE

 

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What people are saying...

A night of belly laughs guaranteed. It’s a cool venue and a credit to Brighton.

Great night out! Mild emotional damage included, would absolutely risk sitting in the front row again.

Komedia isn’t just a comedy club. It’s the sound of people forgetting everything else for a while and that’s worth showing up for.

Guaranteed good evening out. Easy to find, good selection of food and drinks, great atmosphere.

Refreshing, thought-provoking and always very funny.

It has that reputation of being one of those go-to spots where you’re pretty much guaranteed a fun evening, even if you don’t recognise the comedians on the line-up.

An evening of fun and laughs to share with my family and friends time and time again.

Remembering some great nights with some of my favourite comedians for nearly 30 years!

Mixture of new & more established comedians in a great location, well organised and a fair price.

A lively room full of big laughs, quick wit, and the kind of night out where you forget to check your phone.

Big laughs, buzzing crowds, and a fun night out with a quirky, local vibe.

The South Coast’s leading and best comedy club!

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