Fri 18th Dec 2026 at 8:00pm ends 10:00pm

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Stand-Up Comedy


Hastings Comedy Festival 2026 presents:

Russell Hicks Crashes Christmas

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Russell Hicks Crashes Christmas
Special show recording
Friday 18 December · 8pm
Spun Glass Theatre, Stade Hall, Hastings

Hastings Comedy Festival fan favourite Russell Hicks returns for a festive special. The American UK-based comic is known for his razor-sharp improvisation and has appeared on Channel 4, ITV, BBC and Prime Video (including Lovestruck High), as well as in Edgar Wright’s The Running Man. Expect a high-energy Christmas night full of quick wit, crowd work and the unpredictable style that’s made him a local favourite.



  • “A sharp wit and cutthroat style.” — Broadway Baby


  • “Perhaps the stand-up circuit’s pre-eminent improviser of his generation.” — The List

Tickets: £15 early bird / £17.50 online / £20 on the door

Age Restrictions:
16+ ( under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)

Venue opens at:
7:30pm

Venue closes at:
10:30pm

Wheelchair accessible

Travel & Parking:
Parking near by on the Bourne Road or Rock N Nore, there is also parking along the seafront

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Reviews for previous Hastings Comedy Festival 2026 events

JOHN H reviewed Lara Ricote (Work in Progress) which happened on 8:45pm on Mon 1st Jun 2026.

Lara oozed so much energy that I missed a whole layer of how smart she was being (making hard of hearing hard to hear for people who arent hard of hearing). Great WIP

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Yes

Review left at 1:32pm on Fri 5th Jun 2026

Adrian A reviewed Claire Voyant: Please Don't Eat The Props (Work in Progress) which happened on 7:30pm on Wed 3rd Jun 2026.

I saw Claire Voyant: Please Don’t Eat The Props (Work in Progress) in Hastings on Wednesday night and it was an absolute joy from start to finish. Olivia Post was brilliant. Performing to a packed room, she had the audience in the palm of her hand throughout. The concept is wonderfully inventive: we’re transported back to 19th century France to uncover how Claire Voyant ends up being murdered, with the audience helping decide her fate along the way. Being able to vote on how the story unfolds was such a fun touch and made the whole experience feel genuinely unique. The show is packed with laughs, but what really caught me off guard were the magic tricks. They were clever, unexpected and woven seamlessly into the performance. It’s a fantastic variety show that combines comedy, storytelling, magic and audience participation in a way that feels fresh and original. You’re not just watching the show, you’re part of it. Most importantly, it properly made my night. I left with a huge grin on my face. It’s rare to come across a show that feels this original, playful and interactive. Olivia has created something that pushes the envelope and offers a genuinely different experience from a typical comedy or theatre show. If you’re looking for magic, laughter and a wonderfully joyous character to take you on a jolly jaunt through time, I’d thoroughly recommend it.

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Yes

Review left at 12:14pm on Fri 5th Jun 2026

Adrian A reviewed Claire Voyant: Please Don't Eat The Props (Work in Progress) which happened on 7:30pm on Wed 3rd Jun 2026.

I saw Claire Voyant: Please Don’t Eat The Props (Work in Progress) in Hastings on Wednesday night and it was an absolute joy from start to finish. Olivia Post was brilliant. Performing to a packed room, she had the audience in the palm of her hand throughout. The concept is wonderfully inventive: we’re transported back to 19th century France to uncover how Claire Voyant ends up being murdered, with the audience helping decide her fate along the way. Being able to vote on how the story unfolds was such a fun touch and made the whole experience feel genuinely unique. The show is packed with laughs, but what really caught me off guard were the magic tricks. They were clever, unexpected and woven seamlessly into the performance. It’s a fantastic variety show that combines comedy, storytelling, magic and audience participation in a way that feels fresh and original. You’re not just watching the show, you’re part of it. Most importantly, it properly made my night. I left with a huge grin on my face. It’s rare to come across a show that feels this original, playful and interactive. Olivia has created something that pushes the envelope and offers a genuinely different experience from a typical comedy or theatre show. If you’re looking for magic, laughter and a wonderfully joyous character to take you on a jolly jaunt through time, I’d thoroughly recommend it.

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Venue
Price
Atmosphere
Would you recommend to a friend?
Yes

Review left at 11:57am on Fri 5th Jun 2026

JOHN H reviewed Tony Law: Behavin Haven which happened on 9:00pm on Wed 3rd Jun 2026.

Absolute riot from beginning to end. Off the cuff, spontaneous. Who needs structure when you're Tony Law. Not him. Absolute blast

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Yes

Review left at 11:18am on Fri 5th Jun 2026

Alison C reviewed Spring Day: My Name is Spring Day and Other Stupid Facts (Work in Progress) which happened on 7:30pm on Tue 2nd Jun 2026.

Charming and funny...but felt like a bit disconnected (re material not audience!?)

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Yes

Review left at 9:53am on Fri 5th Jun 2026

Alison C reviewed Tony Law: Behavin Haven which happened on 9:00pm on Wed 3rd Jun 2026.

He was bloody brilliant! What a charmer!

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Yes

Review left at 9:50am on Fri 5th Jun 2026

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