Fri 18th Dec 2026 at 8:00pm ends 10:00pm
Stade Hall, Hastings, UK - Map
Stand-Up Comedy
Hastings Comedy Festival 2026 presents:
Russell Hicks Crashes Christmas
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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.
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“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
I found the story more informative than amusing. Having experienced the cancer business, chemo, radiotherapy with my wife and then for myself I know parts of cancer treatment be comedic and a little haphazard but Sarah's experiences came across as a little self indulgent. Some of the NHS references resonated but is it really understaffed....no it isn't. It is just inefficient and frankly poor 'value for money'. I felt sorry for Sarah who clearly is a naturally funny person but she needs to tell another story, find a different vehicle. This show goes to Edinburgh. It needs a hell of a tweak and some lessons in how to use the technology. Good luck with it. Return with something a little more subtle. By the way my wife died, not of cancer. Just remember joking about serious illnesses is tricky. I am sure you are a nice person...let that part of your personality come through.
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Review left at 9:16pm on Mon 20th Jun 2022
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Review left at 8:32pm on Mon 20th Jun 2022
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Review left at 7:18pm on Mon 20th Jun 2022
A great set from Simon Brodkin. We laughed lots! The support guy, Jed Salisbury was great too - he should definitely have a slot next year. Thank you for another awesome HFCF. Please can you try and get Troy Hawke back again for next year? We saw him at the Piper just Pre lock down... brilliant 👏
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Review left at 6:44pm on Mon 20th Jun 2022
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Review left at 4:51pm on Mon 20th Jun 2022
Great evening
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Review left at 4:49pm on Mon 20th Jun 2022