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
A stand out comedian, with an excellent grip on dark humour. Would absolutely go to see him again
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Review left at 5:47pm on Sat 18th Jun 2022
Great energy, very enjoyable time
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Review left at 3:43pm on Sat 18th Jun 2022
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Review left at 3:09pm on Sat 18th Jun 2022
Excellent service and Alistair was very funny
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Review left at 3:08pm on Sat 18th Jun 2022
A brilliant evening. I am a fan of Ivo and great to see him so close to home. The Piper is a brilliant venue.
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Review left at 10:28pm on Fri 17th Jun 2022
Cracking evening, bravo Ivo! Thanks for coming all the way down to ....Sr Leonards ;)
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Review left at 7:57pm on Fri 17th Jun 2022