Reading Comedy Showcase

This event is proudly presented as part of the Reading Indy Comedy Festival.

You can attend with a festival pass or book individual entry. Enjoy full access to the festival with a pass, get yours now at thereadingcomedyfestival.co.uk

Doors 7pm to allow for a prompt 8pm start . Booking essential.

🕕Times and what to do when you arrive

Doors open at 7 PM and the show starts at 8 PM. Please arrive in plenty of time.  Late-comers may NOT be admitted and we reserve the right to sell you seat to people on the door. Arriving on time means you can relax and enjoy socialising at the bar before the show.

When you arrive please check-in with the Stand and Deliver Staff. They will be at the entrance to the bar, wearing black S & D T-shirts. 

They will check your name off the list and give you a wristband.

Once you have your wrist band please  relax in the bar until our staff to call you to the screen.

🪑Seating 🪑
You will be seated next to others, in rows. A ticket guarantees you a seat but seats are not allotted. Seats are assigned on a first come first serve basis. If you wish to sit with your friends please arrive together and on time. 

Full information is available here- standanddelivercomedy.com/venues-and-info/reading-biscuit-factory

A selection of the best established and emerging comedians from the Reading area, accompanied by an exciting headliner Jake Lambert. All Brought to you by Stand and Deliver + Reading Indi Comedy Festival.

Special guest Headliner- Matt Price

Matt Price has proven himself to be consistently funny in comedy venues of all shapes and sizes, all over the world from Penzance to Cambodia to a piece of ply wood on top of a former gangland criminal’s hot tub. Matt interacts with an audience in a way that makes everyone in the room feel good, he tells jokes and he spins a great yarn. In short, Matt is accessible, professional and above all, very funny. He has also gained a reputation as a very funny but generous host, who can make a great atmosphere for the acts and the audience.

Tour support for  Russell Kane, Larry Dean and Norman Lovett

Khalid Raheem

Born in Mogadishu Somalia and now living in Reading, Khalid  was raised in a Somali-Muslim refugee family. He often refers to himself as the "black sheep" of his family, a prominent theme in his unique comedy, offering a truly distinctive voice to the scene. 

Khalid  has garnered recognition in several comedy competitions, including being a semi-finalist in "So You Think You're Funny" in 2019, the 2Northdown New Act competition in 2022, and making the shortlist for the BBC New Comedy Award in 2023.

Kitty Speed 

Flying the flag for RG1 Nayim is an accomplished rising star having beat many of standup's toughest competitions including the notorious Beat the Blackout gong show.

In 2024 he was selected by Omid Dijalili to be part of lounges.tv's Top 10 Best New Stand Ups.

Kitty Speed

The comedy queen of Katesgrove! Kitty Speed brings sharp punchlines and excellent stage presence, wrapped in glittery confidence and offbeat charm.
Robert Duck is a word-wangling one-liner whimsicalist, delighting in puns, anagrams and playful poetry — a Bath Comedy Festival New Act Finalist and Hampshire Comedian of the Year Semi-Finalist.

Your Host- Rhodri Buttrick

Within minutes of Rhodri speaking you'll know he was raised in Caversham!

Rhodri has many years’ experience as a standup comic. His observational style can be described as a rare concoction of sarcasm and silliness. His lateral viewpoint lends itself to fun and unpredictable audience integration. This comes into play when he is hosting Stand and Deliver Comedy at Reading Biscuit Factory. Prior to standup, Rhodri worked as a commercial radio presenter where he was paid to say silly things between records he wasn't allowed to choose.

Also featuring Vlad Bihun
 

Lineup subject to change