Big Comedy Hammersmith with James Dowdeswell

If you want a great night out seeing the best comedy in an intimate venue then Big Comedy Hammersmith at The Distillers is the place for you! 

A new and exciting monthly night of stand-up brought to you by lovers of great comedy and featuring some of the funniest comedians around. Hosted by the fantastic MC Simon Hall.

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Doors open at 7.25 and the show starts at 7.30.

This month we have a stellar lineup of comics including our headliner JAMES DOWDESWELL

A comedian, writer and actor, best known for playing the character of Count F*ckula in the BBC television programme Extras but has also been in Russell Howard’s Good News (BBC), Celebrity Deal Or No Deal with Jimmy Carr (C4), Olympics Greatest Moments (BBC) and Jongleurs Live (Loaded TV). James is also a published author. He wrote 'The Pub Manifesto: A Comedian Stands Up For Pubs' which was published by CAMRA Books in November 2018.

“James Dowdeswell is a real master of the comedian’s craft” Chortle

Supporting James are 5 fantastic comics 

Stacey Edwards - a musical calamity of a comedian. Her style is high-energy, warm, honest, and completely unafraid of the cringe, the kind of comedy that makes you laugh and immediately think "that has happened to me." A West End New Act of the Year 2024 finalist and Get Up Stand Up semi-finalist, she also co-runs the Women's West End New Act of the Year, her work has been endorsed by Angel Comedy's Dec Munro, Broadway Baby magazine and BAFTA-winning writer Andy Hamilton.

Sam Day - High octane multi-sensory hilarity with a dash of ginger. Fun & games, interactive bits and set pieces with a musical edge. Winner, British Comedy Guide Stand Up and Deliver (2025). Shaft of Wit Dirty Dozen Finalist (2026). Crack Comedy Kingston New Comedian of the New Year Final (2026)

Joe Marchant - With a chatty conversational style and loads of gags Joe is an in-demand act performing comedy at many of the UK's top comedy venues. 'High gag rate and killer punchlines - an absolute treat for audiences' - Wessex Comedy Club

Curran Sullivan - A Los Angeles based comic currently living in london and writing for two FX shows. Curran has featured at the New York Comedy Festival, written for Paramount+ and toured with Chad and JT Go Deep. He's performed at clubs like the Comedy Store, Hollywood Improv, Gotham Comedy Club, Punch Line Philly, The Stand, The Ice House and has been featured on lineups with Ali Wong, Jim Gaffigan, Aparna Nancherla, Kevin Nealon, and Adam Conover. He also runs and hosts his own comedy night in LA!

And hosted by your fantastic MC Simon Hall - ablend of silly jokes and anecdotal storytelling are full of charm, wit and left-field madness. Winner of Stand Up for Cider '24, and finalist of West End New Act of the Year '24. "A genuinely funny bloke." Geoff Norcott

Please note: Although not common, lineups can be subject to change at short notice.