John Tothill: Thank God This Lasts Forever (WiP)
Date: Saturday 6th July
Time: 15:30 (doors) | 16:00 (show starts)
Venue: Underland
£8
Last year, John was visited by a series of terrible plagues. Now, he’s desperate to tell you about it (preferably over many drinks and the tiniest cigarette?). ***** (EdFestMag.com). **** (Guardian). **** (Telegraph).
Jordan Brookes: Fontanelle (WIP)
Date: Saturday 6th July
Time: 16:30 (doors) | 17:00 (show starts)
Venue: The Poly (Gallery)
£9
The critically acclaimed, half fuck half soft-boy of comedy returns with another dazzling display of everything and nothing. After headbutting a wall while on stage at a mental health fundraising gig and thinking he was going to die, Jordan has been taking a long hard look at himself. This show is not about that, but it is inspired by it.
Rachel Fairburn: WIP
Date: Saturday 6th July
Time: 17:30 (doors) | 18:00 (show starts)
Venue: The Cornish Bank
£10
A brand new character show from Rachel Fairburn. (Live At The Apollo, All Killa No Filla) Expect nepo babies, Hollywood icons and new best mates. We’d say Rachel can’t wait to see you there but she’s not technically in the show. In a Way.
Erika Ehler: WiP
Date: Saturday 6th July
Time: 19:00 (doors) | 19:30 (show starts)
Venue: Underland
£8
Erika’s razor-sharp, dark and visceral writing paired with precise delivery makes her one of the most exciting young comedians on the circuit. Erika has written for Late Night Mash (Dave), Never Mind The Buzzcocks (Sky), Have I Got News For You (BBC1) and Death to 2020 (Netflix).
Chloe Petts: How You See Me, How You Don't (WIP)
Date: Saturday 6th July
Time: 15:30 (doors) | 16:00 (show starts)
Venue: The Cornish Bank
£10
After two smash-hit, sell-out runs, Chloe Petts returns with a brand new show and this time it gets personal. ★★★★ Guardian. ★★★★ Evening Standard. ★★★★ Metro.
Cornish Comedian of the Year FINAL
Date: Saturday 6th July
Time: 19:30 (doors) | 20:00 (show starts)
Venue: Solskinn The Church
£10
The Cornish Comedian of the year Competition is back for the third year running. The final will be an audience vote to crown the new champion. There will be a pro headliner, host and finalists performing their best 10 minutes.
Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Peacock
Date: Saturday 6th July
Time: 20:00 (doors) | 20:30 (show starts)
Venue: The Poly
Show time: 95 minutes plus a 20 minute interval
£15
Last year, we welcomed Kiri to The Falmouth Cringe for a super secret opening night gig. This year, she’s back with the final version of that show. Star of 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Have I Got News For You and QI Kiri Pritchard-McLean has had a busy few years. As well as hosting Live at the Apollo, fronting the Radio 4 panel show Best Medicine and starting a comedy school, she’s become a foster parent. Join the co-creator and co-host of cult hit podcast All Killa No Filla for a joyous and uplifting show from a comedian known for making "powerhouse stand-up from the thorniest of subjects" (The Guardian).
Alex Kitson: Must I Paint You a Picture (WIP)
Date: Saturday 6th July
Time: 20:00 (doors) | 20:30 (show starts)
Venue: The Chintz
£6
Alex Kitson is an award-winning comedian with a secret. One he's fed up of keeping. Come watch this 'incredible... so clever' (BBC Radio Bristol) 'master of his craft' (Capers Comedy) perform the show he never thought he'd do.