Comedy & Theatre
You’ll find world-class
comedians and the finest
emerging talent treading the
boards of The Meadow Theatre,
which features a menagerie of
stand-up comedians, character
actors & immersive theatre.
You’ll find world-class comedians and the finest emerging talent treading
the boards of The Meadow Theatre, which features a menagerie of stand-up
comedians, character actors & immersive theatre.
Comedy
Jack Dee
Firmly established as one of Britain’s biggest and best-loved comedy stars, Jack Dee has captured the imagination of audiences and critics with his dry humour and deadpan delivery. His TV career began in 1991 with Channel 4’s The Jack Dee Show, and he went on to write and star in many acclaimed TV comedies, including Jack Dee’s Saturday Night and Jack Dee’s Happy Hour. In 2004, he hosted the BAFTA-nominated Jack Dee: Live at the Apollo. He is the host of the widely adored BBC Radio 4 show I’m Sorry, I Haven’t A Clue. Jack has also co-written and starred in two of his own sitcoms; four series of the marvellously funny Lead Balloon for BBC Two, and two series of the hit ITV show Bad Move. He has hosted The Apprentice: You’re Fired, been a team captain on Shooting Stars and appeared on QI, Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News for You. ‘Turns grumpiness into an art form’ - The Evening Standard
Comedy
Lou Sanders
Lou Sanders is one of Britain’s most original comedians. She is the champion of series eight of Taskmaster (Dave), co-hosts Mel Giedroyc’s Unforgivable (Dave) and other recent television appearances include The Late Late Show with James Corden (CBS), Live at the Apollo (BBC), QI (BBC2), Travel Man: 48 Hours in… (Channel 4), Would I Lie to You?(BBC1), 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (Channel 4), and the Russell Howard Hour(Sky 1). She has toured three sold out and critically acclaimed stand up shows in a row, Shame Pig, Say Hello To Your New Step-Mummy and One Word: Wow. ‘She’s terrific’ - ★★★★ Guardian
Comedy
Jessica Fostekew
Jessica Fostekew is a comedian, actor and writer whose last stand up show, Hench was nominated for the 2019 Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Show. It's now available as a stand up special on Amazon Prime and has been adapted into the BBC R4 stand up special - Powerhouse. Jessica's credits are numerous, she has appeared on BBC2's Live at The Apollo, QI, Richard Osman's House Of Games, Dave Gorman's 'Modern Life is Goodish', Comedy Central's "Pep Talks"and more. She is also co-host of The Guilty Feminist(podcast with 60 million+ downloads) and host and creator of foodie hit and new chart-topping pod, "Hoovering" (recommended in the Guardian and The Independent). Jessica has co-written and stars in 'Real Friends', a new special for Sky out late 2022. She also has a new BBC Radio 4 series, 'Strong Girls Club' commissioned for release in 2023. As an actor, she’s amassed a slew of impressive credits, including; Avoidance (with Romesh Ranganathan), The Trouble With Maggie Cole, Cuckoo (BBC/ Netflix), Motherland, Out of Her Mind, Trigonometry and BAFTA multiple-award winning BBC drama, Three Girls. You can catch her in the feature films, Official Secrets from Gavin Hood and Greed from Michael Winterbottom. You can also hear her regularly on BBC Radio 4 & 4 Extra on The Comedy Club, Museum of Curiosity, The News Quiz and The Podcast Radio Hour. Jessica's writing credits include two script commissions from the BBC, her own Radio 4 special as well as writing on a raft on popular TV shows including; Cats Does Countdown, Mock The Week and many other topical and entertainment shows. "A new fiercely funny strain of comedy that’s her own" The Independent "A loud, lively and vital voice" The Evening Standard "Wears her smarts on her sleeve, great stuff" The Guardian
Comedy
Scott Bennett
SCOTT BENNETT - He is the star of the latest series of Live At The Apollo and destined to be a household name! In 2020 Scott was voted “Best Act” in the Comics Comic Awards, a prestigious award decided by comedians and promoters in the industry. He has supported Michael McIntyre and Rob Brydon on their UK tours. Catch him here before he is selling out theatres and arenas on his own! “Clearly has a big future, flashes of Peter Kay, Jason Manford and John Bishop” - Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard
Comedy
Andrew Bird
ANDREW BIRD - is a top headline act up and down the UK as well as performing around the world from Dublin to Doha. He has just appeared on Sky 1’s The Russell Howard Hourperforming a brilliant routine. He has supported Rhod Gilbert, Rob Bryden and Michael McIntyre on tour. "Birdie supported me on my arena tour and made me laugh every night. Truly an excellent comedian" - Michael McIntyre
Comedy
Andrew White
ANDREW WHITE – With skilful writing and a charming on-stage persona, he is a stand-up fast rising through the comedy ranks. He recently finished 3rd in the prestigious British Comedian of the Year competition. "The talent is very obviously there...rampantly engaging" - The List
Comedy
Loved Barpaga
LOVDEV BARPAGA - was the UK Pun Champion 2017! Lovdev, aka the 'Pun'jabi Warrior', was named the witty winner at the UK Pun Championships at the Leicester Comedy Festival. His award-winning set of jokes are sure to be a hit at Stowaway. "One of the most brilliant daft comics you will ever see"- Joe Lycett
Comedy
Ninia Benjamin
NINIA BENJAMIN - is one of the UK’s hottest female comedians with a wealth of television, stage and live stand-up experience. Ninia was catapulted to stardom as one third of BBC3′s 3 Non-Blondes! She has also appeared on BBC1’s Celebrity MasterChef and Hypothetical on Dave. “Bursting onto the stage in an explosion of energy, bombastic Benjamin certainly makes an attention-grabbing entrance” – Chortle
Comedy
Paul Revill
PAUL REVILL – hosts the comedy stage at Stowaway. He is an award-winning comedian and one of the most likable acts on the UK comedy circuit. He hosted the British Comedian of the Year 2022 competition at The Comedy Store in London. “This bright sparky chappy was a real quick witted geezer......a true professional” ***** Arts in Leicestershire
Comedy
Sally-Anne Hayward
SALLY-ANNE HAYWARD - is an award-winning comedian (Best UK Compere 2019 and Holsten Pils ‘Fans of Comedy’ award) and a regular compere at the Glastonbury Festival. She has supported Sarah Millican on her recent world tour. She co-hosts a podcast called Spit or Swallow, along with Lou Conran. Together they incorporate their love of wine, celebrity guests and drunk stories. "Innate effusive likeability with straightforward but effective writing.... a primetime act" – CHORTLE
Comedy
President Obonjo
PRESIDENT OBONJO is an upcoming and increasingly successful stand-up comedian. As the larger-than-life, uber-confident, self-appointed, side-splitting dictator of ‘Lafta Republic’, President Obonjo has quietly been leading a comedy revolution to become the first President to take over the comedy industry by storm! “It’s a great comic construct, with lots of seized opportunities for playing with the clichés” - Chortle
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Tier 2 Tickets On-Sale Now!
Adult: £144 / Child: £55
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Tier 2 Tickets On-Sale Now!
Adult: £144 / Child: £55
+ BF. All festival tickets include camping and parking
Tier 2 Tickets
On Sale Now!
Adult: £144 / Child: £55
+ BF. All festival tickets include camping and parking