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IF IT SOUNDS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE... IT MAY BE A SHAFT OF WIT COMEDY SHOW!

**** The Three Comedians will also perform at Attleborough Connaught Hall with a different MC. ****

**** This is not an error or scam! Attleborough starts almost two hours earlier, and the journey takes 45 minutes. ****

RICH HALL's shows for Shaft Of Wit Comedy are a hit. Fans are amazed that stars like Rich perform in small venues, but that's the charm of Shaft Of Wit Comedy. Here are images from his May 22nd performances at The Norwich Puppet Theatre and Poringland Community Hall. His tour ends on July 3rd, but he will make another double appearance before heading abroad. It's BIG Comedy in Small Places, bringing joy to many.

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What To Expect

Expect a full night of pro-level live comedy from some of the very best in the business. There will be Three comedians performing sets of 20-30 minutes each, along with a top MC keeping the night filled with laughter throughout. There will be two short intervals between the performances.

This is an adult show with an age restriction of 16+ at parent or guardian discretion. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

DOORS & BAR OPEN FROM 7.45PM

SHOWTIME 8.15-10.45pm. -

FREE PARKING

ACCESIBLE VENUE WITH SEATING ALLOCATED

RUNNING ORDER

(All Times are approximate.)

8:15PM MC & FIRST ACT

8:45PM SHORT INTERVAL

9PM MC & SECOND ACT

9:30PM SHORT INTERVAL

9:45PM MC & RICH HALL

10.30 FINISH Approx.

Evening may run over a little. 10.45pm is advised if taxis are booked.

The Comedians coming on JULY 4th

Please note. All comedians are confirmed at the time of publication, but circumstances can mean changes may be occur.

RICH HALL

Rich Hall is an Emmy-winning American comedian known for his cutting satire, deadpan delivery, and grumpy stage persona. A former writer and performer on Saturday Night Live and Not Necessarily the News, he gained UK popularity through his BBC Four documentaries on American culture. His alter ego, Otis Lee Crenshaw, brought him international awards and a dedicated fan base. A master of improvisation and musical comedy, Hall tours globally and appears on QI, Have I Got News For You, and Radio 4 with his acerbic, intelligent humour.

PHIL NICHOL

Phil Nichol is an internationally acclaimed, award‑winning comedian, actor and musician. A former member of cult trio Corky and the Juice Pigs, he has performed in 52 countries, filmed five comedy specials — including the Edinburgh Comedy Award–winning The Naked Racist — and toured globally with his hit show Your Wrong.

On screen he’s appeared in Never Mind the Buzzcocks, The Graham Norton Show, MADtv, Catastrophe, Uncle, and BBC4’s BAFTA‑nominated Holy Flying Circus. On stage he’s starred in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Taboo, and Twelve Angry Men.

He is a true force of nature, irrepressibly funny and pulls no punches when he takes to the stage.

MATT BRAGG

is one of the UK’s fastest‑rising comedians, known for his beautifully crafted observations, beautifully dry delivery and effortlessly funny storytelling. A 2026 Latitude Festival One to Watch, he’s toured as the hand‑picked support for Ricky Gervais, John Bishop, Jason Manford, and Harry Hill, earning rave reviews everywhere he goes. With a growing TV presence and a reputation as a comic’s comic, Matt Bragg is fast becoming one of the most distinctive and exciting voices in British stand‑up.

BRENDAN DEMPSEY MC

Brendan Dempsey is an acclaimed actor and comedian celebrated for his contributions to radio comedy sketch shows and theater. He is especially noted for playing Mr. Mullaney in the BBC sitcom "In and Out of the Kitchen" and has featured in movies like "Waking Ned, Devine" and "Gangs of New York." Dempsey's voice talent is acclaimed for its versatility and capacity to animate characters, establishing him as a respected presence in the comedy and entertainment field, with cult status awarded for his appearances in Father Ted. .