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Kiwi Bloke: Matt Stellingwerf
Highly regarded by his peers, New Zealander Matt Stellingwerf has won four NZ Comedy Guild Awards, including Best Newcomer. He is now UK based and respected nationwide by promoters and comedy venues. A renowned MC and compere, Matt is a 3-time nominee for Best MC in New Zealand. Matt was a 2015 and 2016 nominee for the prestigious Billy T Award. When this erudite satire-superstar gets onto the stage, the acceleration from zero to a hundred jokes is measured in seconds. Matt Stellingwerf’s deftly crafted jokes display a man full of seriously good comedic talent. Banbury will host its very first Stand-Up Comedy Festival, starting November 14th! An entire day filled with Stand Up Comedy shows, kids shows & even a Spanish-speaking show! Taking place in five distinctive performance venues in the town—The Apothecary Tap, Lock 29, The Mill Arts Centre, Freemasons Hall & The Village Butty (a canal boat!)—the festival will feature a curated lineup of comedians, including rising talents & brilliant comics from the UK comedy circuit. If you’re a dedicated comedy aficionado or just looking for a fun day out, this one-day event offers something to everyone. We’re proud to support our independent arts community by making live shows accessible to everyone and bringing people together to discover new talent and great performances. All shows are free to attend, with seats available to reserve in advance on a Pay What You Want basis. Spaces are limited, and once a show reaches capacity, we can’t admit any more guests — so we encourage you to book ahead where possible. Enjoyed the show? Donations are warmly welcomed and help us continue supporting artists and keeping live performance accessible to all. APOTHECARY TAP 10-11 Butchers Row Banbury OX165JH info@rocktheatic.com -
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Proper Jokes On Tyne: Gavin Webster
Award-winning comedy circuit legend Gavin Webster is back for an afternoon of surreal jokes, sardonic routines, crash bang wallop wordplay and gleeful lampooning of the so-called great and good. Expect it to go fast and expect a fast turnover of gags as this Gen X Geordie only works one way. 'His daftness is little short of surreal genius' (Stage). 'Funny, clever and as brilliantly observed as you'll find' (Scotsman). Banbury will host its very first Stand-Up Comedy Festival, starting November 14th! An entire day filled with Stand Up Comedy shows, kids shows & even a Spanish-speaking show! Taking place in five distinctive performance venues in the town—The Apothecary Tap, Lock 29, The Mill Arts Centre, Freemasons Hall & The Village Butty (a canal boat!)—the festival will feature a curated lineup of comedians, including rising talents & brilliant comics from the UK comedy circuit. If you’re a dedicated comedy aficionado or just looking for a fun day out, this one-day event offers something to everyone. We’re proud to support our independent arts community by making live shows accessible to everyone and bringing people together to discover new talent and great performances. All shows are free to attend, with seats available to reserve in advance on a Pay What You Want basis. Spaces are limited, and once a show reaches capacity, we can’t admit any more guests — so we encourage you to book ahead where possible. Enjoyed the show? Donations are warmly welcomed and help us continue supporting artists and keeping live performance accessible to all. APOTHECARY TAP 10-11 Butchers Row Banbury OX165JH info@rocktheatic.com -
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Work In Progress: Bec Hill
Because seeing how the sausage gets made is arguably more interesting than seeing a sausage. (Please bring a "show and tell" item (a trinket/something you made/your favourite childhood joke/etc) in case of emergency.) 'Just put her on Taskmaster already' ***** (BroadwayBaby.com). Banbury will host its very first Stand-Up Comedy Festival, starting November 14th! An entire day filled with Stand Up Comedy shows, kids shows & even a Spanish-speaking show! Taking place in five distinctive performance venues in the town—The Apothecary Tap, Lock 29, The Mill Arts Centre, Freemasons Hall & The Village Butty (a canal boat!)—the festival will feature a curated lineup of comedians, including rising talents & brilliant comics from the UK comedy circuit. If you’re a dedicated comedy aficionado or just looking for a fun day out, this one-day event offers something to everyone. We’re proud to support our independent arts community by making live shows accessible to everyone and bringing people together to discover new talent and great performances. All shows are free to attend, with seats available to reserve in advance on a Pay What You Want basis. Spaces are limited, and once a show reaches capacity, we can’t admit any more guests — so we encourage you to book ahead where possible. Enjoyed the show? Donations are warmly welcomed and help us continue supporting artists and keeping live performance accessible to all. APOTHECARY TAP 10-11 Butchers Row Banbury OX165JH info@rocktheatic.com -
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Ranting Queen: Esther Manito (WIP)
Esther Manito is back working up a new show. As seen on Live at the Apollo and ITV's stand-up sketch show. As heard on BBC Radio 4's 13 Million Club, News Quiz, Mark Watson Questions Life and One Person Found This Useful. Co-host of the Running Joke podcast. Chortle Awards Best Headliner 2026. Banbury will host its very first Stand-Up Comedy Festival, starting November 14th! An entire day filled with Stand Up Comedy shows, kids shows & even a Spanish-speaking show! Taking place in five distinctive performance venues in the town—The Apothecary Tap, Lock 29, The Mill Arts Centre, Freemasons Hall & The Village Butty (a canal boat!)—the festival will feature a curated lineup of comedians, including rising talents & brilliant comics from the UK comedy circuit. If you’re a dedicated comedy aficionado or just looking for a fun day out, this one-day event offers something to everyone. We’re proud to support our independent arts community by making live shows accessible to everyone and bringing people together to discover new talent and great performances. All shows are free to attend, with seats available to reserve in advance on a Pay What You Want basis. Spaces are limited, and once a show reaches capacity, we can’t admit any more guests — so we encourage you to book ahead where possible. Enjoyed the show? Donations are warmly welcomed and help us continue supporting artists and keeping live performance accessible to all. APOTHECARY TAP 10-11 Butchers Row Banbury OX165JH info@rocktheatic.com -
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Working Though it: Aaron Williams & Mackenzie Pike
Working Through It a split bill of rising comedy stars you need to watch. Expect sharp material, clever storytelling & plenty of laughs. Mackenzie Pike is a girls’ girl in a man’s world... literally. Working with her dad in the trades while navigating a quarter-life crisis, she serves up sass, chaos, and honest takes on life and work. Aaron Williams sharp observations, relatable stories and plenty of laughs, delivering a warm, energetic set that’s sure to leave audiences smiling. Banbury will host its very first Stand-Up Comedy Festival, starting November 14th! An entire day filled with Stand Up Comedy shows, kids shows & even a Spanish-speaking show! Taking place in five distinctive performance venues in the town—The Apothecary Tap, Lock 29, The Mill Arts Centre, Freemasons Hall & The Village Butty (a canal boat!)—the festival will feature a curated lineup of comedians, including rising talents & brilliant comics from the UK comedy circuit. If you’re a dedicated comedy aficionado or just looking for a fun day out, this one-day event offers something to everyone. We’re proud to support our independent arts community by making live shows accessible to everyone and bringing people together to discover new talent and great performances. All shows are free to attend, with seats available to reserve in advance on a Pay What You Want basis. Spaces are limited, and once a show reaches capacity, we can’t admit any more guests — so we encourage you to book ahead where possible. Enjoyed the show? Donations are warmly welcomed and help us continue supporting artists and keeping live performance accessible to all. TOOLEYS BOATYARD Spiceball Park Road Banbury OX162PQ info@rocktheatic.com -
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LJ DA FUNK in... BreXit : LJ Da Funk
That's BreXit with a capital X because its been 10 (X) years since 52% of Britons put an X (X) in the wrong boX.10 years and nothing has changed. Farage is still parading his unsightly smirking cum-face around the British seaside. The pound is still worth less than those tokens people put in shopping trolleys because they don't want to use a pound. And still there ain't no party like an S Club Party.Join Banbury legend LJ DA FUNK as he brings his classic 2016 Brexit show to Banbury for one night only. It's the exact same show with the exact same jokes because after 10 whole years, we are still in the same sinking ship. Laugh or cry, the choice is yours."There's a fine line between genius and insanity. LJ DA FUNK has crossed that line and kicked it to death" (The List)Banbury will host its very first Stand-Up Comedy Festival, starting November 14th! An entire day filled with Stand Up Comedy shows, kids shows & even a Spanish-speaking show! Taking place in five distinctive performance venues in the town—The Apothecary Tap, Lock 29, The Mill Arts Centre, Freemasons Hall & The Village Butty (a canal boat!)—the festival will feature a curated lineup of comedians, including rising talents & brilliant comics from the UK comedy circuit. If you’re a dedicated comedy aficionado or just looking for a fun day out, this one-day event offers something to everyone. We’re proud to support our independent arts community by making live shows accessible to everyone and bringing people together to discover new talent and great performances. All shows are free to attend, with seats available to reserve in advance on a Pay What You Want basis. Spaces are limited, and once a show reaches capacity, we can’t admit any more guests — so we encourage you to book ahead where possible. Enjoyed the show? Donations are warmly welcomed and help us continue supporting artists and keeping live performance accessible to all. TOOLEYS BOATYARD Spiceball Park Road Banbury OX162PQ info@rocktheatic.com"Relished every minute of it, an infectiously enjoyable quality." Steve Bennett (Chortle) -
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Now Look Here: Alex Kitson
It’s nice to do things in real life isn’t it? After two critically acclaimed shows in 2024 and 2025, multi award-winning comedian Alex Kitson has a brand-new hour of stand-up comedy to show you. He's talking about attention so if you could direct yours his way he'd be very grateful. One of the best reviewed shows of the Edinburgh Fringe 2025. ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer nominee. Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Edinburgh Fringe nominee 'The future of British comedy' ***** (ThreeWeeks). 'The audience laughter is non-stop' ***** (ThePhoenixRemix.com). 'Insanely original' ***** (EuropeanComedy.com). Banbury will host its very first Stand-Up Comedy Festival, starting November 14th! An entire day filled with Stand Up Comedy shows, kids shows & even a Spanish-speaking show! Taking place in five distinctive performance venues in the town—The Apothecary Tap, Lock 29, The Mill Arts Centre, Freemasons Hall & The Village Butty (a canal boat!)—the festival will feature a curated lineup of comedians, including rising talents & brilliant comics from the UK comedy circuit. If you’re a dedicated comedy aficionado or just looking for a fun day out, this one-day event offers something to everyone. We’re proud to support our independent arts community by making live shows accessible to everyone and bringing people together to discover new talent and great performances. All shows are free to attend, with seats available to reserve in advance on a Pay What You Want basis. Spaces are limited, and once a show reaches capacity, we can’t admit any more guests — so we encourage you to book ahead where possible. Enjoyed the show? Donations are warmly welcomed and help us continue supporting artists and keeping live performance accessible to all. TOOLEYS BOATYARD Spiceball Park Road Banbury OX162PQ info@rocktheatic.com -
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Jehovah's Witness for the Prosecution: Chris Ford (WIP)
Chris Ford, known for his sharp wit and infectious charm, brings his work in progress stand-up comedy show to the stage with humour and honesty. Blending stories of growing up as a strict Jehovah’s Witness with life as an A&E nurse, he explores identity, belief and resilience. Through sharp storytelling and self-deprecating humour, he reflects on teenage years shaped by faith, shame and desire in a world where questioning was forbidden. From queer awakenings to the absurdities of NHS life, this is raw, heartfelt, laugh-out-loud comedy with a story that deserves to be heard. Banbury will host its very first Stand-Up Comedy Festival, starting November 14th! An entire day filled with Stand Up Comedy shows, kids shows & even a Spanish-speaking show! Taking place in five distinctive performance venues in the town—The Apothecary Tap, Lock 29, The Mill Arts Centre, Freemasons Hall & The Village Butty (a canal boat!)—the festival will feature a curated lineup of comedians, including rising talents & brilliant comics from the UK comedy circuit. If you’re a dedicated comedy aficionado or just looking for a fun day out, this one-day event offers something to everyone. We’re proud to support our independent arts community by making live shows accessible to everyone and bringing people together to discover new talent and great performances. All shows are free to attend, with seats available to reserve in advance on a Pay What You Want basis. Spaces are limited, and once a show reaches capacity, we can’t admit any more guests — so we encourage you to book ahead where possible. Enjoyed the show? Donations are warmly welcomed and help us continue supporting artists and keeping live performance accessible to all. TOOLEYS BOATYARD Spiceball Park Road Banbury OX162PQ info@rocktheatic.com -
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A Fringe favourite. Not sure who to see? Best of the fest provides a comedy tapas of 5 comedians showcasing a 10 minute snapshot of their show: if you like them, grab a flyer and head to see their show. Banbury will host its very first Stand-Up Comedy Festival, starting November 14th! An entire day filled with Stand Up Comedy shows, kids shows & even a Spanish-speaking show! Taking place in five distinctive performance venues in the town—The Apothecary Tap, Lock 29, The Mill Arts Centre, Freemasons Hall & The Village Butty (a canal boat!)—the festival will feature a curated lineup of comedians, including rising talents & brilliant comics from the UK comedy circuit. If you’re a dedicated comedy aficionado or just looking for a fun day out, this one-day event offers something to everyone. We’re proud to support our independent arts community by making live shows accessible to everyone and bringing people together to discover new talent and great performances. All shows are free to attend, with seats available to reserve in advance on a Pay What You Want basis. Spaces are limited, and once a show reaches capacity, we can’t admit any more guests — so we encourage you to book ahead where possible. Enjoyed the show? Donations are warmly welcomed and help us continue supporting artists and keeping live performance accessible to all. APOTHECARY TAP 10-11 Butchers Row Banbury OX165JH info@rocktheatic.com -
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A Fringe favourite. Not sure who to see? Best of the fest provides a comedy tapas of 5 comedians showcasing a 10 minute snapshot of their show: if you like them, grab a flyer and head to see their show. Banbury will host its very first Stand-Up Comedy Festival, starting November 14th! An entire day filled with Stand Up Comedy shows, kids shows & even a Spanish-speaking show! Taking place in five distinctive performance venues in the town—The Apothecary Tap, Lock 29, The Mill Arts Centre, Freemasons Hall & The Village Butty (a canal boat!)—the festival will feature a curated lineup of comedians, including rising talents & brilliant comics from the UK comedy circuit. If you’re a dedicated comedy aficionado or just looking for a fun day out, this one-day event offers something to everyone. We’re proud to support our independent arts community by making live shows accessible to everyone and bringing people together to discover new talent and great performances. All shows are free to attend, with seats available to reserve in advance on a Pay What You Want basis. Spaces are limited, and once a show reaches capacity, we can’t admit any more guests — so we encourage you to book ahead where possible. Enjoyed the show? Donations are warmly welcomed and help us continue supporting artists and keeping live performance accessible to all. APOTHECARY TAP 10-11 Butchers Row Banbury OX165JH info@rocktheatic.com -
Sunday, 27th September 2026 ________________________________
𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲, 𝗮𝗺𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 & 𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿, 𝗜𝗗 𝗺𝗮𝘆𝗯𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱
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Line up….
Imran Yusuf “Imran Yusuf has to be one of the most captivating, energetic, and animated stand up comedians I’ve ever seen. His act is at a mile a minute, and he doesn’t let off for any of it.” As seen on Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Edinburgh Comedy Fest & The Imran Yusuf Show Steve Hall Russell Howard & Frank Skinner tour support Sam See Asia Tour Support for Jim Jefferies “You trust him, boasts Jimmy Carr swagger and Jimmy Cricket warmth" ________________________________Doors open 7pm. Show starts promptly at 8pm. This is an 18 & over show. All ticket sales are final and non-refundable. If you’re unable to attend, please contact us at least 48 hours before showtime and we’ll do our best to transfer your tickets to another available date (subject to availability). Within 48 hours of the show, tickets cannot be refunded or exchanged. You’re always welcome to transfer your tickets to a friend if you can’t make it. If a show is canceled or rescheduled by the venue, ticket holders will be offered a full refund or the option to attend the new date. Anyone failing to prove their age that has bought tickets will not be allowed entry & no refund will be given. Lineup subject to change. ________________________________ ATIC 10-11 Butchers Row Banbury OX165JH info@rocktheatic.com
