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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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    BANBURY COMEDY FESTIVAL 2026: LJ DA FUNK – VILLAGE BUTTY – 5:30PM (1hr)

    Price range: £0.00 through £7.50

    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)
    "Relished every minute of it, an infectiously enjoyable quality." Steve Bennett  (Chortle)
    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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    People: Ingrid Dahle (WIP)

    Why are some people instantly your people… and others make you want to fake your own death? Award-winning Norwegian comedian Ingrid Dahle takes a funny, affectionate and slightly nosy look at the wonderful weirdness of people — from love, friendship and finding your tribe to the bizarre things we all do when we think nobody is watching. Expect sharp observations, big stories, ridiculous behaviour and Ingrid’s very particular view of the world. Because people are complicated, fascinating, occasionally exhausting… but mostly brilliant. Come and find your people Norwegian comedian Ingrid Dahle performs across the UK comedy circuit, festivals, and theatres. Known for sharp observations and playful storytelling, she has supported top comedians including Jen Brister, Desiree Burch, Colin Hoult, and Bridget Christie.

    ​“Alternative hero of the future” — Chortle
    “Fast-rising comedian” — Sunday Times
    “Warm host, with bags of energy, and a permanent smile” — The List
    “Endearingly zany” — Three Weeks

    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. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲, 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗯𝘂𝗿𝘆. 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲 (𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀) 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗱𝘆 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗨𝗞 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗮𝘄. 𝗪𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀. If you do not wish us to share the information, please uncheck the box on the checkout page. THE MILL ARTS CENTRE Spiceball Park Road Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16 5QE info@rocktheatic.com
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    Overstimulated: Indian Stand-Up Comedy Show

    Remember the last time you were bored? Yeah, neither do we. We are listening to a podcast while writing this. Fresh off a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, Atharva Pharande and Rohil Bhanot bring Overstimulated to Banbury for an hour of sharp stand-up from comedians who have been paying far too much attention. Just very good comedy from Indians who moved to London and have had a lot of thoughts about it since. Featuring Atharva Pharande (tour support for Kanan Gill, BBC New Comedy Award shortlist, British Comedy Guide Pro Award finalist) and Rohil Bhanot (SYTYF semi-finalist, Beat the Frog winner), joined by a surprise act.
    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.   FREEMASONS HALL Marlborough Rd Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 8DB info@rocktheatic.com
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    BANBURY COMEDY FESTIVAL 2026: GAVIN WEBSTER – APOTHECARY TAP – 8PM (1hr)

    Price range: £5.00 through £10.00

    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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    BANBURY COMEDY FESTIVAL 2026: ESTHER MANITO – APOTHECARY TAP – 3:30PM (1hr)

    Price range: £5.00 through £10.00

    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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    Doing bits in Banbury : Daniel O'Reilly

    Coming off the back of a 62 date sold-out tour, selling over 40,000 tickets; Daniel is embarking on his next national show and is bringing it to a venue near you!
    Hold on to your seats and brace yourself for a night of outrageous laughs and no-holds-barred comedy, as the one and only Daniel O’Reilly takes to the stage at Banbury Comedy Festival.
    Famous for his unapologetic humour, quick-fire crowd work, and electric stage presence, Daniel is back and funnier than ever – and he’s not holding back. Whether you've seen him go viral online or live on stage, you’ll know one thing for sure: no topic is off-limits, and nothing is safe!Fresh from sold-out shows across the UK and millions of online fans, Daniel brings his brutally honest, laugh-out-loud take on modern life, relationships, parenthood, and everything in between.
    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.   FREEMASONS HALL Marlborough Rd Banbury Oxfordshire OX16 8DB info@rocktheatic.com
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    ¡COMEDIA SIN FILTROS LLEGA A BANBURY! : Cristian Bravo & Cova Camblor SPANISH SPEAKING STAND UP COMEDY!

    El show que ha hecho reír a la comunidad hispana en Londres vuelve más fuerte que nunca… y esta vez nos vamos a Banbury el 14 de noviembre. Prepárate para una noche que va a dar mucho de qué hablar. Más atrevido, más descarado, más irreverente y más irrespetuoso que nunca. Stand-up en español de la mano de dos comediantes hispanohablantes en UK que no creen en la corrección política ni en pedir permiso para hacerte reír. Marca la fecha: 14 de noviembre, en Banbury. Una sola regla: ven con la mente abierta y el sentido del humor bien afilado. Nos vemos en Banbury.

    Stand-up comedy in Spanish, featuring two Spanish-speaking comedians based in the UK who don’t believe in political correctness—or asking for permission to make you laugh.

    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. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲, 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗯𝘂𝗿𝘆. 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲 (𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀) 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗱𝘆 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗨𝗞 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗮𝘄. 𝗪𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀. If you do not wish us to share the information, please uncheck the box on the checkout page. THE MILL ARTS CENTRE Spiceball Park Road Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16 5QE info@rocktheatic.com
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    COMEDY FOR THE CURIOUS: The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories

    Ever wonder why we are the way we are? Marine biologist turned award-winning comedian Robyn Perkins brings together comedy and science in her critically acclaimed panel show. The topic to be explored at Banbury is: The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories. Why do people believe them? Why are they so intriguing? Are they really that bad? We'll answer questions you never knew you had! On November 14th, Perkins is joined by Anna George, MSc, DPhil Candidate, who is a researcher at the University of Oxford looking into conspiracy theories, misinformation, and why your uncle won’t stop posting about it on Facebook.
    Think QI meets Mock the Week, live at the Banbury Comedy Festival!
    Comedy Award Winner at The Shaftesbury Fringe in 2023.
    "The pinnacle of Science and Comedy fusion in a captivating performance!”  ★★★★1/2 FringeFeed, 2024
    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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    BANBURY COMEDY FESTIVAL 2026: CHRIS FORD – VILLAGE BUTTY – 4:00PM (1hr)

    Price range: £0.00 through £7.50

    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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    BANBURY COMEDY FESTIVAL 2026: BOBBY MAIR – LOCK 29 – 4:45PM (1hr)

    Price range: £5.00 through £10.00

    The New Hour: Bobby Mair

    A new, dark, gut-wrenching hilarious hour from Canada’s funniest export. Bobby has been a comedian for 20 years. Star of ITV'2 Killer Camp and Comedy Central’s Bobby and Harriet Get Married. As seen on 8 Out of 10 Cats, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Roast Battle and much more. He's opened for Doug Stanhope, Bill Burr and Bill Maher on their UK tours. "He's either going to be a huge international comedy star or the funniest homeless man ever." - Jimmy Carr. 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. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲, 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗯𝘂𝗿𝘆. 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲 (𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀) 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗱𝘆 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗨𝗞 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗹𝗮𝘄. 𝗪𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀. If you do not wish us to share the information, please uncheck the box on the checkout page. THE MILL ARTS CENTRE Spiceball Park Road Banbury, Oxfordshire OX16 5QE info@rocktheatic.com
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