Stand-Up for South Wales Comedy Festival
September 20th – October 6th, 2024
The first ever Stand-Up for South Wales Comedy Festival is on the way!
This autumn we’re spreading the feel-good factor across Neath Port Talbot.
Along with some of the biggest names from the UK stand-up scene, up-and-coming acts fresh from the Edinburgh Fringe will be performing at venues near you.
As well as plenty of side-splitting stand-up, there’ll be:
- family-friendly shows
- silly stuff for kids
- a range of other cool comedy capers occurring all over NPT!
Keep up to date with the latest festival news at www.southwalescomedy.com …and via #southwalescomedy on Facebook & Instagram.
Line-up so far…
Friday September 20th
Hal Cruttenden - Neath RFC Clubhouse, The Gnoll, 8pm
Hal is one of the UK’s best loved stand ups with appearances on:
- Live at the Apollo
- Have I Got News For You
- The Royal Variety Performance
- Would I Lie To You?
- The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice
- The Apprentice: You’re Fired
He’s also a massive rugby fan as anyone who’s heard his ‘Rugby Jubbly’ podcast will know. Quite fitting then that he’ll be ‘kicking off’ the festival in the hometown of the WRU …Neath!
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Saturday September 21st
Sitcom script writing workshop with Bennett Arron - Neath Community Centre, Orchard St, Neath, 11am
Run by award-winning writer and comedian Bennett Arron
Have you always wanted to write comedy? Do you have an idea for a sitcom but don’t know where to start? Have you started a sitcom script but don’t know how to finish it? Whether you are a first time writer or an experienced one, this workshop will help you develop your ideas.
Each workshop place normally costs £100. The festival is delighted to offer a limited number of subsided places at just £20 plus booking fee.
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Children's comedy extravaganza - grounds of Neath Castle, 1pm-3.30pm
Why should grown ups have all the fun? Stand Up for South Wales Comedy Festival present a free, fun packed afternoon in the grounds of Neath Castle featuring top child-friendly comedy, magic, music, fun and games. Children from 5 to 99 can enjoy this under-cover, family-friendly show featuring some of the funniest big kid comedians around. The castle grounds open at 12 midday. The fun starts at 1pm!
Andy Parsons: ‘Bafflingly Optimistic’ (14+) - Pontardawe Arts Centre, 8pm
After a completely sold-out and critically acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Festival, Andy is back with his brand new tour, Bafflingly Optimistic.
'For those who worry that we are going to hell in a handcart, Parsons will at least make you enjoy the ride' - The i
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Sunday September 22nd
Stand-up comedy workshop with Bennett Arron - Neath Community Centre, Orchard St, Neath, 11am (16+)
Run by award-winning writer and comedian Bennett Arron
Have you always wanted to try Stand-Up Comedy but didn’t know where to start? If you have answered ‘yes’ or ‘er…’ then this one day Stand-Up Workshop is for you.
Each workshop place normally costs £100. The festival is delighted to offer a limited number of subsided places at just £20 plus booking fee.
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Monday September 23rd
The Welsh Unsigned Stand-Up Award 2024 – Heat 1 - The Welsh House, Neath, 8pm
Wales’ biggest stand-up comedy competition is back! See up and coming Welsh comics battle it out for a place in the final on Oct 2nd at The Gwyn Hall, Neath. For more info and to take part search wusacompetition on Facebook
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Tuesday September 24th
The Welsh Unsigned Stand-Up Award 2024 – Heat 2 - Pontardawe Heritage Centre, Herbert St, Pontardawe, 8pm
Wales’ biggest stand-up comedy competition is back! See up and coming Welsh comics battle it out for a place in the final on Oct 2nd at The Gwyn Hall, Neath. For more info and to take part search wusacompetition on Facebook
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Wednesday September 25th
The Welsh Unsigned Stand-Up Award 2024 – Heat 3- Afan Ales, Station Rd, Port Talbot, 8pm
Wales’ biggest stand-up comedy competition is back! See up and coming Welsh comics battle it out for a place in the final on Oct 2nd at The Gwyn Hall, Neath. For more info and to take part search wusacompetition on Facebook
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Heat 3 tickets on sale soon
Friday September 27th
Stand-Up at the Ivy Bush - Ivy Bush, High Street, Pontardawe, 8pm
Fringe festival comedy night. Dan Mitchell hosts comedy talent including:
- Dan Thomas
- Andrea Woollard
- Sandro Ford
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Saturday September 28th
Stand-up in Resolven - Resolven AFC (formally Cam Gears Club), 8pm
Fringe festival comedy night. Neath comic and founder of Neath Comedy Festival Paul James hosts comedy talent from across south Wales and beyond.
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Sunday September 29th
£5 Fringe - Stand-up comedy afternoon - Neath RFC Clubhouse, The Gnoll, 1pm, 2.15pm and 3.15pm
Neath Comic Paul James hosts an afternoon of Stand-Up acts for JUST a fiver for each act!
Shows start at 1pm; 2.15pm & 3.15pm – stay for all 3 and pay just £10.
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Tickets on sale from the venue
Stand-up in Blaengwynfi - G2 Club, Blaengwynfi, 6pm (16+)
Fringe festival comedy evening. Featuring Jonnie Price (once described as a Welsh Billy Connolly on steroids) plus more comedy talent from across south Wales and beyond.
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Wednesday October 2nd
Stand-Up at The Duke featuring Andrew O’Neill - The Duke, Neath (16+) - The Duke, Neath, 8pm
Fringe festival comedy evening. Award-winning comedian, musician and best-selling writer ANDREW O'NEILL presents GEBURAH, the smash hit show fresh from the Edinburgh Fringe. Andrew has appeared opposite John Hamm and David Tennant in Good Omens, Steve Coogan in Saxondale and Tom Burke and Ellie Bamber in Alan Moore’s film The Show. Don’t miss your chance to see Andrew O’Neil at The Duke.
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The Welsh Unsigned Stand-Up Award 2024 – Grand Final - Gwyn Hall, Neath, 8pm
Wales’ biggest stand-up comedy competition is back! Up and coming Welsh comics battle it out in the Grand Final at Neath’s historic Gwyn Hall. MC for the evening is Bennett Arron. Also performing on the night is a previous winner of the contest JOSH ELTON who is now a full time professional having supported many big names and headlining clubs in his own right.
For more info and to take part search wusacompetition on Facebook.
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Thursday October 3rd
Milton Jones - HA!MILTON - Princess Royal Theatre, Port Talbot, 7.30pm
This is not a musical. Milton Jones is tone-deaf and has no sense of rhythm, but at least he doesn’t make a song and dance about it. He has more important things to discuss. Like giraffes …and there’s a bit about tomatoes.
You might know him from Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo or Radio 4. This is a whole new show of daftness. You know it makes sense
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Kiri Pritchard-Mclean: Peacock - Pontardawe Arts Centre, 7.30pm (15+)
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.
"Expect sequins, social commentary, and massive laughs from the renaissance woman of UK comedy" Rolling Stone
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Friday October 4th
Stand-Up in Croeserw - Croeserw Social Club (16+)
Fringe festival comedy evening. Featuring Multi-award-winning Welsh comedian, Matt Rees plus more comedy talent from across south Wales and beyond.
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Tickets on sale from the venue
Saturday October 5th
Q&A with Noel James - Pontardawe Heritage Centre, Herbert St, Pontardawe, 4.15pm
One of THE biggest names on the Welsh Stand-Up circuit, Noel James gives us an insight into his comedy mind.
TV viewers might remember Noel James reaching the Semi-Finals of Britain's Got Talent in Series 12. When asked if he had brought anyone with him, replied 'My girlfriend couldn't be here, because she doesn't exist'. Joining Noel on stage are Belfi Owen & John Collins.
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Tickets: £5. On sale on the door
Ignacio Lopez - Gwyn Hall, Neath, 7.30pm
Ignacio Lopez is everyone’s favourite Spanish/Welsh comedian. As well as headlining top comedy clubs all over the UK and Europe, his TV appearances include 'Live at the Apollo' and 'Have I Got News For You'.
Ignacio has also performed for the Wales football squad and opened for James Dean Bradfield of Manic Street Preachers.
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Noson Gomedi - Pontardawe Arts Centre, 7.30pm
Join us for a Welsh language comedy night in the company of Noel James, Sion Owens, Daniel Glyn and Teresa Price. Supported by Menter Iaith Castell Nedd Port Talbot.
Suitable for Welsh speakers and learners.
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Sunday October 6th
Rich Hall – Shot From Cannons - Pontardawe Arts Centre, 8pm
Fresh on the heels of his critically acclaimed memoirs, ‘Nailing It’, Montana’s transatlantic messenger returns with:
- new rants
- knife-edge observations
- thrilling musical interludes
- an ever-formidable knack for laughs on the fly
You’ll pay for the whole seat, but you’ll only need the edge of it.
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