Comedians

Explore our lineup of live comedy acts for HowTheLightGetsIn Hay 2025

We’re excited to announce our full lineup of comedy talent coming to Hay-on-Wye. This year’s festival will feature razor-sharp wit and side-splitting performances from some of the brightest stars in comedy, including Mock The Week favourite Rhys James, the brilliantly offbeat Janine Harouni, and the effortlessly hilarious Jessica Fostekew.

Now's the time to secure your place for a festival packed with laughter, ideas, and unforgettable experiences.

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A young man with short brown hair and a serious expression, wearing a blue shirt, stands in front of a green grass-like backdrop.

Rhys James
A woman in a blue blazer smiles confidently, standing in front of bright, colorful lights, suggesting a vibrant event or performance setting.
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Janine Harouni
A man with a beard and mustache wearing a blue jacket and tie, giving a subtle smirk against a light blue background.

Joz Norris
A smiling woman with short dark hair and a checkered top poses against a pink background, casting a subtle shadow.
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Priya Hall
A man with a cigarette and a wine glass sits at a table adorned with fruit, flowers, a skull, and a wooden cross, creating a surreal and eclectic scene.

John Tothill
A smiling woman with braided hair styled in buns, wearing a black outfit and pearl necklace against a blue background.
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Sharon Wanjohi
A young man in a brown leather jacket adjusts his sunglasses while standing beside a microphone, posing with a confident demeanor against a dark background.

Burt Williamson
A young man with tousled hair and a beard looks surprised against a bold red background, wearing a button-up shirt.
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Ben Pope
A woman with long brown hair poses with her chin resting on her hands, smiling, against a backdrop of a vintage car and outdoor scenery.

Chelsea Birkby
A woman with curly hair smiles while holding a microphone, wearing a sparkly outfit on stage, illuminated by soft purple lighting.

Jessica Fostekew
A young man with tousled hair wearing a black jacket stands on a cobblestone street, historic buildings in the background.

Alex Farrow
Portrait of a man with a beard and short hair, wearing a blue argyle-patterned sweater, against a plain white background.
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Matt Winning
A young man with short brown hair and a slight smile, wearing a dark blue button-up shirt, poses against a solid blue background.
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Will Rowland

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