Comedy

As night begins to fall at HowTheLightGetsIn Hay 2023, our venues turn from hubs of intellectual activity into arenas abuzz with the UK's hottest comedy acts.

From stand-up royalty to rib-tickling rising stars, our hand-picked line-up will have it all. Get ready to laugh yourself silly this spring!

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A young man with short brown hair, wearing a plain black t-shirt, stands against a light gray background, looking seriously at the camera.
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Sean McLoughlin
A performer stands on stage with a microphone, smiling at the audience, against a colorful backdrop featuring city lights.
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Nick Page
A young man with tousled hair wearing a colorful patterned shirt poses against a bright yellow background, gesturing with his hands.

Ben Pope
Smiling person with curly hair, wearing a patterned black and white sweater, looking towards the camera against a neutral background.
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Leila Navabi
A young man with short, curly hair and a light blue sweatshirt sticks out his tongue slightly, against a neutral background.
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Milo Edwards
A young man with short hair and a neutral expression stands against a wooden wall, wearing a striped sweater.

Jordan Brookes
A woman in a green dress poses confidently with a marker, smiling at the camera against a white background.
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Robyn Perkins
A woman with curly hair smiles warmly, wearing a black shirt with a red design and red earrings, against a dark blue background.

Erika Ehler
A young man with tousled hair and a beard stands outdoors, wearing a navy sweatshirt, against a blurred green background.
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Joz Norris
A young woman with long red hair and a vintage-style black dress featuring a white collar, gazing thoughtfully with wind-blown strands of hair.

Hannah Platt
A young man with tousled dark hair and a slight smile stands against a green background, wearing a black jacket over a dark shirt.

Alex Farrow
A female comedian in a black top stands on stage, smiling and holding a microphone, with a vibrant blue background featuring geometric designs.

Priya Hall
A musician wearing a blue blazer over a red shirt holds a microphone and guitar, performing on stage with a focused expression.

David Hoare
A young man in a leather jacket adjusts his sunglasses while standing next to a microphone against a dark background.

Burt Williamson