Stratford Comedy Club

Stratford Theatre Company are pleased to present another great night of comedy at The Embankment in the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon!

A great night of comedy is guaranteed!

Local comedian Ashley Frieze will be your MC for the evening - a high octane larger than life performer guaranteed to raise the big laughs who has been entertaining audiences across the UK for over 20 years.

Line up -

Andrew Bird - Andrew appeared on "The Russell Howard Hour" and supported Russell on tour including Bristol's Ashton Gate Football stadium and six shows at The London Palladium. He’s also supported Rhod Gilbert, Rob Brydon, America’s Brian Regan and Michelle Wolfe on their only London shows and Michael McIntyre on an entire arena tour including Wembley and the O2. He’s written on the TV shows Jon Richardson’s Ultimate Worrier and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

Andrew is one of only seven comedians to perform for Banksy at Dismal Land, and supported Russell Howard as the first comedian ever to play the main stage at Kendal Calling festival.

Comic's Comic "Best Act" - 2023 UK Comedy Awards

“Comedy gold...Bird's going to be a big star, catch him close-up now” The Scotsman

Dan Lythe - Dan is a Chesterfield-based stand-up comedian and promoter known for his sharp observational humour, quick-fire jokes, and engaging audience banter. A regular face across the Midlands and Northern comedy circuits, Dan brings a self-deprecating charm and relatable storytelling style that keeps crowds laughing from start to finish.

In addition to performing at top circuit venues—including Manchester's famous Frog and Bucket—Dan is a passionate advocate for the local comedy scene. As a resident MC, co-founder of Top Notch Comedy, and host of the Soft Spot For Stand Up podcast, he brings years of stage experience and sharp hosting skills to every event.

Tal Davies -  Tal is a comedian, writer and self-proclaimed scumbag who blends toe-curling anecdotes with dry observational humour, delivered with a warm, likeable stage presence and a deadpan Brummie accent.

A BBC New Comedy Award regional finalist, Funny Women finalist, and British Comedian of the Year finalist, Tal was also crowned Breakthrough Act at the Midlands Comedy Awards and supported the likes of Milton Jones, Paul Chowdhry and Josh Pugh on tour. She was described by Chortle as "A natural storyteller... with an innately affable, easy-going delivery”, and is a BBC Writers room alumni and credited screenwriter for BBC’s The Break.​

​Regularly seen at: The Glee, Off The Kerb, Komedia, Blackpool Comedy Station, Comedy in a Van, Forge, Avalon, Backyard Comedy Club, Just The Tonic, Manford’s, Frog and Bucket and many more.