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UPCOMING SHOWS
UPCOMING SHOWS
Monday 22 April
7:30pm
The Outlook, 76 Kings Rd, Reading RG1 3BJ
Mates Rates Comedy Raw
Mates Rates Comedy is proud to present Mates Rates Comedy Raw, Reading's No1 stand up comedy open mic.
Every Monday 5 new acts will take the stage at The Outlook in Reading.
If you've ever been curious about how stand up comedy is made, wanted to catch a star of the future or just fancied a great night of comedy this show is for you.
Expect big laughs, moments of cringe, revelations... whatever happens it won't be dull!
Friday 26 April
7pm
Wig & Pen, 9-13 George St, Oxford, OX1 2AU
George Street Comedy Club
George Street Comedy Club will take place at The Wig and Pen, between 7pm - 9pm (doors open 6:30pm).
Every Friday 4 circuit acts and a pro-club headliner will take the stage in the loft room at the Wig and Pen.
Monday 29 April
7:30pm
The Outlook, 76 Kings Rd, Reading RG1 3BJ
Mates Rates Comedy Raw
Mates Rates Comedy is proud to present Mates Rates Comedy Raw, Reading's No1 stand up comedy open mic.
Every Monday 5 new acts will take the stage at The Outlook in Reading.
If you've ever been curious about how stand up comedy is made, wanted to catch a star of the future or just fancied a great night of comedy this show is for you.
Expect big laughs, moments of cringe, revelations... whatever happens it won't be dull!
Friday 3 may
7pm
Wig & Pen, 9-13 George St, Oxford, OX1 2AU
George Street Comedy Club * Cancelled. George stree comedy club will be back next week*
George Street Comedy Club will take place at The Wig and Pen, between 7pm - 9pm (doors open 6:30pm).
Every Friday 4 circuit acts and a pro-club headliner will take the stage in the loft room at the Wig and Pen.
Monday 6 May
7:30pm
The Outlook, 76 Kings Rd, Reading RG1 3BJ
Mates Rates Comedy Raw
Mates Rates Comedy is proud to present Mates Rates Comedy Raw, Reading's No1 stand up comedy open mic.
Every Monday 5 new acts will take the stage at The Outlook in Reading.
If you've ever been curious about how stand up comedy is made, wanted to catch a star of the future or just fancied a great night of comedy this show is for you.
Expect big laughs, moments of cringe, revelations... whatever happens it won't be dull!
Friday 10 may
7pm
Wig & Pen, 9-13 George St, Oxford, OX1 2AU
George Street Comedy Club
George Street Comedy Club will take place at The Wig and Pen, between 7pm - 9pm (doors open 6:30pm).
Every Friday 4 circuit acts and a pro-club headliner will take the stage in the loft room at the Wig and Pen.
Monday 13 May
7:30pm
The Outlook, 76 Kings Rd, Reading RG1 3BJ
Mates Rates Comedy Raw
Mates Rates Comedy is proud to present Mates Rates Comedy Raw, Reading's No1 stand up comedy open mic.
Every Monday 5 new acts will take the stage at The Outlook in Reading.
If you've ever been curious about how stand up comedy is made, wanted to catch a star of the future or just fancied a great night of comedy this show is for you.
Expect big laughs, moments of cringe, revelations... whatever happens it won't be dull!
Friday 17 May - Sunday 19 May
7:30pm
Reading
Reading indie Comedy Festival 2024
Reading Indie Comedy Festival will return in 2024 between the 17 - 19 of May.
The festival will comprise of 3 days of hilarious shows across Reading's independent comedy circuit.
Sunday 19 May
7:30pm
Milk Bar, 8 Merchants Pl, Reading, RG1 1DT
Roast Battle UK
Roast Battle UK is coming to Reading!
THE SHOW THAT TURNS SMACK TALK INTO AN ART FORM!
ROAST BATTLE UK PUTS TWO COMEDIANS HEAD-TO-HEAD IN A BATTLE OF WIT AND PUT-DOWNS. EACH COMIC HAS 5 JOKES TO ”ROAST” THEIR OPPONENT. THE OPPONENT CAN RESPOND WITH AN OFF THE CUFF REBUTTAL. ULTIMATELY, THE WINNER IS DECIDED BY A GUEST PANEL OF AUDACIOUS JUDGES.
“UNDENIABLY, ROAST BATTLE DOESN’T FAIL TO LIVE UP TO ITS EXPECTATIONS, SERVING TO SHOWCASE A NO-HOLDS-BARRED CONTEST OF COMEDIC ATHLETICISM, BRAZEN PUTDOWNS AND LIGHTNING-FAST COMEBACKS.” ★★★★★ BROADYWAY BABY
thursday 13 June
7:30pm
The Purple Turtle
9 Gun St, Reading RG1 2JR, UK
Jacob Hawley: SPACE
Jacob Hawley: SPACE
New stand up show from award-winning comedian Jacob Hawley. Politics for idiots, feminism for lads, love stories for louts and self-care for those who don’t care. As seen on The Russell Howard Hour (Sky1), Ladhood (BBC3), The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2), Secrets of the Comedy Circuit (ITVX). Over 4 million views online.
Friday 21 June
7:30pm
The Purple Turtle
9 Gun St, Reading RG1 2JR, UK
Comedy at Turtle with Headliner Katharyn Henson
Mates Rates Comedy has teamed up with The Purple Turtle to bring you the best acts from the UK comedy scene.
We will have TV names, up and coming circuit comics and as always you will be guided along by our trusty MC Carl Richard.
The show takes place at The Purple Turtle on between 7:30pm-9:30pm (doors open 7:00pm).
Sunday 30 June
6:30pm
Double-Barrelled Brewery, RG30 6BX
Comedy at The Taproom with Headliner Red Richardson
Stand Up Comedy in Reading is back. Mates Rates Comedy is proud to present Comedy at The Taproom with Headliner Red Richardson on Sunday 30 June at 6:30pm.
Mates Rates Comedy has teamed up with Double-Barrelled Brewery to bring you the best acts from the UK comedy scene.
We will have TV names, up and coming circuit comics and as always, you will be guided along by our trusty MC Carl Richard.
Thursday 12 December
7:30pm
Double-Barrelled Brewery, RG30 6BX
Roast Battle UK
Roast Battle UK is coming to Reading!
THE SHOW THAT TURNS SMACK TALK INTO AN ART FORM!
ROAST BATTLE UK PUTS TWO COMEDIANS HEAD-TO-HEAD IN A BATTLE OF WIT AND PUT-DOWNS. EACH COMIC HAS 5 JOKES TO ”ROAST” THEIR OPPONENT. THE OPPONENT CAN RESPOND WITH AN OFF THE CUFF REBUTTAL. ULTIMATELY, THE WINNER IS DECIDED BY A GUEST PANEL OF AUDACIOUS JUDGES.
“UNDENIABLY, ROAST BATTLE DOESN’T FAIL TO LIVE UP TO ITS EXPECTATIONS, SERVING TO SHOWCASE A NO-HOLDS-BARRED CONTEST OF COMEDIC ATHLETICISM, BRAZEN PUTDOWNS AND LIGHTNING-FAST COMEBACKS.” ★★★★★ BROADYWAY BABY
CONTACT US
CONTACT US
For customer and business enquiries please email:
matesratescomedy@gmail.com
(Please do not use this email address if you are a comedian asking for a spot – we will just delete it!)
To apply for a spot please email:
matesratescomedyraw@gmail.com
Guidance for Performers
Please indicate which show you are applying for and provide a selection of dates you are free.
Your best way to to be seen is always to do an open spot. We very rarely book acts for our club nights from speculative applications. Please indicate if you are applying for an open spot or paid work.
Please include relevant information, a bio a video the length of the spot you are asking for. Please don’t try to be over familiar or funny.
We will delete any speculative applications to the business email.