The 5th Alternative Black Comedy Showcase

Comedy (cabaret, musical comedy)

  • Accessibility: May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
Venue Age Restriction: Strictly 18+

Description

Our fifth year! Back with top Black international comedy acts, prize games, cabaret and giving a token straight white male comic a chance they rarely get. With previous headliners such as Paul Sinha, Desiree Burch, Dane Baptiste and Daliso Chaponda, there's a fresh line-up every day. It's like a 1970s cabaret show but with more colour and less racism!

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General venue access

  • Accessible entry: Performance space is fully accessible. There is a single step into the toilets.
  • Wheelchair access type: Level Access

  • Stairs: Information not supplied

Each venue can contain several space with different accessibly information. Visit the venue page for full venue accessibility info


How and when to make an access booking

Our access tickets service is available to anyone who:

  • Would like to book specific accessibility services, e.g. a hearing loop, audio description headsets, captioning units, seating in relation to the location of the BSL interpreter
  • Requires extra assistance when at a venue
  • Has specific seating requirements
  • Is a wheelchair user
  • Requires a complimentary personal assistant ticket to attend a performance

Claire Bull 38 days ago

Squeezed this show in as really wanted to see new talent. So glad we did. Laughing from start to finish. Original material and pacey delivery. You won't be disappointed.

Dave 39 days ago

Absolutely hilarious, great way to learn of amazing comedians of colour. The host Che Burnley has created an amazing show.


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To Do List (5/5 stars) 43 days ago

An unmissable hour of Black and underrepresented top-tier talent

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