Leonardslee Comedy Club
25 April, 16 May, 13 June, 18 July, 15 August, 19 September & 17 October 2025 | Doors: 17:30 | Starts: 19:30 | Last Entry: 19:30 | Ends: 21:30
Let's laugh, smile, and share good times!
Come along to Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens for an evening filled with laughter and the very best of stand-up comedy from Epic Comedy.
With a brilliant atmosphere and intimate setting to enjoy exceptional live comedy, Leonardslee offers the perfect Friday evening out with a loved one or friends. We are excited to welcome Paul Cox back to Leonardslee Comedy Club as host and MC for all our events. Find out more about the comedians below.
£18 per person |15% off for Leonardslee members (all members tickets require a valid Leonardslee Membership)
£64 for 4 people | No members discount apply to group bookings
Parking included | Easy access bar open from 17:30 | Receive a discount when you pre-order food| Menu| 18+ Only | Unreserved Seating | Membership cards will be checked on arrival | Please note that acts may be subject to change |
*Images from Comedy at Leonardslee in 2023
LINE UPS
25 APRIL
HEADLINE ACT | PAUL TONKINSON
OPENING ACT | PAUL F TAYLOR
MIDDLE ACT | GRACE MULVERY
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The Acts
Headline Act: PAUL TONKINSON
Short Bio:
A sensational live performer, Yorkshire man, marathon runner and former (double award-winning) Time Out Comedian of the Year, Paul Tonkinson has long upheld his esteemed reputation as one of the finest stand-ups the UK has to offer. With a unique and distinctive style, Tonkinson is noted for his effervescent physicality and skilful impressions, which bring alive exuberant, tender comic reflections on love, family and the day-to-day idiosyncrasies of 21st century life. A plethora of first class material, combined with tremendous charm and irrepressible, infectious energy make for a formidable talent.
Quote:
“Hilarious, nobody makes me laugh like Paul Tonkinson…go see him!“ - Michael McIntyre
Opening Act: PAUL F TAYLOR
Short Bio:
The award winning Paul F Taylor is a one of the UK's most exciting and distinctive stand-up performers. His unique brand of humour fuses quirky offbeat one liners with surreal observational flights of fancy to fantastical effect. Nominated as NATY New Act Of The Year for 2013 and GQ Magazine's comedian of the week, Paul's persona of a lost bewildered fool sits perfectly alongside his gleefully madcap ideas.
Quote:
"Relentlessly daft absurdism" - The List
Middle Act: GRACE MULVEY
Short Bio:
Grace Mulvey is an Irish stand-up comedian and improvisor. Performing the Harold weekly with Mr. Me Cocos at MOB theatre, Grace is also the creator of the comedy podcast Fad Camp. A finalist in the Vodafone Irish Comedian of the Year 2017 and highlighted in Funny Women’s Ones to Watch 2019, Grace continues to make a name for herself as the winner of the inaugural BBC Galton & Simpson Bursary for Comedy Writing 2020.
Your Host and MC: PAUL COX
16 MAY
HEADLINE ACT | TOM WARD
OPENING ACT | MAX FULHAM
MIDDLE ACT | TOUSSAINT DOUGLASS
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The Acts
Headline Act: TOM WARD
Short Bio:
Tom Ward is a London-based stand up comedian who rose to prominence by winning the Chortle Best Newcomer Award. He is now a regular performer in the UK’s top comedy clubs and at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival, where his shows ‘Popcorn Lung’ and ‘Return of the Love Machine’ received critical acclaim.
His TV appearances include Live at The Apollo (BBC2), Roast Battle (Comedy Central), Stand Up Central (Comedy Central), Live from The Comedy Store (Comedy Central) and The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2).
Quote:
''A genuinely exciting talent'' - The Herald
Opening Act: MAX FULHAM
Short Bio:
Comedian and ventriloquist Max Fulham has been working professionally since his early teens and brings a fresh and contemporary twist to a classic art.
With TV appearances including ITV’s Saturday night show ‘Game of Talents’, 'Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable' on Dave and the revival of the classic ‘Crackerjack!’, Max’s comedic talents are in high demand. He is a HUGE favourite on the stand-up comedy circuit.
Quote:
"Max Fulham is the new voice of ventriloquism for the 21st century!" - Joe Pasquale
Middle Act: TOUSSAINT DOUGLASS
Short Bio:
An exciting arrival on the UK comedy scene, Toussaint Douglass quickly established his stand up comedy credentials as a finalist in the Laughing Horse New Act of the Year and the Up The Creek One to Watch competitions.
Mixing the personal with the political, whilst adding a uniquely absurdist slant to brilliant comic effect, he can now be seen at top comedy venues across the country including The Comedy Store, The Glee Club and Komedia Brighton.
Quote:
''On a different plane from the rest of the world'' - CHORTLE
Your Host and MC: PAUL COX
13 JUNE
HEADLINE ACT | LAURA LEXX
OPENING ACT | ALISTAIR BARRIE
MIDDLE ACT | CAROLINE MABEY
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The Acts
Headline Act: LAURA LEXX
Short Bio:
Regional comedian, author and actor Laura Lexx is vivacious, impassioned, intelligent and one of the best MCs/Headliners on the comedy scene. Born and bred in the home county of Somerset, Laura’s comfy demeanour, warmth and energy delightfully juxtapose her biting wit, sharp tongue and brutal audience take downs, which just can’t stop going viral.
Following her Live at The Apollo (BBC) debut Laura received an unprecedented reaction both from the live crowd and audiences at home, which lead to her appearing in shows such as Mock The Week (BBC), Hypothetical (Dave) and Celebrity Mastermind (BBC) to name a few.
Quote:
“One of the most delightful performers you’re ever likely to see.” - GQ
Opening Act: ALISTAIR BARRIE
Short Bio:
Comedian, actor and writer Alistair Barrie is one of the most sought after performers on the international comedy circuit. He has worked throughout the UK and Ireland, as well as further afield in the States, Australia, Switzerland, The Netherlands, South Africa, Estonia, Mumbai, The Channel Islands, Austria, Antibes, Cyprus, Crete, Luxembourg, Qatar, Belgium, Prague, Dubai, Doha, Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, Norway, Hong Kong, Macau, Malta, Singapore, Indonesia, Kuala Lumpur, Egypt, Afghanistan, Hungary, Jordan, Athens and Myanmar, on a ship in the North Sea and at the world's highest gig on top of a mountain in France.
Alistair is a core member of The Cutting Edge team at London's Comedy Store and has made numerous radio and television appearances around the world.
Quote:
'One of the circuit's classiest stand ups' - London is Funny
Middle Act: CAROLINE MABEY
Short Bio:
One of the most inventive comic voices in Britain, Caroline Mabey is a fringe and circuit favourite, appearing at festivals, theatres and stand up comedy clubs all around the country.
Her sets are silly, warm and sharp – a gag-packed frenzy of fun. She hosts a weekly radio show on Riverside Radio and is co-host of the Self-Renovators podcast.
Caroline has appeared on Comedy Central as part of their Performance Anxiety campaign, and in Before the Morning After on NBC’s Digital Comedy Channel, Seeso. She has also been tour support for Hal Cruttenden and George Egg.
Quote:
''Hilarious… funny and touching and brilliant'' - THE GUARDIAN
Your Host and MC: PAUL COX
18 JULY
HEADLINE ACT | JAVIER JARQUIN
OPENING ACT | AMY MASON
MIDDLE ACT |VINNY SHIU
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The Acts
Headline Act: JAVIER JARQUIN
Short Bio:
Latin American Chinese Kiwi
Javier is a club favourite, regularly appearing at all the UK’s top comedy clubs. Originally from New Zealand, he has performed in over 20 countries and is known for his well-crafted jokes and sharp wit.
After winning the So You Think You’re Funny? competition, he became a headliner at gigs on the New Zealand and Melbourne comedy circuits. He was also a core member of New Zealand’s longest running comedy show, ‘Scared Scriptless’.
Javier is also widely known online for his hugely popular ‘Card Ninja’ show, which he has performed to sold out audiences at the Edinburgh Festival.
Quote:
''Fresh, funny and unique'' - The Telegraph
Opening Act: AMY MASON
Short Bio:
Amy Mason is a comedian, writer and theatre maker who performs comedy across the U.K for promoters including Off the Kerb and Little Wander. Her debut hour FREE MASON (★★★★ Scotsman) will be touring in 2025. A Funny Woman finalist, Amy has multiple TV projects in development with production companies, has written and performed two monologues for Radio 4 and has written for The News Quiz and Hypothetical (Dave). She has made 3 acclaimed autobiographical shows with Bristol Old Vic and has a current development commission with the theatre. In 2014 Amy won the Dundee International Book Prize with her novel The Other Ida. Amy has two daughters and lives in Bristol.
Quote:
‘Amy Mason is brilliant’ - Bridget Christie
Middle Act: VINNY SHIU
Short Bio:
Vinny Shiu, the London-based stand-up comedian with a twist. Through comedy songs, stories, and jokes, Vinny sheds light on his unique upbringing in the West within an Asian family. A finalist in the Comedy Virgins INGTE Summer Competition 2022, semi-finalist in the Musical Comedy Awards 2023, and a finalist in The Comedy Store’s King Gong Show, Vinny’s talent shines on various stages. His act combines cultural insights with humor, offering a delightful blend that resonates with audiences. Experience the laughter as Vinny takes you on a comedic journey, navigating the complexities of cultural fusion with wit and charm. Don’t miss out on the rising star’s performances, where hilarity meets cultural nuances.
Your Host and MC: PAUL COX
15 AUGUST
HEADLINE ACT | ANGELA BARNES
OPENING ACT | MARK CRAM
MIDDLE ACT | MAGS McHUGH
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The Acts
Headline Act: ANGELA BARNES
Short Bio:
Angela Barnes swapped a career in health and social care for stand up in 2010 and hasn’t looked back.
Within just a couple of years she had won the BBC New Comedy Award in 2011 and has since toured the UK and starred in BBC Two’s iconic 21 series Mock the Week as a regular, as well as Live at the Apollo, and Hypothetical on Dave.
She is a firm favourite on BBC Radio 4, having featured on The Now Show and The News Quiz – including a recent stint as the host, she also hosted BBC Radio 4 Extra’s Newsjack.
Angela co-hosted the less-than-serious popular podcast We Are History, which has just teamed up with Podmasters, with John O’Farrell. Six series strong and with over a million downloads, the two history nerds discuss, explain, and laugh at interesting and quirky episodes from the olden days.
Quote:
''Brilliantly funny'' - Sarah Millican
Opening Act: MARK CRAM
Short Bio:
Mark, a bisexual comedian, brings a fresh perspective on the LGBT community, delighting crowds with tales of dead-end jobs, family, and his unexpected win as Bedford Comedian of the Year. Having shared stages with renowned names and becoming a regular at London’s top comedy clubs, Mark is an unmissable act.
You’ve probably heard him on BBC Sounds: Unexpected Fluids. He also hosts Laugh Out Proud Comedy nights and boasts accolades like Bedford Comedian of the Year 2013.
Quote:
''Clever, fearless and constantly improving'' - JUST FOR LAUGHS
Middle Act: MAGS
Short Bio:
Edinburgh shows 2019 received 4 star reviews. One reviewer said ‘Mags McHugh is quirky as a chipmunk’ . Funny women finalist Dublin Ireland 2017. Runner up 2022 Old Comedian of the Year. Winner of Ding Dong competition at Vauxhall Comedy Club and Beat the Blackout at Up The Creek 2022.
Mags moved from Ireland in October 2021 and aims to surprise audiences. Her mother described her as BFF. Alas not Best Friends Forever but Big Fat Fucker.
Your Host and MC: PAUL COX
19 SEPTEMBER
HEADLINE ACT | ROB DEERING
OPENING ACT | ALI WOODS
MIDDLE ACT | ERIKA EHLER
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The Acts
Headline Act: ROB DEERING
Short Bio:
Rob Deering performs stand-up comedy with music, using a guitar, a loop pedal and his voice to create impressive rock and pop soundscapes – and do jokes, of course.
Along with being one of the most in-demand headliners on the UK circuit, he’s toured nationally and performed solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe many times since starting out in comedy in the year 2000. His late-night, live-music comedy pop quiz Beat This is a festival institution, on London’s South Bank, at Wales’ Green Man and many more besides Edinburgh.
Rob has performed throughout the world, in shows from the Middle East to Melbourne, Shanghai to the South of France, and he has appeared on any number of Radio and TV shows, often using his extensive knowledge of film, popular music and… well, ‘general’; he has won Celebrity Mastermind and a comedians’ special of the Weakest Link on BBC One
Quote:
''Ingenious and hilarious'' - The Guardian
Opening Act: ALI WOODS
Short Bio:
Ali Woods is a half-English, half-Scottish comedian, podcaster and content creator. After a second sell-out Edinburgh Fringe run in 2023, Ali is a refreshing mix of the ‘every man’ and the ‘modern man’, whose sensitivity and genuine interest in men’s mental health gives him a great perspective on the modern ‘lad’ culture which often features in his comedy. Ali is that wonderful blend of comedy with a heart, speaking on topics such as football, the environment, and many social causes close to his heart. Ali won Hackney Empire New Act of the Year 2020 and has appeared on BBC Radio 4, TalkRadio, TalkSport. His online comedy sketches have gained millions of views and likes, and featured on LadBible and Buzzfeed UK. In 2022, he supported Russell Kane and Axel Blake on tour.
Quote:
“Expect to see big things from this rising star.” - The Wee Review
Middle Act: ERIKA EHLER
Short Bio: With a line in razor-sharp, dark and visceral jokes, Canadian stand up Erika Ehler is one of the most exciting young comedians on the circuit. Winner of Chortle Student Comedy Award, Mike Craig Comedy Award and Hot Water Roast Battle champion. She has performed at festivals around the world, including the Edinburgh Festival, the Latitude festival and the Toronto Sketch Festival. Erika has recently written for the upcoming fourth series of Comedy Central’s Roast Battle.
Your Host and MC: PAUL COX
17 OCTOBER
HEADLINE ACT | TONY LAW
OPENING ACT| TO BE ANNOUNCED
MIDDLE ACT | THENJIWE
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Headline Act: TONY LAW
Short Bio:
Canadian surrealist and master story-teller Tony Law is a three-time Chortle Award winner, Amused Moose Best Show winner and Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee. His extensive TV and radio credits include: Have I Got News For You(BBC One), The Alternative Comedy Experience (Comedy Central), 8 Out Of 10 Cats(Channel 4), Celebrity Mastermind(BBC One), Celebrity Squares(ITV) Never Mind The Buzzcocks(BBC Two), Heading Out(BBC Two), The Culture Show(BBC Two), Charlie Brooker’s Weekly Wipe(BBC Two), Edinburgh Nights(BBC Two), Tony Law’s Surreal Guide To Surreal Comedy(Radio 4 Extra), Loose Endsand Infinite Monkey Cage(Radio 4).
Quote:
''The King of post-modern nonsense” – Telegraph
Opening Act: TOM TOAL
Short Bio:
Tom Toal is a comedian, writer and actor, hailing from the South East London town of Bexleyheath.
One of comedy's rising stars he performed his debut show On The Scrapheap about the break-up of his 6 year relationship at the Edinburgh and Leicester Festivals in 2010 achieving widespread acclaim and reviews.
The follow up Rom-Coms and Revolutions followed in similar vein playing to a complete sell out audience for the full run.
In 2013 Tom Toal performed at The Comedy Reserve with The Pleasance at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and in 2014 TT became an Amused Moose Best Comedy Show finalist for his solo Edinburgh Festival Fringe show, Prequel. In March 2017, he opened gigs for Rob Brydon for some of Rob's tour across the country.
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‘'Charmingly entertaining'’ - The Scotsman
Middle Act: THENJIWE
Short Bio:
Known to many for her hilarious YouTube comedy skits which have become viral and made her a household name. All topics are fair game for this comic diva who gave up her career in Law to pursue stand-up comedy full time. Don’t let her sexiness and serious face fool you, it is the total opposite of the rubbish that will come out of her mouth, from her sex life to poking fun at comic relief. In the first year of her comedy career Thenjiwe made a big impression on the comedy circuit, reaching the final of five major new talent competitions including the Funny Women Award Final, held at the Leicester Square Theatre.
Your Host and MC: PAUL COX
MENU
PRICE
ON THE NIGHT | PRE-ORDER
BURGERS
Chicken burger, fries and coleslaw £15 | £10
Veggie burger, fries and coleslaw (VE) £15 | £10
NACHOS
Beef Chilli loaded nachos (GF) £15| £10
Bean Chilli loaded nachos (VE) (GF) £15| £10
SHARING BOARD
Two person sharing charcuterie board with cheese, £25 |£15
pickles, chutney, crudités, bread and salad
OTHER
Calamari, fries and salad with sweet chilli sauce £15| £10
HOST AND MC | PAUL COX
''Paul plays on his normal blokeyness but has an abnormal talent. So funny, and full of the sort of natural confidence that an audience needs to relax, sit back and laugh'' – Alex Lowe (aka Clinton Baptiste and ‘Barry from Watford’ from Steve Wright BBC Radio 2)
Paul is a rising talent on the UK comedy circuit, performing at some of the best clubs alongside the stars, where he is very much at home.
He has supported Hal Cruttenden, Paul McCaffrey and Esther Manito on tour and appeared at the Byline Festival and Victorious in his home town of Portsmouth.
COMEDY BY EPIC COMEDY
Founded by our host and MC Paul Cox in 2021, Epic Comedy has the sole intention of bringing the most epic comedy shows to local communities. Their first show was in Midhurst in February 2022 and they now have 10 venues across West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire and Dorset.
Whether you're looking for a fun night out with your partner, a group of friends, or a work outing. Epic Comedy is priced so that everyone can see the stars of stand-up comedy, all without having to travel far.
