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Royally Funny Comedy Night – April

A great night out with some of the UK’s best touring comedians.

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See who’s on the line up: Barry Ferns Stand-up comedian, writer, director and trained physiotherapist. Barry has written for the BBC and Channel 4, won awards for stand-up and short-film directing, and been selected for festivals including LA Comedy Film Festival, Raindance and North by Northwest. Winner of the Malcolm Hardee Award for Comedy and the Mervyn Stutter Spirit of the Fringe Award, and nominated as one of the UK’s top four MCs. “Bold, original and deliciously funny.” – The Scotsman ★★★★★ BroadwayBaby

Maple Zuo Chinese-Mongolian comedian, featured on BBC Cultural Frontline. Winner of the Comedy Store’s King Gong and Up the Creek’s Blackout, finalist for Leicester Square Theatre’s New Act of the Year 2023, runner-up in LGBT New Comedian of the Year 2024, and finalist for the Funny Women Awards 2025. “Slyly cheeky, very engaging… a fully formed comedian.” – Chortle

John Meager Award-winning stand-up who supported Patrick Kielty, hailed as one of Ireland’s top new comedians. “John is a very sharp comedian…with a subtlety to his stuff I didn’t have (in younger days)” – Patrick Kielty, Irish independent

Stephen DiPlacito (MC) Norwegian comedian with a sold-out Edinburgh Fringe 2025 debut. Thor has headlined clubs nationwide, performed at Soho Theatre, supported Fern Brady, Jack Dee and Josh Widdicombe, and was shortlisted for British Comedian of the Year. “Effortlessly compelling… razor-sharp.” – ★★★★ The Telegraph

Line-up subject to change.

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All £12.00

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Call 01284 769505

Meeting point

Meet at Bury St Edmunds Theatre Royal, Westgate St, Bury Saint Edmunds IP33 1QR

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Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds

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