Cackling Bat Comedy Night

Our headliner for June, Dinesh Nathan has opened for some of the biggest names in the industry including Romesh Ranganathan and Tom Allen. Two fabulous acts will support and of course our host, Samantha Day will ensure the evening is one to remember

Doors open at 7pm.  Seats can only be reserved on arrival using tried and tested methods such as leaving your coat on the chair or writing your own name on a piece of paper (so you’ll need a pen).

Acts start at 8pm.

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Headliner – Dinesh Nathan

After a performing stint at the age of eight, as Willy Wonka in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Dinesh returned to the stage 20 years later to try his hand at stand up comedy. Described as a “mix of high-spirited delivery with a sarcastic, self-deprecating viewpoint”, his club-ready, bulletproof and relentless act was named “one to watch” by Brighton Fringe Review.

Dinesh won South Coast Comedian Of The Year and was a finalist at the Komedia New Act competition and the coveted Leicester Mercury Comedian Of The Year competition. In 2022 he appeared on BBC 3’s New Comedian of the Year awards and Comedy Central Live

“With a mix of high-spirited delivery and sarcastic, self-deprecating viewpoint, this is a club-ready act” – Chortle

“Crowd-pleasing without pandering, Nathan is a class act” – Chortle

Dinesh Nathan | Stand up comedian

Phil Nicol

Multi award winning Phil from Canada is internationally renowned, having performed in 52 countries, written 23 sold out hour long shows for the Edinburgh Festival and appeared on Festival TV Galas including Just for Laughs, Melbourne International CF, New Zealand CF and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Phil has filmed four stand-up comedy specials including his Edinburgh Comedy award winning show The Naked Racist and the groundbreaking Nearly Gay for ITV2.

“Nichol is absolutely born to perform, and the show is brilliant” – The Skinny

“Attacks his material with all the restraint of a Tasmanian Devil in a foghorn factory” – The Times

James Ellis

Award-winning comedian James Ellis is a rising star in the UK comedy scene. His sharp observational humour and clever punchlines have won him rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. James’ comedy is rooted in everyday life, and he has a knack for finding the funny in the mundane. A gifted writer, his jokes are well-crafted and delivered with precision. Leicester Comedian of The Year 2025 Nominee, South Coast Comedian of the Year 2021, regional finalist for the BBC New Comedy Award.

“A talented comedy craftsman” – Steve Bennett, Chortle

James Ellis | Stand up comedian

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