Cackling Bat Comedy Night

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Ria Lina – famous for her fiercely funny commentary on Have I Got News for You, QI, Live at the Apollo and Mock the Week. Ria is supported by two tremendous acts and of course our host, Samantha Day will ensure a fantastic evening

Headliner – Ria Lina

Ria Lina has been named as one of The Evening Standard’s ‘Hottest Comedians You Should Be Watching Now’. Her extensive list of credits includes guesting and hosting BBC shows such as Live At The Apollo, Have I Got News For You, QI and Mock The Week.

Ria has taken six shows to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with her work tackling topics such as autism, motherhood, political correctness, feminism and racial identity. Her career stretches from stage and screen to radio and the occasional ukulele – all in a unique style described by ‘The Scotsman’ as ‘fearless, provocative and very funny’.

There isn’t a comedy venue in the country that shouldn’t be fighting for her” – The Scotsman

https://rialina.com

Joey Page

Whilst initially hoping to be a wrestler, dinosaur, or spaceman, Joey Page became a stand-up comedian over a decade and is now one of the most popular surreal comedians.

His career has been studded with four and five-star reviews from the likes of The Scotsman, The Australian Times, and The Edinburgh Fringe Review. With a host of award nominations, including Best Comedy 2018 Perth Fringe, Best Show at Brighton Fringe Awards 2017, and the 2007 Malcolm Hardy Award for Comic Originality, Joey has become an in-demand TV personality.

In 2025, Joey supported Rob Beckett, Laura Smyth, and Lloyd Griffith on tour and wrapped his debut UK tour, Nice One, at the Rik Mayall Comedy Festival. He also appeared on TalkSport and fronted a national MECCA Bingo ad campaign.

“Surreal, charming and hilarious…one of comedy’s most unique and exciting new talents. This innately likeable young man has an instinct for funny” – Chortle

https://www.facebook.com/joey.page.7359

Tadiwa Mahlunge

Tadiwa Mahlunge is a Zimbabwe-born, Cardiff-raised comedian who is now based in London. After his dream career in physics was dashed, he turned to stand up comedy.

He has made a name for himself on the comedy scene, being hailed as “one of the country’s top new comedy acts” by The York Press. He has graced the stages of renowned comedy festivals like Latitude, Greenman, and the Greenwich Comedy Festivals, sharing the bill with some of the biggest names in the industry.

Tadiwa appeared on Comedy Central’s ‘Comedy Central Live’ and has also made TV appearances on BBC1, BBC2 and Dave.

‘An impressively accomplished and infectiously funny debut hour, Tadiwa Mahlunge is a name you’ll want to watch out for’ – The Skinny

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