Ask a Comedian! (Shappi and Esther) 🔥

NextUppers! As you know, we're filming two specials this Saturday. Which means you need to put your thinking caps on and ask Shappi and Esther some questions. We'll be sitting down and chatting to them separately by the way, so if you have a question, please can you tell me which comedian you are addressing it to?

By the way, if you're new here, this is a series where we ask comedians your hard hitting, journalistic questions (just kidding). Anything comedy goes - backstage nerves, hecklers, favourite memories, worst memories, advice. Whatever you're desperate to know! 

If you'd like to remain anonymous (instead of commenting on this post with your questions), here's a link to fill in a Google Form instead: https://forms.gle/DAgmL5rSUpDf5UHi9

Thanks guys! 😁

What's on this week, NextUppers?!

Hello hello gang! We've got a solid Glee Club Cardiff on Thursday, hosted by Robin Morgan. Here's the lineup:

• Stuart McPherson

• Andy Askins

• David Hoare

See you in the livestream chat then! 😍

Wohoo new Hal C special that’s tonight sorted! Thanks NextUp!

NEW COMEDY SPECIAL ALERT! 🤩

Hal Cruttenden is back with a brand-new special that promises to stick it to ‘The Man’, as long as ‘The Man’ doesn’t stick it back to him. With his trademark hard-hitting ‘take no prisoners’ comedy (this is what Hal told me to write!!!), he will be hilariously pontificating on subjects like middle-aged dating, social media, the insanity of modern politics and the fact that his daughters love him but don’t respect him. He believes that, after you’ve seen the show, you’ll feel exactly the same way.

Enjoy NextUppers! I'm sure we could all use a bit of a cheering up at the moment.❤️

Support Isabelle Farah this month 🤗

Hello again NextUppers! Some of you might know that today is World Suicide Prevention Day. It's a day that affects families and individuals all around the world. In support, comedian Isabelle Farah is pledging to donate a portion of her September earnings from her NextUp special, Ellipsis, to Suicide & Co.

Suicide & Co is the only national charity in the UK focused on professional support for people bereaved by suicide. Their mission is to provide essential support and open up the conversation about suicide loss, so no one has to go through it alone.

By watching her show this month, you'll be directly donating to this amazing organisation. Over the next few weeks, pop it on a few times in the background while you go about your day. Every view counts. Thanks guys! ❤️

Hal Cruttenden Sneak Peek!

Hello hello! Tomorrow, a new show from Hal Cruttenden is being released on NextUp. And because we love you lot, we're giving you a sneak peek. Enjoy the first few minutes of 'Can Dish It Out But Can't Take It'. 🤩

Click here to view.

FREE COMEDY SHOW TICKETS ALERT! 🎤

Hey hey NextUppers! Our Lifetime and VIP members had first dibs on these free tickets a while ago, but seeing as we still have some to giveaway, we're opening it up to the rest of you.

If you'd like free tickets for the Esther Manito & Shappi Khorsandi Double Bill at The Free Association, London on Saturday, 19 September 2026 at 7pm, fill out the Google form linked below.

👉https://forms.gle/swaYdTdGxUJdBRRi9

Tickets are first-come, first-served, so get in quick. If you secure a spot, we’ll email you with all the confirmation details.

See you there! 🙌