Anybody else as excited as me about SNL UK?

So many great things have come from the US version in terms of comedy film and TV. It feels really important that it exists.

I'm already hoping for another series

It's finally the weekend! 🎉 We made it gang. Anyone got plans? ('Couch' counts by the way. Couch 100% counts)

Quick one while I've got you - we're re-launching our YouTube channel at the end of March (exciting!) and we'd love if you could be our cheerleaders by subscribing, watching, commenting etc. You know better than anyone how much joyous work goes into stand-up comedy, so help us keep the algorithm happy and the industry thriving 🙌

👉 https://youtube.com/@nextupcomedy?si=KhxVkUxjwqcVVMfL

You might spot some videos labelled Members Only - that's a new YouTube membership we've added, where people can pay a small fee to access a tiny handful of full-length shows. It's basically a little taster for people who haven't found us yet.

But just so you know - as a NextUpper here, you're already getting the whole thing. Every show, every comedian and the perks of the full platform. The YouTube membership is a tiny slice of what you've got. 😌

Right, go enjoy your weekend then! 

Line-up for tonight's livestream...

(and it's a cracker)

- Kate Barron
- Peter Flanagan
- Raj Poojara
- Rob Moriarty
- Josephine Lacey

Tune in here: 
https://nextupcomedy.com/programs/angel-mar19

NEW SHOW ALERT! 😍

Well we know what you're watching this evening and again and again over the weekend.

Enjoy! 🔥

Keep your eyes peeled this evening folks 👀😆

Hello hello and happy Monday, NextUppers!

How are you doing tonight? I'm sure we could all use a laugh or two this week, which is why we’ve got two familiar favourites coming up (love that for us). 😍

Quick heads-up though: the PDA Society have decided to cancel their comedy fundraising event. It was meant to be filmed tomorrow and livestreamed on Wednesday, so we’re properly gutted, especially because it was for such a good cause. Sadly it’s totally out of our hands.

Fingers crossed they bring it back later in the year, and when they do, we’ll be there cheering them on and supporting it properly.

Have an awesome week guys!

P.S. New show on Thursday! Here's a clue to the title: Pardon me, are you Aaron Burr, sir? 👀

Quick app update: Display Names are here 🎉

You can now choose how your name shows up in the community, so you’re not stuck using your full name if you’d rather not. Pick a nickname or handle that feels like you. It’s a simple one, but it gives you more control over your privacy and makes it easier to jump into chats (even if you’re usually more of a lurker).

To set yours up:

1. Log in to the website

2. Click your avatar (top right) to open the User Dashboard

3. Head to the Profile tab

4. Update anything you want other members to see:

   • Profile Photo → click Change

   • Display Name → choose what shows publicly

   • Location → pick your city from the dropdown

If you’ve been meaning to get involved but felt a bit hesitant, this is a lovely low-pressure first step. 🫶

Something to lighten the mood. Based on a true story: