💬 Ask a Comedian: Who’s next?

Hey gang! Quick question: Who are you dying to see on the Ask a Comedian series?

Whether it's a rising star you just discovered on NextUp or an absolute legend of the circuit on here, drop their name in the comments. Who should we get on next? 👇

Saw one of you guys recommend a show last week so I thought I'd do the same! Love Josh Jone's Lad on Tour. He's just the best! Has anyone given it a watch and what did you think??

What's On This Week On NextUp! 🍿🎤

Hey NextUppers! We have a brilliant couple of livestreams heading your way this week. Get your snacks ready and set your reminders for Thursday night:

🎤 Thursday: The Comedy UK Roadshow - Live! Thanyia Moore, Jessica Fostekew, Alex Kealy, Ria Lina, and Roman Harris are celebrating the launch of the brand new 24/7 comedy radio station- and we're throwing a proper party to mark the occasion. Comedy UK is here, and to celebrate we've put together a cracking mixed bill night of stand-up that'll remind you exactly why live comedy is one of life's great pleasures. Want to attend in person at Leicester Square Theatre? There are still some tickets available. Grab them here! [Link]

🎤 Thursday: The Bill Murray (aka Angel Comedy) showcases the best talent in the UK and beyond. Lots of their regulars have gone on to appear on Live at the Apollo, on panel shows like Mock The Week or have their own specials on Netflix. It’s a friendly place where you get to see tomorrow’s stars just before they break big.

🎟️ Fancy a proper night out with Thanyia Moore, Jessica Fostekew, Alex Kealy, Ria Lina, and Roman Harris? If you’re in London and want to experience the magic in person, you can actually grab tickets to be in the live audience for The Comedy UK Roadshow at Leicester Square Theatre this Thursday! It's going to be a cracker night out - grab the last remaining tickets right here and use promo code 'comedyroadshow26' to get 2 tickets for the price of 1!

And finally... your Monday night mood-booster! 📈

Check out this hilarious clip from our YouTube channel. Share this with someone who needs a good chuckle this evening!

Omg has anyone seen the lineup for Celebrity Traitors UK coming this autumn?? I only saw it last night and I am literally SO excited that James Acaster is doing it!! 😭 Absolute genius casting.

Here’s the full list if you haven't seen it yet. Anyone you wish was in it this year?
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yx5w43jzko

🚨 Got 2 minutes to help save grassroots live comedy? (Yes, really!)

Hiya UK NextUppers! 

We recently got an email from the Live Comedy Association (LCA), and they need our help with something incredibly important.

Right now, grassroots live music gets a lot of love and official backing from the government, but grassroots live comedy doesn't get that same recognition as an essential part of the creative industries. The LCA is trying to change that so our industry can get the support, funding and respect it deserves.

This week, they went to Westminster to pitch this directly to MPs, but to really make a dent, they need volume. That’s where we come in.

It takes literally two minutes to help them out. Here is what we need to do:

• Step 1: Click this link to send a pre-written letter to your local MP.

• Step 2: The letter asks them to back the campaign and pressure the Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy, to support live comedy.

• Step 3: Share the link with your comedy-loving friends and family.

The more noise we make, the harder we are to ignore. Let's show them how powerful the NextUp community is!

Thank you so much for backing live comedy. Let's get to writing! 📣

Late to the party but I watched Rachel Parris for the first time last night and BOY have I missed out on this particular genre of stand-up. Officially a fan 😂 

Need some collective brainpower here 😂 Does anyone remember an 80s/90s stand-up monologue ranting about the word "nice"? I’m convinced it’s Alexei Sayle because it was so loud and angry lol. Spent ages looking on YouTube and found zero. Help! 

Livestreams this week...

Happy Monday NextUppers! Here's what's happening on the platform this week. 🤩

👼Thursday: The Bill Murray (aka Angel Comedy) showcases the best talent in the UK and beyond. Lots of their regulars have gone on to appear on Live at the Apollo, on panel shows like Mock The Week or have their own specials on Netflix. It's a friendly place where you get to see tomorrow's stars just before they break big!

The lineup (which we've been told might slightly change) is: Evaldas Karosas, Omar Badawy, Joe Foster, Josephine Lacey and the MC is Ben Pope! 

Here's also a funny YouTube clip to enjoy this evening. Go comment '💃', I'll be having a stalk later, haha!

Last chance to get a Lifetime Membership!

Hey gang! Just a reminder that today is the last day to get a Lifetime Membership for NextUp. If you're an ultimate comedy fan, this guarantees you access to us forever. Definitely worth it. 

Here's the link to grab yours: https://swag.nextupcomedy.com/products/lifetime-v-i-p-membership 😁

The catchup stream for 1st June was up asap but I missed 2nd June (uni event) and it’s still not up just checking its due?