NextUp Comedy

September 29

You'll only being able to answer this poll if you've watched right to the end of Rosco McClelland's special, How Could Hell Be Any Worse? (And if you haven't, go to the 54:35 mark 😉)

Team Flaky

33 %

Team Oopy Goopy

67 %

6 votes

Kai A.

September 28

• Edited (Sep 28, 2026)

01:14:54

Can Dish it Out But Can't Take It

Hal is back with a brand-new tour for 2026 with a show 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.

What's on this week?! 😁

NextUppers! Hey! There's no livestreams scheduled for this week, so if you haven't already, I would highly suggest watching Hal Cruttenden's latest special. Check it out here! 💃

Paul F.

September 27

Loving rewind. Getting streaming issues every so often, not sure if just me?

Not caught all shows but stand out new find for me has been Sam Eley.

Ben B.

September 20

• Edited (Sep 20, 2026)

It was a great show last night - when the performances make it to NextUp both are really worth a watch! They were great shows to see in combination as well - cheers for the invite to a wonderful evening.

I wrote a short review here.

Kai A.

September 10

01:14:54

Can Dish it Out But Can't Take It

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.❤️

Kai A.

September 10

• Edited (Sep 10, 2026)

46:22

Ellipsis

Stand-up is the outlet that keeps you sane. The nature of the game is to turn everything into punchlines. Can you do it if you feel all-consuming sadness? I wanted my therapist to come and watch me to see how f*cking hilarious I am, but I thought how odd it would be performing to someone who's seen so far behind my mask. Would he even find it funny or just sit there knowing what I was hiding? Ellipsis explores grieving, authenticity and being funny.

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! ❤️

Beth D.

September 07

Hi the Fringe shows were due to show on catch up I think today or tomorrow when will they be available? Cheers

Karen D.

August 29

Chris Cantrill and Chris Forbes got awards for shows curated by NextUp 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Aar J.

August 08

One thing I’ll be missing from this years fringe is the news revue I’ve enjoyed previous years revues on the steam

Beth D.

August 08

I missed last nights fringe and the one tonight is on at 11.30 pm unfortunately too late for me, I know it is usually random but will it be available for catch up?