For the best night out in Bassett

RWB Comedy Club is our town's very own comedy night at The Angel Hotel, featuring regular/professional acts from the Comedy Circuit in London and the South. Every few months, we will host a line up of established and newer comedy talent, including acts that have graced the stage of bigger venues like the world famous Comedy Store and have TV and radio credits to their names.

Our launch night in March 2023 at the Angel Hotel was a sell out show. To be sure of being on our mailing list for details of the next show, send us your email now (links at foot of this page)

Our upcoming show is

Thursday, October 22, 2026 in Angel Hotel. Doors open at 18:00:00, show starts at 19:30:00.

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Here's what people have been saying about our sell-out show in March 2023

Great to see a sell-out last night. We said it was the best night we've had at The Angel.
Don't make us wait too long for the next one
Brilliant! We loved it.

Who is performing at the next gig?

Ben Harrington

Ben is an established performer on the comedy circuit playing to audiences throughout England and Wales. Over the last few years, he has built an impressive resume and has a relatable demeanour which sometimes boils over into passionate frustrations about his challenges with the world creating energy and laughter.
In 2023 he took his third solo show to Edinburgh - "44 and Flippin Furious", a wry and self-deprecating take on the challenges of being relevant as a middle-aged dad and his place in the world.
Ben's been described by promotors and being "reliably funny with killer punchlines" Hazel Humphries - Wivenhoe Comedy Club

Will Finney

Will is a Swindon comedian who recently made the grand final of the 2026 student comedian of the year awards

James Dowdeswell

James headlines comedy clubs around the UK. His comedy is erudite, off the cuff and clean. He has worked all over the world from Shanghai to Slovakia, Malta to Melbourne. He turned professional after winning the Jongleurs New Act Of The Year Award in 2000.
James has appeared on numerous TV shows including Russell Howard’s Good News (BBC) and Extras (BBC) where he played the Count in the David Bowie episode.
James is the author of The Pub Manifesto: A Comedian Stands Up For Pubs. This was published by CAMRA Books in November 2018. It was nominated for The Guild Of British Beer Writers Award for The Long Live The Local Award for Best Book On Pubs 2019. It was name-checked as one of the best Christmas books by a comedian in The London Evening Standard.


Please note: On occasion, an act that has been booked and advertised may be unavailable on the night. They will be replaced by an act of equivalent standard.