Headlining our opening Gala is the unique HENNING WEHN. The self-styled German Comedy Ambassador brings his hilariously astute observations and cracking good punchlines to Chapelfield Gardens. Slick, topical and truly individual, Henning evokes the farce of Monty Python as he holds a mirror forcing us to laugh at ourselves. “Deliciously entertaining” Oxford Mail.

Our February show is on SATURDAY 29th (not Friday due to a fixture clash ....) Our February show features headline act MIKE GUNN. “Fiendishly funny - as dry as a dead mans bones” (The List). Also appearing is rising young star MATT REES "A properly original comedy mind” (The Guardian) and LEROY BRITO, hugely popular in his native Wales. Host is the marvellously impish TIERNAN DOUIEB - a lively comic bubbling with enthusiasm.

With headline IMRAN YUSUF "a new comedy star. Intelligent, thought-provoking and laugh out loud funny” (★★★★ Time Out). “He’s all arms and legs, you’re laughing before he opens his mouth.’ (Michael McIntyre). Plus support from EDD HEDGES “A joy to watch.” (The Scotsman) and LAURA DAVIS - a multi-award-winning Australian comedian. “Smart, challenging, ambitious, playful and funny” (Chortle) ★★★★. Host KAREN BAYLEY was the first ever female winner of the prestigious Comedy Store King Gong award, a BBC New Comedy Awards Showcase final, and Babycham Funny Women finalist.

Headline act CHRISTIAN REILLY has been described as ““The comedy equivalent of Mötorhead slamming straight into Ace Of Spades” (The Scotsman). His comedy songs, sharp wit and boundless energy have made him a favourite club headline act at festivals across the globe. Plus piano based stand-up and musical comedian JENNY BEAKE, Funny Women 2012 semi finalist and SIMON LOMAS, who is different – very different. Awkward, refreshingly imaginative and now multi-award winning. Definitely one to catch. With host JOHN MANN.

This month features ANDREW BIRD with his beautifully observed and insightful material packed with jokes. “Superb” (Time Out). ANDREW LAWRENCE, one of Britain’s most subversive and intelligent comedians, winner of The BBC New Comedy Award, and being twice nominated for The Fosters Edinburgh Comedy Award. MARK SIMMONS is one of the new crop of comedians on TV’s on Mock The Week “Master of one liners” (one4review) ★★★★★. Host is the ever-chirpy and unfailingly funny BEN VAN der VELDE.

Headline act CHARLIE BAKER is a multi-talented comedian, singer, actor and avid sports-fan. ‘Pure, undiluted barmy musical fun, not to be missed’ (Three Weeks). STEFANO PAOLINI - a gifted impressionist and beatboxer. “A remarkable repertoire of voices and sounds” (The Stage). CATHERINE BOHART, seen and heard on BBC Two’s The Mash Report, E4’s 8 Out Of 10 Cats, ITV2’s and The Guilty Feminist Podcast. MC is the delightful JAMES DOWDESWELL, a wonky-eyed storytelling comedian from the West Country. “A master gag smith” **** (Chortle)