Hilarious stand up comedy in London, featuring award-winning, international comedians.

If you want a great night out seeing the best alternative comedy in an intimate venue then Big Comedy Hammersmith at The Distillers is the place for you!

A new and exciting monthly night of stand-up brought to you by lovers of great comedy and featuring some of the funniest comedians around. Hosted by the fantastic MC Sam Hampson.

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Doors open at 7.25 and the show starts at 7.30.

This month we have a stellar lineup of comics including our headliner JAMES DOWDESWELL

A comedian, writer and actor, best known for playing the character of Count F*ckula in the BBC television programme Extras but has also been in Russell Howard’s Good News (BBC), Celebrity Deal Or No Deal with Jimmy Carr (C4), Olympics Greatest Moments (BBC) and Jongleurs Live (Loaded TV). James is also a published author. He wrote 'The Pub Manifesto: A Comedian Stands Up For Pubs' which was published by CAMRA Books in November 2018.

“James Dowdeswell is a real master of the comedian’s craft” Chortle

Supporting James are 5 fantastic comics

Stacey Edwards - a musical calamity of a comedian. Her style is high-energy, warm, honest, and completely unafraid of the cringe, the kind of comedy that makes you laugh and immediately think "that has happened to me." A West End New Act of the Year 2024 finalist and Get Up Stand Up semi-finalist, she also co-runs the Women's West End New Act of the Year, her work has been endorsed by Angel Comedy's Dec Munro, Broadway Baby magazine and BAFTA-winning writer Andy Hamilton.

Martina O'Sullivan - a London-based Irish comedian bringing her own (Barry's Gold) blend of storytelling to the stage. Martina was a Quarter finalist in the Museum of Comedy New Comedian of the Year competition in 2024. "Kamala Harris energy" - Big Belly Ding Dong Gong Show

George Lando - an observational, philosophical comedian with a slightly darker edge and an excess of willy jokes. He is a King Gong Finalist at The Comedy Store, reached the Leicester Square New Comedian quarter-final, is a Clap Back to Reality 2026 semi-finalist, and won Slap & Giggle. Also a sketch writer with Kat Baker, whose work has accumulated 100M+ views online.

Julius Howe - a London-based comedian with a sharp, off-kilter style that mixes smart observation with left-field turns. A regular on the UK circuit, he's performed alongside some of the country's best comics at clubs and festivals nationwide. Known for his unpredictable punchlines and a knack for pulling big laughs out of the mundane, Julius brings an inventive, intelligent edge to stand-up that makes him one of the most interesting voices to watch right now. "A true hit. Julius embodies the generational voice of so many" – NORTH WEST END

Michael O'Donnell - a film-maker and comedian. Michael has travelled the world looking for the funny in the strangest of places.

And hosted by your fantastic MC Sam Hampson - a multi award-losing comic and host who helps any show become an event, bringing together audiences and acts for fun and friendly nights of everything live comedy should be. "Charming, witty and likable... Moves seamlessly between killer crowd work and well written jokes... Impossible not to like"

And for all you budding popstars - after the comedy finishes The Distillers has a karaoke night downstairs!

Please note: Although not common, lineups can be subject to change at short notice.

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