This show’s line-up featuresJack Skipper, Dan Evans, & Kazeem Jamal, hosted by MC Colin Owens. Expect a properly brilliant Friday night of live stand-up comedy at Papillon in Southampton, with three top-billed comics, a cracking crowd and big laughs from start to finish.

Whether you’re planning a date night, rounding up your mates, sorting a work social or just looking for something fun to do in Southampton, Stand Up in the Basement brings club-style comedy nights to some of the city’s best independent venues.

Tickets are limited and our shows often sell out. Book early to get the best price and guarantee your seat.

Dan Evans

Dan Evans is a brilliantly off-beat comic whose uniquely twisted logic has been delighting audiences for over two decades. His surreal takes on everything from babysitting to baldness to the decline of Western civilisation have earned him a reputation as one of the circuit’s most inventive oddballs.

A highly respected comedy writer, Dan has penned material for Milton Jones, Mickey Flanagan, Zoe Lyons and Frankie Boyle, with TV and radio credits includingFrankie Boyle’s New World Order,Thanks a Lot, Milton Jones!andThe Eleven O’Clock Show.

“A favourite with audiences and his notoriously hard-to-please comedic peers.” – The Guardian

“One of the finest comedy writers ever.” – Frankie Boyle

“Originally ridiculous… silliness taken to the nth degree.” – Milton Jones

“Original and inventive.” – The Times

Kazeem Jamal

Kazeem Jamal is one of the UK's most exciting emerging comedians, known for his infectious energy, razor-sharp punchlines and charismatic stage presence. His television credits includeComedy Central Live, with appearances across BBC platforms and the MOBO Awards.

Alongside his stand-up, Kazeem has built a rapidly growing online audience, amassing millions of views with his original comedy sketches and videos.@kazeemjamalcomedy

Jack Skipper

Hailing from South London, Jack Skipper has gone from carpet fitter to comedy sensation. With over 19 million likes on TikTok and 460k+ Instagram followers, his everyday-guy charm and hilarious takes on working-class life have made him one of the fastest-rising names in British comedy.

A runner-up inSo You Think You’re Funny?(2022), Jack has since starred in ITV2’sThe Stand Up Sketch Show, supported Michael McIntyre and Russell Kane on tour, and will soon feature onComedy Central Live. His debut showSkintsold out at the Pleasance and bagged nominations forBest Newcomerat the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2024,NextUp’s Biggest Award in Comedy, and wonBest Debut Showat Leicester Comedy Festival 2024.

"So relatable and delivered with such charm that the audience are never not onside…" – ★★★★½ ONE4REVIEW‘

"Definitely a name to watch" – ★★★★ Beyond The Joke

"Delivery that commands the room and a no-nonsense outlook that gels into strong punchlines" – Chortle

"Instantly accessible, utterly unpretentious and totally relatable." – ★★★★ The Standard

Colin Owens [compere]

Colin Owens is the charming chaos at the heart of Stand Up in the Basement. He’s been gigging across the UK comedy circuit since 2005, known for his dry delivery, laid-back style, and razor-sharp crowd work. Colin’s the glue that holds the night together — setting the tone, warming up the room, and making sure no one gets too comfy in the front row.

He first made waves after winning the Jimmy Carr Comedy Idol Competition, going on to support Carr at Bloomsbury Theatre and perform alongside comics like Frank Skinner, Tim Vine, and Michael McIntyre.

“Brilliant, like a funny neighbour.” — Tim Vine

“I knew he’d be funny and he was.” — Michael McIntyre

INFO

🕗 Time: Doors 7.15pm / Show 8–10.30pmISH (with intervals)

🎤 What to Expect: We showcase three top-billed acts, each one a headline-worthy name in their own right – one to open the show, one to perform in the middle, and one to close the night.

🍻 Bar: Venue bar open before, after, and during intervals

📍 Venue: Papillon, 61 Commercial Road, Southampton, SO15 1GG (opposite Mayflower Theatre)

📱 Follow us: @standupinthebasement on Insta & Facebook

⚠️ Line-ups can be subject to change: but quality will never compromised!

🎟️ Tickets: more tickets & show info on our website

www.standupinthebasement.com

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