bournemouth comedy club
Forthcoming Shows - New Venue!
The Factory Space is a Creative and Performing Arts Centre… a Theatre, studio, bar, cafe, and lounge: 1172-1180 Christchurch Road, Iford, Bournemouth, BH7 6DY.
The Coastal Comedy Show with Paul Tonkinson
Friday 26th Sept 2025
Enjoy an uplifting night of hilarity with multi-award winning Coastal Comedy Club who are bringing you the very best in stand-up talent to The Factory Space, with 3 hilarious acts and host.
Our headline act is the incredible Paul Tonkinson as seen on:
Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and many more!
"Hilarious: nobody makes me laugh like Paul Tonkinson. Simply one of the greatest comics around. Go see him!" Michael McIntyre
A sensational live performer, Yorkshire man, marathon runner and former (double award-winning) Time Out Comedian of the Year, Paul Tonkinson has long upheld his esteemed reputation as one of the finest stand-ups the UK has to offer. With a unique and distinctive style, Tonkinson is noted for his effervescent physicality and skillful impressions, which bring alive exuberant, tender comic reflections on love, family and the day-to-day idiosyncrasies of 21st century living. A plethora of first class material, combined with tremendous charm and irrepressible, infectious energy make for quite a formidable talent.
“Excellent…extremely talented…brilliant” Time Out
“Charismatic, combines the visual trickery of a Lee Evans with the improvisational skills of Paul Merton. Brilliant characterisations, his face, a wonder of contortion” Independent
Opening the show is Joe Wells who’s writing career began when his first book 'Touch and Go Joe' about his experiences of OCD was published. He now writes for 'Have I Got News For You' and many more.
Joe has made a name for himself as a stand-up comic, writer and speaker and now focuses mainly on his unique brand of comedy and has been very successful in many comedy competitions.
"A star of the future... some of the most surprising and thought-provoking material coming from any comedian in his 20s" The Guardian
Also appearing on the night is Joe Foster who won Foster's South Coast Comedian of the Year competition and is described as a "Reassuringly Confident" The List. We look forward to giving him the Coastal Comedy welcome.
A top night out to uplift the spirits and not break the bank. These shows are kindly sponsored by United Taxis and hosted by Adrienne Coles.
Over 18s only. Acts may change due to TV commitments.
Joe Wells, Joe Foster, Adrienne Coles
Doors open at 7.15pm Show starts at 8pm Tickets from Ticket source
Advance tickets £18 Early Bird £15 (plus booking fee) or £22 on the door.
The Factory Space 1172-1180 Christchurch Road, Iford, Bournemouth, BH7 6DY (used to be the Vintage Emporium)
The Coastal Comedy Show with Phil Nichol
Friday 17th Oct 2025
Enjoy an uplifting night of hilarity with multi-award winning Coastal Comedy Club who are bringing you the very best in stand-up talent to The Factory Space, with 3 hilarious acts and host.
Our headline act is the incredible Phil Nichol who is as seen on The Graham Norton Show, Never Mind The Buzzcocks and many more!
Phil Nichol is a truly unique performer. An acclaimed actor, award winning comedian, producer, presenter, writer and musician, there is no end to his talent! His skill as an improviser whether it be musical, comedy or straight is unparalleled. Phil has been Chortle Best Headliner - Nominee 3 years running!
As seen on The Graham Norton Show, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Altitude Festival, Annually Retentive, The World Stands Up, Comedy Shuffle, and many more.
'Nichol is absolutely born to perform, and the show is brilliant' The Skinny
'Attacks his material with all the restraint of a Tasmanian Devil in a foghorn factory' The Times
'Phil Nichol is an extraordinary performer – entrancing and alarming in equal measure' The Stage
'Very polished, witty and insightful. It is also extremely funny' The List
'Seismically powerful award-winning comic force' The Scotsman
Opening the show is the very talented Joey Page. Joey is eccentric and he is somewhat of an undiscovered sparkling gem. Magical swirling surreal comedy. An antidote to the woes of the world, Joey takes you through the tangled joy of his charmingly childlike logic. Creating a world of uniquely offbeat characters and tall tales of fancy.
‘Joey Page is brilliantly inventive and imaginative and very funny’ Josie Long
‘This innately likeable young man has an instinct for funny’ Chortle
Plus Graeme Collard and who is noted for his slightly off the wall laid back style which usually features a mix of observations and one liner’s. Accolades include finishing runner-up in South Coast Comedian of the Year 2021.
A top night out to uplift the spirits and not break the bank. These shows are kindly sponsored by United Taxis and hosted by Adrienne Coles.
Over 18s only. Acts may change due to TV commitments.
Joey Page, Graeme Collard, Adrienne Coles
Doors open at 7.15pm Show starts at 8pm Tickets from Ticket source
Advance tickets £18 Early Bird £15 (plus booking fee) or £22 on the door.
The Factory Space 1172-1180 Christchurch Road, Iford, Bournemouth, BH7 6DY (used to be the Vintage Emporium)
The Coastal Comedy Show with Tom Deacon
Friday 21st November 2025
Enjoy an uplifting night of stand-up comedy with multi-award winning Coastal Comedy Club who are bringing you the very best in stand-up talent to The Factory Space, with 3 hilarious acts and host.
Our headline act this month is Tom Deacon who is as seen on The Rob Brydon Show (BBC2)
Dave’s One Night Stand and many more!
Tom has been performing live stand-up for the last 14 years – with four Edinburgh solo shows under his belt – and has been the host of his own TV, radio and online shows on BBC2, BBC Radio1, The Capital FM breakfast show and many more.
"A mighty fine comic" The Guardian
"With looks, confidence, charm and great material; expect other comics to lynch him" The Sunday Times
Opening the show is the hilarious Adam Flood Bath Comedy Festival's New Act of the Year 2022 winner! Flood's biography describes his stand-up style as "high energy and off kilter". We look forward to giving him the Coastal Comedy welcome.
“A multifaceted comedy talent” The Guardian
“Flood is a natural entertainer…he’s one to watch” The Times
Also appearing on the night is Duncan Adam who has been Southcoast Comedian of the Year semi-finalist 2021 and Backyard Comedy Club Knockout finalist 2024 and is an exceptionally funny guy completing this fabulous lineup!
A top night out to uplift the spirits and not break the bank. These shows are kindly sponsored by United Taxis and hosted by Adrienne Coles.
Over 18s only. Acts may change due to TV commitments.
Doors open at 7.15pm Show starts at 8pm Tickets from Ticket source
Advance tickets £18 Early Bird £15 (plus booking fee) or £22 on the door.
The Factory Space 1172-1180 Christchurch Road, Iford, Bournemouth, BH7 6DY (used to be the Vintage Emporium)
The Coastal Comedy Christmas Special with Shazia Mirza
Friday 19th December 2025
Be catapulted into the Christmas spirit with a night of live Comedy! Come and enjoy 3 hilarious acts plus host, some off the telly and some rising stars up close and personal in our beautiful venue at The Factory Space.
Our headline act for this special show is Shazia Mirza an award winning British stand up comedian and writer.
Shazia’s TV appearances include: QI, The One Show, Have I got News for You as well as the ever popular ‘F*** Off, I’m a Hairy Woman’ (BBC), The Jonathan Ross Show (ITV), Rhod Gilbert’s Growing Pains (Comedy Central) and many many more!
Shazia’s new ‘Coconut‘ show has been nominated for ‘Best Stand Up Tour’ in Channel 4’s National Comedy Awards and we can’t wait to welcome her to the Lighthouse.
“A fearless comedian… thoughtful and thought-provoking… funny and illuminating” Evening Standard
“Shazia Mirza is provoking laughter and large intakes of breath once again… brave and urgent” The Telegraph
Opening the show is Jonny Awsum who has charmed audiences all around the world with his high energy performance style and unique brand of musical comedy.
After building his reputation on the UK comedy circuit Jonny shot to national fame on Britain’s Got Talent. His TV performances won standing ovations and unanimous praise from the judges and went viral on the internet.
"An engaging feel good songsmith...charming cheer" The Sunday Times
"Guaranteed to lift your spirits" ***** Daily Mirror
"Brilliantly inventive...you went to town...we couldn't want for anything more!"
David Walliams
Plus the hilarious Andy Field as seen on Stand up for Comedy (BBC3) and winner of the Chortle Student Comedy Award as well as finalist in the Leicester Square New Act of the Year. Andy has made an impact on the comedy scene with his unique style and fresh approach to traditional stand up.
***** Voice Mag “Completely brilliant, classless humour.”
**** Edinburgh Festivals – “For an hour of hilarious escapism, look no further.”
Don’t miss this top night out, sponsored by United Taxis. The night is hosted by Adrienne Coles from award winning Coastal Comedy – see you there!
Please note that acts may change due to TV Commitments.
Shazia Mirza
Jonny Awsum, Andy Field, Adrienne Coles.
Doors open at 7.15pm, Show starts at 8pm
Tickets from Ticket source (plus booking fee): £15 Early Bird Advance tickets £18 or £22 on the door.
The Factory Space 1172-1180 Christchurch Road, Iford, Bournemouth, BH7 6DY (used to be the Vintage Emporium).
Waves of laughter at every show!
