Coastal Comedy brings live stand-up comedy shows to Verwood at The Merryfield Theatre, Verwood Hub. Each show features three professional comedians plus host, including performers seen on major TV shows like Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo and 8 Out of 10 Cats. Our Verwood comedy nights are perfect for a night out with friends, couples or solo guests, offering big laughs in a friendly, intimate venue. Enjoy local and national stand-up talent, book tickets in advance, and experience one of Dorset’s best nights of live comedy on your doorstep!
The Coastal Comedy Show with Angela Barnes
Saturday 17th October 2026
Launch Night Special! Coastal Comedy has been showcasing exceptional live comedy across the South West for over a decade, and now brings its award-winning stand-up shows to Verwood Hub for the very first time! Featuring a hand-picked line-up of some of the UK’s finest acts and host. A triple bill not to be missed and something for every comedy lover.
To launch us off in style our headline act is the incredible Angela Barnes!
Star of Mock The Week, Live at The Apollo and many many more!
Angela Barnes swapped a career in health and social care for stand up in 2010 and hasn’t looked back.
BBC New Comedy Award and has since toured the UK and starred in BBC2’s iconic series Mock the Week as a regular, and Live at the Apollo.
Angela has also appeared on Channel 4’s 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, BBC’s House of Games and is a regular guest on Radio 4's The News Quiz. Angela also co-hosts the popular comedy history podcast We Are History.
“Brilliantly funny” Sarah Millican
“She's just a gloriously down-to-earth, straight talking and extremely funny comic” The Guardian
We are excited to welcome Angela to Verwood for this special show.
Wayne the Weird. Opening the show is the hilarious comedy magician Wayne the Weird with his outrageous on-stage tomfoolery! Incorporating stand-up comedy, with magic.
David Arnold. Plus loveable Welshman David Arnold who blends together both mainstream and alternative styles of comedy in an original and very memorable way.
Adrienne Coles. The show is hosted by Adrienne Coles who's apparent innocence is soon betrayed by an obvious wicked streak. Adrienne includes audience interaction, and gentle put downs that get great laughs.
The Coastal Comedy Show with Zoe Lyons
Saturday 14th November 2026
Multi-award-winning Coastal Comedy returns to The Hub with another unmissable night of top-tier stand-up, bringing a stellar line-up of some of the UK’s finest comedians to the stage. Expect a lively, feel-good atmosphere, sharp wit, big laughs, and unforgettable moments, the perfect night out!
Our headline act Zoe Lyons is a regular face on our TV screens and one of the country’s best-loved comedians.
You will recognise her from BBC’s:
Live at the Apollo
Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow
Mock the Week
Have I Got News For You and many many more!
Zoe took her first steps down the comedy path in 2003 after training as an actress at the Poor School in London and is now a regular on ‘Mock the Week’ and a much-loved figure on ‘Live At The Apollo’, as well as being all over Radio 4.
Zoe now hosts quiz show Lightening on BBC2, is a regular on, ‘QI’ and a survivor of ‘Celebrity SAS Who Dares Wins’, has had extensive stints on ‘The News Quiz’, ‘Just A Minute’, ‘The Now Show’ and plenty more and we are delighted to welcome to headline this special show in Verwood.
“Always fizzling with indignation and throwing out a hugely enjoyable mix of brutal putdowns and richly funny stories, Lyons has what it takes to delight any crowd.” The Guardian
“Confident and razor sharp” The Observer
Nick Page. Opening the show is Nick Page, the BGT finalist and powerhouse storyteller whose comedy is packed with brilliantly crafted jokes and wildly entertaining tales drawn from a life that often teeters on the edge of mostly self-inflicted chaos.
Described by The Guardian as "A bear like man with a host of barely believable stories about life, love and brushes with the law”.
Michael Fabbri. Plus Michael Fabbri who regularly performs at major comedy clubs throughout the UK and all over the world and has done several solo shows at the Edinburgh fringe festival as well performed as tour support for Micky Flanagan on his Out Out Tour.
‘Exceptionally funny….extremely sharp…..hugely enjoyable’ The Scotsman
Adrienne Coles. The show is hosted by Adrienne Coles who's apparent innocence is soon betrayed by an obvious wicked streak. Adrienne includes audience interaction, and gentle put downs that get great laughs.
“Warm, witty and original, Adrienne Coles always sees the funny side of life" Ben Elton
