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)

 

 

Waves of laughter at every show!