Leonardslee Comedy Club
21 February, 21 March, 25 April, 16 May, 13 June, 18 July, 15 August, 19 September, 17 October 2025
Doors: 17:30 | Starts: 19:30 | Last Entry: 19:30 | Ends: 21:30
Let's laugh, smile, and share good times!
Come along to Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens for an evening filled with laughter and the very best of stand-up comedy from Epic Comedy.
With a brilliant atmosphere and intimate setting to enjoy exceptional live comedy, Leonardslee offers the perfect Friday evening out with a loved one or friends. We are excited to welcome Paul Cox back to Leonardslee Comedy Club as host and MC for all our events. Find out more about the comedians below.
Dates for 2025 | Line-ups coming soon
£18 per person | 15% off Leonardslee members (all members tickets require a valid Leonardslee Membership)
Parking included | Easy access bar open from 17:30 | Receive 10% off when you pre-order food| Menu| 18+ Only | Unreserved Seating | Membership cards will be checked on arrival | Please note that acts may be subject to change |
*Images from Comedy at Leonardslee in 2023
8 NOVEMBER
HEADLINE ACT | STEPHEN GRANT
MIDDLE ACT | LYLE BARKE
OPENING ACT | JOE JACOBS
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The Acts
Headline Act: STEPHEN GRANT
Short Bio:
Stephen Grant is one of the UK’s funniest, hardest working and most respected comedians. Whether entertaining stag and hen parties, voicing animations, warming up TV audiences, presenting radio shows or hosting corporate award nights Stephen never fails to pull in the laughs.
Stephen is a multi-award winning MC and the resident compere at Forge Comedy Club in Brighton. He performs at clubs and corporate events all over the UK and on the international circuit and has taken six critically acclaimed shows to the Edinburgh Fringe since 2003.
Quotes:
·“Brilliant” The Scotsman
Opening Act: JOE JACOBS
Short Bio:
Joe Jacobs is a London based comedian, rapper and writer. Since 2012, he has performed nationally and internationally, sharing bills with acts including Bill Burr, Stewart Lee and Mr. Motivator.
His live shows effortlessly flit between hip hop and comedy and he’s been seen/heard on Channel 4, BBC Radio 4, BBC 6 Music, Radio 1XTRA, plus gained millions of viral video views online. In addition to stand up, as solo artist Jester Jacobs, he’s released regular music since his debut Mental Disorder in 2008.
Quotes:
"'Jewish Mike Skinner with jokes’'Wee Review
Middle Act: LYLE BARKE
Short Bio:
Lyle was selected to MC the prestigious Bound & Gagged AAA show at The Gilded Balloon for the 2023 Edinburgh Festival.
Quotes:
Very likeable, sardonic, and with enough great lines to make other comics jealous.....Rhys James
Your Host and MC: PAUL COX
MENU
10% pre ordering discount is automatically applied.
Bratwurst, fries, coleslaw and curry ketchup (gf) £10
Vegan bratwurst, fries, coleslaw and curry ketchup (GF) £10
Pulled pork bap with fries and coleslaw £10
Beef Chilli loaded nachos with cheese, salsa, guacamole and sour cream (GF) £10
Three Bean Chilli loaded nachos with vegan cheese, salsa, guacamole and vegan sour cream (GF) (VE) £10
BBQ wings with fries, ranch dressing, BBQ sauce and crudités (GF) £10
Cauliflower wings with fries, vegan smoked garlic aioli, BBQ sauce and crudités (GF) (VE) £10
HOST AND MC | PAUL COX
''Paul plays on his normal blokeyness but has an abnormal talent. So funny, and full of the sort of natural confidence that an audience needs to relax, sit back and laugh'' – Alex Lowe (aka Clinton Baptiste and ‘Barry from Watford’ from Steve Wright BBC Radio 2)
Paul is a rising talent on the UK comedy circuit, performing at some of the best clubs alongside the stars, where he is very much at home.
He has supported Hal Cruttenden, Paul McCaffrey and Esther Manito on tour and appeared at the Byline Festival and Victorious in his home town of Portsmouth.
COMEDY BY EPIC COMEDY
Founded by our host and MC Paul Cox in 2021, Epic Comedy has the sole intention of bringing the most epic comedy shows to local communities. Their first show was in Midhurst in February 2022 and they now have 10 venues across West Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire and Dorset.
Whether you're looking for a fun night out with your partner, a group of friends, or a work outing. Epic Comedy is priced so that everyone can see the stars of stand-up comedy, all without having to travel far.
