Bristol Hippodrome
Some of the UK’s best comedians join forces to prove that Laughing Matters. Multi-award-winners James Acaster, Jenny Eclair, Nish Kumar and Jayde Adams return to Bristol Hippodrome for one night only in aid of SWEDA, a charity supporting people affected by eating disorders in the South West. Hosted by MC Stuart Goldsmith (Live At The Apollo - “A supremely talented stand-up with an effortless charm” – Time Out) the show also features Amy Annette (winner of the Funny Women Industry Award 2022 and “one of my favourite comedians” – Aisling Bea).
James Acaster’s last UK tour sold out in 5 minutes. He has received worldwide acclaim, including a record breaking 5 consecutive nominations for ‘Best Comedy Show’ at Edinburgh Fringe. His series ‘Repertoire’ made him the first UK comic to shoot more than one Netflix special. TV includes Hypothetical, Taskmaster and Would I Lie To You. As well as bestselling books, James also has two hit podcasts “Off Menu” (with Ed Gamble), and ‘Perfect Sounds’ both regulars on the iTunes Top 10 List.
Equally beloved comedian Nish Kumar combines politically inspired fury with a sharp, intelligent delivery. Host of The Mash Report on BBC Two, he has appeared on QI, Have I Got News for You, Question Time and Taskmaster. Nish also chaired BBC Radio 4 institution, The News Quiz.
Jenny Eclair was the first woman to win the Perrier Award. Since then, she has taken multiple shows on tour, most recently Sixty! (FFS). Well-known for BBC1’s Grumpy Old Women, Jenny co-hosts the Older and Wider podcast and is an acclaimed author; her latest entitled Jokes, Jokes, Jokes. TV include Grumpy Old Women, House of Games, Room 101, Taskmaster, Loose Women and QI. In 2021, Jenny came third in I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here (ITV).
Jayde Adams is an award-winning comedian, actor and writer from Bristol, known for her sharp wit, fearless comedy and larger-than-life stage presence. Star of ITV sitcom "Ruby Speaking”, Jayde also played 'Leanne' in BBC’s BAFTA-winning, "Alma's Not Normal". Winner of the Edinburgh Fringe Best Newcomer award in 2016, Jayde was been recognized by Dawn French as the "3rd funniest woman in the world.”. Her Amazon Prime Special "Serious Black Jumper," garnered over 200 million views.
Every year, SWEDA supports over 1,000 people across the South & West who are affected by eating disorders, including friends, family and colleagues of those experiencing illness. They provide therapeutic support, 1-to-1 counselling, a Children & Young People service and many other programmes for people between the ages of 4 to 80.
Laughing Matters (with Nish Kumar, James Acaster, Jenny Eclair and Jayde Adams) is suitable for audiences aged 15+, as some swearing and content may be inappropriate and unsuitable for younger audiences.
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Bristol Hippodrome
The Bristol Hippodrome, the city’s very own West End theatre, opened its doors on 16 December 1912 when the curtain rose for the first time on what was generally agreed to be Oswald Stoll’s most magnificent provincial theatre.
It is a superb example of the grand architecture of the late Victorian era and is one of the masterpieces of design by Frank Matcham, the most eminent theatre architect of his time.
Towards the beginning of the century, the theatre staged a variety of acts as a Music Hall. Since then, and due to the fact that it has one of the largest theatre stages in Britain, The Bristol Hippodrome has established itself on the touring circuit for all major musical productions, thus becoming known as Bristol’s West End Theatre.
Bristol Hippodrome
