Comedy at Turtle with Headliner Arielle Souma

Stand Up Comedy in Reading is back. Mates Rates Comedy is proud to present Comedy at Turtle with Headliner Arielle Souma.

Mates Rates Comedy has teamed up with The Purple Turtle to bring you the best acts from the UK comedy scene.

We will have TV names, up and coming circuit comics and as always you will be guided along by our trusty MC Carl Richard.

The show takes place at The Purple Turtle on Friday 19 April between 7:30pm-9:30pm (doors open 7:00pm).

Early Bird 2-4-1 - £12.50

2 tickets for the price of 1

Advance - £12.50

On Door - £15.00 (subject to availability)

Lineup subject to change

Please be advised that you will need id to get into The Purple Turtle.

Arielle Souma

"Arielle Souma is just what the comedy industry needs and should be forced upon every audience until they buckle under her spell" - Frankie Boyle


"Her delivery is really strong and lively, she’s brilliant fun and totally commands the stage. She killed it and totally raised the roof. Clearly very accomplished, she just has it." - The Stand Comedy Club

“ So much charm & ebullient, always smashes her spot. The audience love her” - Leo Kearse


“ Rips the roof off every time. Dynamite performer” - Scott Cappurro


Arielle Souma, a French-Ivorian comedian, is an unapologetic force in the comedy world. Her authentic voice, commanding stage presence, and razor-sharp delivery make her a comedic powerhouse. Known for her hilariously blunt style, Arielle Souma is not for the faint of heart.

Awards and accolades have marked her journey, including being a nominee for the 2021 Leicester Comedy Award and the 2019 BBC Comedy Awards. In 2019, she also secured a finalist spot in the “Not So New Comedian of the Year” competition.

Arielle’s talent has shone through in various prestigious comedy contests. She was a finalist in the 2017 NATYS and the 2016 Frog & Bucket Manchester “World Series.” Additionally, she made her mark as a finalist in the highly competitive “So You Think You’re Funny” competition in 2016.