Stand Up in the Basement comedy night Ft. Colin Owens & guests... Paul Mccaffrey + Nick Helm + Sol Bernstein

A top night of stand-up featuring brilliant comics you’ll want to tell your mates about – from TV favourites and radio stars to circuit legends and rising talent.Expect a warm welcome, a cracking atmosphere, and big laughs all night long.Tickets are limited and our nights often sell out – book early to guarantee your seat.Running time: approx. 2.5 hours, including intervals.

Horatio Gould who was originally due to appear, is no longer able to perform due to scheduling commitments. Comedy legend Sol Bernstein will be taking his place.

Nick Helm

Nick Helm is a thunderous force of comedy. A circuit legend since bursting onto the scene in 2007, his live shows are wild, unpredictable rollercoasters packed with one-liners, stories, poems, songs and glorious, slow-burn fury.He came to prominence after the smash success of his Edinburgh Fringe show Keep Hold of the Gold and went on to star as Andy in the cult BBC Three sitcom Uncle. His TV credits also include 8 Out of 10 Cats, Russell Howard’s Good News, Celebrity Mastermind, Nick Helm’s Heavy Entertainment (BBC Three) and Eat Your Heart Out with Nick Helm on Dave, alongside acting roles such as Loaded (Channel 4).

“Pretty f*cking amazing… a true comedy daredevil.” – ★★★★ Time Out
“A fierce and riotous hour… zips along like a Ferrari in fourth gear.” – ★★★★ The List
“A smorgasbord of delights… a comic tour de force, and then some.” – ★★★★ Mail on Sunday
“Original and beguiling.” – The Sunday Times Culture

Paul McCaffrey

Paul McCaffrey is an award‑winning headliner and comedian behind the podcast What’s Upset You Now? with Seann Walsh. A BBC Three Live at the Apollo performer and regular on Impractical Jokers UK, Stand Up Central, The Dog Ate My Homework and more, he’s shared stages with the biggest names in comedy and opened in front of huge festival crowds

“Very likeable guy… draws on real‑life experiences” – One4Review ★★★★
“A brilliantly funny evening full of fabulous musings” – Voice Magazine
“Quick and jovial, bantering effortlessly with the front row” – Chortle
"McCaffrey simply has funny bones" – The Shortlist
"Charm, charisma and success written all over him" – The Evening Standard
"A total natural, his storytelling is utterly unique and never anything less than gut-bustlingly hilarious" – GQ
“A wonderfully charming and affable storyteller” – Broadway Baby ★★★★

Sol Bernstein

Yes, it’s true… after 25 years of semi-retirement playing nursing homes, Sol Bernstein is back where he belongs… in smoky nightclubs performing to drunks.

He’s the man who helped the careers of Elvis Presley. Marcel Marceau (never even got a “thank you”). And even The Beatles were influenced. He’s worked with, and been friends with, some of the world’s greatest performers… Judy Garland, The Rat Pack, Lenny Bruce, Jack Benny, George Burns, Milton Berle, Doris Day, Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe and Eddie Large.

He’s performed all over the world at venues including The London Palladium, New York’s Carnegie Hall, The Paris Olympia, Caesars Palace Las Vegas… and Scunthorpe Baths. But it’s in nightclubs where Sol really comes to life. His charisma, his style, his catchphrase “why don’t you put on a tie”… put it all together and you get the magic that is Sol Bernstein.

Sol Bernstein is the long-running creation of comedian Steve Jameson, who has been performing as Sol spanning decades.

“Simply my favourite comedian” – Harry Hill
“An instantly winning creation” – Evening Standard
“No age barrier to comic genius” – Edinburgh Evening News
“Bernstein’s the real deal… you’d better believe it” – The Scotsman

"Bernstein is immediately engaging, despite – or actually because of – the insults, the antique jokes and rudeness..." – Edinburgh Evening News

Colin Owens [compere]

Colin Owens is the charming chaos at the heart of Stand Up in the Basement. He’s been gigging across the UK comedy circuit since 2005, known for his dry delivery, laid-back style, and razor-sharp crowd work. Colin’s the glue that holds the night together setting the tone, warming up the room, and making sure no one gets too comfy in the front row.

“Genuinely brilliant.” — Jimmy Carr
“Brilliant performer.” — Frank Skinner

INFO

🕗 Time: Doors 7.15pm / Show 8ISH–10.30pm (with intervals)
🎤 What to Expect: Opener → short break → middle act → short break → headliner
🍻 Bars: Bar open before & after & during intervals
📍 Venue: Papillon, 61 Commercial Road, Southampton, SO15 1GG (opposite Mayflower Theatre)
📱 Follow us: @standupinthebasement on Insta & Facebook
⚠️ Line-ups can be subject to change: this is usually due to changes in the act's scheduling or tv commitments, but the quality will never be compromised.

🎟️ Tickets: more tickets & show info on our website

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