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

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.

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

Horatio Gould

Horatio Gould is a stand-up, writer and podcaster whose comedy pulls apart modern masculinity, generational anxiety and internet culture with warmth and mischief. He’s co-host of the chart-topping podcast Fin VS History, has clocked up millions of views online (over 70mill), and sold out Edinburgh Fringe runs with Sweet Prince and Return of the Space Cowboy. A Leicester Square Theatre sell-out and tour support for Frankie Boyle, Horatio has quickly established himself as a standout voice of his generation.

“Unequivocally excellent.” – ★★★★ The Skinny
“The funniest, freshest act out there.” – Frankie Boyle
★★★★★ Mervyn Stutter’s Pick of the Fringe
“A great comic mind.” – Chortle

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 ★★★★

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: but quality will never compromised!

🎟️ Tickets: more tickets & show info on our website

www.standupinthebasement.com