Blank Peng: Accidental Death of a Communist

Reading Indie Comedy Festival will return in 2026 between the 16 - 18 of May.

The festival will comprise of 4 days of hilarious shows across Reading's independent comedy circuit.

Further detail will follow as we confirm the festival programme so keep an eye on this page.

The Festival Pass will grant entry to every show at the festival including Special Saturday Show at The Pentahotel with headliner Simon Brodkin and Comedy at the Taproom Sunday Showcase 2026 with Headliner Sara Pascoe.

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History repeats itself, first as tragedy, second as stand-up comedy.

When a communist falls, China calls it shame, Britain writes it into fame, and a comedian is taking the opportunity to make her name.

A hour show that outlived a revolution, one country's loss is another country's joke.

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Blank Peng is making her mark as one of the UK's most distinctive and compelling new comedy talents. She began her comedy journey performing stand-up in Mandarin before moving to London in 2022, committing herself to mastering comedy in English. 

Her sharp observations on culture, identity, and everyday life have quickly garnered her industry recognition. 

"Fresh and fiery"- BRITISH COMEDY GUIDE 

"Lots of Love, she's brilliant"- JO BRAND 

"A delightful presence with a cherry innocence that conceals a cutting edge" - CHORTLE