Stand Up in the Basement Comedy - Elliot Steel | Nathan Eagle

Right in the heart of Southampton, Stand Up in the Basement is where laughter, good vibes, and unforgettable performances come together. We bring you a mix of fresh faces and seasoned pros, delivering top comedy that keeps the crowd buzzing. 

No matter who’s on the lineup, we promise a fun, feel-good night that’ll leave you smiling. Come join the fun, soak up the magic of live comedy, and maybe even discover your next favourite comic before they hit the big time. It’s all happening here—don’t miss out!

WELCOME TO THE FIRST SHOW OF 2025

📣 ANNOUNCEMENT FOR TONIGHT’S SHOW Due to travel issues our headliner Elliot Steel has had to reschedule and will now be with us on March 25th. We replace him with the razor sharp Mike Cox plus David Wilder and Nathan Eagle, and your host, Mr Colin Owens! See you later 🐊

 LINE-UP

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💥 ELLIOT STEEL 

Following impressive performances and wowing audiences at the Latitude, V and Reading festivals and being nominated for Best Debut at the Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2015, Elliot Steel is a must-see comic name to watch out for. His hilarious and honest routines are gritty real-life tales of growing up on a South London council estate – all delivered in his refreshingly individual style with a confidence and stage presence beyond his years.

Elliot has also been heard on BBC Radio 1’s Comedy Lounge and BBC Radio 4.

“He’s found another level to make his brand of mischievous social commentary even more piercing and impossible to ignore.” – Rolling Stone

"Impeccably paced material" – The List

“It’s pacy, funny and full of ideas. Steel’s observations are genuinely original” – Beyond The Joke

💥 NATHAN EAGLE

A unique firecracker & unmissable addition to any comedy lineup! Nathan Eagle is an engaging storyteller who can take any crowd with him has he explores growing up working class, life as a care home nurse & even showing off his surprisingly gymnastic party trick!

💥 COLIN OWENS [COMPERE]

Our compere and your host for Stand in The Basement, Colin Owens, is an award-winning stand-up comedian, who has worked with Jimmy Carr, the teams behind The Inbetweeners and Mighty Boosh. Described as ‘laconic and charming’, Colin talks about his failings, inadequacies, mistakes and general stupidity, all tinged with an air of paranoia and insecurity, but delivered with supreme confidence and sexual edginess!

“Genuinely Brilliant” Jimmy Carr
“Brilliant performer” Frank Skinner
“Brilliant, like a funny neighbor” Tim Vine
“I knew he’d be funny and he was” Michael McIntyre

SHOW INFO

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📅 WHEN: Stand Up in the Basement is a once-a-month comedy night, always on the last Tuesday of the month.

🕗 TIMINGS: We aim to kick off the show at 8pm. There'll be an opening act, short break, two rising acts in the shorter middle section, another break, and we'll finish up with the headliner. The show typically finishes around 10.30pm. The bar downstairs will be open before and after the show, and the upstairs bar will be open during the intervals.

🏠 VENUE: This event is now (not in the basement, but) upstairs at Heartbreakers Bar & Venue, located at 7-9 Hanover Buildings, Southampton, SO14 1JX. Check out their website here.

📱 SOCIALS: Stay updated with the latest news and show info by following us on Facebook and Instagram @standupinthebasement

🎭 NATURE OF THE BEAST: Please note that the line-up for comedy nights can be subject to change, but rest assured, the quality of our events will not be compromised!