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Saturday 28th February 2026 | 19:30
(NEW: Bar open from 18:30)
It’s the 100th ever Antics Joke Show! From humble beginnings in a vegan basement, now celebrating at Bristol Improv Theatre with an amazing line-up, including Sketch Comedy from The Mayor and His Daughter, Improv silliness from Up The Antics and as ever some hilarious up and coming stand-ups.
Full Line-Up:
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SKETCH COMEDY from The MAYOR AND HIS DAUGHTER
The Mayor and His Daughter are a parent-child folk-horror double act, specialising in Professional Sketch Comedy. ‘What would it be like if someone put The Krankies inside The Wicker Man?’ you ask. At last, you can find out.
The Mayor and His Daughter are Leicester Comedy Festival best debut nominees; Leicester Square Sketch-Off finalists; and Laughing Horse New Act of the Year finalists.
- “Alternative comedy masters” ★★★★★ – The Reviews Hub
- “A hugely distinctive comedy aesthetic” – Chortle
- “Disconcerting curveball” – Beyond the Joke
- “Unruly and untamed” – Theatre Village
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IMPROV from UP The ANTICS
Bristol’s own Up The Antics will be bringing their unique brand of improv silliness. Just give them a suggestion of a location and watch them fall down the rabbit hole of hilarious characters, sketches and quick wit. Come see the group that have been featured on BBC Radio 4 Extra, performed four hit Edinburgh Fringe shows and won awards for their online sketch content.
Leicester Square Sketch-Off Semi-Finalists
- “Brilliantly witty.” ★★★★★ – Inter:Mission
- “Up The Antics are guaranteed to deliver a laugh every minute.” ★★★★ – EdFringeReview
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PLUS: STAND-UP FROM RISING STARS!
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