The Funny Side of Shoreditch

Our comedy show in trendy East London features some of the very best UK and international stand-up comedians on the circuit. The Funny Side clubs were established in 2006 and have the reputation of the boutique comedy night – great acts in a great venue. The Courtyard Theatre in Shoreditch is now a flourishing venue for comedy, music and the arts!

Headlining ….
Robert White
Runner-up in Britain’s Got Talent 2018, Robert goes from strength to strength, securing a dedicated following of fans and working his way well up the ladder of comedy. Robert White, the only Autistic, gay, dyslexic, cross-lateral, quarter- welsh, webbed-toed, hyper-sensitive, Gluten-intolerant, pseudo-genius, musical comedian there is…. probably!

Main Support ….
Ali Woods
Ali is a half-English, half-Scottish comedian. With three sell-out Edinburgh Fringes under his belt he delivers a blend of comedy with a heart, a refreshing mix of the ‘every man’ and the ‘modern man’. Ali won Hackney Empire New Act of the Year 2020 and has appeared on BBC Radio 4, TalkRadio, TalkSport. In 2024, Ali starred on Comedy Central Live and Stand Up Sketch Show and embarked on his first ever solo tour across the UK and Ireland to sold-out audiences.

Short Spots …
Lewis Hedges
Lewis is an up-and-coming stand-up comedian based in London, who has been described as "high quality" and having "[his] own style and voice" by the British Comedy Guide. A finalist in the British comedy website's inaugural Open Mic competition, Lewis' playful, dry style is a major hit with audiences across the country.

Emily Bampton
Shortlisted for BBC New Comedian 2022 and 2024. Emily is a stand up, improviser and self proclaimed Chaotic Bisexual Oversharer. Expect high energy stories and theories punctuated by physicality and facial expressions.

Please note that line-ups may occasionally be subject to change.