The Secret Comedy Club Saturdays

LINEUP

MC Mike Cox is joined by headliner Esther Manito, with support from comic Andrew White and more announced soon.

Esther Manito launched her comedy career in 2016 while on maternity leave, quickly gaining traction after appearing on the BBC Radio 4 New Comedy Awards and reaching the So You Think You’re Funny final. She has since become a familiar face on television, featuring across multiple series of ITV’s Stand Up Sketch Show, performing on Live at the Apollo, and appearing on programmes such as Hypothetical, Comedy Central Live, and Celebrity Pointless. Her voice is regularly heard on BBC Radio 4 shows including News Quiz, Mark Watson Questions Everything, and Frank Skinner’s Someone Found This Helpful, as well as BBC Scotland’s Breaking The News. Alongside performing, Esther has contributed to Radio 4’s News Quiz, Newsjack, and the acclaimed humour anthology "Don’t Panic I’m Islamic." Her stand-up has earned significant recognition, winning Best Show at the Leicester Comedy Festival for #NotAllMen, with her debut hour Crusade now available on ITVX. Most recently she completed her first tour with her third show, Hell Hath No Fury, which drew praise from critics such as The Skinny, The Evening Standard, and Radio Times, who remarked, “At times it’s like Victoria Wood has taken the mic.” Esther has also been invited to support acts including Alan Davies, Shappi Khorsandi, Sindhu Vee, Jason Manford, Jo Brand, and Al Murray. 

Andrew White is a stand-up fast rising through the comedy ranks with an act that's "very exciting and very funny" - JOE LYCETT. A much sought after live act, he recently bagged 3rd Place in British Comedian of the Year 2022, just behind TV favourite Larry Dean. As well as festival stages, fringes, and corporate events, he regularly works for top UK clubs and promoters like Komedia, Avalon, Off the Kerb, The Boat Show, Forge Comedy Club, and Glee. Writer for Mock the Week & Comedy Central.

Mike Cox began comedy in 2011 and quickly made his mark on the scene with his cynicism and razor sharp wit - he was the Winner of Not So New Comedian of the Year 2022 and South Coast Comedian of the year 2014.

SCHEDULE

Doors open at 7pm, giving you plenty of time to grab some drinks before the shows start at 8pm. Don't forget, happy hour is from 7pm until 7:30pm. We end at 10:30pm and close at 11pm.

THE SECRET COMEDY CLUB AT ARTISTA: BRIGHTON & HOVE'S PREMIER INTIMATE COMEDY VENUE

Welcome to Brighton & Hove's best small comedy club, winner of the Audience Choice Award for Best Fringe Venue, located at Artista. As the only comedy club in Brighton operating every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, we offer a safer and friendlier alternative to larger venues.

EXPERIENCE

Enjoy an intimate comedy experience where we maintain a no-heckling policy to ensure a friendly and fun environment. Expect award-winning comedy with top-tier headliners from stage and TV, alongside the best up-and-coming names on the UK comedy circuit. With a new lineup, headliner, and MC each week, there's always something fresh to enjoy.

WHAT TO EXPECT

"It's an intimate, friendship-making, and entertaining experience." You'll be up close and personal with talented comedians from London and the south coast at the most welcoming and friendly venue in Hove. Welcome to the Secret Comedy Club! Shhhh....

TICKETS

• Entry: £25 on the door
• Advance Tickets: Available online. If you prefer to buy tickets at the door, arrive early to avoid disappointment as spaces are very limited. Door tickets are only available if we are not sold out online or if there are no-shows.

POLICIES

• No refunds: for late arrivals or for those asked to leave due to heckling.
• Late Arrivals: We may resell tickets if you arrive late and have not informed us.

Come join us at the Secret Comedy Club for an unforgettable night of laughter and fun!

*All lineups are subject to last minute changes without notice.