Captain Breadbeard's Alternative Comedy Night

Dave Watt (aka Captain Breadbeard) hosts his monthly alternative stand-up  comedy night in the heart of Canterbury.

March's special guests include Hamish Lloyd-Barnes, Naomi Pattemore, Oliver Double, Leslie Bloom, Nathan Birkinshaw and Gabby Rolls!

Hamish Lloyd-Barnes

Hamish is an alternative comedian and sometimes ghost as seen/heard on Disney+, Channel 4 and BBC Radio 4. He has performed at notable comedy clubs such as Top Secret, Backyard, Covent Garden, and Comedy Carnival. BBC New Comedy Awards Nominee 2025.

Naomi Pattemore
Naomi is a London-based comedian with a reputation for sharp, perfectly crafted one-liners. Known for her deadpan delivery and quick wit, Naomi’s humour is both precise and punchy. A winner of several gong shows across the country, including beat the frog, ding dong comedy show, beat the blackout and the hot water comedy roast.

“Naomi packs the jokes in, with a super-efficient set that offers one punchline after another. The rate of them means there’s never a long wait for the next solid gag about her life.” - Chortle

Oliver Double
Oliver Double did his first gig on the alternative comedy circuit way back in - gulp! - 1988. Although stand-up stopped being how he earned a living a long time ago, it's a habit he's never quite managed to kick. Currently, he's the regular compere of Funny Rabbit, where his weirdly funny mandolin songs are rapidly becoming legendary. 'Surprisingly funny' - The Guardian. 'Perpetual funniness' - Whitstable Whistler.

Leslie Bloom 
There's no one quite like Leslie.  She's a pillar of the community, a fitness instructor, a mother, a lover and so much more. In her spare time Leslie reads tarot, is the founder of the village mucky book club and occasionally house sits for the stars. If Leslie takes you under her wing you'll never feel lonely or desperate again. A combination of crafted comedy, pure silliness and whimsical improv from character comedian Simon Topping.  
★★★★★ (VoiceMag)
★★★★ (Broadway Baby)

Nathan Birkinshaw
Nathan Birkinshaw is a comedian-come-performance artist from Wakefield. Home of Jane McDonald (no relation. Mixing storytelling, lo-fi stunts, and silly songs, he just wants to be liked and hopes you don’t hate him. This award-losing comedian has performed up and down the country, usually with a dead animal in tow, and once had a sketch appear on the BBC.

Gabby Rolls 
Gabby Rolls is a cheeky 21 year old wheelchair user whose sassy takes on life with a disability will have you ROLLING with laughter. She is also a chortle student comedy award 2024 semi finalist and beat the blackout in November 2025.