Funhouse Comedy Club - Festival Preview All-Dayer

Funhouse Comedy brings another outstanding day of comedy to the beer garden stage at Bar One, Derby on Sunday August 2nd with its second Edinburgh Festival Preview All-Dayer.

2.00pm - Samantha Day: I've Started So I'll Finish
What should you do when it’s clear you’ve chosen the wrong partner, or the wrong job? Talk yourself into it! You’re not a pathetic quitter. Ignore red flags and emails from HR, and assert your right to cock things up without being interrupted. 'Once you choose false hope, anything is possible.' Leicester Comedy Festival Silver Stand-Up Winner 2025. British Comedy Guide Pro Award Finalist 2024. Comedy Store King Gong Winner 2022. 'Just brilliant' (Arthur Smith). 'A highly engaging performer'. 'Warm, witty and a natural with the crowd'.

3.25pm - Patrick Monahan: I'm Not A Terrorist - I'm Freddie Mercury
Since the first day I arrived in England in the 1980’s (from Iran), if I had a £1 for every time someone called me a terrorist, I’d have enough money to set up my own terrorist organisation. But I’m not. No matter how many times I’ve been asked. I have more in common with Freddie Mercury than I do with Isis and Hezbollah. Even having visas turned down because of my heritage for being from an axis of evil. Come watch me live on stage with my brand-new stand-up show proving why I’m not a terrorist.
“Patrick Monahan is clever, very funny and hugely likeable” - Scottish Field *****
“always provides plenty of entertainment and gets more laughs than most shows around every year.”- One4review ‘4.5 stars’ Aug 2025

4.50pm - Eric Rushton: Could Well Be In
Eric Rushton (Channel 4 Sean Lock Comedy Award winner) returns with a stand-up hour on dating, depression and darts. Nominated: ISH Edinburgh Comedy Award 2025 - Best Show 'No wonder it sold out. A thinking man's comedian with a gift for subverting standard tropes hilariously' ****½. 'With his deadpan delivery and finely wrought gags, he commands the audience and delivers a lot of laughs' **** . 'One of the most fluid and meticulously crafted routines you'll see'. 'A master craftsman' **** (Scotsman). **** (List). ****. **** (Fest).

6.15pm - Phil Nichol: Aren't We Lucky
Lou Reed. The lottery. Ecstasy. Prince Andrew. Punk. Barenaked Ladies. Crisps. Terry Jones. Leukaemia. Butterflies. Dizzy Gillespie's cheeks. Chance. Scat. Sunshine on Leith. Boo-bee-dee-do. Wasps. Double helix. Comedy. Dennis Hopper. Scrotums. Life. Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner, Phil Nichol is back with a brand-new show. An acclaimed actor, award-winning comedian, producer, presenter, writer and musician, there is no end to his talent. As seen on The Graham Norton Show (BBC One) and Never Mind the Buzzcocks (BBC Two). ***** (Scotsman). ***** (List).

7.30pm - Kevin Daniel
Scottish funnyman Kevin Daniel one of the fastest rising stars on the Midlands circuit with hilarious, relatable material going down a storm at clubs across the region. His commanding stage presence, exquisite storytelling and quips aplenty always leave audiences wanting more.

Doors open 1:30pm

£14 adv full day ticket - £12 early bird
£7 evening only ticket (after 6pm)
Food available

Takes place on the outdoor stage in the covered beer garden.

Bar One
1 Newland Street
DERBY
DE1 1JD

Prices:
In advance all day: GBP 14.00,
Early Bird: GBP 12.00,
Evening only ticket (after 6pm): GBP 7.00

Artists: SAMANTHA DAY, PATRICK MONAHAN, ERIC RUSHTON, PHIL NICHOL, KEVIN DANIEL