Stand Up Comedy with Michael Fabbri, Jeff Innocent & Paul Sinha

Stand Up in the Basement brings some of the best names on the UK comedy circuit to Papillon, Southampton, for a monthly night of live stand-up.

Each show features three established comedians, from familiar TV faces and circuit favourites to some of the most exciting newer acts. Hosted by resident MC, Colin Owens, once the winner of Jimmy Carr's Comedy Idol Competition!

Expect a cracking atmosphere and big laughs from start to finish.

Line-up – January 2027

JEFF INNOCENT

One of the UK’s most loved stand-ups and winner of the British Comedian of the Year 2021, Jeff is known for his razor-sharp observations, East End wit and brilliantly intelligent comedy.

“Extremely talented cockney philosopher” – Time Out

“It should be made law that every British citizen must go and see Jeff Innocent” – Evening Standard

PAUL SINHA

Best known as ‘The Sinnerman’ on ITV’s The Chase, Paul is also an award-winning stand-up comedian with appearances on Live at the Apollo, QI and Would I Lie to You?, alongside critically acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe shows.

“One of the most technically gifted comics on the British circuit” – The Scotsman

MICHAEL FABBRI

A master of dry, offbeat comedy with his own BBC Radio 4 series, Dyslexicon, writing credits for Channel 4's Stand Up for the Week, a Chortle Best Club Comic nomination and support slots for Micky Flanagan, Lucy Porter and Stephen K Amos.

“One of the brightest and best new observational comics on the circuit” – The Guardian