Alex Prescot: Cosy

If you are looking for something a bit different to do this coming Friday, Alex Prescot is bringing his show, Cosy, to Artista on May 9th. It is a one-hour performance that blends musical comedy with improvisation, which seems to be his signature style. I have been reading a bit about it, and it sounds like a fairly personal set; he touches on his time at the Musical Theatre Summer School and even talks about the experience of losing his former comedy duo partner, Nick. It is not just a standard stand-up routine, as he incorporates audience interaction and improvised songs into the mix.

For those familiar with the comedy circuit, you might recognise Prescot as a London-based musical comedian. Cosy was actually his debut show at the Edinburgh Fringe back in 2025, and he has been touring it through various spots, including a run at the Leicester Comedy Festival earlier this year. It is interesting to see how these shows evolve from their festival debuts into smaller, more intimate venue settings like Artista. The venue itself is located at 42 Brighton Square, which is a pretty central spot if you are already planning to be in town for the evening.

The show is scheduled to run from 18:30 to 19:30, so it is a relatively early start, which works well if you want to grab a drink or dinner afterwards without staying out too late. Tickets are priced at £11.00 for a standard entry. It feels like a solid option if you enjoy comedy that leans into the musical side of things and relies on quick thinking rather than just prepared scripts. It is straightforward, honest, and gives you a chance to see a performer who has been developing this specific show over the last year or so.