John Crace: What The Hell Just Happened?

If you have been following British politics over the last decade, you have probably come across John Crace’s work in The Guardian. He has spent years turning the often chaotic and confusing world of Westminster into something a bit more digestible through his political sketches. On Sunday, 18 October 2026, he is bringing his show, What The Hell Just Happened?, to the Komedia Basement here in Brighton. It is essentially an evening where he attempts to make sense of the political landscape we have all been living through, covering everything from the Brexit years and the Scottish referendum to the various prime ministers who have cycled through Downing Street.

The show is scheduled to start at 20:00, though the doors at Komedia will open an hour earlier at 19:00. It is worth noting that the venue operates with unreserved seating, so if you are planning to go with a group or have a preference for where you sit, arriving a bit earlier might be a good idea. They also have a snack menu available throughout the evening if you are looking for something to eat while watching.

Regarding the logistics, tickets are priced at £21.00. The event has an age recommendation of 14+, and it is important to keep in mind that anyone under the age of 16 needs to be accompanied by an adult. It is a straightforward setup: a comedian and writer looking back at the recent political past, hosted in a familiar local venue. Whether you are a regular reader of his columns or just someone who has found the last few years of political news particularly baffling, this is simply an opportunity to hear his take on it all in person.