A comedy night celebrating Bastille Day with a mix of French and English jokes in Brighton.
If you are looking for something a bit different to mark Bastille Day this year, there is a comedy night happening at Komedia on Sunday, 12 July 2026. It is called La Komedie Francaise, and the premise is fairly straightforward: it is a show that mixes French and English comedy, aiming to bring the French community in Brighton together while moving past the usual cultural clichés.
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The lineup for the evening features a group of performers described as 'French tutors', which includes Arielle Souma as the MC, alongside Celya AB, Maureen Younger, and Ian Moore. It is a ticketed event, with prices set at £10.00 for concessions and £14.00 for standard tickets, though it is worth keeping in mind that these can fluctuate. Since it is taking place at the Komedia Basement, located at 44-47 Gardner Street, the venue is quite central and easy to get to if you are already spending your Sunday in the North Laine area.
Doors open at 18:00, and the show itself is scheduled to start at 19:00. It is worth noting that this is an 18+ event, so you will need to bring ID if you are planning to head down. It is a specific kind of night out, focusing on a bilingual approach to stand-up, which might be a change of pace from the usual comedy circuit in the city. Whether you are fluent in French or just looking to see how the mix of languages plays out on stage, the event is set up to offer a different perspective on the typical comedy night format.
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