Paul Foot (Work-in-Progress)

If you are looking for something to do on the evening of Monday, 8 June 2026, Paul Foot is bringing his latest work-in-progress stand-up show to the Caroline of Brunswick. It is a bit of a shift from his usual polished sets, as this performance is specifically framed as a show in development. The material focuses on the future of humanity, specifically looking at how we might navigate away from environmental collapse, war, and the kind of circular arguments that seem to dominate current discourse. Foot, who was nominated for Best Show at the 2024 Chortle Awards and won the Edinburgh Comedy Awards in 2023, is using this hour-long set to explore themes of optimism, or rather, the lack of it.

He starts the show by questioning when we stopped having fun, futuristic visions. He points out that years ago, people were genuinely excited about things like jet packs, friendly robots, and solar-powered bidets. The show essentially asks why we no longer have those kinds of hopeful, imaginative ideas for what lies ahead. It is a specific look at how our collective outlook has changed over time. The evening will also feature an additional act, though that performer is yet to be confirmed.

The event takes place at the Caroline of Brunswick, located at 39 Ditchling Road, Brighton, BN1 4SB. Doors open at 19:30, and the show itself is scheduled to start at 19:45. Regarding the logistics, tickets are currently priced at £9.00 plus a booking fee, though it is worth noting that the venue advises these prices are a guide and can change daily. If you decide to wait and pay on the door, the price is £12. Given the nature of the venue and the style of comedy, it is a straightforward setup for anyone interested in seeing a comedian work through new material in a smaller, more intimate setting.