Sam Nicoresti: Baby Doomer

We’ve got a significant date for the diary next month, as Sam Nicoresti is bringing their highly acclaimed stand-up show, Baby Doomer, to the Komedia Basement in Brighton. The performance is scheduled for Thursday, February 19, 2026. This is the show that has been making waves recently, having won the prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Award in 2025 and following up with sold-out runs at the Soho Theatre in London. The version coming to Brighton is described as an extended and renewed take on the material that earned critical success.

Nicoresti, often referred to as a 'delusional trans comedian' or 'queer icon', uses Baby Doomer to navigate some complex and deeply personal territory. The show weaves together themes of love, sanity, mental health, and substance use, all while maintaining a comedic focus on the seemingly lighter quest for the 'perfect skirt suit'. It’s noted for its sharp approach to contemporary issues, tackling Sam's gender transition, the bureaucratic process of changing names via deed poll, and the social stigmas surrounding Trans identity, always aiming to find moments of joy amidst the difficulty. This depth is likely why the show has been so well-received, not only winning in Edinburgh but also securing a nomination for Best Show at the Leicester Comedy Festival 2025. Critics have described it as one of the definitive documents of the trans experience in stand-up, praising it for being 'agudo, fresco y sorprendentemente vasto'.

If you’re planning to catch the show, the performance starts at 8:00 PM at the Komedia Basement, located at 44-47 Gardner Street. Doors open an hour earlier at 7:00 PM. The show runs for a concise 60 minutes, and seating is unreserved. Given the adult nature of the stand-up, particularly its focus on mental health and substance use, the event is classified as Ages 16+. For budgeting purposes, the standard guide price for tickets is around £16.50.

This is a chance to see a highly decorated and critically relevant piece of comedy right here in Brighton. If you appreciate stand-up that offers context and depth alongside the laughs, Baby Doomer looks like a solid choice for a mid-week night out.