The Comedy Experiment

The Comedy Experiment is back at the Caroline of Brunswick on Saturday 25 July, and it's an afternoon session rather than a late one. The whole thing is built around a well-known TV comedian — the kind of name you'll have seen on shows like Live At The Apollo or Mock The Week — so you're getting a household name in a room that's a fair bit smaller than the venues they usually play.

It's not just about the headliner, either. The afternoon runs with happy hour drinks on the go throughout, so it's as much a social thing as a comedy show. If you're used to the late-night club circuit, this is a different pace: you can get in, have a few drinks, and still be home for dinner. The format keeps the drinks flowing while the comedy takes centre stage, and because it's an afternoon slot, it works just as well as a Saturday matinee as it does as a long, lazy lunch that happens to have a professional stand-up on the bill.

Past headliners have included Maisie Adam, Joe Wilkinson and Harriet Kemsley, so you've got a good sense of the calibre they go for. The name on the bill changes from session to session, and the whole thing runs from 25 July 2026 through to 22 July 2028, with times varying across the run. It's a long-term fixture rather than a one-off, so if you miss this one, there'll be more to come.

Standard tickets are free, with guide prices to keep in mind. You'll find it at the Caroline of Brunswick, 39 Ditchling Road, Brighton, BN1 4SB.