Tom Ward & Rob Auton Wip

If you are looking for something to do next week, Komedia is hosting a comedy work-in-progress show on April 14, 2026. It features two distinct acts, Tom Ward and Rob Auton, who are both using this time to test out new material. Since it is a work-in-progress, the evening is essentially a chance to see how their latest ideas land before they are fully polished for larger tours or specials. The show starts at 20:00 at the venue on 44-47 Gardner Street, right in the middle of North Laine.

Tom Ward’s set focuses on his perspective as a parent to a two-year-old, while also looking back at the cultural shifts between his own youth in the late eighties and early nineties and the world today. His style is described as bittersweet, which usually means a mix of observational humour with a slightly more reflective edge. It will be interesting to see how he balances those two timelines on stage.

Sharing the bill is Rob Auton, who is bringing a completely different narrative to the table. His new material touches on themes of family, trauma, and redemption, but framed through a rather unusual premise: the experience of being an estate agent on the planet Jupiter. It is a characteristically abstract concept, which fits well with his usual approach to storytelling.

For those planning to head down, tickets are available at a couple of price points. You are looking at £8.00 for concessions and £10.00 for a standard ticket. It is a straightforward setup for a Monday night if you are in the mood for some live comedy in a familiar setting.