Weekly Friday night of club stand-up comedy with a new lineup of UK circuit comedians at the Pentahotel, strictly 18+.
Friday Night Club Comedy is back at the Pentahotel Reading on Friday 19 March, part of the club's regular run of comedy nights in the city. It's run by Mates Rates Comedy Club, and the format is straightforward: a line-up of comedians from the UK circuit taking the stage for a couple of hours on a Friday night.
If you've not come across them before, Mates Rates Comedy Club is a familiar name in Reading's stand-up scene. They also run Mates Rates Comedy Raw, which they bill as the town's number one stand-up open mic, held on Monday nights at 7:30pm. Between the two, they keep a steady stream of comedy going across the week, with the Friday night club being the more polished, curated side of things.
What sets the Friday Night Club apart is that it's not a one-off. It's a weekly fixture, with a new line-up every Friday between 8pm and 10pm, so you're not seeing the same set twice. The promoters describe it as high drama, big laughs and revelations, and the rotating line-up means it's a different night each time around. It's a good way to catch comedians who are working the UK circuit and might be testing out new material on their way up.
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Practical details: the show starts at 8pm, with doors opening at 7:30pm, so you've got plenty of time to get settled before the first act. It's held at the Pentahotel Reading on Oxford Road, RG1 7RH. Tickets are tiered, starting at £8 for the first release, then £10 for the second, £12 for standard advance, and £15 for the final release. If you leave it until the night, it's £15 on the door. One thing to keep in mind: the room is strictly 18+, and they may ask for ID at the door, so make sure you've got yours on you.
