Weekly 18+ stand-up open mic night with up to four five-minute slots for emerging local talent at Pentahotel Reading.
Mates Rates Comedy Raw is back at the Pentahotel Reading on Monday 22 February, part of its regular Monday night run. It's an open mic, which means the line-up is drawn from the local comedy circuit rather than a fixed bill of names. The night is run by Mates Rates Comedy, and they bill it as Reading's No.1 stand-up comedy open mic.
Because it's an open mic, the whole point is to see work in progress. It's pitched at anyone curious about how comedy is actually made, and it doesn't hide the rough edges: the promise is big laughs, cringe-worthy moments, and personal revelations, all in the same room. It's a raw look at how stand-up is crafted by emerging local talent, and you'll likely catch a future star before they've made it.
Walk-on spots are a core part of the night. Up to four five-minute slots are available every Monday, allocated by a bucket pull at 19:00. If you want a go, you sign up between 18:30 and 19:00; anyone whose name isn't pulled can still watch the show for free. The room is strictly 18+.
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The show starts at 19:30, with doors open from 19:00. Entry is £3 at the door or with an advance wristband, and the wristband gets you 15% off drinks. The venue is Pentahotel Reading, Oxford Rd, Reading RG1 7RH.
