Bristol Comedy Garden 2026

Fin Taylor has made a name for himself as one of the most talked about comedians working in the UK.

A favourite of Edinburgh Festival audiences, his regular 5-star sell out shows have propelled him on to appearances on BBC2’s Live At The Apollo, The Mash Report, and 8 out of 10 Cats (E4), as well as Comedy Central’s Roast Battle and Live From The Comedy Store.

David O'Doherty is an Irish comedian, author, musician, actor and playwright. His stand-up has won many international awards including the if.comedy award in 2008 and Best International Comedian at the 2014 Sydney Comedy Festival.

'A national treasure' (The Irish Times)

'Not everyone's cup of tea' (The Irish Times).

Michelle De Swarte is an actress, comedian and writer. Born in South London, Michelle was spotted by a model scout at the age of 19 and moved to New York, where she became heavily involved in the comedy scene.

Since moving back to London she starred as a series regular in Katherine Ryan’s Netflix series The Duchess, as well as playing the lead role of Natasha in HBO/Sister Pictures series The Baby.

One of the new crop of emerging acts, Ian Smith employs a careful, unhurried delivery that conceals a nicely pointed attitude with a sack full of neat gags to match.

'Fantastically funny' (The Times)

'Star of the future' (Time Out).

'... delightfully offbeat writing, a mastery of phrasing and summons up some fine comic images. A talent, for sure' (http://www.chortle.co.uk).

Winner of the 'People's Champion Award' at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2017 with his show 'Snowflake'.

Winner - Amused Moose Comedy Award People’s Champion

Winner - ThreeWeeks Editors’ Award