Hastings Comedy Festival

Returning as part of the Hastings Comedy Festival, an evening of stand-up comedy will take place at the White Rock Theatre Studio 27 on Saturday 6th June.

The show will be hosted by Stuart Laws, a multi-award-winning comedian, writer, and director. With an extensive catalogue of solo shows and nominations including Best Show at the Leicester Comedy Festival, he is widely recognised for his distinctive voice within UK comedy, alongside appearances on BBC Radio and a significant body of work across live and digital platforms.

The line-up features Tadiwa Mahlunge, a BBC New Comedy Award finalist who has established himself as a prominent emerging talent on the UK circuit. His credits include appearances on Comedy Central Live and tour support for leading UK comedians, marking him as one of the most exciting new acts working today.

Also appearing is Matt Stellingwerf, an international award-winning comedian originally from New Zealand. A regular performer at major comedy festivals including the Edinburgh Fringe, his work has received critical recognition, and he continues to perform extensively across the UK and beyond.