Pop Up Comedy Night with Ben Norris, Tom Houghton & Alistair Barrie
Pop Up Comedy Night with Ben Norris, Tom Houghton & Alistair Barrie at Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Southampton
About the show
On Thursday, 9th July 2026, three comedians from television will perform on stage at Hanger Farm to entertain the wonderful people of Southampton, or at least, the people in Southampton with a sense of humour.
Who's on?
Ben Norris:
"A master of the craft.” – GQ Magazine.
A professional comedian since 1993, Ben has performed on stages across the world. You might have seen him on BBC Two's Mock the Week or QI.
Here's a clip: https://youtu.be/Uf-1ItvY9gY?si=dXWsnvJI6oyWHUjL
Tom Houghton:
According to The New European, "Tom is clever, passionate and soulful."
You can be the judge of that.
Here's a clip of Tom on stage at Comedy Central's Roast Battle -
https://youtu.be/KHbh7fb3rA4?si=60g7VGG0XTHrxC2b
Alistair Barrie:
“Immensely charismatic... His delivery is flawless." - Fest Magazine
Alistair has performed all over the world; in Australia, Cape Town, Mumbai, New Zealand, New York City...
The highlight of his career will be 25 minutes on stage at the Hanger Farm Arts Centre on Thursday, 9th July.
Here's a clip of Alistair on stage: https://youtu.be/oQPIG8l2Quw?si=2z8a-8ee8uzkBAWh
Featuring - Ben Norris
A stand up comedian working in the UK and abroad.
A popular comic/DJ on MTV, Ben has also performed on the BBC's Stand Up Show and They Think It's All Over.
His routines are a breath of fresh air, and highly original - check out his Shakespearian Porn routine...
'Killer gags' (The Scotsman)
'well-stocked arsenal of sharp lines and the wherewithal to work any crowd make Norris one of the more engaging and enjoyable comics' (Chortle)
'A master of the craft... an hour of the most polished stand-up you are likely to see'
(GQ Magazine)
'One of the comedy circuits best improvisers' (The Daily Mirror).
Tom Houghton
Tom Houghton is one very funny quarter of The UK’s premier improved comedy troupe The Noise Next Door. They have taken the comedy world by storm and leave audiences everywhere in awe of their lightning-quick wit and totally original comedic talents.
Appearances have followed on BBC One, BBC Three, ITV1, BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 4, they were nominated for a Chortle Award in 2014, and have performed alongside the likes of Michael McIntyre, Al Murray, and Harry Hill. Tom is now a hilarious stand up in his own right and combines a quick with with an easy charisma and talent for the funnies.
“Comedy Gold” (The Guardian)