Paul McCaffrey – The Esplanade
We’re bring bedlam back to The Esplanade Hotel in Ryde! Headlining is Paul McCaffrey – star of Live at the Apollo, Russell Howard’s Good News and a regular on the UK’s biggest comedy stages.
A powerhouse of observational humour and razor-sharp timing, Paul’s mix of hilarious storytelling and effortless charm has made him one of Britain’s most loved stand-ups.
Big laughs are back! 🎤 Ballyrags Comedy returns Wednesday 20th November with another stacked night of stand-up at our stunning new home — The Royal Esplanade Hotel in Ryde.
With its vibrant atmosphere and seaside charm, it’s the perfect place to settle in for an evening of top-tier comedy, great company and belly laughs galore.
Supporting Paul is a hand-picked line-up of rising talent including Liam Wilcox, Neil Terry, and more acts still to be announced – promising a night full of variety and surprise.
Your host for the evening is Luke Lamont, the quick-witted Ballyrags regular known for his sharp crowd work, cheeky charisma and infectious energy. Luke will guide you through a night of bold, unfiltered stand-up in an intimate and lively setting.
Expect fresh faces, big laughs, and a proper night out by the sea.
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Treasure Island – The Pantomime!
Ahoy, me hearties! Prepare for a swashbuckling pantomime adventure, the likes of which ye never seen before!
Join young Jim Hawkins on the adventure of a lifetime as he hunts for buried treasure in this hilarious, high-energy take on this classic pirate tale. Alongside Dame Hawkins, the Innkeeper (Jim’s mother) and the shambolic, yet lovable Pirate Pete, Jim sets sail for Treasure Island.
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Junior Booker – The Esplanade
Ballyrags Comedy is back at The Royal Esplanade Hotel in Ryde — the Island’s newest home for big laughs and bold stand-up. Set in the hotel’s stunning function suite, it’s the perfect backdrop for a night of comedy, drinks, and scurrilous language.
Headlining is Junior Booker – one of London’s fastest-rising stand-ups, known for his razor-sharp observations and effortless charisma.
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Professor Elemental vs Baron Fortitude – Ocean View
Prepare yourselves for a night of lyrical lunacy, musical mischief, and gentlemanly competition as two titans of chap-hop share the same stage for one night only!
The eccentric and endlessly inventive Professor Elemental faces off against the flamboyant and fantastical Baron Fortitude in a battle of rhyme, rhythm, and refined ridiculousness.
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