Comedy: Laughing Horse Comedy and Charity Chuckle

Laughing Horse Comedy and Charity Chuckle

Psst! Did you know that every Saturday there’s a regular comedy night with a line-up of breakthrough and regular circuit comedians and it’s slap bang in the centre of town next to the clocktower?
Laughing Horse Comedy is chiefly known when it comes into its own as an organisation over the month of May, with its massive contribution of shows to the Brighton Fringe – both as booker and facilitator for several venues including The Quadrant, The Hobgoblin and The Temple Bar. Having made its name running club nights above pubs around the country, and being a stalwart of the Edinburgh Fringe bringing hundreds of free and practically-free shows to the cultural arena, it’s pretty obvious that Laughing Horse would have a presence in comedy-tastic Brighton.

So, every Saturday night the upstairs room at The Quadrant is packed with comedy fans tucking in to laughs a-plenty, alongside discounted drinks and a late license.
This week’s collection of comics includes Yuriko Kotani, winner of 2015’s BBC New Comedy Award and Brighton Comedy Festival’s new act Squawkers Award, as well as writer for Radio 4’s The Now Show and Newsjack Glenn Wool. And it’s hosted by local favourite Sami Stone.
Another regular treat that’s come around is this month’s Charity Chuckle. Offering shorter spots to those comics on the rise, CC has established great relationships with some of the breakthrough stars of 2015 and 2014, returning time and again with headline sets and also shorter appearances trying out new material – guaranteeing a star-spangled evening of quality laughs.
Next Tuesday’s CC sees Zoe Lyons headlining, with support slots from Yuriko Kotani (back in Brighton again), David James, Bobby Mair, Harriet Kemsley, James Ellis and – get this – a mystery guest. With a back catalogue like they’ve got, it could be any number of Live At The Apollo stars.
Charity Chuckle, Komedia, Tuesday 9 February, 8pm, £10 (proceeds going to Brighton & Hove Impetus), www.charitychuckle.co.uk
Laughing Horse Comedy, The Quadrant, Saturday 6 February, 8.30pm, £7/6, www.wegottickets.com/event/343784