Funhouse Comedy brings another outstanding day of comedy to the covered beer garden stage at The New Barrack Tavern, Sheffield on Sunday August 2nd with its Edinburgh Festival Preview All-Dayer.
2.00pm – Silky – ‘No, YOU’RE Poster Syndrome’
A comedian since he was a kid, Silky’s doing fine. The luckiest man alive, but he’s still sure it’s a clerical error… Come along for the ride down this winding road, via Iceland, the Falklands, Australia to Aberdeen, China to…
3.25pm – Phil Nichol – The Naked Racist
20th anniversary of the 2006 Edinburgh Comedy Award winning show. The unhinged re-telling of an Amsterdam trip gone wrong ending with an epiphany of epic proportions. ‘You won’t see many comedy shows that actually exert g-force. Exhilarating, incredibly funny and clever’ (Scotsman). ‘This is a show that makes you laugh and think while you are watching and then wakes you up in the night to laugh and think again’ (Scotsman). ‘Mind-blowing. Infectious joy’ ***** (Scotland on Sunday).
4.50pm – Brennan Reece – Live
Free show. It’s free. Like, properly free! Brennan Reece has been on Live at the Apollo, Roast Battle and BBC Radio 4. Toured arenas with Joe Lycett, Jack Whitehall and Micky Flanagan. He’s also an Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and English Comedian of the Year winner. And somehow, this show is still free. 10 years of jokes. One hour. Zero pounds. So, if you don’t like it, you can have your money back. ‘Hilarious’ ***** (VoiceMag.uk). ‘Unstoppable force’ ****½ (Chortle.co.uk). ‘An absolute joy’ **** (Scotsman).
6.15pm – Samantha Day – I’ve Started so I’ll Finish
What should you do when it’s clear you’ve chosen the wrong partner, or the wrong job? Talk yourself into it! You’re not a pathetic quitter. Ignore red flags and emails from HR, and assert your right to cock things up without being interrupted. ‘Once you choose false hope, anything is possible.’ Leicester Comedy Festival Silver Stand-Up Winner 2025. British Comedy Guide Pro Award Finalist 2024. Comedy Store King Gong Winner 2022. ‘Just brilliant’ (Arthur Smith). ‘A highly engaging performer’ (Chortle.co.uk). ‘Warm, witty and a natural with the crowd’ (One4Review.co.uk).
7.30pm – Stephen Carlin – Kapitan Bomba
2026 is going to be a great, by the way, spectacular. I’ve just decided based on no evidence whatsoever. As the global clusterf*ck collides impressively with personal crisis, the chief executive of self awareness – Stephen Carlin (Stewart Lee’s 10 best comedians of all time) is on hand to explain how none of this fiasco is any of his fault. Now sit back, kick back and enjoy the Cool Aid. ‘He’s a quality comedian’ (Kevin Bridges). ***** (Herald).
8.45pm – Friz Frizzle
The dynamic, award-winning musical comedian and songwriter Friz Frizzle known for his fast-paced, crowd-interactive performances, individual anecdotes and speedily delivered song parodies on piano and guitar.
Doors 1.00pm
£12 adv
Takes place on the outdoor stage in the covered beer garden. Food available.
All info and bookings at www.funhousecomedy.co.uk
New Barrack Tavern
601 Penistone Road
Sheffield
S6 2GA
0114 234 9148
Info 0115 952 5050
URLs:
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3692587-0?pid=10936
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3692587-2?pid=10936
Date and Time: Sunday, 02 August 2026 at 14:00 – 22:30
Venue details: New Barrack Tavern, 601 Penistone Road, Sheffield, England, S6 2GA, United Kingdom
Category: Arts | Performing Arts | Comedy
Price:
In advance : GBP 12.00
Artists: SILKY https://silkythecomedian.com/, PHIL NICHOL http://www.philnichol.com/, BRENNAN REECE https://www.brennanreece.com/, SAMANTHA DAY https://www.samanthadaytime.com/, STEPHEN CARLIN https://www.comedycv.co.uk/stephencarlin/index.htm, FRIZ FRIZZLE https://frizfrizzle.bandcamp.com/
