Stand Up in the Basement comedy club brings you a proper night of laughs, good vibes, and world-class comedy – right in the heart of Southampton
Looking for great comedy shows in Southampton? Our line-ups feature familiar TV faces and the best circuit comics plus fresh talent tipped for stardom.
You’ll always get top-notch stand up comedy – even if you’ve never heard the names (yet).
Robert White + Tom Deacon (Christmas Special) | Stand Up in the BasementThu 18 DecHeartbreakers
Paul McCaffrey + Josh Pugh + more tba – February 13thFri 13 FebPapillon
Jack Skipper + more tba – March 20thFri 20 MarPapillon
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SHOW INFO
WHAT WHY WHO
WHEN & WHERE
THURSDAYS - HEARTBREAKERS
Upstairs at Heartbreakers
7-9 Hanover Buildings, Southampton,
SO14 1JX (near the old Debenhams)
Seats from 7.30pm
Downstairs bar open before the show
FRIDAYS - PAPILLON
61 Commercial Road, Southampton,
SO15 1GG (opposite Mayflower Theatre)
Doors from 7.15pm
SHOW TIME
8pm–10.30pm (ish) with two short intervals
SHOW FORMAT
Compere & opening act,
short break, middle section (usually 2 shorter acts), short break, headliner act
DRINKS
Bars open before, during intervals, and after show
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Paul Foot is Britain’s undisputed master of glorious nonsense – a surrealist whirlwind of oddball observations, poetic ramblings, and unshakable comic control. Beloved by cult fans worldwide, his unique style has earned him armfuls of awards and TV appearances, glowing five-star reviews, and a place among the most inventive comics of his generation.
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“Foot is funnier and more daring than I’ve ever seen him…[Has] the audience laughing so hard they’re about to leave their bodies.” – ★★★★★ Chortle
“He’s a comedy genius, one of the funniest things I’ve seen. Sublime, original and brilliant.” – The Independent
“Utterly outlandish, but beneath layers of absurdity is Foot’s sharp eye for satire” - ★★★★ Time Out
“There is no logical reason why Paul Foot’s comedy should work, but work it does – to hilarious effect. Never before has so much been laughed at so little.” – Metro
“Like a rare exotic bird, he’s special” – The Daily Express
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Full line-up 💥Paul Foot 💥 Red Richardson 💥 Tom Ward
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📆 This Friday 14 November 8pm
📍 Papillon Southampton
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![“Fine jokes and star presence.” – Time Out
“Hits the millennial sweet spot.” – ★★★★ Metro
“Like a post-rave Mickey Flanagan.” – ★★★★ Beyond The Joke
“Packed with first-rate gags, impressions and absurdist humour.” – ★★★★ Broadway Baby
“Big laughs.” – ★★★★½ One4Review
“Imaginative, mischievous, and yet gleefully authentic.” – ★★★★ The Student
“A genuinely exciting talent.” – ★★★★★ The Herald
“Always keeps you guessing.” – Chortle
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CATCH TOM WARD AT STAND UP IN THE BASEMENT LIVE IN SOUTHAMPTON. NOVEMBER 14TH
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Full Lineup: 🤩 Tom Ward 🤩 Red Richardson 🤩 Paul Foot 🤩 Colin Owens [compere]
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📍Papillon, 61 Commercial Rd. SO15 1GG.
Southampton. (Opposite Mayflower Theatre)
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🎫 www.standupinthebasement.com
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⭐️PAUL FOOT “He’s a comedy genius, one of the funniest things I’ve seen. Sublime, original and brilliant.” The Independent
⭐️TOM WARD “Like a post-rave Mickey Flanagan.” – ★★★★ Beyond The Joke
⭐️RED RICHARDSON “Utterly brilliant, honest, ridiculous, engaging, hilarious… a master.” Harry Enfield
⭐️COLIN OWENS [compere] “I knew he’d be funny and he was.” Michael McIntyre
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📍Papillon, 61 Commercial Rd. Southampton. SO15 1GG
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![💥Paul Foot is Britain’s undisputed master of glorious nonsense – a surrealist whirlwind of oddball observations, poetic ramblings, and unshakable comic control. Beloved by cult fans worldwide, his unique style has earned him armfuls of awards and TV appearances, glowing five-star reviews, and a place among the most inventive comics of his generation.
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“Foot is funnier and more daring than I’ve ever seen him…[Has] the audience laughing so hard they’re about to leave their bodies.” – ★★★★★ Chortle
“He’s a comedy genius, one of the funniest things I’ve seen. Sublime, original and brilliant.” – The Independent
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SEE HIM LIVE IN SOUTHAMPTON FRIDAY 14 NOVEMBER 📍PAPILLON (OPPOSITE MAYFLOWER THEATRE - 61 COMMERCIAL ROAD SOTON)
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