SOUTHAMPTON COMEDY NIGHTS
Josh Pugh
Josh Pugh is a Midlands‑born stand‑up who blends self‑deprecating honesty with surreal observational wit. A champion of multiple new‑act competitions (including Birmingham & Nottingham, 2015), he was named English Comedian of the Year in 2016 and went on to earn a best‑show nomination at the 2022 Edinburgh Comedy Awards.
As well as storming the live circuit, Josh is a regular on Mock The Week, Hypothetical, and The Last Leg, and co-hosted Channel 4’s Paralympics coverage—bringing both heart and hilarity to prime-time TV.
@joshpughcomic – 237.5K+ followers
“Inarguably five stars… he’s destined for the big leagues”– British Comedy Guide
“Fashioning fecklessness into front‑rank stand‑up—a heart‑warming, clever hour.” – The Guardian
“Remarkably solid, dependable comedy… a satisfying hour” – The Daily Telegraph
“A classy, charming left‑field hour… pithy, unconventional and funny.” – Chortle
“Nominated for best show—real gems of jokes.” – Guardian (Edinburgh review)
“A gentle surrealness and a big dollop of hilarity” – Sunday Post
“Stirringly excellent with his stand up, the comic keeps the laughter flowing freely” - List
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About Stand Up in the Basement
Stand Up in the Basement brings some of the best comedians from the UK comedy circuit to Southampton, with regular live comedy nights at Papillon in the city centre.
Our line-ups mix established names, award-winning comedians and some of the funniest acts making their way up through the circuit. You might recognise them from TV, podcasts, Edinburgh Fringe or comedy clubs around the country, or you might discover someone completely new.
The night started life in an actual basement, hence the name, but these days we’re above ground in a beautiful old vestry, while keeping the same idea: brilliant stand-up, a great atmosphere and a proper night out in Southampton.