Expect a brilliant Friday night of live stand-up comedy at Papillon in Southampton, with three top-billed comics, a cracking crowd and big laughs from start to finish.

Whether you’re planning a date night, rounding up your mates, sorting a work social or just looking for something fun to do in Southampton, Stand Up in the Basement brings club-style comedy nights to the city centre.

Tickets are limited and our shows often sell out. Book early to get the best price and guarantee your seat.

Line-up – November 2026 Stand Up in the Basement

BELLA HULL

Sharp, smart and fast-rising, with appearances on QI, Have I Got News For You and The Last Leg, plus a spot on the writing team for Saturday Night Live UK.

★★★★½ “Absolutely captivating… her crowd work is impeccable” – One4Review

★★★★ “A gifted comedian… definitely see this” – Beyond The Joke

TOM WARD

An award-winning comic with a brilliantly offbeat style, as seen on Live at the Apollo, QI and Roast Battle, and tour support for the likes of Jack Whitehall and Ricky Gervais.

★★★★★ “Staggeringly impressive” – The Herald

★★★★★ “Inspired” – The List

JOEY PAGE

A brilliantly surreal and hugely likeable comic, known from Never Mind the Buzzcocks and Noel Fielding’s Luxury Comedy, who’s also toured with Rob Beckett and Laura Smyth.

★★★★★ “A leading name in British cult comedy” – ThreeWeeks

★★★★ “Surreal, charming and hilarious” – Chortle

COLIN OWENS – MC

Our resident host and the man behind Stand Up in the Basement, Colin keeps the night moving with quick wit, sharp crowd work and plenty of laughs between the acts.

Meet the Comics...

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Book your seats for Stand Up in the Basement at Papillon. Ticket prices rise by release tier, so booking early gets you the best price.