Comedy Club: September 2025
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Get ready for a night of side-splitting comedy as The Comedy Club, one of the most recognised and respected names in the comedy industry, brings four of the finest comedians from TV straight to your doorstep! This unforgettable event at the amazing Epsom Playhouse promises a dynamic blend of comedic styles, ensuring there's something for everyone. This months line-up includes Kevin McMarthy, Funmbi Omatayo, Josh James, and Laura Lexx.
MC: Kevin McCarthy
Kevin McCarthy remains one of the biggest and most loved performers by comics and audiences alike, compering and headlining at all the major Comedy Clubs in the UK.
With an ever changing act, and the ability to find humour in any subject, Kevin's warm personality and utterly relaxed stage persona puts the audience instantly at ease. His appetite for topical mirth is second to none and he will have even the hardest of crowds eating out of his hand, as well as watching their back for he's as sharp as they come. Kevin’s comedy career took off by pure accident, after getting up on stage at the Tunnel Club in South East London, just to win a dare! From this point on in the late 80’s Kevin has never looked back. His act has taken him as far as Bosnia & Afghanistan to entertain our troops. His reputation in the comedy industry is second to none, both as a comedy set performer or one of the most highly skilled comperes on the UK circuit today. Kevin also has vast experience in the world of corporate hospitality, having entertained the largest of blue chip clients available today. His ability and experience to connect with any audience is second to none. Kevin’s long established outstanding career was recognised by Club Mirror and voted the honour of Club Mirror Comedian of the Year. McCarthy has many TV appearances under his belt and has also been involved in the writing of ITV BAFTA award winning programme The Sketch Show. He also the chosen warm up act for Later with Jools Holland. Kevin is a massive coup for any event
ITV - Saturday Night Live | BBC1 - Through The Cakehole | BBC - Show Me the Funny | BBC 2 - Later With Jools Holland | BBC1 - Gag Tag
Act 1: Funmbi Omatayo
Funmbi is a force of nature, a natural comedian who oozes charisma that makes the audience instantly fall in love with him. A circuit headliner who boast a host of awards including Best Newcomer At The Black Comedy Awards, Winner of Amused Moose & Leicester Square Comedian Of The Year. His talents have seen him perform across the globe including Canada, Holland & Germany to name a few. Funmbi has provided tour support for John Bishop & Hal Crutteden, has popped up on ITV, BBC, Comedy Central & Channel 4
Act 2: Josh James
Josh James is one of the UK stand-up circuit's best up and coming club comedians. His killer punchlines about modern life and his easy-going audience interactions have meant he has previously been voted Essex Comedian of the Year. Though you won't just catch him on stage, Josh's online sketches have gone viral several times - digesting Football culture, relatable characters and the big news stories through this Essex chap's view of the world.
Viral Comedy Star
Act 3: Laura Lexx
Top Comedian, actress and writer Laura Lexx is a uniquely gleeful performer who indulges her audience in an unrelenting childish attention. Laura has gigged all over the UK and in Europe as well as providing tour support for Russell Kane. As seen on Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week, Roast Battle, Celebrity Mastermind and Hypothetical
*Please note that tickets cannot be refunded.
Full seating information can be found by visiting THEATRE INFO on our website.
Tickets booked after 1st April 2025 will include a small restoration levy of £1.50 to support ongoing maintenance and significant restoration projects at the Playhouse theatre.