Sat 14th Jun 2025 at 7:30pm ends 8:30pm

The Jenny Lind Inn, High Street, Hastings, UK - Map

Hastings Comedy Festival 2025 presents:

Ben Van Der Velde: Van der Laugh Generator

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One of the best improvisers on the circuit is on the hunt for new punchlines. Join him as he squeezes the comedy juice from topics as diverse as reincarnation, pirates, ancient scrolls of wisdom and androids. It'll be a bit like watching Wikipedia having a nervous breakdown. For lovers of Ross Noble, Jason Byrne and heroic nonsense. "An accomplished comic." Time Out "Perfect...the audience were hysterical." Huffington Post
“Displays a crackling, spontaneous energy in which we’re swept up.” Fest

Age Restrictions:
18+

Venue opens at:
7:20pm

Venue closes at:
8:30pm

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Reviews for previous Hastings Comedy Festival 2025 events

Becky R reviewed Chris Norton Walker: ''Inside Jokes'' which happened on 8:45pm on Sat 18th Jun 2022.

A great night!

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Review left at 3:02pm on Sun 19th Jun 2022

Jillian R reviewed Newcomer of the Year 2022 "The Norman Award" which happened on 2:00pm on Sat 18th Jun 2022.
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Review left at 9:34pm on Sat 18th Jun 2022

Cath a reviewed Alasdair Beckett–King which happened on 7:30pm on Fri 17th Jun 2022.

Very funny and venue well organised.

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Review left at 9:05pm on Sat 18th Jun 2022

John A reviewed Elliot Steel which happened on 8:45pm on Fri 17th Jun 2022.

Well delivered but kept reminding the audience that his humour was edgy and a little dark. We can be the judge of that. Not particularly subtle but some surprising punch lines that worked. The accent...just a bit strange. Bit Ali G. Good effort.

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Review left at 6:59pm on Sat 18th Jun 2022

Lisa W reviewed Elliot Steel which happened on 8:45pm on Fri 17th Jun 2022.

Really funny guy!! Can recommend!

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Review left at 6:51pm on Sat 18th Jun 2022

Samuel S reviewed Elliot Steel which happened on 8:45pm on Fri 17th Jun 2022.

A stand out comedian, with an excellent grip on dark humour. Would absolutely go to see him again

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Review left at 5:47pm on Sat 18th Jun 2022

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