Thu 4th Jun 2026 at 8:45pm ends 9:45pm

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Hastings Comedy Festival 2026 presents:

Ben Van Der Velde: Van der Laugh Generator

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One of the best improvisers on the stand-up circuit tries to make sense of the chaos of the world. Join Ben as he squeezes the comedy juice out of everything under the sun, from hunter-gatherers to AI, XL bullies to boardgames and beyond. It'll be a bit like watching Wikipedia having a nervous breakdown. For fans of Ross Noble, Jason Byrne and heroic nonsense. “An accomplished comic.” Time Out “Perfect... the audience were hysterical.” Huffington Post

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16+

Wheelchair accessible

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Reviews for previous Hastings Comedy Festival 2026 events

Daniel B reviewed John Robertsons: The Dark Room which happened on 8:00pm on Fri 17th Jun 2022.
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Review left at 8:58pm on Sun 19th Jun 2022

Kim c reviewed Sarah Mills: BADASS ( A love note to the NHS) which happened on 8:45pm on Sat 18th Jun 2022.

Loved Sarah’s honest and yet amusing approach to her diagnosis and treatment for cancer.

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Review left at 8:54pm on Sun 19th Jun 2022

Emma D reviewed Richard Todd: Transferable Skills which happened on 7:30pm on Sat 18th Jun 2022.

Really enjoyed this show!

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Review left at 3:38pm on Sun 19th Jun 2022

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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Yes

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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Yes

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

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