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

French's, Robertson Street, Hastings, UK - Map

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

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

Kyle L reviewed John Robertsons: The Dark Room which happened on 8:00pm on Fri 17th Jun 2022.

Great energy, very enjoyable time

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Review left at 3:43pm on Sat 18th Jun 2022

April D reviewed SIKISA: TWERK IN PROGRESS which happened on 8:45pm on Fri 17th Jun 2022.
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Review left at 3:09pm on Sat 18th Jun 2022

A J C reviewed Alasdair Beckett–King which happened on 7:30pm on Fri 17th Jun 2022.

Excellent service and Alistair was very funny

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Review left at 3:08pm on Sat 18th Jun 2022

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