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

Mark S reviewed Lily Phillips: SMUT which happened on 7:30pm on Wed 15th Jun 2022.

So funny!

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Yes

Review left at 3:08pm on Thu 16th Jun 2022

GARRY P reviewed Maisie Adam BUZZED (Work In Progress) which happened on 7:30pm on Wed 15th Jun 2022.

She cancelled only 90 mins. before show time, when I would have assumed that she'd be en route to "sunny" Hastings. A disappointing let-down.

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Would you recommend to a friend?
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Review left at 3:05pm on Thu 16th Jun 2022