Sat 6th Jun 2026 at 3:45pm ends 4:45pm
The Jenny Lind Inn, High Street, Hastings, UK - Map
Hastings Comedy Festival 2026 presents:
Mike Shephard and Luke Connell: Thesaurus Rex
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TweetSpeccy wordsmiths Mike Shephard and Luke Connell have been mucking about with the English language for so long, it’s high time they found out what it really is. What are the stories behind daft words like helicopter, jacuzzi, and barnet?
Mike has written extensively for radio and TV, including Have I Got News for You (BBC), The Reluctant Traveler (AppleTV+), and BBC Radio 4’s Now Show, Museum of Curiosity, and The News Quiz.
Luke is a professor and stand-up comedian, as heard on BBC Radio 4’s In Our Time.
Join them as they crack words open like comedy Easter eggs.
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Mike Shephard and Luke Connell: Thesaurus Rex
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Reviews for previous Hastings Comedy Festival 2026 events
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
Really funny guy!! Can recommend!
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Review left at 6:51pm on Sat 18th 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
Great energy, very enjoyable time
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Review left at 3:43pm on Sat 18th Jun 2022
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Review left at 3:09pm on Sat 18th Jun 2022
Excellent service and Alistair was very funny
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Review left at 3:08pm on Sat 18th Jun 2022