Sat 6th Jun 2026 at 3:45pm ends 4:45pm

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Hastings Comedy Festival 2026 presents:

Mike Shephard and Luke Connell: Thesaurus Rex

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Speccy 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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A brilliant evening. I am a fan of Ivo and great to see him so close to home. The Piper is a brilliant venue.

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Melanie K reviewed Ivo Graham: Hyper Reality (Work in Progress) which happened on 7:30pm on Thu 16th Jun 2022.

Cracking evening, bravo Ivo! Thanks for coming all the way down to ....Sr Leonards ;)

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Funny and relatable - great connection to audience

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Keith S reviewed Shelf which happened on 7:30pm on Thu 16th Jun 2022.
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Review left at 3:39pm on Fri 17th Jun 2022

Piers C reviewed Ivo Graham: Hyper Reality (Work in Progress) which happened on 7:30pm on Thu 16th Jun 2022.

Really good venue, friendly staff both behind the bar and organising the event. Ivo was very funny and the set moved at a good pace. Atmosphere was also really nice.

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