Tue 7th Jul 2026 at 6:30pm ends 9:30pm
Rhostio Speciality Coffee, Crwys Road, Cardiff, UK - Map
Stand-Up Comedy
Joe Dehuai presents:
RHOSTIO ROOFTOP COMEDY FESTIVAL - LIL WENKER & ALEX KITSON
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TweetThe Rhostio Rooftop Comedy Festival is back! Now in its fourth year, Roasted Comedy has another special summer in store, with six weeks of double bill previews from some of the most exciting voices in comedy, with acts from across the UK bringing you advance previews of their latest solo shows before they take them to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Join us live from the Rhostio roof terrace* for top quality coffee, cocktails and comedy!
Capacity is strictly limited out on the terrace, so buy your tickets in advance to secure your seat at just £8.50 each (£10 on the door), or get in early with an earlybird ticket for just £6.50!
Lineup:
LIL WENKER: BOYKING
ALL HAIL BOYKING! Eight-year-old Prince Wilfred (“Willy” for short) seeks power at all costs including but not limited to: death, destruction & dastardly deeds. Nowhere near in line for the throne, Prince Wilfred ruminates on a plan for total world domination while guzzling Mummy’s Milk. Bow down—this coronation’s a killer.
Created by the award-winning performer-director duo Lil Wenker and Cecily Nash.
Praise for past work (BANGTAIL):
★★★★★ “Sheer, brilliant, well executed madness ... blows the roof off the venue with laughter level ten” Three Weeks
★★★★★ "A masterclass in clowning that made the crowd roar with laughter... Truly is excellent." Voice Mag
★★★★
"'A hysterical blend of storytelling and clowning... A pure hour of genuine laughs" Broadway World
★★★★
“Farcical and whip-smart” Fest Mag
Winner Best Weekly Comedy, Adelaide Fringe
ALEX KITSON: NOW LOOK HERE
It’s nice to do things in real life isn’t it? After two critically acclaimed shows in 2024 and 2025, multi award-winning comedian Alex Kitson has a brand-new hour of stand-up comedy to show you. He's talking about attention so if you could direct yours his way he'd be very grateful.
One of the best reviewed shows of the Edinburgh Fringe 2025.
ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer nominee.
Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Edinburgh Fringe nominee
“The future of British comedy ” - ★★★★★ ThreeWeeks
“The audience laughter is non-stop” - ★★★★★ The Phoenix Remix
“Expertly constructed punchlines… Insanely original” - ★★★★★
The European Comedy Review
"Hilarious. Properly, effortlessly, hilarious." - ★★★★★ EdFringe Review
“a natural comic... Robin Williams level” - Chortle
“Proper funny bones… He’s going to be a huge star.” - On the Mic
Tour support for Fin Taylor and Vittorio Angelone
Hosted by Joe Dehuai.
*Weather permitting, in bad weather the event will be held indoors at our usual venue
**IN THE EVENT OF A SELL OUT - THERE WILL BE *LIMITED* TICKETS AVAILABLE ON THE DOOR!
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Tickets
Earlybird Ticket
Grab that worm and save some cash!
£6.50
General Admission
Please show your ticket on arrival, see you at the show!
£8.50
Table for 4
This ticket secures you a table for four up on the rooftop. We'll reserve you a great spot so you don't have to worry about scrambling for seats together!
£30.00
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Reviews for previous Joe Dehuai events
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Review left at 4:25pm on Tue 4th Jul 2023
I've been saying for years now that rooftops are the place for comedy. We tried bringing it to the streets, and it did not work so this was the best way to get as far away from that as possible. Was I impressed by the high quality entertainment offered for a very reasonable price? Yes. Did the soft summer breeze add to an atmosphere so soft and lilting like the kiss from your first love that felt not like you were watching a comedy show, but being bathed in one? I would describe it so. I couldn't have wished for a better evening.
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Review left at 5:48pm on Tue 27th Jun 2023
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Review left at 3:09pm on Tue 27th Jun 2023
The comedians were incredible, only hampered by the venue's subpar microphone quality and poor ventilation
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Review left at 5:25pm on Tue 13th Jun 2023
A good night out, acts very varied and entertaining
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Review left at 3:20pm on Tue 13th Jun 2023
May be helpful to contact Mintys gig guide to advertise it to a wider audience
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Review left at 3:14pm on Tue 16th May 2023