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

Martin B reviewed Olga Koch: Just Friends (Work in Progress) which happened on 8:45pm on Wed 15th Jun 2022.
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Yes

Review left at 7:25pm on Thu 16th Jun 2022

Lesley S reviewed Russell Hicks: Age of Hicks which happened on 10:00pm on Wed 15th Jun 2022.

Thoroughly enjoyed Russell hicks show in Hastings

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Review left at 6:17pm on Thu 16th Jun 2022

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

Unfortunately Maisie cancelled due to illness. The notice given was rather late, however I appreciate that was out of your control. I hope Maisie manages to reschedule the gig.

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Review left at 5:42pm on Thu 16th Jun 2022

Philippa M reviewed Thanyia Moore: Bully which happened on 8:45pm on Wed 15th Jun 2022.

Thaniya was great, it's never easy delivering a Work in Progress gig however, Thaniya did us proud. Good atmosphere, great value. Only criticism was the sound quality, it could have been better. Thank you.

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Yes

Review left at 5:40pm on Thu 16th Jun 2022

Selena C reviewed Russell Hicks: Age of Hicks which happened on 10:00pm on Wed 15th Jun 2022.

Brilliant show - loved it

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Yes

Review left at 5:19pm on Thu 16th Jun 2022

Leslie H reviewed Olga Koch: Just Friends (Work in Progress) which happened on 8:45pm on Wed 15th Jun 2022.

Olga was Fantastic and £5 is a bargain. The Piper could be a great small venue for comedy but the chairs could be better and more thought to the atmosphere created.

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Yes

Review left at 5:05pm on Thu 16th Jun 2022

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