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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Reviews for previous Hastings Comedy Festival 2026 events

Alexander Mark F reviewed Hastings Comedy Festival Comedy Nights which happened on 8:00pm on Fri 19th Sep 2025.

The refurbed studio stage in the White Rock theatre provided a great venue for a fun evening.

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Review left at 1:24pm on Sun 21st Sep 2025

Lesley W reviewed Hastings Comedy Festival Comedy Nights which happened on 8:00pm on Fri 19th Sep 2025.

Great night out. Would highly recommend if you are in need of a good laugh.

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Review left at 8:51pm on Sat 20th Sep 2025

David M reviewed Hastings Comedy Festival Comedy Nights which happened on 8:00pm on Fri 19th Sep 2025.

6 of us went to watch the comedy and we had a good night.

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Review left at 3:08pm on Sat 20th Sep 2025

alison e reviewed Festival Launch Party which happened on 8:00pm on Fri 2nd May 2025.
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Review left at 8:08pm on Sun 4th May 2025

Alexander F reviewed Festival Launch Party which happened on 8:00pm on Fri 2nd May 2025.
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Review left at 11:46am on Sun 4th May 2025

Damien S reviewed Festival Launch Party which happened on 8:00pm on Fri 2nd May 2025.

Fabulous evening - can't wait for this years festival!

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Review left at 7:30pm on Sat 3rd May 2025

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