Thatcham Comedy Club is our town's very own comedy night, featuring professional acts from the Comedy Circuit in London and the South. Every two months or so, we host a line up of established and newer comedy talent, including acts that have graced the stage of bigger venues like the world famous Comedy Store and have TV and radio credits to their names.
Neil started his comedy career in Scotland 16 years ago, where he remains a regular act at the highly-regarded Stand Comedy Clubs in Glasgow & Edinburgh. He now performs in locations across the length and breadth of the British Isles, attracting widespread concern, and has also entertained international audiences in places as far-flung as Tenerife, Croatia, Serbia, Slovenia, Romania, the Czech Republic, the two Channel Islands you can actually get to, Florida, California and Kent.
He moved to London to become a full-time comic in 2009, and March 2010 saw his fourth solo show at the Magners' Glasgow Comedy Festival, entitled 'Neil McFarlane is Still in Search of a USP'. In 2013 he performed 'Neil McFarlane's First Period' at the Bath Comedy Festival and the Brighton Fringe.
Relaive newcomer, Carly O'Connor is building a big reputation in Wales, and beyond. Likeable, friendly and always fun, Carly is hugely welcome at Thatcham.
Alistair Barrie is one of the most sought after headliners on the international comedy circuit. His biting topical comedy has seen him perform all over the world including acclaimed performances at the Cape Town, Melbourne, New Zealand and Edinburgh Festivals, where he has twice been nominated for best show. He is a regular at Glastonbury, on the BBC, Times Radio and a wide range of podcasts. Alistair is the only comedian to have played both the Labour and Conservative Party conferences. He has also written for household names such as Frankie Boyle, Jason Manford and Jack Whitehall.