BALHAM COMEDY FESTIVAL 2023
Running Friday, 7th to Saturday, 15th July the lineup was designed to entice and beguile, and to render helpless with laughter. It was 9 nights of choice standup comedy - celebrity and household name acts, rising stars and comedians’ comedians, first-timers and festival favourites, solo shows and Best of Banana Cabaret nights - there were shows to satisfy every comic taste, all wrapped cosily in the round at our beautiful venue.
Who we are
Now 38 years resident in The Bedford’s beautiful and iconic round Club Room, Banana Cabaret continues to justify its status as one of the finest comedy clubs in the world and the place to catch the cream of comedy. Lee Evans, Michael McIntyre, Jo Brand, Stuart Lee, Catherine Tate, Jack Dee, Rob Brydon and Sarah Millican all cut their standup teeth here, delighting audiences on the Banana Cabaret stage.
The club is committed to being a springboard for new and emerging talent and remains a favourite with top established artists, popping in for weekend gigs and performing at our annual Balham Comedy Festival.
Appearances include Eddie Izzard, Lee Mack, Joe Lycett, Rich Hall, Jason Manford, Sara Pascoe, Tim Vine, Tom Allen and Russell Kane… to name but a few!
Who we are
Now 40 years resident in The Bedford’s beautiful and iconic round Club Room, Banana Cabaret continues to justify its status as one of the finest comedy clubs in the world and the place to catch the cream of comedy. Lee Evans, Michael McIntyre, Jo Brand, Stuart Lee, Catherine Tate, Jack Dee, Rob Brydon and Sarah Millican all cut their standup teeth here, delighting audiences on the Banana Cabaret stage.
The club is committed to being a springboard for new and emerging talent and remains a favourite with top established artists, popping in for weekend gigs and performing at our annual Balham Comedy Festival.
Appearances include Eddie Izzard, Lee Mack, Joe Lycett, Rich Hall, Jason Manford, Sara Pascoe, Tim Vine, Tom Allen and Russell Kane… to name but a few!
Where we are
First built in 1931, The Bedford is an iconic venue well known for being a cornerstone of London’s thriving comedy, live music, and entertainment scenes. It’s played host the best in the business from Lee Evans to Lee Mack, from U2 to Ellie Goulding. Eddie Izzard did his first gig here. Ed Sheeran was a regular performer and even recorded his first album here.
Following a multi-million pound refurbishment it is now an unrivalled pub, club, restaurant, comedy and live music venue with 15 stunning hotel rooms. We highly recommend coming for dinner before the show and then partying until 2am for an incredible evening. Find out more;
Contact us
info(AT)bananacabaret.co.uk
TEL
07467027592
ADDRESS
The Bedford,
77 Bedford Hill
Balham SW12 9HD
