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The popular comedy club continues its 2026 season at HITCHIN TOWN HALL. Join host DAVID EPHGRAVE for a mixed bill of the finest UK comic talent.
Thursday 19th February’s Hitchin Town Hall lineup includes:
Stand-up from HAL CRUTTENDEN
(Seen on ‘Have I Got News For You’, ‘Live at The Apollo’, ‘Mock The Week’, ‘Would I Lie to You?’ and ‘The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice’.)
‘He’ll make you laugh…a lot’ ★★★★★ (Mirror)
‘One of the funniest comics on the circuit’ ★★★★ (Time Out)
‘Funniest he’s ever been’ ★★★★★ (Sunday Times)
Stand-up from NABIL ABDULRASHID
(Seen on ‘QI’, Have I Got News For You’, ‘Live at the Apollo’, ‘Would I Lie to You?’ and ‘8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown’)
‘His set – edgy, thoughtful, beholden to no one – raised the roof’ ★★★★ (Guardian)
‘Pinch-me clever and painstakingly bold. Never predictable, often hysterical’ ★★★★ (Time Out)
‘A potent, mischievously entertaining voice’ ★★★★ (Scotsman)
Stand-up from JULIA ECKHOFF
‘Hilarious German comedian with a gift for self-deprecating humour’ (Punchlines & Pints)
‘A master of stand-up and improvisation’ (Knock Knock Comedy)
Hosted by DAVID EPHGRAVE
(Featured in The Times, Daily Telegraph, Comedy Central, i Newspaper, Scotsman and Edinburgh Evening News best Fringe jokes lists.)
‘As smooth as they come’ (BBC)
‘Devastatingly witty’ (EdFest Magazine)
‘A natural entertainer’ (View From the Gods)
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Please note that the artists appearing may be subject to change.
Hal Cruttenden
Hal Cruttenden is one of the top comedians working in the UK today, as well as being a highly accomplished writer and actor. Over the last year he’s performed on ‘The John Bishop Show’ (BBC1), ‘Live at the Apollo’(BBC1 and 2), ‘The Melbourne Comedy Festival Gala’ on Channel 10 Australia as well as ‘Have I Got News For You’ (BBC1) and frequently being seen on ‘Great British Bake Off – Extra Slice’ (BBC2). 'An absolute joy to watch' (The Scotsman) 'Hugely talented' (The Times). Hal Cruttenden was named in Ents24's top 20 hardest-working comedians of 2015.
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Nabil Abdulrashid
Nabil Abdulrashid is an award-winning comedian, writer, presenter and actor. Nabil was a finalist in the 2020 series of Britain’s Got Talent, awarded the ‘Golden Buzzer’ by judge Alesha Dixon for his “edgy, charismatic style.” The Sunday Telegraph described his finalists’ performance as “urgent, uncompromising and refreshingly radical fare, smartly woven into a gag-packed set.” Before BGT, Nabil had already established a successful and varied career in UK and international comedy. He wrote, directed, and starred in his own sketch show on Channel U within his first year of performing, triumphed in the in the ‘Which Religion Is Funniest?’ competition, and was the youngest ever black stand-up to perform at London’s prestigious Hammersmith Apollo. Nabil was a finalist in the New Act of The Year and Laughing Horse stand-up comedy competitions. He won Joe.co.uk’s TV Comedian of the Year award in 2020. Nabil’s stand-up, incorporating multiple languages and humorous commentary on global politics and multiculturalism, has secured him an international following. He has sold out shows in several countries, including Tanzania, South Africa, Dubai (headlining the Dubai National Opera’s first-ever stand-up show), Holland, Austria, and Belgium. One of Nabil’s BRAP (Black Racist And Proud) tour performances was named one of The Guardian’s 10 Best Comedy Shows of 2020. His most recent show, N.A.B.I.L. (Nobody Actually Believed I’d Last), toured in 2021. His brand new tour, The Purple Pill, is on sale now!…
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David Ephgrave
Comedian, actor, musician and podcaster - and back end of the duo Doggett & Ephgrave. Featured among The Times’ Best Jokes of 2022 Edinburgh Fringe, the Daily Telegraphs 20 Funniest One-liners of the 2017 Edinburgh Fringe and Comedy Central's 35 Funniest Jokes of the Year (2017) plus i Newspapers 50 Best Jokes, The Scotsmans 40 Best Jokes and Edinburgh Evening News 40 Funniest One-Liners of 2018 Edinburgh Fringe lists. Theatre credits include John Lennon & Paul McCartney in 'The Roy Orbison Story', Buddy Holly in 'Buddy Holly and the Cricketers' and Richard in the West End production of 'Dreamboats and Petticoats'. "As smooth as they come" (BBC)
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