Norwich Comedy Garden 2026

As one of the most successful cult comedians of our time, Ross has established himself as a household name. He has undertaken 14 sell out tours, 7 top selling stand-up DVD releases, and ranked 11th in Channel 4's poll of the 100 Greatest Stand-Ups (2010). As well as appearing on stage, Ross has appeared on Have I Got News for You (BBC One), The Graham Norton Show (BBC One) and QI (BBC One). Internationally renowned, Ross has won fans and plaudits the world over, having completed 6 smash-hit Australian tours, and performed as far afield as Singapore, Hong Kong, Montreal and Budapest. 'The wizard haired Geordie remains in full possession of his nimble-witted, slacker-minded improv skills. One of comedy's greatest marvels' (The Daily Telegraph) 'Brilliantly inventive, quirky stand-up... see him and marvel' (The Sun) 'The entire show is a series of you-had-to-be-there moments' (Time Out) 'Few comedians can quip about dating show Take Me Out one minute and thought experiment Schrodinger's Cat the next' (London Evening Standard).

Laughter Lounge Award winner Harriet is described by The Guardian as 'definitely one to watch'. 'She’s got funny bones' (Kevin Bridges) 'Exploring the thin line between eccentric and the mental’ is perfect comedy ground for Harriet Dyer, who seems to have lived her entire life on that interface. Her instinctively funny stand-up is packed full of weird and wonderful incidents from her strange life so far – yet however outlandish the tales, they all have an absolute ring of truth' (Steve Bennett, Chortle at the Leicester Comedy Festival) 'A bundle of whimsical hilarity… a breath of fresh air... will have you in stitches' (Broadway Baby) 'Dyer made the audience feel at home and managed to wow the crowd… Loveable and delightful' (Three Weeks).

Ray Badran's done pretty much everything there is to do in Australian comedy. He's appeared on The Footy Show, created a 6 part series for Comedy Central and performed with Chris Rock, Amy Schumer, Marc Maron & Comedy Bang Bang! He could also be heard regularly on triple j.

Stephen Bailey is a comedian, television personality and writer, whose friendly and open brand of gossipy humour has made him one of the most sought after acts in UK comedy today. His sharp, warm and sassy take on life tunes into our day-to-day lives with his razor sharp wit and intelligence as he tackles the art of conversation. With so much social media have we forgotten how to just sit and engage with each other on a human level? Are we still able to express ourselves in more than 140 characters? As well as his live stand up, Stephen is also high in demand for his TV and radio work with regular appearances on ITV's Weekend with Aled Jones and Channel 5’s Celebrity Big Brother's Bit on the Side. He has also appeared on ITV2's Safeword and CelebAbility, ITVBe's Kate's Wardrobe Secrets, W's Celebrity Advice Bureau & Channel 5’s It's Not Me, It's You. ‘He has charisma, he has his own style, he has a wicked line in material and the ability to go off-piste with crowd work that is achingly funny’ (One 4 Review). 'Refreshing to watch, a comic who is so beautifully comfortable in his self that the show he has created is rich with positivity' (The New Current, 2014). "When it comes to being funny, he's just got it." (ScotsGay) "Bailey is an absolute crowdpleaser, getting the room howling with laughter.” (Chortle) Stephen Bailey featured in Ents24's 20 Hardest Working Comedians of 2018 list.