Every year we present a selection of the top shows warming up before heading North to the Edinburgh Festival. Your ticket entitles you to see both full shows for less than the price of one in Edinburgh. NOTE EARLIER START TIMES and any CHANGES to advertised running order. 1st show starts 8pm, 2nd show starts 9.15pm. Check www.downstairsatthekingshead.com for details of who's on tonight.

Mark Steel Critically-acclaimed and BAFTA-nominated writer and comedian Mark Steel returns to test new material with his signature wit and acute observations.

STEPHEN CARLIN Kapitan Bomba

2026 is going to be a great by the way, spectacular. I’ve just decided based on no evidence whatsoever. As the global clusterf*ck collides impressively with personal crisis, the chief executive of self awareness - Stephen Carlin (Stewart Lee’s 10 best comedians of all time) is on hand to explain how none of this fiasco is any of his fault. Now sit back, kick back and enjoy the Cool Aid. “He’s a quality Comedian” Kevin Bridges. Herald ***

Important Notes: Bills may alter at late notice - check on www.downstairsatthekingshead.com for any last-minute changes. There is no reserved seating Downstairs. We can seat 70 and have 10 standing spaces. Your ticket guarantees entry, but if you want a good seat, please be with us by the advertised door opening time. Please bring evidence of booking (i.e; your confirmation email). On phone is fine - save trees! You can book tickets up to 6pm on the day of the show. After then, any remaining tickets will be sold on a first-come first-served basis on the door at the advertised “doors open” time. Also please note that, as an intimate venue, we discourage large group bookings, so tickets are limited on this show to a MAXIMUM of 4 per person. We want everyone to enjoy the show. Please don’t talk during the performance and ensure your mobile phone is turned off. You will be required to leave without refund if your behaviour is disruptive. No recording in any medium is allowed without prior permission. Intoxicated persons will not be admitted. The use of E cigarettes is prohibited Note we do not allow food downstairs. If you are planning on eating upstairs before the show, please allow plenty of time to finish before coming downstairs.

Stephen Carlin

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