Big Deal Comedy

Big Deal Comedy Club
Welcome to the Big Deal Comedy Club - where laughter takes centre stage, and your night out is a Big Deal!
This time, we’re turning up the charm with a special collaboration with the legendary Cambridge Folk Festival – bringing you a one-of-a-kind comedy experience with a folk twist. Expect razor-sharp stand-up, playful storytelling, and a few musical surprises as our comedians put their own hilarious spin on all things folk.

Our comedy club is the ultimate destination for those seeking an unforgettable night of hilarity, and side-splitting entertainment.

😂 Top-notch comedians, boasting a brand-new line up at every show.
😂 Unpredictable humour, every act will bring a different style and wit.
😂 Pre-Theatre dining packages, for those wanting dinner before the show.
😂 A stocked bar, to quench that thirst from laughing so much!





Whether you're a comedy fanatic, a folk lover, or a first-timer looking for something a little different, the Big Deal Comedy Club promises an evening filled with laughter, joy, and brilliantly unexpected moments. Join us for a night where comedy and folk collide in the best possible way – and get ready to laugh until your cheeks hurt!


Your line up
MC - Jason Stampe
...delivers an outstanding blend of jokes and crowd interaction that will leave you feeling he must have planned the whole thing out. Rest assured, anything can, and will happen, and Jason will be there to make it funny. Few comedians can switch so effortlessly between riffing and their set like Jason Stampe so don’t miss your chance to see him.

Kirk Fontaine
....performs inventive musical comedy and stand up, gleefully entertaining audiences with a fun mixture of smart and silly material.

Mike McKenzie
Finalist of BBC New Comedy 2022 awards. 
"Consistently strong material with a pleasing dark side'

Duncan Oakley
With an eye and ear for the silly, rude, playful and downright irritating occurrences of life Duncan musters up songs that not only make you laugh, they bury into the recesses of your mind and find you a humming tune with a smile on your face three days later, confused and wondering where it’s come from.

“Leaping between stupidity and pure brilliance” – Yorkshire Evening Post








Pre Theatre Dining package available - Click here to book

Event timings
5.30pm - if enjoying Pre theatre dining, we suggest a 5.30pm arrival time
7pm - Theatre bar opens for drinks
7.15pm - Theatre opens, take your seats
7.30pm - Show time

- +44 (0)1223 357851
- General inquiries: +44 (0)1223 357851
- Box office: +44 (0)1223 357852

- Located at main box office
- Valid photo ID required for pickup
- Tickets available 1 hour before performance
- Unclaimed tickets released 15 minutes before show start

- Limited street parking in Market Passage
- Cambridge city center public parking nearby
- Park Street car park (5-minute walk)
- Some metered street parking
- Recommended to use public transport

- Wheelchair accessible spaces
- Companion seats available
- Step-free access to ground floor
- Advanced booking recommended for accessibility needs
- Staff trained to assist patrons with disabilities

- No outside food or drinks
- Photography/recording prohibited during performances
- Mobile phones must be silenced
- Late arrivals may be seated at venue's discretion
- Appropriate attire expected

- Children over 7 welcome for appropriate shows
- Recommended age ratings posted for each performance
- Under 16 must be accompanied by adult
- No children under 5 for evening performances
- Family-friendly matinee performances available