Thank you for a brilliant 2026 – see you next year!

What a night!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 Ashlyns Comedy Night

It was a truly brilliant evening, raising close to £4,000 for the ASA. Dates for 2027 to be announced soon – sign up below to be the first to hear.

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The food

Catering by Culinera – headline sponsor once again of our Comedy Night for 2026

Our Comedians

Our 2026 Comedians – thank you to our brilliant lineup

Nathan Caton

Charismatic and laid back in style, Nathan is regarded as one of the best young comics in the UK. His award-winning combination of personal and topical anecdotes has led to appearances on Live At The Apollo, Richard Osman’s House of Games and Channel 4 Comedy Gala.

“A charming and convincing operator” – The List

Christian Reilly

A Perrier Award-winner and former partner of American comedy mainstay Rich Hall. Christian has toured the world, receiving accolades at international festivals and numerous network TV credits. Now a solo stand-up performing at all the major comedy venues.

“If you’re a fan of Bill Bailey or Rich Hall, you’re probably a Christian Reilly fan already” – The Guardian

Jenny Collier

An award-winning stand-up comedian, writer and actor, Jenny is an established regular on the international club and festival circuit. She has supported Jason Manford and John Bishop on their UK tours and won the Percy Award at the Adelaide Fringe. TV and radio credits include The Rhod Gilbert Show, The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan Introduces and New Comedian of the Year Award.

“An excellent comedic work” – EdFest Mag

Chris Purchase

host

Multi award-winning comedian, finalist for What’s on Magazine’s Best Comedian 2018 and Laugh Factory’s International Joke of the Year 2017. He recently supported Reginald D. Hunter.

“Charismatic and entertaining” – Comedy Central

The Ashlyns Comedy Night is a fundraising event hosted by the Ashlyns School Association, a registered charity.

This year, the ASA has committed over £35,000 to the school, funding all sorts from new musical instruments and science equipment to a brand new minibus

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