Pleasance Unveils Record-Breaking Comedy Lineup for 2025

January 10, 2025 StageLynccomedy theatre, Press Release

The Pleasance Theatre Trust is set to kick off 2025 with a landmark comedy season, presenting over 70 exciting work-in-progress performances at their Islington venue. Featuring fresh material from renowned comedians such as Dara Ó Briain, Sindhu Vee, and Chloe Petts, the spring season promises an unmissable lineup for comedy fans. This marks the eleventh year of Pleasance’s annual work-in-progress season, with more acts than ever before.

Headliners and Special Shows

• Dara Ó Briain kicks off the season with warm-up shows for his global tour Re:Creation on 16th January. The Guardian calls his stand-up a “masterclass in intelligent, no-frills comedy.”
• Sindhu Vee returns on 8th February with new material on family life following her US tour.
• Glenn Moore, Perrier Award nominee, debuts never-before-seen material on 20th February.

Rising Stars

• Chloe Petts brings her hilariously personal routines about relationships, sex, and more on 25th and 26th February.
• Jazz Emu, The Guardian’s “breakout comedy act of 2023,” presents Perfect Work from 24th–26th April.
• Josh Berry, TikTok sensation, tackles masculinity and societal expectations on 29th–30th January.

More Highlights

• Pierre Novellie presents his solo show on 12th February after supporting Frank Skinner in the West End.
• Alison Spittle, known for Soup and New Stuff, performs Fat Bitch on 6th March, exploring gender and stereotypes.
• Nabil Abdulrashid, award-winning comedian from 8 Out of 10 Cats, takes on racial discourse on 31st January.

Newcomers and Unique Voices

• Joe Kent-Walters, 2024 Edinburgh Comedy Award winner, presents his character comedy on 22nd February.
• Alana Jackson, winner of So You Think You’re Funny? 2024, shares her take on cultural differences on 3rd April.
• Rohan Sharma, Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year 2024, brings a surreal multimedia debut on 21st March.

Fresh Talent

• Jin Hao Li (11th February), Lorna Rose Treen (30th January & 3rd April), and Rosalie Minnitt (8th February) all return with new material.
• Andrew Doherty presents his horror-comedy Woman Lawyer on 8th March.
• Lindsey Santoro, fresh from Pink Tinge, returns with new work on 29th March.
• Katie Norris debuts new material on 16th April following the success of Farm Fatale.

Up-and-Coming Acts

• Expect new acts from Sharon Wanjohi (27th March), Shalaka Kurup (4th April), Kyrah Gray (13th February), Sam Williams (14th February), and Dom McGovern (5th March).

This season promises fresh, diverse voices and comedy for every taste!

Tickets for the season, starting at just £5, are available at www.pleasance.co.uk. It’s a comedy season not to be missed this 2025!