Hastings Comedy Festival 2026

JOHN H reviewed Claire Voyant: Please Don't Eat The Props (Work in Progress) which happened on 7:30pm on Wed 3rd Jun 2026.

Loved the show. Didn't understand why conjuring was in the narrative, although it worked! Great first WIP

JOHN H reviewed Lara Ricote (Work in Progress) which happened on 8:45pm on Mon 1st Jun 2026.

Lara oozed so much energy that I missed a whole layer of how smart she was being (making hard of hearing hard to hear for people who arent hard of hearing). Great WIP

Adrian A reviewed Claire Voyant: Please Don't Eat The Props (Work in Progress) which happened on 7:30pm on Wed 3rd Jun 2026.

I saw Claire Voyant: Please Don’t Eat The Props (Work in Progress) in Hastings on Wednesday night and it was an absolute joy from start to finish. Olivia Post was brilliant. Performing to a packed room, she had the audience in the palm of her hand throughout. The concept is wonderfully inventive: we’re transported back to 19th century France to uncover how Claire Voyant ends up being murdered, with the audience helping decide her fate along the way. Being able to vote on how the story unfolds was such a fun touch and made the whole experience feel genuinely unique. The show is packed with laughs, but what really caught me off guard were the magic tricks. They were clever, unexpected and woven seamlessly into the performance. It’s a fantastic variety show that combines comedy, storytelling, magic and audience participation in a way that feels fresh and original. You’re not just watching the show, you’re part of it. Most importantly, it properly made my night. I left with a huge grin on my face. It’s rare to come across a show that feels this original, playful and interactive. Olivia has created something that pushes the envelope and offers a genuinely different experience from a typical comedy or theatre show. If you’re looking for magic, laughter and a wonderfully joyous character to take you on a jolly jaunt through time, I’d thoroughly recommend it.

Adrian A reviewed Claire Voyant: Please Don't Eat The Props (Work in Progress) which happened on 7:30pm on Wed 3rd Jun 2026.

I saw Claire Voyant: Please Don’t Eat The Props (Work in Progress) in Hastings on Wednesday night and it was an absolute joy from start to finish. Olivia Post was brilliant. Performing to a packed room, she had the audience in the palm of her hand throughout. The concept is wonderfully inventive: we’re transported back to 19th century France to uncover how Claire Voyant ends up being murdered, with the audience helping decide her fate along the way. Being able to vote on how the story unfolds was such a fun touch and made the whole experience feel genuinely unique. The show is packed with laughs, but what really caught me off guard were the magic tricks. They were clever, unexpected and woven seamlessly into the performance. It’s a fantastic variety show that combines comedy, storytelling, magic and audience participation in a way that feels fresh and original. You’re not just watching the show, you’re part of it. Most importantly, it properly made my night. I left with a huge grin on my face. It’s rare to come across a show that feels this original, playful and interactive. Olivia has created something that pushes the envelope and offers a genuinely different experience from a typical comedy or theatre show. If you’re looking for magic, laughter and a wonderfully joyous character to take you on a jolly jaunt through time, I’d thoroughly recommend it.

JOHN H reviewed Tony Law: Behavin Haven which happened on 9:00pm on Wed 3rd Jun 2026.

Absolute riot from beginning to end. Off the cuff, spontaneous. Who needs structure when you're Tony Law. Not him. Absolute blast

Alison C reviewed Spring Day: My Name is Spring Day and Other Stupid Facts (Work in Progress) which happened on 7:30pm on Tue 2nd Jun 2026.

Charming and funny...but felt like a bit disconnected (re material not audience!?)