Comedy Network - Autumn 2025

Get ready to laugh-out-loud with an evening of great comedy as Avalon presents The Comedy Network.

Existing to bring a roadshow of comedic brilliance to your doorstep, The Comedy Network has been a proving ground for some of the biggest names in British comedy. Household names like Lee Mack, Russell Howard, Jenny Eclair, Ed Gamble and Lou Sanders have all cut their teeth on the network circuit. Previous line-ups have included Simon Brodkin, Steve Bugeja, Sophie Duker and Flo & Joan. Whether you are looking for a great night out with friends or a fun way to celebrate a special occasion, start your weekend in style at The Comedy Network. 

October's line-up includes:

Tom Rosenthal

Tom Rosenthal is an award-winning comedian, actor, writer and TV presenter. Best known for his work in the Emmy/BAFTA winning Friday Night Dinner (C4) and Plebs (ITV), both which set records for the highest audience and the highest ratings for any comedy on their respective channels, Tom is also known for his roles in Lloyd of the Flies, Broadchurch (ITV), Dad’s Army – The Lost Episodes (Gold), Bridget Jones’ Baby (2016) and Operation Fortune (2023). As a stand-up comedian, Tom’s relaxed observational material and sharply written punchlines have received critical acclaim. His stand-up show, Manhood, toured around the UK to rave reviews and received high praise at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Kate Dolan

Kate Dolan is an award-winning comedian from the Midlands whose star is rapidly rising both in the UK and internationally. Kate’s debut show, A Different Kind of Unhinged, has cemented her reputation as a comedic force, winning the Emerging Artist Award at the Adelaide Fringe 2024. The List (★★★★) described her as a 'phenomenal emerging comic,' while Chortle (★★★★) hailed her as a 'future star' and urged audiences to 'remember her name.' Following her successful Edinburgh Fringe run, she was highlighted in the UK’s Metro publication as one of the standout acts of the festival. Kate’s notable appearances include the Sydney Comedy Festival Gala, Sydney Comedy Festival Fresh Artist Showcase, Best of the Fest: New Class (UK) and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow.

Kev Mud

Current UK Pun Champion, and rising star of the UK Comedy Scene, Kev Mud is 'one to watch' (Chortle) and 'one of the best new acts in the last 20 years' (Spiky Mike, Funhouse Comedy). He brings his experiences as a homeless ex-addict to a performance that has been described as 'honest, charming and humorous' (British Comedy Guide), by delivering his stories and cleverly written pieces 'with charm and wit' (Chortle). In his first 18 months, Kev has shared the stage with the likes of Frankie Boyle, Sara Pascoe, Russell Howard, Ed Gamble, Kiri Pritchard McClean, Al Murray and Shaparak Khorsandi, as well as appearing on TV alongside Mark Steel, Josh Pugh and Ian Stone.

Alexander Bennett (compere)

Alexander Bennett’s comedy has been variously described as dark, silly, filthy and thoughtful. He is the co-host, along with comedian Andy Barr, and creator of the high-concept Chortle award nominated podcast Born Yesterday, which has had guests including Jordan Gray, Phil Wang and Lorna Rose Treen. His 2023 show I Can't Stand The Man, Myself received several 5 and 4-star reviews, was shortlisted for the Amused Moose Comedy Award, and a joke from it appeared in the Telegraph's Top 10 Funniest Jokes of the Edinburgh Fringe. It will be performed at London's prestigious Soho Theatre in April 2024. The show he directed in 2023, Siân Docksey's Pole Yourself Together!, also received 5-star reviews and will transfer to the Soho Theatre. He created the cult hit gameshow Hell To Play, has collaborated with Mark Watson, was nominated at the Leicester Comedy Awards as part of Consignia and co-orchestrated a huge charity event at the Pleasance Grand in Edinburgh.

November's line-up includes: Tom Ward, Alex Mitchell, Nathan D'Arcy Roberts and compered by Cecily Hitchcock