The Comedy Network - Autumn 2026

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.

November's line-up includes: 

Huge Davies: Combining his confident on stage presence, dark humour, surreal material and his one-of-kind customised keyboard, Huge has quickly risen to become one the most memorable and hilarious acts in the UK. Huge debuted his first show ‘The Carpark’ at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2019. A complete sell-out, it received multiple five-star reviews and an Edinburgh Award Nomination for Best Newcomer. Huge performs all over the UK and internationally, supporting Phil Wang and Joe Lycett on their national tours. He also co-hosts podcast Slime Country with Ed Night and Sunil Patel. 

Ciara O'Connor: Having performed at venues such as The Clapham Grand and Top Secret Comedy Club, and with writing that has featured on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, O’Connor is an up-and-coming voice who ponders the big questions (why do we dedicate benches to dead people?). In addition to performing as tour support for Kate Butch, Juno Birch and Grace Petrie’s 2025 UK tours, O’Connor is in the process of writing her debut solo hour, with a streak of sold out work-in-progress shows across Manchester, Birmingham and London.

Toussaint Douglass: Multi-talented award-winning comedian and writer, Toussaint Douglass, is one of comedy’s most exciting and talked about names and is making serious waves across the industry. Harnessing his neurodivergence his innovative brand of oddball comedy mixes the personal with the political whilst adding a uniquely absurdist slant to brilliant comic effect making it accessible for all.

Dom McGovern: Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee and co-writer of Chicken Shop Date, Dom McGovern is one of the UK’s most exciting young comic voices. A stand-up, writer and actor from London, he is known for his electric stage presence and acerbic wit, and has been described by The Guardian as ‘a sharp stand-up who is sure to go stellar’. His debut hour of stand-up, Prize Hog, received rave 4 and 5-star reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and he was nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Newcomer 2026.