Gulbenkian's monthly comedy club - radical and exciting, but also warm and snuggle as a bunny rabbit.
Headliner: Michael Shafar
Originally from Melbourne, Michael Shafar is now based in London where he has quickly become one of the most exciting new acts on the UK comedy circuit, headlining at some of the country’s biggest clubs.
He was nominated for Best Show at the Leicester Comedy Festival, sold 2000+ tickets across his Edinburgh Fringe season and has opened for Jim Jefferies and Sammy Obeid. He’s also amassed 210,000+ followers across social media.
“Shafar circumnavigates the line between edgy and offensive with beautiful finesse” ★★★★½ The Age
Opener: Sydney May
“There’s something of the Sandi Toksvig to her tone, generous, jocular and relatable” – Chortle – Komedia New Comedy Award – February 2025
“Consistently funny” – Beyond The Joke – Komedia New Comedy Award final – February 2025
“Just brilliant world-class jokes with so little space between all of the gags – a professional and absolutely stunning performance” – Zoe Lyons – Comedy Bloomers LGBTQ+ New Comedian Of The Year – June 2025
“Ready for Live AT The Apollo” – James Barr – Comedy Bloomers LGBTQ+ New Comedian Of The Year – June 2025
“‘I’m bossing it quite well for someone who can’t see,’ she says – and it’s hard to argue with that assessment. She may be prone to the occasional mishap, but they, along with the many absurdities she faces, only serve as grist to her comedy mill, industriously producing sharp punchlines to each situation” – Chortle – Channel 4 Sean Lock Comedy Award – November 2025
