Lava Elastic started out as the UK's first openly Neurodiverse night just a few years ago and has become known for its generous, fun events for audience and performers alike.

Lava Elastic has built a reputation for showcasing bold, brilliant performers who bend form, expectations, and genre into something fresh, funny, and fiercely alive. Each edition is a hand-picked mix of comedy, poetry, and unexpected performance, held together by warmth, mischief, and connection.

This latest edition lands at The Gulbenkian Arts Centre on the 9th October, bringing together a line-up of artists who each offer something distinct: razor-sharp stand-up, poetic digressions, character comedy, musical moments, and beautifully unpredictable live work. No two Lava Elastic nights are ever quite the same, but they all share a sense of intimacy, inclusivity, and an atmosphere where anything can happen (and usually does).

Hosted by the brilliant Sarah Saeed, the evening moves between acts with charm, wit, and a real knack for making the room feel instantly at ease. Whether you’re a regular or it’s your first time, Lava Elastic offers a night that feels alive, generous, and gloriously unpolished in all the right ways!

Introducing our performers!

Adam Dorr – comedy performer

West end new act of the year 2025 winner Adam Dorr is a cynical yet whimsical comedian hailing locally from Kent with an absurdist personality and a love of puns

Socials

Insta – @poundlandvaluesanta

Ibs Sesay – comedy

Ibs Sesay is a three-time Max Turner Prize finalist and one-time runner up. He was also winner of Black Out and a semi-finalist for the Stand-Up New Act of the Year and was selected for Best In Class in 2025 and for Circuit Breakers at Leicester Comedy Festival in 2026.

Insta -@ ibe.sesay

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Adam Venables – poet 

Adam is an actor, writer, & heavy metal enthusiast from South West London who has performed at various fringe festivals & more recently worked on several film productions.   He began writing poetry during one of the most challenging moments of his life,

then what started as a private act of healing has grown into a voice of reflection that seeks to help others.

 

Socials

Insta – @adamvenablesofficial

X-@TheAdamVenables