Rich Hall Headlines Risby Village
Risby Village Hall
Aylmer Cl, Risby, Bury Saint Edmunds IP28 6RT, UK
IF IT SOUNDS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE... IT MAY BE A SHAFT OF WIT COMEDY SHOW!.
**** The Three Comedians will also perform in Attleborough Connaught Hall at an Earlier show with a different MC.****
**** This is not an error, or an elaborate scam!. Attleborough starts almost two hours earlier. the journey takes 45minutes. ****
RICH HALL's appearances for Shaft Of Wit Comedy always cause a stir. Many comedy fans cannot believe that huge stars like Rich would agree to perform in tiny village venues, but that's what is happening. That's what Shaft Of Wit Comedy do!. Here are some images from his May 22nd visit where he performed two sell out shows at The Norwich Puppet Theatre and Poringland Community Hall, His Tour ends on July 3rd and he has agree to squeeze in another double appearance before he flies off to foreign lands. It's BIG Comedy in Small Places and it makes many people very happy. z
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What To Expect
Expect a full night of pro-level live comedy from some of the very best in the business. There will be Three comedians performing sets of 20-30 minutes each, along with a top MC keeping the night filled with laughter throughout. There will be two short intervals between the performances.
This is an adult show with an age restriction of 16+ at parent or guardian discretion. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
SHOWTIME 8.15-10.45pm. -
FREE PARKING
ACCESIBLE VENUE WITH SEATING ALLOCATED
RUNNING ORDER
(All Times are approximate.)
8:15PM MC & FIRST ACT
8:45PM SHORT INTERVAL
9PM MC & SECOND ACT
9:30PM SHORT INTERVAL
9:45PM MC & RICH HALL
10.30 FINISH Approx.
Evening may run over a little. 10.45pm is advised if taxis are booked.
The Comedians coming on JULY 4th
Please note. All comedians are confirmed at the time of publication, but circumstances can mean changes may be occur.
RICH HALL
Rich Hall is an Emmy‑winning American comedian celebrated for his cutting satire, deadpan delivery, and brilliantly grumpy stage persona. A former writer and performer on Saturday Night Live and Not Necessarily the News, he became a UK favourite through his acclaimed BBC Four documentaries exploring American culture with wit and bite. Hall’s alter ego, country‑singing ex‑con Otis Lee Crenshaw, earned him major international awards and a devoted following. A master of improvisation and musical comedy, he continues to tour globally, appearing on QI, Have I Got News For You, and Radio 4 with his unmistakably acerbic, intelligent humour.
PHIL NICHOL
Phil Nichol is an internationally acclaimed, award‑winning comedian, actor and musician. A former member of cult trio Corky and the Juice Pigs, he has performed in 52 countries, filmed five comedy specials — including the Edinburgh Comedy Award–winning The Naked Racist — and toured globally with his hit show Your Wrong.
On screen he’s appeared in Never Mind the Buzzcocks, The Graham Norton Show, MADtv, Catastrophe, Uncle, and BBC4’s BAFTA‑nominated Holy Flying Circus. On stage he’s starred in Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Taboo, and Twelve Angry Men.
He is a true force of nature, irrepressibly funny and pulls no punches when he takes to the stage. z
MATT BRAGG
is one of the UK’s fastest‑rising comedians, known for his beautifully crafted observations, beautifully dry delivery and effortlessly funny storytelling. A 2026 Latitude Festival One to Watch, he’s toured as the hand‑picked support for Ricky Gervais, John Bishop, Jason Manford, and Harry Hill, earning rave reviews everywhere he goes. With a growing TV presence and a reputation as a comic’s comic, Matt Bragg is fast becoming one of the most distinctive and exciting voices in British stand‑up.
BRENDAN DEMPSEY MC
Brendan Dempsey is an acclaimed actor and comedian celebrated for his contributions to radio comedy sketch shows and theater. He is especially noted for playing Mr. Mullaney in the BBC sitcom "In and Out of the Kitchen" and has featured in movies like "Waking Ned, Devine" and "Gangs of New York." Dempsey's voice talent is acclaimed for its versatility and capacity to animate characters, establishing him as a respected presence in the comedy and entertainment field, with cult status awarded for his appearances in Father Ted. .