This year’s Winchester Comedy Festival Autumn Gala has a fresh line-up of comedians ready to entertain audiences at Theatre Royal Winchester on Saturday 26 September.
This year the gala hosts stand-up comics from TV, radio, and the international circuit and fringe events – including Felicity Ward, Ray Badran, Esther Manito, plus, as ever, the show’s MC will be Tom Deacon. Felicity Ward is known for her no-filter, authentic attitude to life and award-nominated and winning live performances at international fringe and comedy festivals. In October she will star as the lead in the Australian premiere of The Office.
Ray Badran is a comedian and resident host of the comedy night at London’s Moth Club; he is a regular on the international festival circuit; and has also written for and appeared on BBC radio and TV, and Comedy Central.
Esther Manito is an award-winning Arab Essex comedian who overturns expectations of what that identity might suggest; who has appeared on TV; and lent her voice to numerous BBC and CBBC platforms.
Tom Deacon – described as slick, upbeat and lovable – is the evening’s MC, known for his BBC radio show; numerous TV appearances; and his viral YouTube channel, The Eurofan – when he followed The Champions League around the world.
The line-up for the evening is subject to change.
Winchester Comedy Festival Autumn Gala 2025 will be at Theatre Royal Winchester on Saturday 26 September at 7.30 pm. Recommended age: 16+. For more information or to book tickets, visit theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk or call 01962 840 440.
