The Comedy Network (2 May 2025)

Avalon Comedy’s The Comedy Network is a monthly series of laugh out loud comedy nights, featuring the best up-and-coming comedians – we can promise you a great night with lots of laughs and talent.

Previous line-up guests have included Sophie Duker (Taskmaster), Jayde Adams (contestant on the 2022 series of Strictly Come Dancing), Simon Brodkin (also known as Lee Nelson) and many more.

Line-up

The Fri 2 May line-up is Katie Norris, Samira Banks and Jessie Nixon.

Katie Norris
Katie Norris is a comedian, actress and singer, best known for her work as one-half of the critically-acclaimed double act Norris & Parker. Their show See You at the Gallows was one of the best reviewed shows at the Edinburgh Fringe 2016 and was featured in The Guardian’s top 10 best comedy shows of the year and their 2018 show Burn the Witch sold out in Edinburgh and London and was a top pick in The Guardian, The Evening Standard and The Independent. The pair made their long awaited return to the Fringe in 2022 with their show Sirens, which transferred to the Soho Theatre in January 2023.

Samira Banks
Samira Banks has been making waves in the comedy scene. Remarkably, she secured victory at the Vauxhall Ding Dong Gong show, an achievement she accomplished within her first three gigs. Adding to her accolades, Samira emerged as the triumphant winner of the prestigious 2023 So You Think You’re Funny? competition. Her unique outlook and sharp style promise a bright future in the world of comedy. Keep an eye out for this rising star as she continues to leave audiences in stitches with her wit and charm.

Jessie Nixon
BBC New Comedy Award semi-finalist 2021, Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year Finalist 2021 and Funny Women’s “One to Watch” Jessie Nixon is an upcoming comic delivering dynamic and erudite jokes with the confidence and sincerity of a drunk girl in a Wetherspoon’s toilet.

Please note: Line-up subject to change.

Buy more and save!

If you book all three The Comedy Network shows, you will receive 10% off your order.

The discount will be automatically applied at the checkout when booking, and cannot be used retrospectively.

Dates:
The Comedy Network – Fri 28 Mar
The Comedy Network – Fri 2 May
The Comedy Network – Fri 30 May
The Comedy Network – Fri 8 Aug
The Comedy Network – Fri 12 Sep
The Comedy Network – Fri 17 Oct

Group offer

If you book 5 or more tickets, you will receive 5% off your order.

The discount will be automatically applied at the checkout when booking, and cannot be used retrospectively.

Studio Event

Please note that this performance takes place in our smaller Studio Theatre. If it’s your first visit or you are unfamiliar with the Mercury building, you can find out more about our spaces here.