Live Comedy at The Charles Bradlaugh

Live stand up comedy at the Charles Bradlaugh Northampton

Tom Houghton 
'The Honourable' Tom Houghton is the ultra-privileged master of making the completely unrelatable delightfully funny. Having literally grown up living in the Tower of London, Tom blends sharp upper-class banter with self-aware story-telling and improv roots. A viral star across social platforms, he has featured on Netflix’s The Circle and Channel 4's First Dates Hotel, establishing himself as a top-tier headliner across the UK and international circuit.

Russell Hicks

LA-born and UK-based, Russell Hicks is a master of crowd work and high-octane improvisation, making him one of the most compelling live acts on the circuit. Unpredictable, razor-sharp, and completely unscripted, no two of his shows are ever the same.

His credits include Prime Video’s Lovestruck High, ITV’s The Stand Up Sketch Show, and performing as the official station voice of Sky Comedy.

Leslie Gold
Hailing from New Jersey and now based in London, Leslie Gold brings a sharp, "cool auntie" energy to the stage backed by quick wit and intelligent wordplay. A former long-time worker in the charity sector turned standout comic, she effortlessly weaves astute observational humor with a warm, welcoming presence. A finalist in multiple prestigious competitions, Leslie is a powerhouse act and the resident host of the hit Edinburgh panel show and podcast 101 Rules for a Better World.

Barry Dodds
A multi-time Midlands Comedy Award winner for Best MC, Barry Dodds is a veteran storyteller known for his irresistible Geordie charm, cheeky
persona, and razor-sharp room management. Co-creator of the smash-hit podcast and film The ParaPod, Barry seamlessly balances down-to-earth observational comedy with tales of the strange and paranormal. Having supported acts like Jason Manford on tour, he remains one of the most reliable and beloved comperes on the circuit.

Doors 7:30pm - Show 8pm

Line up subject to change