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SUMMARY:Helen & Douglas House Charity Comedy Gala 2026
DESCRIPTION:Helen & Douglas House Charity Comedy Gala\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Helen & Douglas House Charity Comedy Gala\n\n\n\nBack by popular demand\, the Helen & Douglas House Charity Comedy Gala returns in 2026! \n\n\n\nA sell-out success in 2025\, Helen & Douglas House is back with another star-studded evening of comedy\, hosted by Matt Richardson and friends. This one-night-only event brings together a stellar lineup of the country’s finest comedians\, all performing for a fantastic cause. \n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		Helen & Douglas House Charity Comedy Gala\n\n\n\nWith proceeds going to support local children with life-limiting illnesses\, you can enjoy an unforgettably hilarious evening while making a difference in your community. \n\n\n\nMeet your host\, Matt Richardson \n\n\n\nHaving started stand-up at just 18 years old\, Matt is now a fixture at all the major comedy clubs in the UK and has performed overseas on countless occasions. \n\n\n\nMatt is a seasoned TV and radio host and has presented shows such as The Extra Factor (ITV2)\, The Hangover Games (E4) and Virgin Radio’s Drive Time Show. \n\n\n\nHis other TV appearances include Never Mind the Buzzcocks (BBC Two)\, Roast Battle (Comedy Central)\, Celebrity Juice (ITV) and pretty much any spin-off show you can name! \n\n\n\nLaura Smyth – Laura won the 2019 Funny Women Awards\, having only been doing comedy for 5 months. Since then\, she has continued to take the comedy scene by storm\, supporting Jack Whitehall and Michelle de Swarte on tour and playing the Comedy Arena at Latitude\, Reading and Leeds Festivals. \n\n\n\nTV appearances include Live At The Apollo\, Frankie Boyle’s New World Order\, Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club and Cats Does Countdown. \n\n\n\nZoe Lyons – Zoe is an award-winning stand-up and actor. She’s an immediately recognisable voice on Radio 4 and has made memorable appearances on TV’s biggest shows\, including \n\n\n\nLive at the Apollo\, Have I Got News for You\, QI\, Mock the Week\, Celebrity SAS Who Dares Wins 2023 and many more. \n\n\n\nZoe is a regular at the Edinburgh Festival\, and her shows Entry Level Human\, Mustard Cutter and Little Miss Misfit have toured the UK and been praised by critics and audiences alike. \n\n\n\nEd Byrne – During his twenty years in comedy\, Ed has enjoyed great critical and popular success in the UK and Ireland and developed a huge following overseas. \n\n\n\nHe has performed hit tours\, sold out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe\, and become a stalwart fixture on TV and radio. Ed’s appearances include BBC Radio’s The Unbelievable Truth and What’s So Funny\, and he’s been a regular panellist on Mock the Week and Have I Got News for You\, as well as being a memorable guest on the Graham Norton Show. \n\n\n\nFin Taylor – Host of the hugely successful online sensation Fin Vs The Internet and the podcast Fin Vs History\, Fin has become one of the UK’s most popular cult comedians. As seen on Live At The Apollo\, 8 Out Of 10 Cats\, Have I Got News For You\, The Mash Report\, and Comedy Central’s Roast Battle. \n\n\n\n“Smart\, explosively funny\, his reputation for fearlessness has propelled him into UK comedy’s big league.” The Guardian \n\n\n\nAndrew Bird – Andrew hails from Northamptonshire and moved to London to pursue a career in stand-up. He worked at a bar making the regulars laugh before his career in live comedy took off. \n\n\n\nSince then\, Andrew has become a top headline act up and down the UK and has been entertaining audiences around the world\, from Dublin to Doha. He has supported Rhod Gilbert\, Rob Brydon\, and Michael McIntyre’s arena tour\, performing at Wembley and the O2. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFrom £29.40 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a transaction fee of £3.95 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nMonday 09 March 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours 30 minutes\, including an interval \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n18+ or 16+ with an adult. \n\n\n\nGood to know: \n\n\n\nLine-up subject to change. \n\n\n\nContent guidance: \n\n\n\nThis show will feature strong adult themes and swearing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout New Theatre Oxford\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\nThere has been a theatre on George Street for almost 170 years. The first theatre was built in 1836\, and a second in 1886. In 1934\, the third New Theatre opened. \n\n\n\nThe theatre has been owned by several different companies and undergone several name changes. It is now owned by the Ambassador Theatre Group and hosts everything from ballet and opera to musicals. \n\n\n\nOn performance days\, the Box Office opens at noon and closes 15 minutes after the show starts. If there is a performance on a Sunday or Bank Holiday\, Box Office will open 2 hours before the show begins and close 15 minutes after the show starts. \n\n\n\nThere is a large air-conditioned bar with seating located below the Stalls Foyer\, two further bars in the Circle Foyer and an additional one at the back of the balcony. All stocked with an array of drinks and snacks. \n\n\n\nThere is a cloakroom located in the stalls bar. If this is closed\, please speak to a member of staff. £1 per item. It is free to ATG Theatre Card members. \n\n\n\nSee important information about Getting there and Access here \n\n\n\nSee other shows at this venue
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