Shoreditch Arts Comedy Club at Shoreditch Arts Club

Ali Woods
Winner of the prestigious Hackney Empire New Act of the Year award and nominated for both the BBC New Comedy Award and the Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year, Ali is a comedian who really delivers. After three sell-out Edinburgh Fringe runs, including his 2024 show At the Moment, he embarked on his first ever solo tour across the UK and Ireland to sold-out audiences. Ali has recently headlined his latest solo tour across theatres nationwide including a closing night at the legendary Shepherd's Bush Empire. Ali also starred on Comedy Central Live and Stand Up Sketch Show, and has appeared on BBC Radio 4, TalkRadio and TalkSport. His online comedy sketches under the tag @aliwoodsgigs have gained millions of views and likes, featured on LadBible and Buzzfeed UK. As the Evening Standard put it: "In a world of wannabes, Woods is the real deal."


Tom Houghton
Tom is the ultra-privileged master of making the seemingly unrelatable, relatable. Known for his brilliantly self-aware take on privilege, with TV credits including Netflix and Comedy Central, millions of online views, and sold-out international tours alongside hosting Very British Problems.

Michael Akadiri
Michael Akadiri is a fast rising multi award winning comedian. His natural charm and cheeky, observational style has already seen him make an impact on the UK comedy scene. Michael’s burgeoning TV Career has seen him feature on Comedy Central LIVE (Comedy Central), The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2) and C4’s Stand Up to Cancer. His radio credits include the Capital Xtra’s Breakfast Show, BBC Radio 4’s Loose Ends, BBC Radio 4 Extra’s Comedy Club/ As well as performing comedy, Michael works as a resident doctor in the NHS and is currently on a sabbatical from his surgical training.

Mags McHugh
A powerhouse of comedy, championed by Ricky Gervais. This bold and brilliant Irish comic is a must-see, she came runner up in the ‘Spirit of Comedy’ competition, by Dutch Barn, Ricky’s vodka brand and has been filming a mini series on social media with them this year. She was also a Funny Woman Dublin finalist in 2017, and appeared on Jon Holmes “Naked Lunch” on BBC radio.





Artists listed are correct at time of going to press - in the unlikely event that an artist needs to cancel we reserve the right to amend the line up without notice and no refunds will be due.

Over 18's Only.

Artists: Ali Woods, Tom Houghton, Michael Akadiri, Mags McHugh

Time: 18:30 - 21:00