A split bill of work in progress at THE VICTORIA in Hitchin, as part of 2026's Hitchin Mostly Comedy Festival, hosted by DAVID EPHGRAVE ('Devastatingly witty' – EdFestMag).

Monday 20th July's Vic line-up features:

An Edinburgh preview from MADELEINE BRETTINGHAM

('So You Think You're Funny?' Winner 2025. Bath New Act 2025 winner. West End New Woman Comedian of the Year 2025)

(Written for 'Would I Lie To You', 'Frankie Boyle's New World Order', 'Have I Got News For You', 'Harry Hill's TV Burp' and 'The News Quiz')

'A suffer-no-fools attitude that owns the stage, a formidable gag rate' (Chortle)

'tight and gag-packed' (Bruce Dessau)

'knack for blending offbeat observations with pacey, unexpected punchlines' (List)

'A talented performer combining social insight with quirky storytelling' (Just the Tonic)

"A feisty and fearless comedian with a definite edge' (Hungerford Comedy Club)

Work in progress from TOM MAYHEW

(Star of BBC Radio 4's 'Tom Mayhew is Benefit Scum'. Writer for BBC Radio 4's 'NewsJack' and 'The News Quiz')

(Comedy Store Gong Show winner. Nominee for Leicester Mercury Comedian of The Year. BBC New Comedy Awards semi-finalist)

'Funny, sharp, intelligent, meaningful and pleasing. Mayhew is a voice that needs to be heard' (Chortle)

'Studded with delightful little one-liners' (Scotsman)

'Passionate, articulate and – above all else – hilarious' (Skinny)'

Tory-hating Leftie' (Daily Mail)

Vic Barn doors at 7:40 pm, Starts at 8:00 pm. Tickets £11, plus booking fee (Or £70 for a six-show all-inclusive festival Golden Ticket, sold separately, with limited availability.)

Line-up may be subject to last-minute alteration.

PRESALE TO MOSTLY COMEDY MAILING LIST ON SATURDAY, 16TH MAY AT 10:00 AM. GENERAL SALE ON MONDAY, 18TH MAY AT 10:00 AM (SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY).

PLEASE NOTE: This event is at THE VICTORIA pub. This is a Hitchin Mostly Comedy Festival / Hitchin Festival event.

There are no refunds in the case of a lineup change. To take advantage of our presale, JOIN THE MOSTLY COMEDY MAILING LIST at www.mostlycomedy.co.uk