THURSDAY 12TH OF MARCH
DOUBLE HEADLINER SPECIAL
@ SALTDEAN LIDO
The NEW home of COMEDY ON THE SOUTH COAST. IT’S WHERE AWARD-WINNING COMEDY MEETS COASTLINE
HAPPENING AT Saltdean Lido
Thursday 12th March / Doors - 7:00 pm | Show starts - 8:00 pm
it’s a night packed full of some of the countries leading comedians. IN showS not to be missed.
Fantastic, group ticket deals available in advance, so get everyone together, fill up a table, and we will fill you up with buckets full of laughter, aching faces & tears in your eyes.
It’s exactly what you need.
Grinstock Comedy Club proudly presents a brand new South Coast residency at the stunning Saltdean Lido.
After a few years away from the South Coast, Grinstock Comedy Club returns, in what could be seen as Comedy meets coastline, when we launch a brand new comedy night at the iconic Saltdean Lido.
Grinstock has spent 17 seasons building a reputation for quality, professionalism, and unforgettable nights. Now, Saltdean Lido joins the family of stunning venues. Grinstock is the South East’s longest-running independent comedy providers & promoters and a two-time national award nominee for Comedy Club of the South (By Dave TV & Absolute Radio). Bringing the very best TV and touring comedians to stunning venues, and Saltdean Lido is set to be no exception.
This is the first night of a new series, and we’re starting in style, with a super special double headliner show, that’s real bang for your buck, and all on your doorstep, meaning no painful journey back into Brighton to see fantastic TV & National touring acts.
Expect a true comedy club experience that includes -
Four incredible comedians, one as your MC for the evening.
Table seating for the perfect social night out. Because comedy should be a social affair
Amazing food on each night from the fantastic team at the onsite Deco Restaurant
A fully stocked bar to keep your whistle wet.
It’s the perfect mix of great comedy and a great night out.
With doors opening at 7 pm, you’ll have time to grab food, enjoy a drink, and settle in before the comedy starts at 8 pm. But don’t worry, you can still grab food once the show starts as well, from the special nightly show menu, from the fantastic Deco restaurant, which will be taking care of food on the nights.
Whether you’re out with friends, on a date, or organising a group night out, make this your new favourite comedy spot on the coast.
Always guaranteed a fantastic night of top TV & National touring comedians
The South East’s largest Independent comedy club providers for 17 years
So, you can rest assured that you're in safe hands when it comes to award-winning comedy shows, monthly at all our venues and nights.
March 12th Award-Winning comedians
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MIKE COX
MC
South Coast Comedian of the Year 2014
Not So New Comedian of the Year 2022.
Amused Moose Laugh Off 2016 -FINALIST
“Like an Everyman, if that Everyman had delicious cynicism and razor sharp wit” - Romesh Ranganathan
“If Rob Beckett is the new Micky Flanagan then Cox could be the new Rob Beckett” Bruce Dessau
“A refreshing and hilarious act to watch and work with” Dane Baptiste
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jonny awsum
OPENING ACT
"Guaranteed to lift your spirits" - ***** Daily Mirror
"Brilliantly inventive...you went to town...we couldn't want for anything more!" - David Walliams
"He'll get you laughing from deep within your belly. This is a fun-filled sixty minutes that will have you grinning from ear to ear." - ***** ThreeWeeks
"Jonny Awsum positively smashed this musical comedy show, taking the audience all the way with him...That's entertainment" - **** Chortle
"Pure unadulterated fun" - **** What's on Stage
"Numerous belly-aching, laugh-out-loud cheers" - **** Big Issue
"A crowd-pleasing endlessly entertaining show" - **** Broadway Baby -
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TOUSSAINT DOUGLASS
HEADLINER 1
Multi-talented, award-winning comedian and writer.
As seen on Comedians Giving Lectures (Dave), The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITVX), Late Night Mash (Dave), Richard Osman’s House of Games (BBC), Outsiders (Dave)
New York Times: "What to Watch – Edinburgh Festival 2025
‘Douglass has cracked how to make the inside of his mind seem not just accessible, but a very fun place to spend time.’ — ★★★★ The Guardian
‘Birds, emotional baggage and big laughs in a show that soars.’
— ★★★★★ Broadway Baby‘Cracking jokes from start to finish... an impressive feat.’ — ★★★★½ Chortle
‘He’s a one-off, a goofball, a charmer. The lad’s got funny bones.’
— ★★★★ The Telegraph -
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BOBBY MAIR
HEADLINER 2
Multi-talented and award-winning comedian and writer.
Tour support for legendary acts Jerry Sadowitz and Doug Stanhope
'Bobby Mair is clearly a brilliant stand-up. He's either going to be a huge international comedy star or the funniest homeless man ever.' - Jimmy Carr
As seen on8 Out of 10 Cats (C4) / Roast Battle (Comedy Central) / Never Mind the Buzzcocks (BBC2) / Host of BBC2's Killer Camp / Russell Howard’s Good News (BBC3) / The Bobby Mair Show (Comedy Central) / When Bobby & Harriet Got Married (Comedy Central)
'A gleefully profane, joyously explicit comedy, all for the sake of laughter.’ - James Kettle - Guardian
'This Canadian comic possesses a vital spark, a certain way about him that makes him exciting to watch.’ - Will Pope, Broadway Baby
MC
MIKE COX
South Coast Comedian of the Year 2014
Not So New Comedian of the Year 2022.
Amused Moose Laugh Off 2016 -FINALIST
“Like an Everyman, if that Everyman had delicious cynicism and razor-sharp wit” - Romesh Ranganathan
Mike has been performing comedy since 2011 and quickly made his mark on the comedy scene with his sharp witted observational style which saw him crowned South Coast Comedian of the Year in 2014 and the Not So New Comedian of the Year in 2022. Mike also made the final of the prestigious Amused Moose Laugh Off in 2016. Mike’s accessible style and ease with both mainstream and alternative audiences currently make him one of the most enjoyable comics to watch.
“Like an Everyman, if that Everyman had delicious cynicism and razor sharp wit” Romesh Ranganathan
“If Rob Beckett is the new Micky Flanagan then Cox could be the new Rob Beckett” Bruce Dessau
“Mike Cox has the sharpness of any highbrow comic, but with the wealth of material to appeal to the ‘Everyman’ with ease. A refreshing and hilarious act to watch and work with” Dane Baptiste
"Mike's set was packed with relatable observational content that the audience enjoyed from start to finish. The delivery was spot on."- The Stand, Newcastle
opening act
jonny awsum
"Guaranteed to lift your spirits" ***** Daily Mirror
"Brilliantly inventive’ - David Walliams
"He'll get you laughing from deep within your belly. This is a fun-filled sixty minutes that will have you grinning from ear to ear."
***** ThreeWeeks"Jonny Awsum positively smashed this musical comedy show, taking the audience all the way with him...That's entertainment"
**** Chortle"Pure unadulterated fun" - **** What's on Stage
"Numerous belly-aching, laugh-out-loud cheers" - **** Big Issue
"A crowd-pleasing, endlessly entertaining performance" - **** Broadway Baby
Jonny Awsum is an award-winning comedian who has charmed audiences all around the world with his high energy performance style and unique brand of musical comedy.
After building his reputation on the UK comedy circuit, where he is a regular headliner and closing act, Jonny shot to national fame on Britain’s Got Talent. His TV performances won standing ovations and unanimous praise from the judges and went viral on the internet, racking up over 50 million views on YouTube.
Following BGT, Jonny enjoyed a whirlwind 18 months, including a sell-out five-star reviewed run at the Edinburgh Fringe, and tour support to both Lost Voice Guy and Tape Face on their hit UK theatre tours.
After being inundated with requests to perform his own tour, Jonny created the show ‘Jonny Awsum is Coming to Town’ and played to full houses across venues in the UK, before COVID-19 put a temporary halt on live performances.
Undeterred, Jonny set about writing a virtual show specifically for youngsters. The show proved a hit, winning Best Kids’ Show at the 2021 Leicester Comedy Festival and is now being booked for live performances by family-friendly festivals and events all across the country.
In 2022, Jonny supported Jason Manford in arenas around the country and recorded his 2000th show for a new live album.
In 2024, Jonny wrote comedic songs for both Rylan Clark (Radio 2) and Johnny Vaughan (Radio X) and was booked to perform at the Glastonbury Festival for the third time. He also opened for Jason Manford on his UK tour again.
Jonny regularly pops up on TV and radio. He has featured on BBC Breakfast, GMTV, BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 5 Live and Absolute Radio and has appeared in TV commercials for brands including Cravendale, EDF, The Post Office, VW and Samsung.
HEADLINER 1
toussaint douglass
Multi-talented, award-winning comedian and writer
As seen on Comedians Giving Lectures (Dave), The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITVX), Late Night Mash (Dave), Richard Osman’s House of Games (BBC), Outsiders (Dave)
Best Newcomer Nominee – Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2025
NextUp’s Biggest Award in Comedy 2025 – Nominee
ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2025 – Longlist
New York Times: "What to Watch – Edinburgh Festival 2025
‘Birds, emotional baggage and big laughs in a show that soars.’ — ★★★★★ Broadway Baby
★★★★★ Broadway Baby
★★★★½ Chortle
★★★★ The Guardian, The Times, The Daily Mail, The Telegraph, Fest Mag & Edinburgh Fest Magazine
Multi-talented, award-winning comedian and writer, Toussaint Douglass, is one of comedy’s most exciting and talked-about names and is making serious waves across the industry. Harnessing his neurodivergence, his innovative brand of oddball comedy mixes the personal with the political whilst adding a uniquely absurdist slant to brilliant comic effect, making it accessible for all.
Toussaint’s social media green screen creations and guerilla documentary-style clips consistently capture the attention of the best in the industry and catapult him to the top of everyone’s must-have list, rewarding him with appearances on Comedians Giving Lectures (Dave), The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITVX), Late Night Mash (Dave), Richard Osman’s House of Games (BBC), Outsiders (Dave) and many many more!
A talented writer, James Acaster recognises Toussaint as one of the best new writers, working together on multiple projects including James Acaster’s People Person and Springleaf Podcast, The Island (Dave) and The Unofficial Science of Home Alone (Sky), and this exposure has also opened doors to Toussaint becoming a regular writer on The Russell Howard Hour (Sky), Dead Ringers (BBC R4), 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (C4), Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway (ITV), Have I Got News For You (BBC) to name a few.
In 2025, Toussaint made his hotly anticipated Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut with a critically acclaimed hour of stand-up that blended the surreal, the heartfelt, and the pigeon-obsessed. The show earned him a Best Newcomer nomination at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards, a NextUp Biggest Award in Comedy nomination, and a place on the ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards Longlist. Hailed by the New York Times as one of the "must-watch" shows of the festival, the show sold out its entire run, prompted an added extra performance, and due to overwhelming demand, led to an additional week being added to his Soho Theatre run.
His debut firmly cemented him as one of the most original and exciting new voices in UK comedy. Toussaint Douglass really is the next big thing!
HEADLINER 2
bobby mair
'Bobby Mair is clearly a brilliant stand-up. He's either going to be a huge international comedy star or the funniest homeless man ever.' - Jimmy Carr
'This Canadian comic possesses a vital spark, a certain way about him that makes him exciting to watch.’ - Will Pope, Broadway Baby
As seen on 8 Out of 10 Cats (C4) / Roast Battle (Comedy Central) / Never Mind the Buzzcocks (BBC2) / Host of BBC2's Killer Camp / Russell Howard’s Good News (BBC3) / The Bobby Mair Show (Comedy Central) / Bobby and Harriet: Get Married (Comedy Central)
Bobby Mair is a dark, honest and loud stand up comic. He's toured Europe, Canada and South Africa. He just starred in his own webseries for Comedy Central UK called The Bobby Mair Show. On the moving picture box in the UK he's appeared on BBC2's Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Ch4's 8 Out of 10 Cats, BBC3's Russell Howard's Good News, & Sweat The Small Stuff, E4's Virtually Famous, Comedy Central's Live at The Comedy Store.
In Canada, he's been on Comedy NOW, Just For Laughs: All Access, The Hour with George Stroumboulopoulos.
Bobby Mair is a Canadian comedy force of nature. If you want to see a ‘proper’ comedian, Bobby is the man. Funny, dark, unexpected and just brilliant.
Bobby has also supported legendary acts Bill Burr, Jerry Sadowitz and Doug Stanhope on tour, and appeared on “Never Mind The Buzzcocks”. “Russell Howard’s Good News”.
He starred in his own sitcom with his ex-wife on Vice and Comedy Central called Bobby and Harriet: Get Married. He has appeared multiple times on Comedy Central’s Roast Battle, including appearing in a battle with his ex-wife that got millions of hits online. He’s appeared three times at Just For Laughs in Montreal and once on Katie Hopkins's TV show, just to give the fee from the show to everyone she hates.
