A event on Sunday 7th June. The event starts at 16:00.
Lightship Comedy – Bristol – Sunday 7th June
All aboard for Lightship Comedy – a new monthly comedy show taking place inside a hidden theatre space beneath the deck of the historic John Sebastian Lightship.
Docked in the heart of Bristol at Bathurst Basin, this intimate floating venue hosts a live comedy experience unlike anything else in the city.
Doors open at 3pm. Arrive early to grab a drink at the private bar downstairs or enjoy the sunshine on deck before the show.
Small room. Great comics. Distinctive venue.
Early booking recommended!
LINE-UP:
Headliner: Thor Stenhaug
We have a very special headliner for you in June! Channel 4 Sean Lock Award Finalist Thor Stenhaug Thor is a Norwegian comedian based in London. His debut show completely sold-out at the Edinburgh Fringe 2025 and was transferred to London's Soho Theatre, and he's headlined top comedy clubs across the UK.
A rising star with a meteoric trajectory, Thor has toured with Vittorio Angelone, Fern Brady, Josh Widdecombe, Larry Dean and Jack Dee, and was shortlisted for British Comedian of the Year (despite not actually being British). He won't be in rooms this intimate for much longer.
★★★★★ EdFringe Review
★★★★★ RGM
★★★★ The Scotsman
“Stenhaug’s observational storytelling is effortlessly compelling... material is razor-sharp; he could very well be destined for real arenas in the future.” ★★★★ The Telegraph
Special guest: Find out on the night!
MC: Burt Williamson
A local legend and host of The Bristol Comedy Competition with over 6 million views online, two comedy specials and multiple packed-out Edinburgh Fringe shows under his belt.
"The funniest, most unlikely, rudest yet sweetest" – Entertainment Now
"Hilarious at every turn” ★★★★ – The Scotsman
EVENT DETAILS:
• First Sunday of the month
• Doors open at 3pm
• Show runs 4pm - 6pm with an interval
THE VENUE:
140 years old, The John Sebastian Lightship is a real treasure, one of just two surviving wooden lightships left in the world. This event supports the ongoing care and restoration of the historic vessel.
Access: The show takes place below deck with access via a staircase.
Address: John Sebastian Quay, Bathurst Basin, BS1 6SG
The John Sebastian can be found in Bathurst Basin, alongside the aptly named John Sebastian Quay, just off Commercial Road and in front of the old General Hospital.
Entry requirements: 14+, any under 18s accompanied by 21+ adult 1:1 ratio