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BALHAM COMEDY FESTIVAL 2025
FINLAY CHRISTIE – SOLO SHOW – TUESDAY, 8th July
Solo Show
PICTURED: Finlay Christie
FINLAY CHRISTIE
“I Deserve This” – solo show
The first and only viral comedian Finlay Christie presents the follow-up to OK Zoomer (460k views on YouTube). As seen on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Comedy Central Live and The Stand Up Sketch Show, I Deserve This is an ironic TED Talk that will teach you how to be cool. It’s satirical of class, the generational divide and internet culture. It’s much better than his last show. Come see it or he’ll kill himself.
At 19, Finlay became one of the youngest ever winners of the prestigious So You Think You’re Funny competition, following in the footsteps of Peter Kay, Lee Mack and Sarah Millican. Three years later, his debut Edinburgh show OK Zoomer was nominated for NextUp’s “Best Show” award and released as a special in 2023. His material, based around his experience as a Gen Z, led Chortle to describe him as “the voice of his generation.” His 2024 Fringe show I Deserve This received multiple 5 star reviews, won the Entertainment Now “WoW” award and was nominated for the ISH “Best Show” award. The Guardian described it as “Comedy gold” and Edinburgh Festivals Magazine stated there was “Barely a single joke that wasn’t a fresh zinger.” He is described as a social media phenomenon and can also be seen all over the telly.
“The future of stand-up comedy.” – BROADWAY BABY
TICKETS: £14 plus booking fee
BALHAM COMEDY FESTIVAL – FULL LISTINGS
Banana Cabaret is delighted to bring you our 13th critically acclaimed Balham Comedy Festival from Friday 4th – Saturday 12th July.
It’s 8 nights of choice standup comedy – celebrity and household name acts, rising stars and comedians’ comedians, first-timers and festival favourites, solo shows – there are comedians to satisfy every comic taste, all wrapped cosily in the round at our beautiful venue.
There are two acts on each of the solo show dates. The rip-roaring Best of Banana Cabaret shows each feature four superb comedians plus compere.
Balham Comedy Festival 2025 spans eight nights and features an amazing twenty-five comedians, performing in our home of 42 years, the Bedford’s iconic round Club Room where Banana Cabaret has hosted the likes of Eddie Izzard, Michael McIntyre, Sarah Millican, Jack Whitehall, Kerry Godliman and Romesh Ranganathan.
The festival is presented by Banana Cabaret – one of London’s longest-running premier comedy clubs – loved by comics and audiences alike and always one of the best lineups in town – and is co-produced by Banana Cabaret’s Dave Vickers and award-winning comedian John Moloney. Balham Comedy Festival alumni include Lee Mack, Sara Pascoe, Rhod Gilbert, Zoe Lyons, Joe Lycett and more.
TUESDAY 8th JULY – EARLY SOLO SHOW: Doors: 6pm / Bowl Foods until 7pm / Show: 7.30pm – 8.30pm. Guests to be seated by 7pm.
*Acts subject to change
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