Comedy

58 mins, 2017

Filmed exclusively for Soho Theatre's Home Collection. Adorable, charming, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Mae Martin comes of age in this internationally lauded hit show about identity, sexuality, biphobia and loneliness. Peering through the lens of her own fluid experience with love and sexuality, in Us, Mae Martin questions whether we actually need to label ourselves at all, and that perhaps those labels smother the nuances of who we are. This hilarious hour charmingly juxtaposes her liberal childhood milieu with her experiences in her contemporary life, telling the story of her plummeting through puberty and dropping out of high school along the way. ‘Martin’s gentle charm makes it all highly watchable.’ ★★★★ Times ‘Mae Martin has a bright future in comedy.’ ★★★★ Mirror Soho Theatre On Demand. The best shows from London’s most vibrant producer of new theatre, comedy and cabaret.

53 mins, 2017

Filmed exclusively for Soho Theatre's Home Collection. Jessie opens up her DIY heart and explains in definitely too much detail her insecurities, jealousies, fantasies and her exact current relationship status via shadow puppetry, masks and her little book of confessions. 'Cave has charm and an infectious enthusiasm.' Evening Standard ‘A charming hour of character comedy and loving literary silliness.’ Independent Soho Theatre On Demand. The best shows from London’s most vibrant producer of new theatre, comedy and cabaret.

66 mins, 2017

Filmed exclusively for Soho Theatre's Home Collection. The Queen of Ireland, Panti, invites you into her gender-discombobulating, stiletto-shaped world, exposing the stories behind the make-up to reveal the National Treasure she is today. In 2014, Panti landed herself in a legal sh*tstorm, dubbed ‘Pantigate’. Her speech about homophobia went viral, was broadcast around the world, remixed by Pet Shop Boys, caused a parliamentary meltdown, and fed into Ireland’s marriage equality referendum success. Hilarious and poignant, Panti traces her journey from small-town boy kicking against traditions; to towering plastique woman in false lashes making history. ‘Courageous and hilariously honest…fabulously entertaining’ ★★★★★ Edinburgh Festivals Magazine ‘Complete bliss.’ ★★★★ Guardian Soho Theatre On Demand. The best shows from London’s most vibrant producer of new theatre, comedy and cabaret.

59 mins, 2017

Filmed exclusively for Soho Theatre's Home Collection. Two-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and host of The Mash Report, Nish Kumar presents a stand-up comedy show for people who like stand-up comedy shows by a man that does stand-up comedy. ‘A truly impressive piece of stand-up.’ ***** Time Out ‘With his combination of book smarts, righteous passion and sardonic wit, Nish Kumar is the Asian answer to John Oliver.’ ★★★★ Chortle ‘A laughter-filled hour.’ ★★★★ Telegraph Soho Theatre On Demand. The best shows from London’s most vibrant producer of new theatre, comedy and cabaret.

83 mins, 2017

Filmed exclusively for Soho Theatre's Home Collection. The three-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and cult optimist with her most personal show to date – about love and being outdoorsy as a bear. ‘An original and unflagging spirit, oozing enthusiasm and intellect… Long builds delightful comedy worlds.’ ★★★★ Times ‘A passion for ideas and creativity… this is a lovely show.’ ★★★★ Guardian ‘An absolute delight.’ ★★★★ Time Out Soho Theatre On Demand. The best shows from London’s most vibrant producer of new theatre, comedy and cabaret.

52 mins, 2020

Filmed exclusively for Soho Theatre's Home Collection. Shaparak is a stalwart of the UK comedy circuit. Over her 20-year career, she has performed sell-out shows all over the UK and internationally, been nominated for the prestigious British Comedy Award and appeared on every comedy panel show known to man from Mock The Week to Have I got News For News. In this hour, Shaparak talks about what it means to be addicted to stand-up, to have a father who is more controversial than her and to bring a pudding to a red-carpet event... ‘Makes live comedy thrilling.’ Guardian Soho Theatre On Demand. The best shows from London’s most vibrant producer of new theatre, comedy and cabaret.

56 mins, 2015

Filmed exclusively for Soho Theatre's Home Collection. Pterodactyl Nights brings together highlights from the kinetic duo's huge catalogue of classic bits and brand new material, all sewn in with bizarre improvised tangents. Soho Theatre On Demand. The best shows from London’s most vibrant producer of new theatre, comedy and cabaret.

62 mins, 2020

Filmed exclusively for Soho Theatre's Home Collection. Rising comedy star and author of 'The Other Mother' Jen Brister performs her critically acclaimed show. As seen on Live at the Apollo (BBC2), Frankie Boyles's New World Order (BBC2), Sara Pascoe's Comedy Lectures (Dave) and Hypothetical (Dave), Jen uses her hilarious ranting to rail against period poverty, the perimenopause and why her Mum needs to get out of her bloody house now. 'Relentlessly funny.' Sunday Times Soho Theatre On Demand. The best shows from London’s most vibrant producer of new theatre, comedy and cabaret.

49 mins, 2017

Filmed exclusively for Soho Theatre's Home Collection. Don’t worry about it. Honestly, it’s fine. Just get a ticket to see Rhys James bash out another hour of splash-hit, classic stand-up and definitely cool and not pretentious poetry and all will be forgiven. ‘Sickeningly talented young stand up.’ ★★★★ Time Out ‘He has a flair that genuinely sets him apart.’ ★★★★ Scotsman Soho Theatre On Demand. The best shows from London’s most vibrant producer of new theatre, comedy and cabaret.

60 mins, 2017

Filmed exclusively for Soho Theatre's Home Collection. Adam Hess is a funny guy, he has good manners and no matter how dark or light it is when he leaves the cinema he’s always surprised. Feathers is a hilarious hour in the mind of the Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee who is back and this time he’s cooler and taller than ever. ‘I’ve seen few shows that are funnier.’ ★★★★ Times ‘One of the most out and out hilarious shows.’ ★★★★½ Chortle ‘Hess deals exclusively in jokes, solely in laughs. He barely even pauses to breathe. It’s exhilarating.’ ★★★★ Skinny Soho Theatre On Demand. The best shows from London’s most vibrant producer of new theatre, comedy and cabaret.

59 mins, 2020

Filmed exclusively for Soho Theatre's Home Collection. Indian comedy superstar and all-round good girl Aditi Mittal has two Netflix Specials under her belt and her own BBC Radio 4 show called “A beginner’s guide to India”. With "Mother Of Invention" Aditi starts by exploring what it means for her to be a trailblazer, win awards for "Fempowerment" and ends up writing a bumbling love letter/confessional to the original "fempowered" woman in her life: her mother. ‘A forthright performer with a sharp critical mind.’ Guardian Soho Theatre On Demand. The best shows from London’s most vibrant producer of new theatre, comedy and cabaret.

57 mins, 2017

Filmed exclusively for Soho Theatre's Home Collection. The multi award nominated comedian Dane Baptiste presents an exclusive collection of his favourite, previously unseen material spanning the last five years. Original, provocative and exceptionally prolific, Dane is already being hailed as one of the most exciting comic talents to break in years. His hour gives you the chance to see him at his best. ‘Dane Baptiste is equipped with the quiet confidence you only get from knowing that you’ve got gags to reduce any audience to hysterics.’ Guardian 'Observational comedy at its finest.' ★★★★ Independent Soho Theatre On Demand. The best shows from London’s most vibrant producer of new theatre, comedy and cabaret.

63 mins, 2017

Filmed exclusively for Soho Theatre's Home Collection. As a child, Joel used to pretend to smoke with a breadstick - now he is addicted to breadsticks. This is the stand-up special from the star of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! and his own sell out national tours. Join Joel for an unmissable hour of stand up. By ‘unmissable’ we mean you will be frustrated if you miss it. It is actually very missable with the sheer volume of shows out there. So make sure you don’t accidentally watch something else. ‘Excellent story telling comic.’ Guardian ‘Hilarious… delightful tales.’ Scotsman Soho Theatre On Demand. The best shows from London’s most vibrant producer of new theatre, comedy and cabaret.

58 mins, 2017

Filmed exclusively for Soho Theatre's Home Collection. Captioned by our friends at Stagetext for users who are d/Deaf, deafened or hard of hearing. Adorable, charming, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Mae Martin comes of age in this internationally lauded hit show about identity, sexuality, biphobia and loneliness. Peering through the lens of her own fluid experience with love and sexuality, in Us, Mae Martin questions whether we actually need to label ourselves at all, and that perhaps those labels smother the nuances of who we are. This hilarious hour charmingly juxtaposes her liberal childhood milieu with her experiences in her contemporary life, telling the story of her plummeting through puberty and dropping out of high school along the way. ‘Martin’s gentle charm makes it all highly watchable.’ ★★★★ Times ‘Mae Martin has a bright future in comedy.’ ★★★★ Mirror Soho Theatre On Demand. The best shows from London’s most vibrant producer of new theatre, comedy and cabaret.

53 mins, 2017

Filmed exclusively for Soho Theatre's Home Collection. Captioned by our friends at Stagetext for users who are d/Deaf, deafened or hard of hearing. Jessie opens up her DIY heart and explains in definitely too much detail her insecurities, jealousies, fantasies and her exact current relationship status via shadow puppetry, masks and her little book of confessions. 'Cave has charm and an infectious enthusiasm.' Evening Standard ‘A charming hour of character comedy and loving literary silliness.’ Independent Soho Theatre On Demand. The best shows from London’s most vibrant producer of new theatre, comedy and cabaret.

66 mins, 2017

Filmed exclusively for Soho Theatre's Home Collection. Captioned by our friends at Stagetext for users who are d/Deaf, deafened or hard of hearing. The Queen of Ireland, Panti, invites you into her gender-discombobulating, stiletto-shaped world, exposing the stories behind the make-up to reveal the National Treasure she is today. In 2014, Panti landed herself in a legal sh*tstorm, dubbed ‘Pantigate’. Her speech about homophobia went viral, was broadcast around the world, remixed by Pet Shop Boys, caused a parliamentary meltdown, and fed into Ireland’s marriage equality referendum success. Hilarious and poignant, Panti traces her journey from small-town boy kicking against traditions; to towering plastique woman in false lashes making history. ‘Courageous and hilariously honest…fabulously entertaining’ ★★★★★ Edinburgh Festivals Magazine ‘Complete bliss.’ ★★★★ Guardian Soho Theatre On Demand. The best shows from London’s most vibrant producer of new theatre, comedy and cabaret.

59 mins, 2017

Filmed exclusively for Soho Theatre's Home Collection. Captioned by our friends at Stagetext for users who are d/Deaf, deafened or hard of hearing. Two-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and host of The Mash Report, Nish Kumar presents a stand-up comedy show for people who like stand-up comedy shows by a man that does stand-up comedy. ‘A truly impressive piece of stand-up.’ ***** Time Out ‘With his combination of book smarts, righteous passion and sardonic wit, Nish Kumar is the Asian answer to John Oliver.’ ★★★★ Chortle ‘A laughter-filled hour.’ ★★★★ Telegraph Soho Theatre On Demand. The best shows from London’s most vibrant producer of new theatre, comedy and cabaret.

83 mins, 2017

Filmed exclusively for Soho Theatre's Home Collection. Captioned by our friends at Stagetext for users who are d/Deaf, deafened or hard of hearing. The three-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and cult optimist with her most personal show to date – about love and being outdoorsy as a bear. ‘An original and unflagging spirit, oozing enthusiasm and intellect… Long builds delightful comedy worlds.’ ★★★★ Times ‘A passion for ideas and creativity… this is a lovely show.’ ★★★★ Guardian ‘An absolute delight.’ ★★★★ Time Out Soho Theatre On Demand. The best shows from London’s most vibrant producer of new theatre, comedy and cabaret.

52 mins, 2020

Filmed exclusively for Soho Theatre's Home Collection. Captioned by our friends at Stagetext for users who are d/Deaf, deafened or hard of hearing. Shaparak is a stalwart of the UK comedy circuit. Over her 20-year career, she has performed sell-out shows all over the UK and internationally, been nominated for the prestigious British Comedy Award and appeared on every comedy panel show known to man from Mock The Week to Have I got News For News. In this hour, Shaparak talks about what it means to be addicted to stand-up, to have a father who is more controversial than her and to bring a pudding to a red-carpet event... ‘Makes live comedy thrilling.’ Guardian Soho Theatre On Demand. The best shows from London’s most vibrant producer of new theatre, comedy and cabaret.

56 mins, 2015

Filmed exclusively for Soho Theatre's Home Collection. Captioned by our friends at Stagetext for users who are d/Deaf, deafened or hard of hearing. Pterodactyl Nights brings together highlights from the kinetic duo's huge catalogue of classic bits and brand new material, all sewn in with bizarre improvised tangents. Soho Theatre On Demand. The best shows from London’s most vibrant producer of new theatre, comedy and cabaret.

62 mins, 2020

Filmed exclusively for Soho Theatre's Home Collection. Captioned by our friends at Stagetext for users who are d/Deaf, deafened or hard of hearing. Rising comedy star and author of 'The Other Mother' Jen Brister performs her critically acclaimed show. As seen on Live at the Apollo (BBC2), Frankie Boyles's New World Order (BBC2), Sara Pascoe's Comedy Lectures (Dave) and Hypothetical (Dave), Jen uses her hilarious ranting to rail against period poverty, the perimenopause and why her Mum needs to get out of her bloody house now. 'Relentlessly funny.' Sunday Times Soho Theatre On Demand. The best shows from London’s most vibrant producer of new theatre, comedy and cabaret.

49 mins, 2017

Filmed exclusively for Soho Theatre's Home Collection. Captioned by our friends at Stagetext for users who are d/Deaf, deafened or hard of hearing. Don’t worry about it. Honestly, it’s fine. Just get a ticket to see Rhys James bash out another hour of splash-hit, classic stand-up and definitely cool and not pretentious poetry and all will be forgiven. ‘Sickeningly talented young stand up.’ ★★★★ Time Out ‘He has a flair that genuinely sets him apart.’ ★★★★ Scotsman Soho Theatre On Demand. The best shows from London’s most vibrant producer of new theatre, comedy and cabaret.

59 mins, 2020

Filmed exclusively for Soho Theatre's Home Collection. Captioned by our friends at Stagetext for users who are d/Deaf, deafened or hard of hearing. Indian comedy superstar and all-round good girl Aditi Mittal has two Netflix Specials under her belt and her own BBC Radio 4 show called “A beginner’s guide to India”. With "Mother Of Invention" Aditi starts by exploring what it means for her to be a trailblazer, win awards for "Fempowerment" and ends up writing a bumbling love letter/confessional to the original "fempowered" woman in her life: her mother. ‘A forthright performer with a sharp critical mind.’ Guardian Soho Theatre On Demand. The best shows from London’s most vibrant producer of new theatre, comedy and cabaret.

60 mins, 2020

Filmed exclusively for Soho Theatre's Home Collection. Captioned by our friends at Stagetext for users who are d/Deaf, deafened or hard of hearing. Adam Hess is a funny guy, he has good manners and no matter how dark or light it is when he leaves the cinema he’s always surprised. Feathers is a hilarious hour in the mind of the Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee who is back and this time he’s cooler and taller than ever. ‘I’ve seen few shows that are funnier.’ ★★★★ Times ‘One of the most out and out hilarious shows.’ ★★★★½ Chortle ‘Hess deals exclusively in jokes, solely in laughs. He barely even pauses to breathe. It’s exhilarating.’ ★★★★ Skinny Soho Theatre On Demand. The best shows from London’s most vibrant producer of new theatre, comedy and cabaret.

57 mins, 2017

Filmed exclusively for Soho Theatre's Home Collection. Captioned by our friends at Stagetext for users who are d/Deaf, deafened or hard of hearing. The multi award nominated comedian Dane Baptiste presents an exclusive collection of his favourite, previously unseen material spanning the last five years. Original, provocative and exceptionally prolific, Dane is already being hailed as one of the most exciting comic talents to break in years. His hour gives you the chance to see him at his best. ‘Dane Baptiste is equipped with the quiet confidence you only get from knowing that you’ve got gags to reduce any audience to hysterics.’ Guardian 'Observational comedy at its finest.' ★★★★ Independent Soho Theatre On Demand. The best shows from London’s most vibrant producer of new theatre, comedy and cabaret.

63 mins, 2017

Filmed exclusively for Soho Theatre's Home Collection. Captioned by our friends at Stagetext for users who are d/Deaf, deafened or hard of hearing. As a child, Joel used to pretend to smoke with a breadstick - now he is addicted to breadsticks. This is the stand-up special from the star of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! and his own sell out national tours. Join Joel for an unmissable hour of stand up. By ‘unmissable’ we mean you will be frustrated if you miss it. It is actually very missable with the sheer volume of shows out there. So make sure you don’t accidentally watch something else. ‘Excellent story telling comic.’ Guardian ‘Hilarious… delightful tales.’ Scotsman Soho Theatre On Demand. The best shows from London’s most vibrant producer of new theatre, comedy and cabaret.