Comedians
Comedy gigs in Cambridge
Town & Gown, Cambridge
Weekly Pro nights - An MC, plus three pro comedians (20-25 min spots)
Monthly New Act Nights - An MC, plus 6-8 new comedians (5-20 min spots depending on experience level)
Monthly Gong show - An MC, plus 6-8 comedians (5 min spot with a 1 min grace period)
Fairycroft House, Saffron Walden
Bi-monthly Pro night
Haverhill Arts Centre, Haverhill
Bi monthly Pro night
Private & Corporate Comedy
Ad-hoc Pro and New Act nights
Want to gig with us?
We regular post an application form to the Pro Comedy Forum and East Anglian Comedy Forum on Facebook for upcoming spots. If you would like to register your details with us please do use the form below.
Please consider your level of experience when applying for spots.
Comedian FAQ’s
How do I apply to Big Deal Comedy?
Scroll down for info on applications
Do you book new comedians?
Yes! We host monthly New Act nights and Gong Shows, perfect for newer acts wanting stage time
Do you book comedians from outside Cambridge?
Of course! If you are funny you get the gig, simples
How long are spots?
Depending on the show, they range from 5 mins to 25 mins. All information will be listed on the available gig list
Do you pay comedians?
Our Pro nights are all paid spots, our Gong show has a £100 prize for the winner. New Act nights are not paid unless otherwise agreed.
How far in advance do you book acts?
We aim to have the next 6 months booked and confirmed, but do have last minute spots become available
Do you run open mic nights?
Not currently, but our New Act nights are a very close match
Where does Big Deal Comedy host shows?
Our main venue is Town & Gown, Cambridge. We also host in Fairycroft House, Saffron Walden and Haverhill Arts Centre. But our private and Corporate bookings take us all over the UK.