This August, take your comedy experience to new heights and get your funny bone well and truly tickled with The Rooftop Comedy Experience’s Big Weekend at Stratford’s Roof East, in collaboration with Plosive. With a stellar lineup featuring comedy legends Phil Wang, Nish Kumar, Lou Sanders, Ed Gamble and Rhys James, the Big Weekend is channeling the Fringe Festival vibes and is set to bring the very best that the UK comedy circuit has to offer.
Whether you’re a comedy fanatic or just dipping your toes in the world of stand up, there’s something for everyone at the Rooftop Comedy Experience’s Big Weekend. Head to the rooftop on Friday 13th for an evening with Taskmaster star Phil Wang, or visit on Saturday 14th to see Netflix star Nish Kumar and Live at the Apollo regular Lou Sanders do their thing. On the Sunday (15th), Roof East will host podcast virtuoso Ed Gamble for an early seating, followed by Mock the Week regular Rhys James in the evening.
Not only is the main lineup a star-studded one, but the support acts are also top notch. With Fin Taylor and Angela Barnes supporting Phil Wang, Laura Lexx warming up for Nish Kumar, John Robins taking to the stage ahead of both Nish Kumar and Lou Sanders, Amy Gledhill and Athena Kugblenu performing before Ed Gamble and Darren Harriott setting the scene for Rhys James, each evening is packed full to the brim with excellent acts.
Once you’ve worked up a thirst from the endless laughs, Roof East’s bartenders will be on hand to offer a selection of delicious cocktails, ice cold craft ales and crisp wines. Plus, with mouth-watering food offerings from Cheeky Burger, East Side Pizza and Indian Street food experts Kolkati, there really is no better way to spend an evening this August.
COVID safety is considered throughout, too, and whilst masks won’t be mandatory on the roof, our staff will continue to wear them. Customers can choose between table service and counter service from the bar and food can be ordered straight from the counters of the food vendors. Whilst bookings will still be available, the venue will be encouraging walk ins and sanitiser stations will be available throughout the site.
Not had enough fun for one night? Extend your night with cocktails, burgers, pizza and incredible street food by booking a table at Roof East.
Please see below for full listings.
Rooftop Comedy Experience with Phil Wang
Plus Fin Taylor and Angela Barnes
Fri 13th August
Doors: 5.45pm
Start: 6.30pm
Rooftop Comedy Experience with Nish Kumar
Plus Laura Lexx and John Robins
Sat 14th August
Doors: 3pm
Start: 4pm
Rooftop Comedy Experience with Lou Sanders
Plus John Robins
Sat 14th August
Doors 5.45pm
Start 6.30pm
Rooftop Comedy Experience with Ed Gamble
Plus Amy Gledhill and Athena Kugblenu
Sun 15th August
Doors: 3pm
Start: 4pm
Rooftop Comedy Experience with Rhys James
Plus Darren Harriott
Sun 15th August
Doors 5.45pm
Start 6.30pm
