Birmingham Comedy Festival Free Half-Dayer Pt.1

CHERRY REDS
◼ 1pm - 2 Muslim 2 Furious 2: Go Halal Or Go Home Tired of being called terrorists, Hasan Al-Habib and Aisha Amanduri became something worse: comedians!
◼ 2.15pm - Behind The Headlines: Cheeky Blinders Join us on the lawless streets of 1920s Birmingham for a comedic take on the city's most famous TV series.
◼ 3.30pm - Okse’s Where Did You Two Meet (If You Don’t Mind Me Asking) An interactive comedy show that celebrates the weird, sweet, and downright hilarious ways people find love. Hosted by award-winning MC Okse.
◼ 4.45pm - Stand up with Adam Beardsmore and Jules O’Brian Adam and Jules are both brimming with ideas for new shows – and they want to test them out on you!
Cherry Reds Cafe Bar, 88-92 John Bright St, Birmingham B1 1BN

THE VICTORIA
◼ 1pm - Rach Sambrooks: Phoenixing A phoenix is a hot bird who reinvents themselves every 1000 years-ish - Rach is doing it after 50, so she wins.
◼ 2.15pm - Treasure Hunt There is treasure hidden somewhere in Birmingham. Can you help our festival comedians solve the clues and get to the treasure before the time runs out? With James Cook.
◼ 3.30pm - Lovdev Barpaga: Half Soaked Awkward tales, cultural clashes, and chaos—soaked in laughter and truth.
◼ 4.45pm - Hasan Al-Habib: Death To The West (Midlands) The Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award 2023 winner’s (finished!) debut show. “Deliciously funny” - The Guardian.
The Victoria, 48 John Bright St, Birmingham B1 1BN

Also see:
Sunday 12 October 2025: Birmingham Comedy Festival Free Half-Dayer (Part 2)
With Tal Davies & Pals; Eric Ruston, Jamie D'Souza & Finlay Christie; Tom Little; Dom Bant & Hannah Weetman; Mary Flanigan; Shooby Dooby Doo Wop; Glitter Sisters; Ian Crawford [Read more...]

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ABOUT THE FREE HALF-DAYERS: The Victoria pub and Cherry Reds Cafe Bar are both situated on John Bright Street, just a short distance apart, in Birmingham City Centre. The comedy takes place upstairs at both venues. See as many shows as you like at either venue. All shows are approximately one hour and free in/ Pay What You Want (PWYW). Donations are encouraged as you leave. Please give if you've enjoyed the show. Both venues are seated. Just turn up 10-15mins before each show. Drinks are available at downstairs bars which you're welcome to take in.