Roundhouse Comedy Festival and Berk's Nest present
Live at the Roundhouse with Frank Skinner
Hosted by Paddy Young, plus Phil Wang, Rosie Jones & Celya AB
Headlining the opening night of the Roundhouse Comedy Festival 2026 is Frank Skinner.
Frank is a Perrier Award-winning comedian who created the influential The Frank Skinner Show and co-wrote the seminal football anthem “Three Lions.” His prolific career spans hosting Room 101, being inducted into the Radio Academy Hall of Fame, and writing several best-selling memoirs. He remains a major force in live comedy and broadcasting, recently completing sold-out tours of his shows Showbiz and 30 Years of Dirt.
He’ll be joined by stand-up comedian, writer, and actor, Phil Wang. He has released two Netflix specials, was a breakout star of Series 7 of Taskmaster, and his TV credits include Have I Got News For You, Great British Menu, Inside Amy Schumer and many more. Phil is embarking on a world tour of his new show UH OH in 2026.
Award-winning comedian Rosie Jones will join Frank & Phil. The creator and star of the BAFTA-nominated comedy-drama Pushers, she also fronted the travel series Mission: Accessible and is seen on hit shows like Taskmaster, 8 Out of 10 Cats and The Last Leg.
Also on the bill is Celya AB, writer for Saturday Night Live UK. As a stand-up she’s been seen on Live At The Apollo and opening for the likes of Maria Bamford, Sarah Keyworth and Nick Mohammed on tour, as well as appearing on Off Menu with Ed Gamble & James Acaster.
The first show of the festival will be hosted by breakout star of Saturday Night Live UK Paddy Young, seen co-hosting Weekend Update, An acclaimed stand-up in his own right, he’s was nominated for best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards in 2023, won the Chortle Award for Best Newcomer in 2024, and this year was nominated for the Chortle Award for Best Compere.
Live at the Roundhouse with Frank Skinner
Hosted by Paddy Young, plus Phil Wang, Rosie Jones & Celya AB
Roundhouse Main Space
Booking Dates
Friday 24 April 10am General Public Booking
Thursday 23 April 10am Advance Priority Booking for Champion, Icon and Legend members
Thursday 23 April 2pm Priority Booking for all members
Stage Times
Starts: 7:30pm
Approximate running time: 2 hours and 30 minutes including two intervals
Essential Info & Fees
Fees are 7.5% + a £3 restoration levy* per ticket
This event contains haze and strong language
Latecomers will be admitted at a suitable break in the performance
Age guidance: 14+ (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult)
Age 30 or under?
Get £5 tickets here while they last
Please note: you may be asked to present ID as proof of age. Anyone over the age of 30 will be refused entry if attempting to enter on a £5 30 or Under ticket.
This event is digitally ticketed.
You can access your ticket once purchased by logging in to your ticket wallet with your Roundhouse account login details. For more information, see our FAQs.
Please note: if you booked via another ticket agent and are expecting to receive digital tickets, you will receive instructions on how to access your tickets approximately 24 hours before the show.
*The restoration levy supports all of the Roundhouse’s charitable objectives, for example work with artists, young people, and the wider community. It helps us preserve our historic venue, deliver bold creative programmes, and invest in a sustainable, innovative future. This support allows us to direct funds where they have the greatest impact.
