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Stand-Up Comedy | Launch Night
Stand-Up Comedy | Launch Night

Fri 12 Sept

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Rye Cricket Salts

Stand-Up Comedy | Launch Night

What better way to kick off our fair this year, than a star-studded comedy night in our main tent!


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Time & Location

12 Sept 2025, 19:00 – 23:00

Rye Cricket Salts, Fishmarket Rd, Rye TN31 7LP, UK

About the event

This year, we're kicking off the fair with a night of stand-up comedy, food and drink, in our main tent!


Join us for an evening of laughter as we welcome compere Ross Smith, support act Dan Antopolski, and headliner Ben Norris to the stage.


Fuel up with mouth-watering wood-fired pizzas and enjoy a tipple (or two) from Brewing Brothers' onsite bar.


Here's what people have to say:


Ben Norris, Headline

'The term “circuit legend” is overused, but Norris is one of a handful that have been headlining for more than two decades and rarely departs a stage without leaving it torn to shreds in his wake. A master of the craft, this will be an hour of the most polished stand-up you are likely to see.' - GQ Magazine


Dan Antopolski, Support

'His writing is as inventive as ever … Antopolski is not merely deadpan, but almost otherworldly on stage. It’s the perfect platform for his sometimes surreal, often deliberately literal approach to life.'
 - The Guardian.


Ross Smith, Compere

A regular face (and voice) at some of the country's top comedy clubs. If you’re local, you may even recognise him from the well-attended comedy nights at The Brewery Yard Club in Rye!


'Brilliant! - You know an act has confidence in his jokes when he laminates them!'​ - Jason Manford


  • Doors at 7pm

  • Show starts at 8pm

  • Over 18's only

  • £15 in advance / £20 OTD


Please note: this event takes place in our main marquee. If the evening’s looking chilly, bring something warm to stay comfortable!


Food and drink will be available to purchase onsite and is not included in your ticket price.


This year's lineup, in order of Compere, Headline and Support.
This year's lineup, in order of Compere, Headline and Support.

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The Rye Harvest Team

The Old Cinema

Fishmarket Road
Rye

East Sussex 

TN31 7LP

Tel:  01797 222857

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