30/07/2026
We are at Bar One, Derby this Sunday with our second and final Edinburgh Festival Preview All-Dayer, featuring five wonderful comedians who will be heading up to Edinburgh in August.
£14 adv full day ticket
£7 evening only ticket (after 6pm)
Doors 1.30pm
Food available
Takes place on the outdoor stage in the covered beer garden
2.00pm – Samantha Day: I've Started So I'll Finish
What should you do when it’s clear you’ve chosen the wrong partner, or the wrong job? Talk yourself into it! You’re not a pathetic quitter. Ignore red flags and emails from HR, and assert your right to c**k things up without being interrupted. 'Once you choose false hope, anything is possible.' Leicester Comedy Festival Silver Stand-Up Winner 2025. British Comedy Guide Pro Award Finalist 2024. Comedy Store King Gong Winner 2022. 'Just brilliant' (Arthur Smith). 'A highly engaging performer' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Warm, witty and a natural with the crowd' (One4Review.co.uk).
3.25pm – Patrick Monahan: I'm Not A Terrorist – I'm Freddie Mercury
Since the first day I arrived in England in the 1980’s (from Iran), if I had a £1 for every time someone called me a terrorist, I’d have enough money to set up my own terrorist organisation.
But I’m not. No matter how many times I’ve been asked. I have more in common with Freddie Mercury than I do with Isis & Hezbollah.
Even having visas turned down because of my heritage for being from an axis of evil. Come watch me live on stage with my brand-new stand-up show proving why I’m not a terrorist.
“Patrick Monahan is clever, very funny and hugely likeable” - Scottish Field *****
“always provides plenty of entertainment and gets more laughs than most shows around every year.”- One4review ‘4.5 stars’ Aug 2025
4.50pm – Eric Rushton: Could Well Be In
Eric Rushton (Channel 4 Sean Lock Comedy Award winner) returns with a stand-up hour on dating, depression and darts. Nominated: ISH Edinburgh Comedy Award 2025 – Best Show 'No wonder it sold out. A thinking man's comedian with a gift for subverting standard tropes hilariously' ****½ (One4Review.co.uk). 'With his deadpan delivery and finely wrought gags, he commands the audience and delivers a lot of laughs' **** (TheArtsDesk.com). 'One of the most fluid and meticulously crafted routines you'll see' (EdFestMag.com). 'A master craftsman' **** (Scotsman). **** (List). **** (BeyondTheJoke.co.uk). **** (Fest).
6.15pm – Phil Nichol: Aren't We Lucky?
Lou Reed. The lottery. Ecstasy. Prince Andrew. Punk. Ba*****ed Ladies. Crisps. Terry Jones. Leukaemia. Butterflies. Dizzy Gillespie's cheeks. Chance. S**t. Sunshine on Leith. Boo-bee-dee-do. Wasps. Double helix. Comedy. Dennis Hopper. Scrotums. Life. Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner, Phil Nichol is back with a brand-new show. An acclaimed actor, award-winning comedian, producer, presenter, writer and musician, there is no end to his talent. As seen on The Graham Norton Show (BBC One) and Never Mind the Buzzc**ks (BBC Two). ***** (Scotsman). ***** (List).
7.30pm –
ANDREW O’NEILL The ultimate heavy metal comedian. Has headlined the comedy stage at Download Festival 5 times and appeared on TV’s Never Mind The Buzzc**ks. A truly fascinating, unique, intelligent and incredibly funny comic.
