We're going Balls Deep one last time in 2026!
Brighton's cheekiest LGBTQIA+ comedy night is back at The Brunswick for one final evening of fabulous filth, outrageous stories and side-splitting stand-up!
Expect a brilliant lineup of queer comedy talent, big laughs, bold personalities and enough camp chaos to keep your mascara intact (hopefully!).
Whether you're LGBTQIA+ or a fabulous ally, everyone is welcome to join the fun.
So grab your tickets, bring your besties and come help us finish the year with a bang!
Balls Deep with Laughter – because life's too short for straight-faced comedy!
LINE UP
David Ingram
David is a queer, Brighton-based stand-up whose comedy blends storytelling, dark humour and LGBTQ+ themes with fast-paced, high-energy delivery. His debut Edinburgh Fringe hour was described as “a deeply personal, hilarious and empowering journey” by The Scotsman and “cutting, clever and dirty all at the same time” by One4Review. He won the West End New Old Act Audience Award 2024 and was shortlisted for Edinburgh Fringe’s ‘Best in Class’.
Mikee Martelle
Mikee this year has been a Brighton Fringe Comedian of the year 2026 and West End New Old Act of the year 2026 finalist. He is also part of the Team that brought you Manic Mugday, Brightons madcap Monday night stand up competition. With bags of personality, razor-sharp wit and the confidence to say what everyone else is thinking! The humour is clever, fearless and wonderfully unapologetic. A fantastic mix of cheeky observations, relatable stories and fabulous LGBTQ+ humour that brings everyone along for the ride. A legend at his local clap clinic .
Sydney May
Just brilliant world-class jokes with so little space between all of the gags – a professional and absolutely stunning performance” – Zoe Lyons – Comedy Bloomers LGBTQ+ New Comedian Of The Year – June 2025“Ready for Live AT The Apollo” – James Barr – Comedy Bloomers LGBTQ+ New Comedian Of The Year – June 2025“‘I’m bossing it quite well for someone who can’t see,’ she says – and it’s hard to argue with that assessment. She may be prone to the occasional mishap, but they, along with the many absurdities she faces, only serve as grist to her comedy mill, industriously producing sharp punchlines to each situation” – Chortle – Channel 4 Sean Lock Comedy Award – November 2025
Crudi Dench
Legendary Brighton drag performer
Stephen Canning
Loud Scouse and Random Never knowingly under glittered
Shelley Gates
Multi Award winning Balloon Wizard turned stand-up comedian inflating laughter one joke at a time xx
Jess Barry
Jess Barry is a new comedian on the scene here in Brighton. Armed with a bunch of silly stories she’s been collecting her whole life, her comedy is nothing short of delusional (in the best way)
Ritchie d'Antonio
Richie d’Antonio is the original carbon dated twink and really should know better. A recovering chocoholic, generally septic witch and survivor of the much feared ‘King Gong’ show at London’s Comedy Store, he has disappointed audiences far and wide. He wears nice shoes.
MC
Darren Goodwin
Brighton's very own camp ball of chaos! Darren Goodwin is a queer stand-up comedian bringing high energy, cheeky humour and unapologetic gay chaos to the stage. With stories about dating, growing up queer and navigating life with an ADHD brain that never shuts up, he's here to make you laugh, blush and possibly question your life choices!
Creator of Balls Deep with Laughter, Darren is bringing the fabulousness, the filth and the fun to round off the 2026 season in style!
Doors: 7:30pm (Cellar Bar)