Knock, knock... Who's there? It's National Tell a Joke Day!

National Tell a Joke Day, celebrated every year on 16 August, is a fun, light-hearted day dedicated to sharing jokes, smiles and your best one-liners with friends and family.

How to celebrate:

Tell your favourite puns and short jokes to people around you.
Watch a comedy special or read a new collection of jokes.
Or… plan an unforgettable evening with friends at a top-tier comedy show!

This autumn and winter, Mayflower is home to an outstanding line-up of comedians. From unscripted crowd work to satirical wit, we’ve got laughs for everyone!

Plan your next ‘best night out’ with stand-up comedy at Mayflower

Max Fulham: More Ham

25 September 2026 | Mayflower Studios

Max Fulham is bringing his brand new show to Southampton, fresh from the Edinburgh Fringe. After starring in Mayflower Theatre’s panto, Max is back – but this one is not for the kids!

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Stitches Comedy Club

8 October 2026 | Mayflower Studios

Stitches Comedy Club is back with a star-studded line-up to warm your autumn blues! With Shappi Khorsandi, Angelos Epithemiou, Jeff Innocent and James Alderson.

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Kane Brown: Crowd Work King

10 October 2026 | Mayflower Studios

One hour of purely unscripted, unplanned comedy; all based around audience participation. Witness the comedy unfold in real time!

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Richard Ayoade: Afterthoughts

1 November 2026 | Mayflower Theatre

Join BAFTA Award-winning actor, comedian, director and writer Richard Ayoade for an evening of reflections as he shares insights from his latest book.

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Larry Dean: Hellbent

3 November 2026 | Mayflower Studios

Recently married, emotionally feral. The Gallus Glaswegian Goon returns with a riotous show about refusing to grow up. As seen on SNL, Live at the Apollo, and QI.

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Stitches Comedy Club

5 November 2026 | Mayflower Studios

Stitches Comedy Club returns to kickstart the winter season with a hilarious line-up of comedians, including Michael Fabbri, Harriet Dyer, Chris McCausland and James Alderson.

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Bill Bailey: Vaudevillean

8 November 2026 | Mayflower Theatre

Bill Bailey returns with a show that celebrates a great tradition, one which he could lay claim to being perhaps the foremost practitioner of… An entertainer, a performer, a modern Vaudevillean!

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Harry Enfield and No Chums

9 November 2026 | Mayflower Theatre

Prepare for a brilliantly silly and strikingly insightful evening with legendary satirical comedian and self-styled “stupid idiot”, Harry Enfield.

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Daniel Foxx: How Lovely

12 November 2026 | Mayflower Studios

Join Daniel as he navigates dating in your 30s, Le Creuset addiction and 12-step skincare routines, all while trying very hard to emanate love and light.

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