Stand and Deliver Comedy at Reading Biscuit Factory March
LIVE in-person standup comedy at Reading's coolest independent cinema and venue.
Doors 7pm to allow for a prompt 8pm start . Booking essential.
🕕Times and what to do when you arrive
Doors open at 7 PM and the show starts at 8 PM. Please arrive in plenty of time. Late-comers may NOT be admitted and we reserve the right to sell you seat to people on the door. Arriving on time means you can relax and enjoy socialising at the bar before the show.
When you arrive please check-in with the Stand and Deliver Staff. They will be at the entrance to the bar, wearing black S & D T-shirts.
They will check your name off the list and give you a wristband.
Once you have your wrist band please relax in the bar until our staff to call you to the screen.
🪑Seating 🪑
You will be seated next to others, in rows. A ticket guarantees you a seat but seats are not allotted. Seats are assigned on a first come first serve basis. If you wish to sit with your friends please arrive together and on time.
Full information is available here- standanddelivercomedy.com/venues-and-info/the-biscuit-factory
Your HEADLINER- Rich Wilson
His “tour de force” (Leicester Mercury) performances have earned him a win for Best International Guest at the 2016 New Zealand Comedy Awards, followed by a sell out run in 2017 which saw him nominated for the same award again. He's performed at sellout shows at the Edinburgh Fringe, Melbourne Comedy Festival and the New Zealand Comedy Festival. An extremely in demand writer, Rich Wilson has also contributed on shows for BBC Three, Sky Arts and Channel 4.
Your OPENER- Sally Firth
Sally Firth is the alter ego of Sian Doughty, who has been performing stand up since October 2013. She is the winner of the first Stand Up Nights Competition in 2019 and a semi-finalist in the 2022 Sketch Off competition.
“Sally is a real hoot, switching from naive and unsure to more rude.. has the delivery spot on.” (Views from the Gods) “Beautifully written jokes.” (Maureen Younger, MY Comedy), “Looking wonderfully out of place … adorable and hilarious.. fantastic.” (Codie Louise Austin, North West End).
Your HOST- Ryan Mold
An engaging observational comedian with a hint of aggravation & sarcasm.
He has performed all over the UK & continues to be a very busy comedian.
‘His stage presence is immediately likeable & brings a lot of energy to his performance’
– Andrew Bird (Michael McIntyre Arena tour support)
Plus support from...
Andy Barr
Marcus Beeby
Age Restrictions:
18+
Other Information:
Full information is available here- standanddelivercomedy.com/venues-and-info/the-biscuit-factory
House rules/ etiquette
- We reserved the right to remove customers who we deem to be disrupting the show. No refund will be given. We never want to have to do this so just be nice!
- 🤐No heckling/shouting out stuff or talking when the acts are on stage. Our performers have travelled all over the country tirelessly working on their acts. They really want you to have a good time at the show. With this in mind please do not make their job difficult by heckling/ shouting out, chatting with your friends or being disruptive in any way. We reserve the right to ask you to leave should you be deemed a nuisance to the enjoyment of the show.
- 📵Being on your phone is rude, so turn your phone off. Allow your self to enjoy the comedy.
- 🍺Don't be that guy that gets too drunk.
- Don't bring you own alcohol. The venue will ask you to leave.
- 🪑 During the show please stay seated. Don't keep getting up and down to go to the bar or you will spoil the show for others. There are plenty of breaks to buy drunks.
- No large groups. We have the right to refuse entry to groups of more than 5 people. This is to ensure that everyone has a seat and can enjoy the show without being disturbed. If you are looking to book a corporate event please contact us.
- 📸 Do not take pictures or film during the show. It's a breach of the acts copyright and you may be asked to leave. By all means take plenty of selfies during the break!🤳
In essence, be nice, don’t be a jerk, sit back and let them entertain you!😁
Accessibility
- ♿The screen our show is in has one wheelchair space. This can be booked via our ticket page. The venue has a lift and two accessible toilets.
- 🦮Assistance dogs are allowed but please let us know beforehand so we can ensure there is space.
- If there are any reasonable adjustments you need to access and enjoy our show please ask and we will try our best for you. Email info AT standanddelivercomedy.com
Line-up subject to change
No reallocation
Tickets are non-refundable
