The Comedy Cellar

Peter Flanagan

Middle Act

Ingrid Dahle

Ingrid Dahle is a Norwegian who has made a big impact on the British Comedy Circuit. After winning Brighton Comedy Festival Squawker Award, she has gone from strength-to-strength being a finalist in numerous comedy competitions such as So You Think Your Funny?, and runner up in the prestigious Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year. 'alternative hero of the future' - Chortle 'fast-rising comedian' - Sunday Times 'warm host, with bags of energy, and a permanent smile' - The List 'Endearingly zany' - Three Weeks

Opening Act

James Ellis

Award-winning comedian James Ellis is a rising star in the UK comedy scene. His sharp observational humour and clever punchlines have won him rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. Winner of Best Debut Show at the 2026 Leicester Comedy Festival, James Ellis is an award-winning comedian and rising star in the UK comedy scene. As heard on BBC Radio 4’s Live from the UK and seen on BBC One in the BBC New Comedy Award, his sharp observational humour and clever punchlines have won him rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. James’ comedy is rooted in everyday life, and he has a knack for finding the funny in the mundane. A gifted writer, his jokes are well-crafted and delivered with precision. Since being named South Coast Comedian of the Year and reaching the regional finals of the BBC New Comedy Award in 2021, James has gone on to build a strong reputation on the UK circuit. He is currently on tour supporting Angela Barnes on her “Angst” tour. Ellis is a “talented comedy craftsman” (Steve Bennett, Chortle) with a bright future ahead of him. If you’re looking for a good laugh on a night out, be sure to catch James live! “A talented comedy craftsman” Steve Bennett, Chortle "James Ellis is a triple threat, he’s really very bloody funny, has a great stage presence and has the best hair in the business" Angela Barnes "A frightening amount of brilliant punchlines, delivered by a genuinely funny guy. I was laughing the whole time James was on and so was everyone else. Top stuff" Paul McCaffrey “Wonderful, wonderful jokes. James has a relaxed confidence, his set is well themed and thought out and most important of all: the gags are just funny. Really funny.” Laura Lexx

MC

David Ward

Resident MC David Ward is a firm favourite with Comedy Cellar audiences! As seen on the cult TV show We Are Klang starring Comedy Cellar alumnus Greg Davies, David is a fantastic host with infectious charm and warmth.