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Saturday 25 October 2025, 8pm

Foyer Comedy

Foyer Comedy

Presented by Saffron Hall

Commoners' Comedy Club, Cambridge's favourite comedy club is proud to bring its celebrated shows to Saffron Hall. Headliner Rachel Fairburn is joined by Samantha Day, Paul Merryck and our resident MC Ali Warwood.

Star of Live at the Apollo and Comedy Central Live,Rachel has been described by Rolling Stone as ‘very much the Rock ‘n’ Roll star of British comedy’.

She has appeared on BBC Presents: Stand Up For Live Comedy and BBC’s Funny Festival Live. Her TV credit's include Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled, Richard Osman’s House of Games and Russell Howard Hour Life Lessons.

Rachel is also a popular podcaster, co-hosting and co-writing the worldwide smash hit podcast All Killa No Filla.

Renowned for showcasing top-tier comedians from across the UK, Commoners' has featured exceptional talents such as Jordan Brookes, Felicity Ward, Geoff Norcott, Ivo Graham, and Lou Sanders. In addition to its stellar line-ups, the club also organises the Cambridge Fringe Festival.The bar will be open throughout the evening plus we're inviting one of the region's top food trucks to serve dinner - full details will be announced shortly.

Join us for an evening filled with laughter and a diverse array of comedic acts, promising entertainment for everyone.

Street food will be served by Guerrilla Kitchen - scroll down for the order link.

Performance information

Running time

2 hours 30 minutes

Content warnings

Age Guidance 16+

This event is not recommended for young people under 16 years old

Booking information

Seating style

We will have chairs and tables laid out in the foyer. Each table seats four people, so if you have a smaller group you may be sharing with another party.

Discounts

Under 25s can purchase half price tickets for this show.

Transport

Shuttle bus

The shuttle bus won't be running for this event

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Information for your visit

Saturday 25 October 2025, 8pm

Schedule

All timings are approximate and will be updated closer to the show date. Please check the website on the day of the performance for up-to-date information.

Latecomers can usually be admitted at a suitable gap within the performance.

When to arrive

7pm - 7.45pm
We have over 400 free parking spots for anyone driving.

Foyer opens

7pm
Enjoy a drink at the bar before the auditorium opens.

Auditorium opens

7.30pm
Get your tickets ready for checking, find your seats, sit back and relax.

Show starts

8pm

Show ends

10.30pm (approx)

Street Food

Street food will be provided by Guerrilla Kitchen.

Order now

Content warnings

Age Guidance 16+

This event is not recommended for young people under 16 years old

Location

Saffron Hall

Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4UH

Transport

Shuttle bus

The shuttle bus won't be running for this performance
More info

Additional information

Drinks

For this event, you're welcome to bring drinks purchased from our bar into the event with you.

Cloakroom

We are unable to allow any bags into the performance space which are larger than a hand bag or small backpack. Unfortunately our cloakroom will not be in operation.

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Accessibility

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Parking

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Pre-order food and drinks

Street Food

Street food will be provided by Guerrilla Kitchen.

Order now

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