Sat 3rd January 2026 Hatsuwarai Special Comedy at The Amersham Arms New Cross
Hatsuwarai Special Saturday Comedy at The Amersham Arms New Cross
Yuriko Kotani , Sang Don Park , Victoria Howden, Kuan-wen Huang , Suzie Preece , Currer Ball , Tony Ukulele and MC Sion James
*Hatsuwarai translates to the "first laugh of the year" in Japan, representing a traditional New Year custom aimed at bringing good luck and fortuneIt signifies starting the year with joy, often through comedy performances, entertainment, or lighthearted activities to ensure happiness in the coming months
We are very excited to Kick off January 2026 with a bonus Saturday comedy show in line with the Japanese tradition of *Hatsuwarai with a fantastic fun packed lineup of live comedy followed by singalong live music with optional club night too for post show dodgy dancing and drinks plus late bar in the friendly atmosphere of The Amersham Arms conveniently located opposite New Cross stationWe bring you fantastic line up of comedy talent including Japanese Comedy Star Yuriko Kotani -BBC New Comedy Award Winner As seen on Russell Howard's Stand Up Central, Pls Like (BBC3) and Paul Hollywood Eats Japan (Channel 4) , Sang Don Park- South Korean Comedy Star , Lewisham's finest musical loving comedian Victoria Howden , Kuan-wen Huang- As seen on Comedy Central Live and described as a 'Taiwanese force of nature' (Chortle.co.uk) , Suzie Preece- Co Host of Ghost Huns Podcast , Glaswegian gagsmith Currer Ball providing the lols all hosted by your cheeky compere Sion James Plus Post show live music and singalong from much adored Tony Ukulele Plus Optional Post Club Night and DJ with Bar til 3am
Airy spacious venue with reasonable priced barFront Pub Bar is open all day for pre and post show drinks
Student Discounted Tickets , Tickets with Donations to Lewisham Foodbank
Great Value Live Comedy in a Great Live venue
Please email happymondayscomedy@gmail.com so we can reserve you seats together if booking or groups of 3 or more
Presented by Happy Mondays Comedy
This is an 18+ event
Advanced Tickets available Online via DICE App : https://link.dice.fm/Scebf510fefc
Early Bird Tickets £10 Advanced Booking £12.50 Door Price £15 General Admission + Additional Lewisham Foodbank Donation £15 Student Discount Ticket £5
Doors 7pm Comedy Show and Live Music 7.30pm to Approx 10.30pm, Including Interval(s)
The Amersham Arms 388 New Cross Rd, New Cross, London SE14 6TY
Nearest Transport : New Cross Zone 2 ( 2 mins walk) or Free Street parking available nearby
Funpacked Comedy LIneup :
Yuriko Kotani BBC New Comedy Award Winner As seen on Russell Howard's Stand Up Central, Pls Like (BBC3) and Paul Hollywood Eats Japan (Channel 4)"A brilliantly performed, well-structured and wonderfully unique set." fringebiscuit "A must-see full of heart, passion and laughs" Broadway Baby
Sang Don Park Sang Don Park is a South Korean, musical comedian who is now based in LondonHe has performed and headlined in Seoul, Melbourne, Sydney, and London as wellHe discusses cultural and observational experiences that he went through whilst living in different cities abroad
Victoria Howden Victoria is a musical comedian with a dream of turning her life in Lewisham into a West End showShe finds a show tune in every situation"Brilliant, witty and memorableThe hills are alive with the sound of Victoria Howden" James Of Walsh reviews
Kuan-wen Huang Kuan-wen Huang is an emerging comedian from Taiwan, described as a 'Taiwanese force of nature' (Chortle.co.uk), with major breakthroughs on the UK circuit in the last two yearsPerformed at Edfringe , Brighton Fringe and was nominated for Nominated for Sean Lock Award for Channel 4, 2023 plus nominated for Leicester Comedy Festival Best ShowAs seen on Comedy Central Live
Suzie Preece Co Host of Ghost Huns Podcast , 'Suzie Preece is a standout" Kate Maltby, The Times 'Naturally likeable, cheery engaging attitude - what lively company she is' Steve Bennett, Chortle.co.uk
Currer Ball With hands-on giddiness, this Glaswegian stand-up now based in South London gives a whole new meaning to physical comedy – while delivering one exquisite gag after another'Quite weird, very funny' – Guardian 'Inventive one-liners' -Viv Kroskop
Tony Ukulele A legend of the South London live music scene, the much adored and uber talented Tony brings some joy and silly singalong songs to New Cross*no prizes for guessing his instrument of choice
MC Sion James "Utterly charming ..Lovable giant' Time Out London
Check out https://www.instagram.com/happymondayscomedy/ for previous and current lineups
Artists listed are correct at time of going to press, in the unlikely event that an act needs to cancel we reserve the right to amend the line up without notice and no refunds will be due
Artists: Yuriko Kotani , Sang Don Park, Victoria Howden, Kuan-wen Huang , Suzie Preece , Currer Ball , Tony Ukulele , Sion James
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