Open Air Comedy @ The Priory! Suzi Ruffell + Dom McGovern + Elliot Steel + Jamie D’Souza

In partnership with Colchester Events.  Please click on link below for Pre-Event Info https://colchesterartscentre.com/?page=comedy-the-priory-event-info All   Gates open 6pm, show starts 7pm Finish 9.30pm approx This is an outdoor event in the grassy surrounds of St Botolphs Priory (Next to Colchester Town railway station). Please see the bottom of this page for full info.  ACCESS INFO There will be step-free access to the site.  Suzi Ruffell Suited and booted stand-up Suzi is a force to be reckoned with. She has appeared on Live at the Apollo, The Jonathan Ross Show, Mock the Week, The Last Leg and There’s Something About Movies, and has received nominations for Best Stand-Up Show and Outstanding Female Comedy Entertainment Performance at the National Comedy Awards, the latter for her hosting duties on Comedy Central’s Yesterday, Today and the Day Before. She has also hosted red carpet coverage for the BAFTAs and The International Booker Prize. On the airwaves, Suzi is a regular host on Virgin Radio, has presented Explicable Me for BBC Radio 2, and frequently appears on Radio 4’s The News Quiz and The Now Show. Podcast fans will know her as co-host of Like Minded Friends with Tom Allen and host of OUT with Suzi Ruffell, celebrating LGBT+ stories through interviews with star-studded guests. She also co-hosts the hit podcast Big Kick Energy with Maisie Adam, the success of which has seen them film pitch-side commentary for UEFA and sell out live shows. Suzi’s Amazon special Dance Like Everyone Is Watching was released in 2022, and her last tour Snappy was filmed at London’s Bloomsbury Theatre. Suzi’s debut book, Am I Having Fun Now?, became an instant Sunday Times Bestseller upon its release in 2025, and she is currently touring her brand-new show, The Juggle. Dom Mc Govern (MC) is an energetic, fast-paced comedian whose standup covers sexuality, politics, religion, and pop culture. His career kicked off in Australia, where he was a finalist in the prestigious RAW Comedy competition, joining the ranks of Hannah Gadsby and Ronnie Chieng. In 2022, Dom was the runner-up in the Only Fans Creative Fund Comedy Edition, judged by Mae Martin and London Hughes. He also won the King Gong at London’s Comedy Store. Dom’s split bill, ‘Tied for Second,’ earned multiple 4-star reviews at Edinburgh. With undeniable charisma, Dom keeps audiences fully engaged and laughing throughout his sets. Described as “thoroughly engaging” by Chortle, Dom Mc Govern continues to make waves in the comedy scene.  Elliot Steel, despite being in his 20s, is a veteran of the British comedy circuit. Starting at 16 he has wowed audiences and impressed critics. Having multiple viral clips Steel is becoming a voice for those in their mid 20s with his dark but intelligent style. Marked as ‘One to Watch’ by the Independent, Elliot Steel is a rising talent on the UK’s comedy circuit. Receiving critical acclaim at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with his show Love & Hate Speech in 2023, you won’t want to miss his brand-new show Soft Boi Core. Elliot can also be heard on his regular podcast Btech Philosophers, which he co-hosts with Michael Odewale. As seen on Comedy Central’s Roast Battle and Live from the Comedy Store, and as heard on BBC Radio 1’s Comedy Lounge and BBC Radio 4. Best Debut Show Nominee at Leicester Comedy Festival 2015.  Jamie D’Souza, has reached the finals of the prestigious So You Think You’re Funny? and The Musical Comedy Awards, as well as being shortlisted for the BBC New Comedy Award. Jamie was also the runner up at Hastings Fringe New Comedian Of The Year. Jamie’s stand up has been described as a mix of short stories and one liners, delivered with an instant likability and an understated confidence. Covering a range of topics including veganism, his mixed race heritage and coming to terms with entering adulthood. PLEASE READ.  What you'll need to bring: Seating – fold up chairs, benches etc. Or a good old fashioned blanket. There is no seating provided on site.  Food & Soft Drink – you are welcome to bring any food or soft drink on to the site.  Alcohol is NOT PERMITTED to be brought on to site – there will be a bar in operation for the purchase of beer, wine etc.  An Umbrella / poncho / other rain-proof solution – because, you know, the weather.  Wet Weather Policy: The event will still go ahead in the event of rain, unless deemed dangerous. Please DON'T bring in gazebos, flags or anything else that might interfere with other peoples' view of the stage.  Please note that for outside events tickets are non-refundable and no credit notes will be offered.

Venue: Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF.

Event type: Comedy.

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