Bristol Comedy Garden returns for an open-air spectacular featuring the absolute finest in comedy paired with craft beers, street food and more on the beautiful Clifton Downs.
Ardal O’Hanlon, star of Death in Paradise, Father Ted and My Hero headlines a huge show on Tthe Downs. Join Ardal as his spellbinding fusion of off-beat stories, unexpected twists and killer jokes heads to Bristol Comedy Garden.
Joining Ardal is an exceptional bill with the British Comedy Award winning queen of ventriloquism Nina Conti, fresh off the back of her huge sell out tour, deadpan musical maestro Huge Davies, the mischievous Last Leg regular Rosie Jones and Bristol’s very own comedy hero Mark Olver as host.
Presented by Bristol Comedy Garden
Allocated seated show. Best available on the day.
Age: 16+ (16-18’s to be accompanied by an adult)
Line up
Ardal O’Hanlon
Nina Conti
Huge Davies
Rosie Jones
Mark Oliver
“”He is a complete joy to watch, planting the sort of silly images that bump around in your head forever”
The Guardian
The venue
Bristol Comedy Garden
Getting There
Address: The Downs, Bristol, BS9 1FG
The venue is situated on Clifton Downs.
Bicycle
You can reach Clifton Downs Via most cycle routes into the City Centre.
Car parking
The closest public car parking can be found on College Road (200m) & All Saints Road (130m). Long Ashton Park and Ride has a bus service to Clifton Downs.
Bristol Clean Air Zone
Clifton Downs are outside but close to the Bristol Clean Air Zone. View a map of the Zone and check if your vehicle will be charged.
Bus/Train
Multiple services from Bristol bus station pass the downs. The closest bus stop is on Upper Belgrave Road, a short walk from the venue. The nearest train stations are Clifton Downs and Bristol Temple Meads.
Access
Mobility
Bristol Comedy Garden at The Downs has step free access from the street and is wheelchair accessible. There are several blue badge bays on the surrounding roads to the event site.
Toilets
There is an accessible toilet located 25m from the accessible seating area.
Assistance Dogs
Registered assistance dogs and emotional support animals are welcome.
Hearing Facility
There is no induction loop facility at this venue.
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