Southampton’s next comedy stars take the spotlight at Double G New Faces graduation

Southampton is set for a lively night of fresh stand-up when Double G Comedy’s New Faces 2026 cohort performs its graduation show at The Attic on 9 December 2026. After a year of mentoring, gigging and sharpening their material, five emerging comedians will share the bill for their final performance together, joined by special guest Zak Lacey.

Key takeaways

The graduation show offers an affordable, high-energy opportunity to discover comedians at the start of their professional journeys.

• Five New Faces 2026 comedians will perform together for the final time.

• Zak Lacey, Hampshire Comedian of the Year, is the special guest.

• The show takes place on 9 December 2026 at The Attic, River Studios.

• Early bird tickets cost £6.50.

• Doors open at 7pm, with the show starting at 7.45pm.

A year of developing new talent

The five performers were selected from hundreds of applications and have spent the past 12 months working under Double G Comedy’s guidance. The programme has focused on performance, writing and the practical demands of building a career across the UK comedy circuit.

That makes the event more than a standard club bill: it is a milestone for a group moving from promising newcomers towards established circuit acts. Much like Comedy in Your Eye’s intimate Camden approach to showcasing professional talent, the appeal lies in being close to the action and seeing performers develop in a welcoming live setting.

Meet the 2026 cohort

Laura Petty brings vivid imagination, big energy and an eccentric perspective, while Phil Wood combines warm observations with candid stories about mental health. Wood has already performed more than 50 gigs, appeared at the Edinburgh Fringe and reached competition semi-finals.

Archie Brettle has made rapid progress since debuting in 2025, with more than 100 gigs behind him and experience performing and hosting comedy nights. Kev Perkins draws on relationships, middle age and his South African background for conversational storytelling with warmth and bite.

Robin Perrin, another fast-rising South Coast performer, blends everyday observations with the stranger thoughts of a wandering mind. He has also reached the semi-finals of Hampshire Comedian of the Year.

Zak Lacey leads the guest spot

The evening’s special guest, Zak Lacey, is building a reputation as one of the South Coast’s standout comedians. His dry wit and sharp observational writing turn familiar frustrations and personal mishaps into tightly crafted laughs. His appearance adds an experienced voice to a bill centred on discovery.

What to expect on the night

The bar opens at 6.30pm, followed by venue doors at 7pm and the Southampton Comedy Club show at 7.45pm. Seating is unreserved and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so early arrival is recommended for groups or anyone wanting a particular spot.

The Attic is located at River Studios in Totton, Southampton. Tickets are held on a door list, meaning attendees can use their order confirmation on a phone rather than bringing a physical ticket. As with many live comedy nights, the lineup may be subject to change.

For comedy fans who enjoy the buzz of an intimate room, positive audience energy and the thrill of spotting future favourites early, this is a strong date for the diary. Bring friends, settle in and give Southampton’s newest voices the send-off they deserve.

Sources

• Double G New Faces 2026 Graduation Stand Up Comedy in Southampton, THE LIST.co.uk.