Avalon Comedy Network – April 2026

The Comedy Network brings you the hottest up-and-coming comedians on the UK circuit (as well as a few from further afield!).

Come and unwind after a stressful week; gather your friends, grab a drink from the bar, and escape into a night of hilarity.

Over the years, Avalon’s Comedy Network has produced the likes of Russell Howard, Bill Bailey, Al Murray, Noel Fielding, Lucy Porter, Chris Ramsey, Roisin Conaty, Ed Gamble, Jenny Eclair and many more.  This is your chance to see the stars of tomorrow, today!

The evening’s line up:

Headliner – Lauren Pattison

Open – Al Stevenson

MC – Dean Coughlin

Lauren Pattison

Edinburgh Best Newcomer Nominee 2017 and Edinburgh Best Show Nominee 2022, Lauren is a comedian, actor and writer. Her TV appearances include Stand up for Live Comedy (BBC), two episodes of Comedy Central at the Comedy Store, Roast Battle, and she even hosted an episode of Takeshi’s Castle (Comedy Central). She can currently be heard hosting the critically acclaimed weekly podcast Conversations Against Living Miserably, produced by Dave in partnership with the Campaign Against Living Miserably. Now in its second series, the podcast has had guests including Richard Gadd, Jenny Eclair, Lou Sanders, Dane Baptiste and Stu Goldsmith.

Lauren is a regular at all the major national comedy clubs and has provided tour support for Katherine Ryan, Jason Manford, Kerry Godliman, and Stewart Francis.

“wickedly engaging company… a fully equipped comedian” – Chortle

Al Stevenson

Al Stevenson is the sharp-witted lad from Newcastle, with “bulletproof confidence” (Stand Newcastle), his charm allows him to tear through an audience with a cheeky grin. His “relentlessly hilarious” (Carl Hutchinson) performances of his “brilliant jokes” (Jack Whitehall) have seen him go all the way to the Beat The Frog World Series Finals, be tour support for Mark Nelson, USA Kevin James Thornton and many more, and sellout the prestigious Stand Comedy Club with his debut solo show!

“Al Stevenson combines the blunt double-entendres of Julian Clary with the bored, world-weariness of Jo Brand.” – Chortle

Dean Coughlin

Dean Coughlin is a multi-award winning, working-class comic from Liverpool, who has quickly established an outstanding reputation for his talent. Dean won Breakthrough Act of The Year, and Best Comedy Podcast at The Northwest Comedy Awards. Dean has previously performed tour support for Dan Nightingale, Paul Smith, Adam Rowe, Jason Manford, Fin Taylor and Lloyd Griffith.

“Keep an eye out for this hilarious up and coming comedian. He was born with funny bones.” – Manford’s comedy Club