Taking Action on Addiction and The Forward Trust are partnering with Sober IS Fun to deliver our second sober comedy night this coming November.
We’re delighted to be able to offer early-bird discounted tickets at £20 per person (expires 24 October) – so get in quick!
Having just launched our new Addiction Awareness Week 2025 campaign (23-30 November), we’re excited to host our second sober comedy night on Sunday, 9 November at the legendary Backyard Comedy Club.
Our four touring comedians, as seen on tv, include: Ninia Benjamin - Celebrity MasterChef (BBC) Susan Murray - the job lot (ITV) El Baldhinio - Britains Got Talent (ITV) Mike Gunn - Live at the Apollo (BBC) The BackYard Bar is the perfect space will open its doors at 2 pm so that attendees can enjoy social games like pool, table tennis and table football before the gig starts (3:30 pm).
In the afternoon, there will also be a fundraising raffle with prizes gratefully donated by The Alcohol-Free Co, the UK's leading online drinks supplier. With delicious pizzas and an extensive non- alcoholic drinks menu, there’s plenty to enjoy ahead of this amazing comedy show.
Show details for Sober IS Fun - Sunday 9 November
- Doors: 2 pm
- Show starts: 3.30 pm
- Show finishes: 5.30 pm
Buy tickets - ticket link for all the below
- £20 Early Bird Tickets – quote ‘Forward20’ on booking (expires 24 October)
- £23 First Release Tickets
- £25 On The Door
Customer reviews of Sober Is Fun
“Brilliant thing to do for an afternoon! Have found the comedians are even funnier when the audience is sober.”
“Brilliant, superb compere and loved all the acts. Coming out with a sober smile.”
“I have been to Sober Fun three times and it's always brilliant. The venue is good with nibbles and AF drinks, comedians are brilliant, and the organisation, excellent. Highly recommend.”
Intro videos from our comedians
Ninia Benjamin - play video (click on image)
Mike Gunn - play video
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