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  • Comedy
  • Tickets from £15.00
  • Hampshire
  • Over 18
  • Thu, 17th Jul 2025 @ 20:00 - 22:00
  • 20:00 - 22:00

Quip Shed Comedy is excited to be back for a night of award winning comedy at Bel & The Dragon, Kingsclere!


On Thursday 17th July, we have comedy circuit legends Aideen McQueen, Ben Van der Velde, headliner Michael Shafar, and host Lyle Barke!

Aideen McQueen is one of the brightest sparks in the new generation of Irish comics. She’s sassy, sexy, saucy and side-splittingly funny. Aideen appears regularly on  RTE, TG4, BBC Northern Ireland and BBC Radio 4. She is one of the resident comperes at the world famous International Comedy Club in Dublin and has appeared alongside Sean Hughes, Reginald D Hunter, Ardal O’ Hanon, Dylan Moran, Johnny Vegas, Phil Kay and Frankie Boyle.

Ben Van der Velde is a stand-up comedian, actor, improviser and presenter. Over the past decade he has spread joy and nonsense to all four corners of the British Isles, as well as Greece, Denmark, Sweden, Switzerland, Estonia, Latvia, Finland and Norway. He is a regular host and act for respected British comedy clubs such as The Comedy Store, Komedia, The Glee, Headliners, Up the Creek, The Stand, Just the Tonic, Top Secret Comedy, Outside the Box and Comedy Club 4 Kids, as well as hosting stages for Bestival, Festival No.6, End of the Road and Sunday Papers Live.

Michael Shafar has quickly become one of the most exciting new acts on the UK comedy circuit, performing at the country's biggest clubs. You might already know Michael from his appearances on Network 10's The Project and Studio 10, ABC's Comedy Bites and triple j's Good Az Friday. You may have also watched his debut special A(LIVE) on Amazon Prime or his most recent special Alright, Next Joke on YouTube. In 2025 he'll be touring around Australia, the UK and mainland Europe. If you subscribe to his mailing list, he may even put on a show in your city.

"Shafar circumnavigates the line between  edgy and offensive with beautiful finesse" ★★★★½ The Age

"He’s a brand of comedian that is getting rarer and rarer to come by these days, and if you’re among those who fear comedy has gotten too politically correct, this show will put those fears to rest." ★★★★ TimeOut

"Shafar has a disarmingly relaxed approach and an intelligent sense of humour with a wildly inventive, darkly comic imagination." ★★★★★ The Edinburgh Reporter

We cannot wait to see you there!


Doors open from 7pm, Show From 8pm!

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Please Note - Smaller groups may be sat on tables with other smaller groups. 

Doors open from 7pm, Show From 8pm!

20:00 - 22:00 £15.00

Location

Address

Swan St, RG20 5PP

Area

Hampshire

Organiser

Bel & The Dragon, Kingsclere

Venue

Bel & The Dragon Kingsclere

Situated in Kingsclere village, Bel & The Dragon is a classic pub that's perfect for sinking a few pints or enjoying a bite to eat. Swing by the bustling spot, which boasts panelled walls, botanical artwork and rustic wooden beams, to lap up the cosy atmosphere. And if you pop along on a sunny day? Make…

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6. Every effort to admit latecomers will be made at a suitable break in the event, but admission cannot always be guaranteed.
7. We regret that tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded after purchase.
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  • Written by Ian

    Rating: 5

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    Visited 4 weeks ago
    Absolutely loved it! The best night out this year by far. Lyle the organiser did a fantastic job organising such a brilliant set of comedians. Bel and the Dragon - you have to host another night soon!!
  • Written by Liz

    Rating: 5

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    Visited 4 weeks ago
    Excellent night! All 3 acts were very good. Host was again excellent
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