Saturday 14th March 2026
Doors 7pm | Start Time 8pm
Advance Tickets | £17.50 + Fees
This event is for 18s and over.

The audience for this show will be seated

The Red Herring comedy club returns for the second show of 2026.

JOEY PAGE
Stand-Up & Television: BBC - Never Mind the Buzzcocks / BBC - Never Mind the Buzzcocks Christmas Special / E4 - Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy / BBC Comedy presents - Live / Tour support for Laura Smyth, Rob Beckett, Mark Simmons.
Accolades: Nominee - Best Comedy 2018 Perth Fringe, Nominee - Best Edinburgh show - Brighton fringe awards 2017, Nominee - Malcolm Hardy Award for Comic Originality - 2007.

JULES O'BRIAN
Brummie based Jules performs around the country, telling anyone who will listen about ageing disgracefully, body hang-ups, parenting, and dating. This former teacher's relaxed, chatty style, crowd interaction and warmth, all served with a sardonic wit, make her a natural crowd pleaser.
Jules was nominated for the Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent award in 2022, and was shortlisted for Funny Women 2023.
She performs her one woman show, "Avoid excessive cleavage (and other advice to ignore)" at comedy festivals, and gives talks about having embarked on her comedy career as an older woman, to various groups.
"Funny as f***" - Mama Life Magazine
"Splendid... a quality performance" - Notts Comedy Review
"Slick writing with a twinkle in her eye." - Scott Bennett
"A very strong, hilarious, charming act" - Rahul Kohli
"Razor sharp observations, Jules has it all: intelligence, wit, and utterly hilarious" - Jo Enright

INGRID DAHLE
Ingrid Dahle, a Norwegian comedian, is making waves on the British comedy circuit.  Ingrid has captivated audiences with her unique style and infectious energy. Her solo shows have been well-received, showcasing her sharp wit and distinct comedic voice.
In addition to her solo work, Ingrid has supported acclaimed comedians like Jen Brister on her last two tours and Desiree Burch. Ingrid previously won the Brighton Comedy Award and been a finalist in several prestigious competitions, such as 'So You Think You're Funny?' and the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year, where she was the runner-up.

MC BARRY DODDS
Barry Dodds is an award-winning MC and comedian with over 20 years of experience working in live comedy and producing shows. He has won best MC at the Midlands Comedy Awards five consecutive times and in 2024 he won the prestigious Comics Comic Best MC award. He effortlessly charms audiences with his unique brand of disarming wit and wry, down to earth observational, cheeky humour.
In 2015, Barry co-created The Parapod, a podcast debating the existence of the paranormal, explored hauntings and the unknown. Three series, over 3 million downloads, sold out live shows and specials later, The Parapod Movie was unleashed on the show's many loyal fans hitting the Apple Movie Top Ten movie chart immediately and gathering much praise from both fans and critics alike.
A talented storyteller, Barry is an assured act who has worked professionally for all major comedy clubs across the UK and is a regular performer at The Glee Club, Frog and Bucket, Manford's and many more. He also has had several international appearances including Bahrain, Cyprus, New York and Luxembourg where he was asked to return as a regular MC.
Over the years Barry has been tour support for acts such as Jason Manford, Jim Jefferies, John Bishop and more. He has also performed at many festivals, including Kendal Calling, Download, Lost Village and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Barry also has a podcast with fellow comedian Hayley Ellis called The Worriers where they fight with their anxieties, fears, OCDs and general bad thinking.
*Please note, the line-up is subject to change.

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Accessibility:

Docks Academy has a wheelchair-accessible lift which provides access to the first floor. We are committed to making the venue accessible to everyone and we endeavour to accommodate all access requirements within the constraints of our historic building, and health and safety regulations. Please do contact us prior to your visit so we are aware of your access needs. Email tickets@docksacademy.com.