THE COMEDY STORE PRESENTS: OPENING GALA

Now tickets are two for the price of one for selected Comedy Stop comedy festival shows

On Thursday, September 12th, the Comedy Stop Helsinki festival will kick off with The Comedy Store Presents: Opening Gala at Korjaamo, featuring British star comedians Andrew Mensah and Matt Bragg. From the domestic scene, the stage will see Aatu Raitala, who holds the title of Comedian of the Year 2019, and the evening will be hosted by Finnish-Scottish stand-up comedian Ray Zambino.

With nearly 45 years’ experience in the business and as the premier name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new comedy talent, and remains the place to see tomorrow’s stars today. The likes of Eddie Izzard, John Bishop, Jimmy Carr, Rhod Gilbert and Sarah Millican, have all cut their comedy teeth with us. The Comedy Storebring you “The Best In Stand Up” from around the globe, showcasing the brightest names in comedy today.

The Comedy Store Gala is your chance to see an array of world class comedians who will be performing across Comedy Stop 2024 together with your local MC. In this mixed bill extravaganza you have a chance to see a short set form multiple comedians before taking they take to the stage across the weekend to perform the one man show.

Your chance to see tomorrows comedy super stars all in one place.

“Still the greatest and most influential comedy club on the planet.” - Time Out

The performance language is English.

Event: 
Thursday, September 12, 2024 Korjaamo, Helsinki Doors open at 6:30 PM Performances approximately 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Age limit 18+

Tickets:
Now on sale at Ticketmaster Tickets starting from €26.40 including service fees

Please note that the ticket price does not include a possible cloakroom fee.

ANDREW MENSAH

Now tickets are two for the price of one for selected Comedy Stop comedy festival shows

Andrew Mensah is a stand-up comedian, presenter and actor from London.

Having only begun his comedy career in 2018, Andrew has quickly gained plaudits and was crowned winner of The Cavendish Arms Summer Competition 2019.

His relatable style and ability to speak on his life experience in an unapologetic manner has established him as one of the most exciting emerging comedians on the circuit today.

Alongside his fledgling stand-up career, Andrew is also the host of BT Sport’s hit show ‘What I Wore’ where he interviews footballer’s based on their lives and careers. Through ‘What I Wore’, Andrew has gone on to become a highly sought after and knowledgeable sports presenter. He has conducted sit down interviews with emerging stars like Callum Hudson Odoi, Tammy Abraham, James Maddison and his ground breaking interview with his cousin Ebere Eze on the estate they grew up on did huge numbers on social media with over a million views across YouTube and Twitter.

Andrew Mensah also co-hosts Premier League Productions series ‘Welcome to the Weekend’ and most recently co-hosted Sky’s ‘Fantasy Football League’ co-hosting with Matt Lucas and Elis James.

The performance language is English.

Events:
Thursday, September 12, 2024 - Opening Gala
Venue: Korjaamo, Helsinki
Doors open at 6:30 PM
Gala performance approximately 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Age limit: 18+

Friday, September 13, 2024 - Solo Performance
Venue: Korjaamo, Helsinki
Performance starts approximately at 7:15 PM
Doors open at 6:45 PM
Age limit: 18+

Tickets:
On sale from Friday, April 19, 2024, at 10 AM on Ticketmaster
Tickets starting from €26.40 including service fees

Please note that the ticket price does not include a possible cloakroom fee.

MATT BRAGG

Now tickets are two for the price of one for selected Comedy Stop comedy festival shows

With a unique, low energy, deadpan style and meticulously crafted material he has been gaining critical acclaim from audiences, promoters and comedians alike.

As well as performing at some of the largest clubs in the UK, he is tour support for Ricky Gervais, Harry Hill, Lloyd Griffith (Soccer AM), Suzi Ruffell, Jason Manford, John Bishop, Phoenix Night’s Clinton Baptiste and Scott Bennett.

He was also selected for Just The Tonic’s Big Value showcase at Edinburgh Festival in 2019 and finished runner up in Leicester Mercury’s Comedian of The Year 2020.

His debut show ‘Matt Bragg has nothing wrong with him’ is touring throughout Autumn 2024.

“Classic observational stand up, delivered with effortless style” Ricky Gervais

“Jack Dee….. with Frank Skinner... wrapped in a Mod’s fashion sense” Chortle [UK]

The performance language is English.

Events:
Thursday, September 12, 2024, Opening Gala
Korjaamo, Helsinki
Doors open at 6:30 PM
Performance starts approximately at 8:30 PM
Age limit: 18+

Friday, September 13, 2024, Solo Performance
Korjaamo, Helsinki
Doors open at 8:00 PM
Performance starts approximately at 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Age limit: 18+

Tickets:
Now on sale at Ticketmaster
Tickets starting from €26.40 including service fees

Please note that the ticket price does not include a possible cloakroom fee.

AATU RAITALA

RAY ZAMBINO

Now tickets are two for the price of one for selected Comedy Stop comedy festival shows

Ray Zambino is a Finnish-Scottish English-speaking comedian who masterfully maintains a Scottish accent while ensuring complete understandability. He moved to Finland for love but ultimately fell in love with the country itself.

Ray's humor features hilarious one-liners, observations from the perspective of an outsider in a strange land, and occasionally absurd ideas. He has previously written material for MTV, Yle, and performed on Nelonen Stand Up. Additionally, Ray has worked internationally with the BBC and performed throughout Finland and the UK.

This year, the Scotsman will host the festival's events and will also present his own solo show!

The performance language is English.

Events:
Thursday, September 12, 2024, hosting the Opening Gala

Friday, September 13, 2024, Solo Performance
Korjaamo, Helsinki
Doors open at 9:15 PM
Performance starts approximately at 9:45 PM
Age limit: 18+

Tickets:
Now on sale at Ticketmaster
Tickets starting from €26.40 including service fees.

Please note that the ticket price does not include a possible cloakroom fee.

KATHERINE RYAN

Award-winning comedian, writer, presenter, and actress Katherine Ryan is at the top of her game and Battleaxe brings her back out on tour after the sell-out international smash hit that was Missus ended its year long run in 2022.

In 2022, Katherine hosted her own hilarious 6-part global flagship series for Amazon Prime - Backstage with Katherine Ryan. She has also hosted two series of the hit primetime BBC Two jewelry-making competition series All That Glitters.

Her debut 6 x 30’ Netflix sitcom The Duchess - which she wrote, executive produced and starred in - leapt to the top of the UK Netflix chart on its release. She was also only the second UK-based comedian to get a Netflix Global comedy special after Jimmy Carr and the first woman (2017’s In Trouble). Her second special Glitter Room also sits on the platform.

Her debut book The Audacity was published by Bonnier and went straight into the Sunday Times Bestseller list. Her hit podcast Telling Everybody Everything frequently tops the podcast charts.

The performance language is English.

Event:
Friday, September 13, 2024
Kulttuuritalo, Helsinki
Doors open at 6:30 PM
Performance starts approximately at 8:00 PM
Recommended age limit: 16+

Tickets:
Now on sale at Lippu.fi
Tickets starting from €27.50 including service fees.

Please note that the ticket price does not include a possible cloakroom fee.

JUKKA LINDSTRÖM

Jukka Lindström is a stand-up comedian, journalist, screenwriter, and award-winning TV personality. He became known for the political satire show Noin viikon uutiset (About a Week's News) on Yle TV2, which aired from 2014 to 2017. Lindström served as the head writer and on-screen face of the show, which won the Golden Venla award for Best Comedy Program two years in a row.

Lindström is also remembered for the critically acclaimed satirical sketch series Jukka Lindströmin Sivuhistoria (Jukka Lindström's Side Story) on Yle TV1, which aired in 2022. In 2023, he launched a new satire series, Kovan viikon ilta (Tough Week Evening) on Yle TV1, which is still ongoing.

In addition to his own shows, Lindström has appeared in numerous TV programs, including YleLeaks, Uutisvuoto, Pressiklubi, Pitääkö olla huolissaan (Should We Be Worried?), and Hyvät ja huonot uutiset (Good and Bad News). Before his TV career, Jukka worked for a long time as a news reporter for Yle's Radio News. He has studied political science and holds a Master’s degree in social sciences.

Lindström is a leading figure in the Finnish stand-up scene, performing at clubs, theaters, and comedy festivals since 2005. In recent years, he has focused on solo performances in stand-up, where political satire intertwines with personal stories and observations.

The performance language is Finnish.

Event:
Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024
Location: Korjaamo, Helsinki
Doors open: 5:30 PM
Show starts: around 6:00 PM
Age limit: 18+

Tickets:
Now available at Ticketmaster
Tickets including service fees starting from €26.40.

Please note that the ticket price does not include a possible cloakroom fee.

AURIE STYLA

Now tickets are two for the price of one for selected Comedy Stop comedy festival shows

Aurie Styla is an award-winning comedian, actor and writer from London. He has strongly established himself as a powerhouse of presence & humor, making him one of the most charismatic & versatile performers in the UK.

Aurie has appeared on several shows including ‘Richard Osman’s House Of Games’ (BBC), ‘Comedy Central Live’, ‘Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club’ (ITV), ‘The Stand-Up Sketch Show’ (ITV2), ‘Mo Gilligan’s Black British & Funny’ (C4), ‘The Apprentice, You’re Fired’ (BBC) & more. Aurie was also a writer on the Bafta Award-winning season of ‘The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan.’

Aurie performs comedy around the world, with recurring appearances in UK, Europe, Canada, USA & the UAE. He has also sold out 4 self-produced comedy special tours, and 8 mixed-bill UK wide tours, under his company ComedyMania Productions Ltd, selling over 18,000 tickets to date, off his own back.

His latest show - The Aurator is onsale worldwide through Live Nation. He has over 230k followers across all platforms on social media. His last comedy special ‘GREEN’ was critically acclaimed, and won the Spirit of the (Edinburgh) Fringe Award for 2022, and is available to watch on online.

The performance language is English.

Event:  
Date: Saturday, September 14, 2023  
Location: Korjaamo (Vaunusali), Helsinki  
Doors open: 7:00 PM  
Show starts: around 7:15 PM  
Age limit: 18+

Tickets:  
On sale Friday, April 19, 2024, at 10:00 AM on Ticketmaster  
Tickets including service fees starting from €26.40.

Please note that the ticket price does not include a possible cloakroom fee.

MO GILLIGAN

With his high-energy style and stunning physicality, triple BAFTA winner Mo Gilligan is an international comedy star.

Named ‘The Funniest Man in Britain’ by The Times, Mo’s debut stand up tour was a total sell out, which included a huge two week residency in London’s West End. The show was recorded as his debut Netflix Original Momentum, which enjoyed global release in 190 countries. In 2021, he went back on tour with There’s Mo to Life which achieved another total sell out run, which included a remarkable 10 dates at the Hammersmith Eventim Apollo and a history making O2 Arena show. In 2022 he released his second highly anticipated Netflix special of the smash hit live show to great critical acclaim.

His show The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan (C4) saw him win his first BAFTA for Best Entertainment Performance in 2020, followed by his second for Best Comedy Entertainment Programme in 2022.

This year will also see Mo embark on his biggest project to date as he heads out on his huge In the Moment World Tour travelling across the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Ireland, Finland, Netherlands, France, Belgium and the UK.

The performance language is English.

Event:  
Saturday, September 14, 2024  
Bio Rex, Helsinki  
Doors open at 19:30  
Show starts around 20:30  
Recommended age: 16+

Tickets:  
On sale now at Ticketmaster  
Tickets starting from €44, including service fees.

Please note that the ticket price does not include a possible cloakroom fee.

TOM BALLARD

Now tickets are two for the price of one for selected Comedy Stop comedy festival shows

Tom Ballard is an award-winning stand up comedian/actor/writer/broadcaster/ person who always tries his best. He’s one of Australia’s hottest comic talents, he’s performed and won acclaim all around the world and he’s very pleased to meet you.

Tom became the youngest ever recipient of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Best Newcomer Award for his debut hour, Tom Ballard Is What He Is. His show Taxis & Rainbows & Hatred was nominated for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Fringe, and his follow up The World Keeps Happening was nominated for Best Show in both Melbourne and Edinburgh.

At 24 years old, Tom hosted Reality Check: his very own ABC TV panel show dissecting the insane world of reality television. He’s interviewed all sorts of political figures on his popular podcast Like I’m A Six-Year-Old, and hosted his own satirical late night show for ABC Comedy, Tonightly with Tom Ballard, which was a very naughty show that the conservative Australian government didn’t like very much at all.

‘Primed to be at the forefront of a new generation of politically motivated comics, & you couldn’t want for a more dynamic poster boy.’ Chortle [UK]

The performance language is English.

Event:  
Saturday, September 14, 2024  
Korjaamo, Helsinki  
Doors open at 20:00  
Show starts around 20:30  
Age limit: 18+

Tickets:  
Now on sale at Ticketmaster  
Tickets including service fees starting from €26.40.

Please note that the ticket price does not include a possible cloakroom fee.

MICKY OVERMAN

Now tickets are two for the price of one for selected Comedy Stop comedy festival shows

Micky Overman is a stand-up comedian and actor from the Netherlands, known especially in the UK. He has performed at several famous comedy clubs, including The Comedy Store and The Glee Club, as well as at various international comedy festivals. Overman’s humor often explores personal experiences, societal issues, and cultural differences.

Performance:

All of a sudden, comedian Micky Overman finds her life going the direction she’s always wanted.

The path has been set, she just has to follow it. So why is she finding that so hard?

A show about change, commitment and letting go of your old self. Join Micky as she desperately fights against her old coping mechanisms, whilst contemplating love, the art of gift giving and Ozzy Osbourne.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (Funny Women)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (Scotsman)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (Chortle.co.uk)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (BroadwayBaby.com)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (List)

‘Top-notch lines that wouldn’t be out of place in an A-lister’s Netflix special’ (Chortle.co.uk).

The performance language is English.

Event:  
Saturday, September 14, 2024  
Korjaamo, Helsinki  
Doors open at 21:15  
Show starts around 21:45  
Age limit: 18+

Tickets:  
Now on sale at Ticketmaster  
Tickets including service fees starting from €26.40.

Please note that the ticket price does not include a possible cloakroom fee.