Wookey Hole Comedy Cavern

About Us

Laugh your socks off at Wookey Hole's Comedy Cavern.

The Comedy Cavern has built up an enviable reputation for welcoming both known and up-and-coming stars so that you can say you ‘saw them before they were famous’.

Event details:

 Date: 18th April 2025
 Headliner Comedian: Darren Harriott
 Host Extraordinaire: Cerys Nelmes - Comedian
 Featuring Acts: Samantha Day and Patrick Smith
 Location: Wookey Hole Theatre
 Price: £15 per person
 Tickets: https://www.wookey.co.uk/events/view/the-comedy-cavern

Headliner: Darren Harriott

Double Edinburgh Award nominee Darren Harriott.

Darren Harriott’s TV includes, Dancing on Ice, co-host of Love Island: Aftersun, Britain’s Best Takeaway with Sara Cox, British as Folk, host of Live at the Apollo and Dog Ate My Homework, team captain on four series of Guessable and series regular on Don’t Hate the Playaz. Recently he appeared on BBC Two’s Celebrity Antiques Road Trip and BBC One’s Interior Design Masters Children in Need Special.

He regularly co-hosts the comedy night, You Dress Funny, with Rachel Fairburn, a show where comedians have to perform in outrageous costumes. In 2024 he was host of the New Comedy Awards Midlands Regional Final.

Samantha Day

Samantha is the sassy, stand-up mum of six Millennials/Gen Zers. Her comedy career kicked off about six years ago, after three decades as an accountant and single mum. Now she's been freed from the city, she's really hit her stride, as a truly original act who's progressing fast on the circuit.

Last year, Samantha's sold-out Edinburgh Fringe show, "The Booby Trap" (which, as the title suggests, is all about boobs) was nominated for the prestigious Amused Moose Award.  And the year before that, she won New Comedian of the Year at the Southport Comedy Festival.

"When I told my kids that I'd got into the final they said they were "shook", that their minds were "literally blown" and that they were "done with me flipping their pancakes".  I'm pleased that I've made them so proud."

According to her kids: "If her current material is some kind of attempt not to embarrass herself and us, then she's totally whiffed it.  It's a dumpster fire."​

Patrick Smith

Pat Smith has a unique talent for finding humor in everyday life. His quick-witted approach to storytelling brings to life his day-to-day experiences in a way that is both relatable and hilarious.

From lighthearted jokes about his own appearance to the antics of his daily routine, Pat weaves a tapestry of comedy that’s sure to leave audiences in stitches. And let’s not forget his wife, who’s always ready to keep him in check—because what’s comedy without a loving critic at home, right?

Pat’s knack for humour and his gift for making audiences laugh has earned him accolades and recognition in the comedy world.

Your Host: Cerys Nelmes

Cerys has had a very colourful and eventful life which she loves talking about to make people laugh.

She performs her comedy in a story telling style with a West Country charm that is easy to warm to.

Cerys has worked very hard to forge a strong career in the comedy industry.

She is a leading mc on the comedy circuit, working for major UK clubs and UK charity events. Cerys has a fantastic stage presence and her audience interaction is flawless. 

Cerys performs all over the world for the military and was the last comedian ever to perform in Afghanistan before they withdrew!