Comedy in Ruins

40ft Brewery Blackhorse
10 Lockwood Way, London, E17 5RB (view map)

Friday 20th February 2026

Accessibility - Accessible Toilets, Complimentary Ticket for Assistant, Step Free Access, Wheelchair Accessible

Comedy in Ruins

On Friday 20th February join us for a night of laughter that will raise the roof and shake the foundations! With games and a stunning lineup of four comedians hand-picked by your hostess with the mostess, Emily Bampton, this POC- and queer-led night is not your same old stand-ups, these are the lineups you actually want to see.

Brought to you in association with Undercover Comedy, the queer comedy collective creating and curating giggles, centering your favourite girls, gays, femmes, and thems, and taking place at independent 40ft Brewery Blackhorse Road.

There will be photos and videos taken during this event. If you would not like to photographed, please let a member of the Comedy in Ruins team know. Photos taken during the show will be used for archival and promotional purposes.

For more information about the show and venue, including accessibility information, please check out our pre-show information at this link: Pre-show information.

Doors 7pm

Start 7.30pm

End 10pm

2 x Breaks

London Events Comedy Show

The Lineup

Chloe Jacobs

Comedian and improviser Chloe Jacobs returns to Comedy in Ruins, fresh off her run of ‘Twilight: Breaking Down’ at the Edinburgh Fringe.

Ciara Barnes

Since moving from Ireland to England in 2024 for the political stability and good weather, Ciara Barnes talks about uprooting your life, getting top surgery and joining a run club. Like Strava but if someone cut your tits off after 1km.

LGBTQ+ Comedian of the Year Finalist 2025
Tour Support for Helen Bauer, Sophie Duker, Kyla Cobbler.

Erika Ehler

Emmy nominated writer and comedian, as seen on Frankie Boyle’s New World Order (BBC Two), Comedians Giving Lectures (Dave) and Comedy Central Live, Canadian-born Erika Ehler made a striking debut at the 2019 Edinburgh Fringe, named as an "act to watch” by The Skinny and Rolling Stone, with critics praising her dark, incisive comedy and sharp delivery.

In 2024, she returned with her second hour, I Got Some Dope Ass Memories With People That I’ll Never Fck With Again*, at Monkey Barrel Comedy.

A graduate of Salford University’s Comedy Writing & Performance course, and winner of the Chortle Student Comedy Award 2019, Erika has also written for Roast Battle (Comedy Central), Have I Got News for You (BBC), Never Mind the Buzzcocks (Sky), and Death to 2020 (Netflix), Cunk on Life (Netflix) establishing her as one of the UK’s most distinctive and promising comedy voices.

Fab Goualin

Fab Goualin is a self-professed storyteller. His mixture of nationality-based observations and witty anecdotes offer a fresh perspective on cultural differences, drawing humour from his unique experiences and background.

Our Vibe

Lady Jesus by UPSAHL

What You Need To Know

Age restriction: 18 +

Terms & Conditions

Lineup is always subject to change.
Refunds can only be obtained if the event is cancelled or rescheduled.
Seats are first come, first served so if you are a larger group, please arrive early to guarantee sitting together.
Comedians words & thoughts are their own.
Latecomers may be refused entry.
This is a safe space for queer and trans people, you must be respectful of all staff, acts and other audience members.