Resistance Comedy Friday Night Funnies

Resistance Comedy presents **Friday Night Funnies** at Chickenshed, Southgate on **Friday 23rd October 2026** — our final Chickenshed show of the year. Hosted by **Les Blair**, the night features a packed line-up of established circuit favourites, award winners and exciting rising talent: **Peter Francis** – Channel 4’s *So You Think You’re Funny?* and BECA Best Newcomer winner. **President Obonjo** – Award-winning character comedian and star of ITVX’s *President Obonjo: Stolen*. “A great comic construct.” — Chortle **Nikola McMurtrie** – Funny Women Awards finalist and acclaimed character and musical comedian. “Highly skilful, tight-as-a-drum.” — Chortle **Isabelle Farah** – British-Lebanese comedian, writer and performer with BBC, ITV and Channel 4 credits. “Spellbinding.” — Chortle **Farhan Solo** – *So You Think You’re Funny?* finalist and BBC New Comedy Awards performer. **Samira Banks** – Winner of *So You Think You’re Funny? 2023* and BBC New Comedy Awards performer. “Distinctive punchlines… topped with a winning cheek.” — Chortle **Les Blair – MC / Host** – Experienced comedian, presenter and host bringing the whole night together. Expect a great night of live stand-up comedy in one of North London’s best-loved arts venues. **Venue:** Chickenshed, 290 Chase Side, Southgate, London, N14 4PE **Date:** Friday 23rd October 2026 Tickets are available directly from Chickenshed. **Resistance Comedy — We’ve got your Friday Night Sorted.** *Line-up subject to change.*