The Comedy Network: Eleanor Tiernan, Sara Barron, Stevie Martin & Valeria Vulpe

Get ready for a brilliant night of live stand-up as some of the UK's most exciting comedy talent takes to the stage. Each show features a handpicked line-up of established names, rising stars and breakthrough acts from the comedy circuit, with comedians you may recognise from TV, radio and your favourite podcasts.

Presented in partnership with Avalon Comedy Network, one of the world's leading comedy agencies, these laugh-out-loud evenings bring top-quality stand-up right to the heart of Leeds.

Line up

Eleanor Tiernan

Acclaimed comedian and writer Eleanor Tiernan is renowned for her deceptively sharp humour and trademark acerbic wit. A familiar voice on BBC Radio 4 and a sought-after performer at major festivals including Montreal Just For Laughs, Glastonbury and Latitude, Eleanor has built a reputation as one of the most compelling stand-ups on the circuit, earning praise for her critically acclaimed solo shows and appearances across television, radio and live comedy stages worldwide.

Sara Barron

Critically acclaimed comedian, author and broadcaster Sara Barron has quickly become one of the most exciting stand-ups working today. Following a string of acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe shows and an Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nomination, she has appeared on Live at the Apollo, Would I Lie to You? and Frankie Boyle's New World Order. Known for her fearless honesty, sharp wit and brilliantly engaging storytelling, Sara is a favourite with audiences and critics alike.

Stevie Martin

Stevie Martin is a comedian, writer, actor and podcaster best known for starring in Taskmaster Series 19. She has appeared on QI, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, The Last Leg and Richard Osman’s House of Games, while her acclaimed stand-up show clout sold out two Edinburgh Fringe runs and a 57-date UK tour. Alongside her TV and live work, Stevie has built a huge online following through her viral comedy sketches, which have amassed over 40 million views.

Valeria Vulpe

Spirit of Comedy winner Valeria Vulpe is one of the fastest-rising new voices on the UK comedy circuit. A former Google data scientist with degrees in mathematics and economics, she brings razor-sharp intelligence and deadpan observational humour to her stand-up, drawing on her experiences across Moldova, the United States and the UK. Having supported the likes of Ricky Gervais, Daniel Sloss and Connor Burns, Valeria is quickly establishing herself as an exciting international comedy talent.