Royally Funny - February

MC – Stephen Diplacito Our opening act Peter Jones for Royally Funny 3rd Feb 2027 Peter Jones is a stand-up comedian from Australia now based in London. He has performed stand-up on the TV show Comedy Up Late, appeared in the Netflix series Why Are You Like This?, written for a bunch of TV series in Australia and since arriving in the UK he has won the 2023 Beat the Frog World Series. Maddie Coombe – middle act Maddie Coombe is a London-based stand-up comedian and writer, celebrated for her painfully relatable humour and razor-sharp delivery. Her deeply resonant content has gained millions of views online and been described as “way too close to home”. A familiar face on the London comedy circuit, Maddie is also the co-creator and host of the popular comedy night Silly Goose Comedy. Her appearances include The Emma Barnett Show (BBC Radio’s 5 Live), Paddy Youngs Comedy Short (Forever Young) and The Angel Comedy Showcase (Edinburgh Fringe 2024). Beyond the stage, Maddie writes for major brands, appears in online adverts and works as a producer in live TV. RUNNER UP: Bristol Comedy Competition 2025 Our closing act for Royally Funny 3rd Feb 2027 is Jon Long. Jon Long is a stand up and musical comedian. His affable style and acerbic comedy songs have seen him become a favourite on the UK circuit. Jon has been Chris McCausland's support act for many years and co-hosts Chris's Absolute Radio show on Sunday mornings. He's written extensively for the BBC. And his Mic'd Up series has generated over 50 million views online. "Clever gags and witty songs...delivered with laser-guided timing" - Bruce Dessau "Charming and funny" - The Guardian