If you're looking for a pet-friendly boozer in North London, the Elephant Inn is bound to impress. Located on Ballards Lane, this drinking den is home to dark wood features, alongside plenty of HD TVs, including a giant screen for those all-important sports bookings. On top of that, there's also a roster…
Christmas Comedy Night
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Description
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Comedy, Date Night and Something A Little Different
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Tickets from £16.50
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Finchley
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Over 18
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Mon, 21st Dec 2026 @ 19:00 - 22:30
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19:00 - 22:30
Ross Smith
Ross Smith is a multi-talented comedian, actor, and MC, known for his quick wit, sharp humor, and engaging storytelling. A standout performer at the Edinburgh Festival, Ross made waves with his debut solo show, I Am Ross Smith, inspired by his viral adventure where he went on holiday with strangers in place of another man named Ross Smith. The show garnered critical acclaim and was a highlight of the festival. He followed up the next year with another sellout show Crying Shame which featured two of Dave’s Top Ten Jokes of the Fringe, cementing his status as one of the most exciting emerging voices in comedy.
In addition to his stand-up, Ross has showcased his versatility in the acting world, appearing in the Apple TV series Slow Horses, and Karl Pilkington’s sitcom Sick of it . Ross is a regular performer at many London clubs including a semi residency at Banana Cabaret, a staple of the London comedy scene, where his quick wit and natural charisma keep audiences laughing week after week.
As an MC, Ross is a sought-after host for events, known for his ability to engage and entertain crowds with ease. His talents also extend behind the scenes, where he has worked as a director and writer, further honing his creative skills. Whether on stage, in front of the camera, or behind it, Ross Smith continues to build a reputation for his exceptional talent, quick wit, and unique perspective.
Bobby Mair
Bobby Mair is a Canadian stand-up comedian based in London, England. Mair has appeared on The Hour, Russell Howard’s Good News, Sweat the Small Stuff, Virtually Famous, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Sam Delaney’s News Thing, 8 Out of 10 Cats and Live at The Rivermill.
Shazia Mirza
Shazia Mirza is an award winning British stand up comedian and writer who works internationally. She has performed stand-up shows across the world in Europe, US, Asia and the Far East. Listed by The Observer as one of the 50 funniest acts in British comedy, Shazia is also a winner of the prestigious PPA Awards; ‘Columnist of the Year’ for her writing in The New Statesman. Other publications she writes for include; The Guardian, The Financial Times, the Daily Mail, New Internationalist, the Chicago Tribune, the Big Issue and Loaded magazine.
Shazia’s TV work includes; ‘The Jonathan Ross Show’ (ITV), ‘Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls’ (Channel 4), ‘Celebrities v Child Genius’ Christmas Special (Channel 4), ‘The One Show’ (BBC1), ‘Celebs In Solitary’ (Channel 5), ‘Travel Man – 48 Hours In… Côte d’Azur’ (Channel 4), ‘Loose Women’ (ITV), ‘Top Gear’ (BBC), ‘Have I got News for You’ (BBC).
"Shazia Mirza is provoking laughter and large intakes of breath once again … brave and urgent" ★★★★
The Telegraph
"As brave a piece of comedy as you’ll see" ★★★★
Mail On Sunday
"She’s effective at getting under your skin… strikes a blow" ★★★★
Metro
"At this moment in time – post-Brexit, post-Nice, post-Orlando – it’s on point chilling and superb" ★★★★
The Skinny
Russell Hicks
Russell Hicks is one of the UK’s most
razor-sharp and exciting comic talents.
This year he appeared in major feature films The
Running Man (dir. Edgar Wright)
and Maintenance Required (Amazon MGM).
An American based in London, he is a
provocative and exuberant comedian known for his masterful
improvisation, and has appeared on Channel 4, BBC and
ITV. Fresh from winning the Prague Fringe
Festival 2024, Russell is on tour across the UK.
His masterful weaving of improvisation with
material has earned him a devoted following, with hundreds of
thousands of followers across social media.
Russell headlines at every major club across the UK, including The
Stand, Glee Club and Up the Creek, and holds a residency at Top
Secret Comedy Club in London.
He also compères major events like the Leeds and Reading Festivals, as well as curated indie venues, historic theatres like the Hammersmith Apollo, and private members clubs across Europe.
For his undeniable and prolific work in
live performance, Russell was endorsed as a Global
Talent by Arts Council England in 2022.
Russell starred in the Prime
Video series Lovestruck High, which was
narrated by Lindsay Lohan, as the loveable Texan Coach
Hughes. He’s written for and starred in ITV’s Stand
Up Sketch Show and won the Channel 4 competition
series Captive Audience with his fully improvised
stand-up.
Russell regularly entertains studio audiences at Have I Got
News For You, The Last
Leg, and As Yet Untitled. He is a
Spotlight registered actor and enjoys both comic and dramatic
roles.
This is alongside his Stateside work with legendary Hollywood clubs
The Comedy Store, The Improv and The Laugh Factory.
A talented voice actor, Russell is the voice of Sky Comedy and Great Big Story, and frequently works for international brands in global campaigns. He is a presenter on Yahoo Entertainment. Russell regularly opens for his friends Axel Blake (Winner of Britain’s Got Talent), Simon Brodkin, Al Murray, and more.
He still can’t believe he gets to make people laugh for a living, travel the world, and most importantly, not wake up early on Monday mornings.
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Tickets/Times
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General Admission
General Admission |
19:00 - 22:30 | £16.50 |
Location
Address
283 Ballards Lane, N12 8NR
Area
Finchley
Nearest Station
West Finchley (Tube)
Organiser
Elephant Inn
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1. The ticket holder voluntarily assumes all risks and danger incidental to the event for which the ticket is issued, whether occurring prior, during or after the event. The ticket holder voluntarily agrees that the management, venue, event participants, DesignMyNight (WFL Media Ltd) and all of their respective agents, officers, directors, owners and employers are expressly released by the ticket holder from any claims arising from such causes.
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3. Please check your tickets, as mistakes cannot always be rectified.
4. Occasionally, events are cancelled or postponed by the promoter, team, performer or venue for a variety of reasons. If the event is cancelled, please contact us for information on receiving a refund from the responsible party. If the event was moved or rescheduled, the venue or promoter may set refund limitations. It is your responsibility to ascertain the date and time of any rearranged event.
5. The venue reserves the right to refuse admission and may on occasion have to conduct security searches to ensure the safety of the patrons.
6. Every effort to admit latecomers will be made at a suitable break in the event, but admission cannot always be guaranteed.
7. We regret that tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded after purchase.
8. Tickets are sold subject to the venue or promoter's right to alter or vary the programme due to events or circumstances beyond its control without being obliged to refund monies or exchange tickets.
9. If this ticket is re-sold or transferred for profit or commercial gain by anyone other than the promoter, venue management, DesignMyNight or one of their authorised sub-agents, it will become voidable and the holder may be
refused entry to or ejected from the venue.
10. The venue operates a No Smoking Policy.
11. The promoter, venue management and DesignMyNight accept no responsibility for any personal property.
12. The event listed on the purchased ticket is strictly for ticket holders who are over 18 years of age. Identification may be required.
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