Written by Lucy
Rating: 5
VERIFIED
Perfect morning - my two granddaughters were enchanted from the start. Great breakfast as well
At the Boot. Will definitely go again.
Thank you
Silly Sunday - Comedy Night
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- The Freston Boot
Description
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Comedy
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Tickets from £11.00 - £38.50
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Over 18
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Sun, 30th Aug 2026 @ multiple start times (see ticket info)
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Multiple start times (see ticket info)
A sensational live performer, Yorkshire man, marathon runner and former (double award-winning) Time Out Comedian of the Year, Paul Tonkinson has long upheld his esteemed reputation as one of the finest stand-ups the UK has to offer. With a unique and distinctive style, Tonkinson is noted for his effervescent physicality and skilful impressions, which bring alive exuberant, tender comic reflections on love, family and the day-to-day idiosyncrasies of 21st century life. A plethora of first class material, combined with tremendous charm and irrepressible, infectious energy make for a formidable talent.
Tonkinson burst into the nations consciousness as a presenter hosting seminal live tele - The Sunday Show on BBC2, Ch. 4’s The Big Breakfast, he also fronted radio shows on XFM in London and Manchester. His first love however has always been stand-up, with numerous TV appearances - BBC One’s Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and Comedy Central’s The Comedy Store and The World Stands-Up. He has played at comedy festivals around the world including the prestigious Montreal Just For Laughs festival, hosting the esteemed Brit-com Gala. As well as his own UK tour Tonkinson has also worked extensively with Michael McIntyre, supporting him on arena tours across the UK and worldwide, most recently, in 2023, on trips to Norway, New Zealand and Australia.
Paul is a keen runner, he produces a weekly podcast Running Commentary with Rob Deering ( over 2 million downloads ) wrote a long running column for Runners World and his book 26.2 Miles to Happiness won a Daily Telegraph Sports Entertainment Book of the Year award in 2022. He is currently working on the follow up.
TV CREDITS: Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow (BBC1), The Comedy Store (Comedy Central), The World Stands-Up (Comedy Central), The Sunday Show (BBC2), The Big Breakfast (Ch.4)
RADIO: XFM in London & Manchester.
REGULARLY SEEN AT: The Comedy Store, The Glee and MANY more UK and International Comedy Clubs.
FESTIVALS: Montreal Just For Laughs festival, Host of Brit-com Gala.
TOUR SUPPORT: Michael McIntyre 2023 Arena Tour,
Offers
Promotions
Tickets/Times
| Ticket | Event time | Cost |
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Comedy only
Comedy only ticket. You will be welcomed in and sat in our theatre style set up in our pub. |
19:15 - 20:30 | £11.00 |
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Comedy and Dinner
Indulge in a delicious Sunday Roast before the comedy begins! This package includes a roast from our Sunday Menu (excluding the Big Booty) The comedy will start at 7:30pm. Tables will automatically be booked for 6pm. |
18:00 - 22:00 | £38.50 |
Location
Address
The Freston Boot, The Boot, Freston Hill, Ipswich, IP9 1AB
Organiser
The Freston Boot
The Freston Boot is a lovingly restored 17th gem in a beautiful countryside setting. Our many unique features make us a truly standout destination for any occasion. New for 2025, we hope to provide a wide variety of events to suit all ages and interests alongside our delicious food and drinks offering.
T&Cs
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.
2. Tickets are issued subject to the rules and regulations of the venue.
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 may operate 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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