The Taste Cumbria Comedy Nights are a great night out and we’re really happy to be taking over The Maltings at Jennings Brewery for the festival weekend.
When: Saturday 5 December 2026, doors open 6pm, show starts 7pm
Where: The Maltings, Jennings Brewery, Cockermouth
Cost: £12.50pp
Handy things to know: The Jennings Bar will be open! This event is suitable for over-18s – expect colourful language and adult humour.
The Maltings is a working brewery space so, though we will be able to provide some heating, it’s advisable to wear layers.
There will be no parking at the Brewery for this event – the closest car parks are Bitterbeck and Riverside, off Market Place. Due to the preparations for the weekend’s Taste Cumbria Christmas festival, these car parks will be accessible from Castlegate Drive. Follow CA139NR via Isel or Embleton.
MC for the evening is Kate Smurthwaite, who John Cleese says is ‘fun, energetic and full of ideas’. This feisty feminist and star of the Edinburgh Fringe, writes for the likes of Have I Got News for You and is also touring an award-winning educational science show.
She’s joined by Jacob Nussey who brings his deadpan style, sharp jokes, and ill-fated anecdotes, punctuated with clever punchlines. He’s already established himself on the comedy circuit, performing tour support for Jason Manford, Russell Kane, and Jack Carroll.
Then there’s Eden Voss, a rising star of the UK comedy scene with his darkly optimistic view of the world. He’s won Best New Act at The Ram Comedy Festival, is a two-time Beat The Frog World Series semi finalist, and has been nominated for the Breaking Talent Award at The Birmingham Comedy Festival.
Closing the night is Eddy Brimson, who’s written a host of best-sellers on football fan culture, is a regular talking head on TV and radio on subjects as diverse as footy, dodgy builders and sexy baldness. As an actor, he’s has appeared on everything from Absolutely Fabulous and Casualty to The Bill and EastEnders.
Tickets for this event are non-refundable.
£12.50
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