Kota: Comedy Club — Autumn Edition - Best Western Cedar Court Hotel

As seen on BBC’s Live at the Apollo, Spring Day is an American stand-up comedian, writer and actor now based in London.

Originally from Kansas, Spring brings a sharp, sassy and brilliantly acerbic style of comedy that has made her a standout act on the circuit. She began her comedy career headlining at the Tokyo Comedy Store while living in Japan, and has since written, produced, directed and performed seven solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Her TV and writing credits include BBC Three’s Jerk, UKTV’s Rosie Jones’s Disability Extravaganza, BBC’s Horrible Histories, Horrible Science and Audible’s musical comedy Crush Hour. She has also guest hosted BBC Radio 4’s 13 Million Club, and her show Spring Day: Exvangelical played at Soho Theatre.

A Live at the Apollo act opening the show? That tells you exactly the level of night this is going to be.

Laurence Tuck

Dark, twisted and wonderfully nerdy, Laurence Tuck brings a brilliant mix of clever writing, offbeat observations and unexpected turns. Expect something sharp, strange and very funny.

Fil Milton

Award-winning one-liner gag man Fil Milton is all about quick-fire jokes, tight writing and proper punchlines. If you like your comedy fast, sharp and packed with laughs, Fil is one to watch.

Headliner – Stephen Carlin

Stephen Carlin is a Scottish-born stand-up comedian and writer, now based in London, and one of the most respected comics on the UK circuit.

Named by Stewart Lee as one of the “Ten Best Comedians In The World Ever”, Stephen has appeared on ITV2’s Comedy Cuts, BBC Radio 1’s The Milk Run and Comedy Central’s The Alternative Comedy Experience.

He has supported Stewart Lee, Tom Stade, Stephen Merchant and Felix Dexter on tour, and has written for a huge range of BBC radio shows including The News Quiz, The Now Show, Look Away Now, Recorded for Training Purposes and Laura Solon: Talking and Not Talking.

Stephen was also the holder of the BBC Radio Writers Bursary 2008–2009, runner-up in the BBC’s Witty and Twisted new writing competition, and co-creator of BBC Radio 4’s The Headset Set.

A proper comedian’s comedian, Stephen brings smart writing, effortless delivery and a headline set packed with quality.

Host – Louis Etienne

Your MC for the night is Louis Etienne, part of Best in Class at the Edinburgh Festival 2025. Louis will be keeping the show moving, warming up the room and making sure the laughs keep rolling from start to finish.

Expect quick-fire jokes, dark twists, clever one-liners, big personalities and a room full of good vibes.

Grab your friends, grab a drink and settle in for Kota Comedy Club: Autumn Edition. This is live comedy the way it should be.