Comedy at Turtle with Headliner Elliot Steel

Stand Up Comedy in Reading is back. Mates Rates Comedy is proud to present Comedy at Turtle with Headliner Elliot Steel.

Mates Rates Comedy has teamed up with The Purple Turtle to bring you the best acts from the UK comedy scene.

We will have TV names, up and coming circuit comics and as always, you will be guided along by our trusty MC Carl Richard.

The show takes place at The Purple Turtle on Friday 17 February between 7:30pm-9:30pm (doors open 7:00pm).

Early Bird - £9.99

Advance - £12.50

On Door - £15.00 (subject to availability)

Elliot Steel

Elliot Steel, despite being in his twenties, is a veteran of the British comedy circuit. Starting at sixteen, he has wowed audiences and impressed critics. Having multiple viral clips, Steel is becoming a voice for those in their mid-twenties with his dark but intelligent style.

Marked as on to watch by The Independent, Elliot Steel is a rising talent on the UK’s comedy circuit. Receiving critical acclaim at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with his show Merked in 2019, you won’t want to miss this brand-new work in progress show.

As seen on Roast Battle and Comedy Central at the Comedy Store, and heard on BBC Radio 1’s Comedy Lounge and Radio 4. Best Debut Show nominee at Leicester Comedy Festival 2015.

‘Astute quips which leave us all in tears from laughing’ Shot Com

Mark Palmer

“Belly-laugh terrific…world class entertainment” – Forbes.com

“…comedian Mark Palmer rose to the occasion with brilliant observations” – OC Register

“Mark smashed his first show, the guests were roaring and giggling still when leaving the theatre. Mark delivered and did an excellent job.” – Cunard’s Queen Victoria.

“I’ll book you anytime you’re in New York!” – Estee Adoram – Comedy booker at the world famous Comedy Cellar in NY.

Matt Rouse

Matt Rouse was a semi-finalist in SYTYF 2019 and since then has gone on to perform at many of the top comedy clubs in London and across the UK. ‘A hilarious alternative take on observation comedy’

Lineup subject to change

Please be advised that you will need id to get into The Purple Turtle.