Simon Amstell and Shappi Khorsandi are among the acts appearing at a special event in Walthamstow programmed by the Soho Theatre on 31 July.

The one-day comedy takeover of Fellowship Square features a day of workshops and performances followed by an evening show of comedians also including Thanyia Moore. 

During the afternoon, local social enterprise Haven Coffee’s matinee stage show "Laffuccino" will feature a line-up of talented comedians from refugee and migrant backgrounds. Waltham Forest’s presenting partner for this event is ISG Ltd.

The Soho Theatre is due to open a new large venue in Walthamstow in 2022 on the site of the old Walthamstow Granada cinema. 

Buy tickets for the evening gig here.

The full schedule of events for July 31 is below.

11.30am Soho Theatre: Makers Taster Session

A fun and interactive session for all ages Free Entry. Turn-up on the day. 

12.30pm – Soho Theatre Alumni Q&A

Discover what it’s like being a professional comedian in a panel discussion with some of the best up and coming comedians who have come through Soho Theatre Labs Free Entry. Turn -up on the day.

1.30pm – Soho Theatre: Stand Up Taster Session

Find your comedic voice, with this fun and interactive session, where we'll take you through exercises and games to generate material to whet your appetite for life as a comedian. Free Entry. Turn-up on the day.

15:00 – 16:00 Haven Coffee presents “Laffuccino”

Mo Omar plays host to Arashk Farahani, Krzysia Bali, Selam Ammare, Lily Rose Grant and Stella Graham headlines.  Free Entry. Turn-up on the day.

19:00 – 21:30 Soho Theatre Presents…

Don’t miss the jam-packed show of comedians handpicked from Soho Theatre’s stages taking you late into the evening. Ticketed.

Simon Amstell is touring later this year. Details here.