Heli Laughs - A GWAAC night of comedy

Your laughs can help save lives!

Back at Bristol Old Vic for a sixth year, Heli Laughs are delighted to host an evening of the biggest laughs from some of  Bristol and the UK’s best comedians! 100% of proceeds will go to support Great Western Air Ambulance Charity and our lifesaving mission.

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Key details

Where:

Bristol Old Vic

When:

Thursday 3 September

Discounts available!

3rd Wheel discount - Buy three tickets, get 10% off each

 

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Introducing our 2026 Heli Laughs line-up

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Host: Kiri Pritchard-McLean

Hosting the evening and keeping everyone laughing is Welsh comedian Kiri Pritchard-McLean. A multi-award winning comedian, satirist and writer. Her recent credits include hosting Live at the Apollo and appearances on HIGNFY, 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, QI and Frankie Boyle's New World Order. We cant wait to welcome her to Heli Laughs!
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Headliner: Michelle De Swarte

Michelle De Swarte is an actor, comedian, presenter and writer.

Her comedy appearances include Live At the Apollo, and panel show appearances on Never Mind the Buzzcocks and The Last Leg. Recently Michelle was named as one of Variety’s 10 Brits to Watch for 2025.
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Huge Davies

Combining his confident on stage presence, dark humour, surreal material and his one-of-kind customised keyboard, Huge has quickly risen to become one the most memorable and hilarious acts in the UK.

With sell out shows and multiple five-star reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe as well as appearances on the Off Menu Podcast, Jonathan Ross Comedy Club and more as well as suporting Phil Wang and Joe Lycett, we cant wait to see what he has in store for us!
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Michael Odewale

BAFTA winning team writer and performer, Michael is a fresh and unfiltered voice known for delivering sharp and beautifully executed content.

His debut show #BlackBearsMatter won Best Show at both the 2019 Leicester Comedy Festivals and achieved critical acclaim at the Edinburgh Fringe 2019.

He has since gone on to work on a host of shows including Cunk on Earth (BBC), Death to 2022 (Netflix) and performing on Live at The Apollo (BBC).
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Burt Williamson

We are delighted to have local comedian Burt Williamson joining our line up.

He is a young new comic from Bristol who is quickly making an impression for himself on the South West comedy circuit. A perpetual man-child who takes himself seriously so you don’t have to, Burt is ever ready to bring his brand of enthusiastic sarcasm to our stage.
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With thanks to our sponsors who make this event possible!

Gold sponsor - Acorn Health & Safety

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Highlights from the 2024 Heli Laughs night of comedy

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Sponsorship opportunities from £800!

  • Listed as Comedy Sponsor in event activities
  • Tickets and reserved seating for the show Access to VIP area including welcome drinks and canapes
  • Company name  on event promotion, as well as verbal recognition on the night
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Discounts available!

3rd Wheel discount - Buy three tickets, get 10% off each

 

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