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Join us on the River Bus for a unique comedy experience! Uber Boat by Thames Clippers presents unforgettable evenings of stand-up comedy as you cruise past London’s iconic landmarks.

The line-ups will showcase an exciting mix of award-winning comedians, TV personalities, and top talent from the UK and international comedy scenes. Get ready for fresh, dynamic performances every month!

Comedy Night 4 Oct + 8 Nov + 5 Dec

Event details

  • Date: Friday, 4 October; Friday, 8 November, Thursday 5 December
    New dates for 2025 have been added - check below
  • Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Doors open: 6:00 PM
  • Location: Round trip from Embankment Pier
    •  Food and drink available at Clipper Lounge EMB from 5:30 PM
  • Ticket price: £20

Important: The boat will depart Embankment Pier promptly at 6:30 PM and will not wait for latecomers. It is the passengers' responsibility to ensure they board before that time.

What to expect

  • Microphone 2 Fill

    Diverse acts

    Top comedians swap the small screen for the boat!
  • Smile

    Laughter guaranteed

    100 minutes of stand-up comedy
  • Clipper

    Great views of London

    Enjoy the capital by night with views of iconic landmarks
  • Glass Wine Fill

    Onboard café bar

    Buy alcoholic and soft drinks onboard, plus snacks!

The lineup 8 November - SOLD OUT

  • Mike Gunn Cropped

    Mike Gunn

    Mike has been hailed as ‘one of the 10 leading stand-ups in Britain’ by the Independent on Sunday, with The Guardian commenting that this former funeral director “Will make you die laughing’.
  • Jimmy Mcghie Cropped

    Jimmy McGhie

    Jimmy has been a professional stand-up comedian for over 15 years. He's performed on television and has toured 10 solo shows at festivals around the world including the Edinburgh Fringe.
  • Michael Legge Cropped

    Michael Legge

    A BAFTA nominee, Sony Award winner and MTV show host.  Time Out said that Michael is ‘Often copied, never matched’.

The lineup 5 December

  • Keith Farnan

    Keith Farnan

    A former solicitor and Irish comedian known for his sharp wit and intelligent humour. Keith has performed stand-up comedy all over the world, from Montreal to Hong Kong to The River Thames.
  • Jenny Collier

    Jenny Collier

    Jenny Collier is a Welsh award-winning, television-performing, world-touring stand-up comedian known for her clever, observational humour and sharp punchlines.
  • Funmbi Omotayo

    Funmbi Omotayo

    British-Nigerian comedian known for his warm, relatable humour and engaging storytelling. "A charming comic, with the jokes to back up his charm." TimeOut

River Bus Comedy Night 2025 - event details

  • Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Doors open: 6:30 PM
  • Location: Round trip from Embankment Pier
    •  Enjoy food and drinks at Clipper Lounge EMB before and after the comedy show
  • Ticket price: £20

Important: The boat will depart Embankment Pier promptly at 7:00 PM and will not wait for latecomers. It is the passengers' responsibility to ensure they board before that time.

Comedy Headshots Jan 25

Line up Thursday 23 January 

Alistair Barrie
“Immensely charismatic... His delivery is flawless." - Fest Magazine
His biting topical comedy has seen him perform in over 40 countries. He is also a regular at Glastonbury, on the BBC, Times Radio and a wide range of podcasts.

Sean Collins
“Expert comedy done effortlessly." - Edinburgh Evening News
Nominated as 'The Best Male Stand Up’ at the Canadian Comedy Awards. You might recognise Sean from his appearance on Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow on BBC One.

Dana Alexander
"Like a gift from the comedy gods" - The Herald
Canadian stand up comedian and a regular on the UK circuit. Dana has featured on British television on programmes such as "Russell Howard's Good News", "Edinburgh Comedy Fest" and "The Culture Show".

Comedy Headshots Feb 25

Line up Friday 21 February

Daliso Chaponda
“He's funny and relevant. It's laugh after laugh after laugh." - Amanda Holden, Britain Got Talent 2017
UK-based Malawian comedian, writer, and antisocial commentator. Daliso's comedy performances have over 300 million views online.

Josh Howie
“An intelligent comedian who knows how to amuse, shock and move an audience in equal measures." - Time Out Magazine
Howie is a British comedian known for his sharp wit and edgy humour, blending personal insights with social commentary. He's a regular on BBC Radio 4 and a Fringe favourite.

James Dowdeswell
"Excellent in comedy" - The Guardian
James has worked all over the world from Shanghai to Slovakia, Malta to Melbourne. He has appeared on Ricky Gervais' "Extras" and Russell Howard's "Good News".

Comedy Headshotsm Mar 25

Line up Friday 28 March

Dave Fulton
“Brilliant, thought-provoking and laugh-out-loud funny." - Time Out Magazine
You might have seen Dave on BBC 2’s "The Stand Up Show" and "Never Mind the Buzzcocks" to Channel 5’s "The Comedy Store".

Prince Abdi
“Truly original." - The Guardian
A stand-up comedian and actor, Prince has worked with Dave Chapelle, Jack Whitehall and Reginal D Hunter. Prince has performed on Channel 4, Comedy Central, HBO and BBC Three.

Keith Farnan
"Brilliant, thought-provoking and laugh-out-loud funn" - Time Out Magazine
Keith Farnan is an Irish comedian famed for his clever, thought-provoking humor on social issues, blending wit with charm. He’s a Fringe regular and BBC mainstay.

Terms and conditions
  • Tickets must be pre-purchased on the Uber Boat by Thames Clippers website. They will not be available at piers or on third-party websites.
  • Tickets are valid only for the River Bus Comedy Night on the date stated on the ticket. Dates cannot be interchanged. These tickets are not valid on any other Uber Boat by Thames Clippers services.
  • River Bus Comedy Night is a special charter service and not part of regular Uber Boat by Thames Clippers services. Hop-on Hop-off, single, return, season tickets, carnets, or any other tickets valid for timetabled services are not valid for these sailings.
  • There are no concessionary rates for River Bus Comedy Night sailings.
  • Attendees must be 18 years or older to purchase tickets and attend the event.
  • Passengers must arrive at Embankment Pier at least 15 minutes before departure. No refunds or exchanges will be provided if the boat is missed.
  • Tickets can be exchanged or refunded up to 72 hours before the event stated on the ticket by contacting Customer Service.
  • All travel is subject to our Conditions of Carriage