Laugh on the Thames
Join our River Bus Comedy Night
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!
Previous stand-up comedians who have set sail for laughs include Keith Farnan, Funmbi Omotayo, Sarah Kendall, Ben Norris, Tim FitzHigham, and Mike Gunn.
What to expect
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Diverse acts
Top comedians swap the small screen for the boat!
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Laughter guaranteed
100 minutes of stand-up comedy
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Great views of London
Enjoy the capital by night with views of iconic landmarks
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Onboard café bar
Buy alcoholic and soft drinks onboard, plus snacks!
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.
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".
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".
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
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- 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