The Helen & Douglas House Charity Comedy Gala returns for a third year in 2027!
Helen & Douglas House is back with another star-studded evening of comedy, hosted by Matt Richardson and friends. This one-night-only event brings together a stellar lineup of the country’s finest comedians, all performing for a fantastic cause.
With proceeds going to support local children with life-limiting illnesses, you can enjoy an unforgettably hilarious evening while making a difference in your community.
Join us on Monday, 15th March at the New Theatre Oxford.
Meet your host, Matt Richardson!
Having started stand-up at just 18 years old, Matt is now a fixture at all the major comedy clubs in the UK and has performed overseas on countless occasions.
Matt is a seasoned TV and radio host and has presented shows such as The Extra Factor (ITV2), The Hangover Games (E4) and Virgin Radio’s Drive Time Show.
His other TV appearances include Never Mind the Buzzcocks (BBC Two), Roast Battle (Comedy Central), Celebrity Juice (ITV) and pretty much any spin-off show you can name!
Eddie Kadi
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Eddie’s signature brand of brilliant, bold, high-energy entertainment has won him an ever-growing international fanbase, and he was the first British Black comedian to headline the O2 Arena in London.
In 2025, Eddie joined the cast of ITV’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here.
Esther Manito
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Esther began her stand-up career in 2016 while on maternity leave from teaching. Since then, she has become a regular on ITV’s Stand Up Sketch Show and has appeared on BBC1’s Live at the Apollo.
Additionally, she has featured on shows like Hypothetical (Dave) and Comedy Central Live. Esther is also a familiar voice on BBC Radio 4.
Hal Cruttenden
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Hal is one of the top stand-up comedians working in the UK today. He has made several appearances on Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News For You and The Royal Variety Performance, as well as regular appearances on shows such as Mock the Week, The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice and The Apprentice: You’re Fired.
Lindsay Santoro
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Naturally effusive and full of giddy joy, Lindsey has emerged as one of the most original female voices on the comedy circuit. She enjoyed remarkable success at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2023, and recently made her hilarious TV debut on Mel Giedroyc’s: Unforgivable (Dave), Comedy Central Live and The Stand-Up Sketch Show (ITV2).
Josh Jones
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Mancunian ray of sunshine, Josh Jones is one of the most exciting voices to emerge from the North-West. He is an Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer, nominated for his sell-out show Waste of Space.
Josh also hosts the hilarious historical-gossip podcast Dead Drama.
and more!
Artists appear subject to availability
Photos from last year’s Helen & Douglas House Charity Comedy Gala
Support families like Albie's
“Albie was 18 months old when he was diagnosed with a cancerous, unclassifiable brain tumour. After months of treatment, the cancer overtook, and at just 2 and a half years old he died.
Albie’s short life was full of so many amazing memories. He was a thrill seeker, ice-lolly eating, wild toddler who always kept us laughing and on our toes! He had a cheeky look and even through treatment, everyone was in awe of his magical little energy.
He was only at Helen & Douglas House for a short period of time, but it made a huge and positive impact on his end-of-life care and allowed him to die with more dignity and more support for us than we could have ever hoped for.”
– Laurie, Albie’s Mum. Laurie will be sharing more of Albie’s story at our Comedy Gala.
New Theatre Oxford
24-26 George St, Oxford, OX1 2AG
For more information, visit the New Theatre Oxford website.
Contact us
You can call us on 01865 799166 or send an email to [email protected].