About Winchester Comedy Festival: Spring Gala 2027

An evening of stand-up comedy with Clinton Baptiste, Sally‑Anne Hayward, Jack Gleadow and Tom Deacon (MC).

Line‑up subject to change.

The line‑up

Clinton Baptiste

As seen on Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights… The world‑renowned clairvoyant, medium and psychic is coming to Winchester!

Clinton Baptiste is the hapless clairvoyant, medium and psychic from Peter Kay's smash hit Channel 4 show Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights. He will be here to conjure up his extraordinary powers for a new generation in a very best of show.

Clinton will give readings to the audience, offering advice from beyond the grave. He will predict your future, tell you about your past and all manner of spooky stuff an' that.

Sally‑Anne Hayward

Sally‑Anne Hayward has been described as a charming and popular performer with a winning brand of autobiographical humour. She always manages to endear herself to any audience by taking them on a journey through her slightly eccentric world, including insights into the female psyche and her compulsion to send off spoof job applications.

Sally has developed a unique brand of sweet young lady cum sharp‑witted fox, wrapped in layers of eminently likeable stage persona.

Currently performing at major venues up and down the country and regular compere at Jesters Comedy Club in Bristol, Sally is in high demand across the UK. As well as working as a comedian, Sally is an accomplished radio presenter and stage and television actress.

"Hayward is a bubbly stream of comedy anecdotes… a delightfully chatty act… an immensely likeable stage manner" — Chortle

Jack Gleadow

Hull's very own Jack Gleadow is a rising star in the world of comedy, known for his high‑energy performances packed with physical comedy, razor‑sharp storytelling, music, and audience interaction. His unique blend of old‑school variety and modern stand-up has made him one of the most exciting acts on the circuit today.

Fresh from performing across the globe, from Las Vegas to Miami, the Caribbean to Dubai, and all across Europe, Jack truly lives up to his title as The International Man of Silly.

Back in the UK, he has shared the stage with some of the biggest names in comedy, supporting Jason Manford and Clinton Baptiste in some of the country's most prestigious theatres and arenas.

Jack's journey into entertainment started early, born and raised in Hull, he became the most awarded young magician in British history, winning both national and international accolades for his comedy magic. By 18, he swapped the wand for a microphone, drawing inspiration from the golden era of variety and quickly establishing himself as one to watch.

His talent hasn't gone unnoticed, Jack has racked up an impressive list of awards, including:

  • Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year
  • Amused Moose National New Comic Award
  • Edinburgh TV Festival Best New Presenter Nominee
Tom Deacon (MC)

Since winning the Chortle Student Comedy Award in 2007, Deacon has hosted his own BBC Radio 1 show, done some telly (The Rob Brydon Show, Fake Reaction, Dave's One Night Stand), and followed The Champions League around the world as The Eurofan - notching up over one million views on YouTube.

A slick, upbeat, confident and loveable performer.

Member offer

  • 10% off tickets (excluding band C)

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