Laugh Out Proud 2026

LAUGH OUT PROUD IS LONDON’S BRAND NEW LGBTQIA+ COMEDY NIGHT featuring the best in established and upcoming acts from the community on the UK comedy circuit.  

This is night is all about giving acts and audiences alike a fun and friendly place to express themselves, kick back, have a laugh and good time in an inclusive and welcoming comedy club environment. 

Whether it’s comedy, cabaret or anything in between – Laugh Out Proud is the queer night out you’re looking for. 

Laugh Out Proud at The Storyhouse will feature the stand-up delights of Mark Cram, Kate McCabe and headlined by the comedy great Joe Sutherland!  

Do note that lines ups are subject to change 

Joe Sutherland is a comedian and Greggs brand ambassador.  

Stand-up, acting, writing, influencing, there is nothing he won’t think about doing and maybe even get around to. 

He performs all over the UK and internationally, sometimes on the internet and sometimes on the television (nature’s internet). 

‘Takes to the stage like an old pro, oozing star power from every pore. He combines borderline offensive self-confidence and biting punchlines with an openness that leaves the audience totally tamed.’ The Mirror 

‘As sharp as his cheekbones and as splendidly turned-out as his attire, the gags fly thick and fast … Surely this is a star in the making.’ The List 

‘Drooling cynicism, punchy jokes and shrewd sarcasm. I think I’ve found my new favourite comedian.’ Voice Mag 

Kate McCabe is an American comic who lives in the UK and gigs all over the country.  

You can also catch her with ComedySportz Manchester and Murder Inc Improv.  

When she is not working professionally as a comic, she also lends her voice to audio books and video games. You may have even been killed by her flamethrower-wielding baddie in Tom Clancy’s THE DIVISION 2. ‘Just a goddam delight’ Manchester Wire

Mark Cram is quite the all-rounder; with both a killer set and strong MCing chops. For the last few years Mark has been plying his comedy trade across the UK. Constantly evolving, usually unpredictable; he is garnering positive reactions everywhere he goes. 

Mark thrills crowds with his tales of dead-end jobs, his family and being the less than grateful winner of Bedford Comedian of the Year.  

“A Masterclass in comedy design” Newbury Weekly News