Prime Cut with Babatunde Friday, 23 October 2026
PRIME CUT: THE BEST CUT
Welcome to Prime Cut, our premier comedy night featuring a powerhouse lineup of seasoned professionals who have mastered their craft. Held at The Venue, our theatre shows are proudly the largest professional comedy nights on the circuit in Milton Keynes and the surrounding areas.
We have a long-standing reputation for bringing comedy royalty to our stage—past performers include household names such as Romesh Ranganathan, Katherine Ryan, Joe Pasquale, Ed Byrne, Angela Barnes, and Paul Sinha.
Expect an unforgettable evening of top-tier stand-up laughter from start to finish!
Tonight’s Lineup
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Babatunde Aleshe
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Angelos Epithemiou
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Esther Manito
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Russel Hicks
Event & Ticket Details
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Ticket Price: £22.50 ( No booking fee)
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Seating Type: Reserved (choose your exact seats directly from the seating plan when booking)
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Age Restriction: 16+
Timings
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Bar Opens: 7:00 PM
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Live Music: 7.00 PM
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Last Entry: 7:45 PM
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Show Starts: 8:00 PM
Venue Information & Accessibility
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Address: The Venue, Fyfield Barrow, Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes, MK7 7WH
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Parking: Ample free on-street parking available directly outside the venue.
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Disability Access: The Theatre at The Venue is fully accessible. Access the lower floor via the lift for designated wheelchair seating, or enter via the top foyer to select from a range of seating options.
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Group Bookings: Planning a night out with a group of 8 or more? Please email info@thecomedycow.co.uk prior to booking to ensure our event is the best fit for your group.
The Small Print
- Acts are subject to change. Tickets are strictly non-refundable upon purchase.
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Babatunde Aleshe
We are excieted to welcome back the google box star and winner of the best newcomer black entertainment comedy award to the comedy cow.
Babatunde Aléshé is one of the fastest rising stars in British Comedy.
He regularly performs for audiences of thousands at iconic venues such as the O2 and Hackney Empire. A powerhouse performer, his stand up presents a hilariously fresh perspective, oozing charisma whilst showcasing impeccable stagecraft and comic timing.
Babatunde’s numerous entertainment TV credits include Romesh Ranganathan’s reboot of The Weakest Link, (BBC), Guessable (Comedy Central), The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2), Jonathan Ross Stand Up Club (ITV1), Don’t Hate the Playaz (ITV2) and Stand Up to Cancer (Channel 4). In 2020, he was featured in the groundbreaking documentary Black, British and Funny (Channel 4), celebrating artists and icons from the Black British circuit.
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Angelos Epithemiou
Unwitting star of Shooting Stars (BBC2), Dave’s One Night Stand and Channel 4’s The Angelos Epithemiou Show, cult favourite Angelos Epithemiou takes a giant leap into the spotlight yet again in this shambolic, weird and wonderful show. Think Little Britain meets Vic and Bob meets a smattering of Ivan Brackenbury and then lower your expectations and get on board.
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Esther Manito
Esther Manito was born is Essex to English and Lebanese parents. Esther has been involved in both TV and Radio shows such as: Live At The Apollo, ITV2's Stand Up Sketch Show and BBC 4's Newsjack, to name a few. She was the first female comedian to perform at Dubai's Opera House and has performed alongside some comedy greats such as Jason Mansford, Al Murray and Jo Brand.
Awards:
★ Winner - Best Show Leicester Comedy Festival (2021) ★ Nominee - Arab Women of the Year ★ Finalist - Asian Women of the Year ★ Finalist - So You Think You're Funny ★
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