JOH Comedy Club

The third show of Jersey Opera House's Comedy Club! This show is in the studio space - head to the Cafe Bar for entry.

Age restriction: 14+ may contain some strong language

Matt Stellingwerf (MC)

Highly regarded by his peers, New Zealander Matt Stellingwerf has won four NZ Comedy Guild Awards, including Best Newcomer. He is now UK based and respected nationwide by promoters and comedy venues.

A renowned MC and compere, Matt is a 3-time nominee for Best MC in New Zealand. Matt was a 2015 and 2016 nominee for the prestigious Billy T Award.

When this erudite satire-superstar gets onto the stage, the acceleration from zero to a hundred jokes is measured in seconds. Matt Stellingwerf's deftly crafted jokes display a man full of seriously good comedic talent.

"Stellingwerf's comedy is intelligent, clever and thoroughly researched..all of the while being really likeable" - Libel ****

"An intellectual 'Fonze'..extremely laid back and relaxed with the audience, seamlessly having banter and keeping his cool" - Keeping Up With NZ *****

Fathiya Saleh

Fathiya is a stand‑up comedian, writer, actor and producer whose charming, confident and refreshingly honest comedy has made her a fast‑rising presence on the UK circuit. Described by Chortle as "an absolute delight," her work draws on cultural identity, family life and the everyday contradictions of growing up in modern Britain.

Born and raised in North West London to a Somali mother and Yemeni father, Fathiya offers a clear, distinctive perspective that has resonated strongly with audiences. She has performed at Latitude Festival and internationally in Belgium, Sweden and Riyadh. She was a Funny Women finalist and joined the BBC Comedy Asian Network in the same year. She has since featured in the Comedy Queen's sold‑out UK tour, performing at major venues including Indigo at The O₂ Greenwich.

Joe Sutherland

Joe Sutherland is a multi-talented comedian, actor, writer and part-time DJ (he has a Spotify Premium account). He's appeared on Roast Battle (Comedy Central), Hypothetical (Dave) and The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2). Acting credits include appearing opposite 30 Rock's Jack McBrayer on Urban Myths (Sky Arts), a host of online sketches for Channel 4 and BBC Three and a walk-on role on a little-known indie drama called Eastenders (BBC One).

His debut solo show MODEL/ACTRESS at the Edinburgh Fringe 2017 won the inaugural Pleasance x Vault award, and his 2018 show TOXIC made the top ten best reviewed comedy shows of the entire festival and went on to a sell out run at the Soho Theatre, as well as touring to Scandinavia and the Istanbul Comedy festival.

He's supported household names on tour, including Ellie Taylor and Lloyd Griffith, as well as stars of RuPaul's Drag Race, Trixie Mattel, Alyssa Edwards, Kate Butch and Sasha Velour.

"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 ****