One of the sharpest voices to come out of the UK circuit in recent years, Screen Rot Podcast host Jacob Hawley brings his critically acclaimed stand-up to Neath.

A finalist in the BBC New Comedy Award, Jacob has gone on to become a regular on TV and radio, with appearances on Ladhood (BBC), The Stand Up Sketch Show, and The Russell Howard Hour. His writing credits include The Sunday Times, The Metro, and multiple BBC projects.

His hit BBC Sounds podcasts On Drugs and On Love have racked up over half a million downloads, earning him a Silver ARIA Award for Best New Presenter, while his Radio 4 specials Welcome to Britain and Class Act drew rave reviews from The Guardian and The Independent.

A polished, intelligent, and genuinely funny act who’s played the biggest clubs in the UK — this is top-tier stand-up, right on your doorstep.

Support comes in the shape of SIMON EMANUEL, one half of the hit Welsh podcast The Problematic Pub Podcast. Simon Emanuel, the vibrant Welsh stand-up comic, TV presenter, and radio personality, has been captivating audiences across the UK and Europe since he burst onto the comedy scene in 2008. With a career marked by infectious energy, quick-witted banter, and a penchant for far-flung observations delivered through abstract punchlines, Simon has solidified his position among the comedy circuit’s elite.

Your host for the night: Paul James – Neath’s “comedic demigod” (Wales Online), keeping things loose, lively, and just the right side of dangerous.