Oops Comedy Openmic

Oops Comedy Openmic is a stand-up comedy night at the Fentiman Arms in south London, where new and established comedians take to the stage for short sets.

The show is an open-mic comedy evening, a format in which a line-up of performers, some still developing their material, present short stand-up sets in front of a live audience. Each night offers a mix of voices and styles, so the programme changes from one session to the next and the balance between newcomers and more experienced comics is not fixed.

In the auditorium the emphasis is on the spoken word: a microphone, a stage at the front of the room and comedians working through jokes, observations and personal stories. The format suits those who enjoy seeing comedy in its rawest form, close to the performer, rather than in a polished touring production.

The Fentiman Arms is a theatre at 64 Fentiman Road in Vauxhall, London SW8, and hosts this comedy night as part of its regular programme of live performance. The evening is aimed at adult comedy audiences who enjoy stand-up in a relaxed, informal setting.