Pride Goes Comedy - Robin Ince plus support Sam Serrano

Pride Goes Comedy is BACK in 2026 for Chippenham PrideFest - and how lucky are we to be joined by Robin Ince?!ROBIN INCE is many things.

A multi award winning comedian, author, broadcaster, bibliomaniac and a populariser of scientific ideas.

A devoted LGBTQIA+ ally who regularly speaks out and uses his platform to tirelessly speak up for trans rights in the face of hostile opposition.As a stand up comedian Robin has toured the world and as an author he has written many acclaimed books which earned him the prestigious Booksellers Association Author of the Year award.

He co-created the Cosmic Shambles Network and created the groundbreaking science variety night Nine Lessons and Carols for Curious People which has been adapted worldwide.

He has received an Honorary Fellowship of UCL, an honorary doctorate from Royal Holloway College (University of London), and is a fellow of the British Science Association.SAM SERRANO is a rising British stand-up comedian and public speaker known for their distinct, intersectional lens.

Identifying as gender-fluid, bisexual, and dyspraxic, they have taken the UK comedy circuit by storm with a trademark dark, self-deprecating comedic style.

Starting their career at just 17 years old, they quickly established themselves across top venues as a sharp, unique voice of their generationCOMPERE/MC WIL HODGSON - Chippenhams own awardwinning, cultfavourite, nonbinary punk storyteller a standup icon whos been a cornerstone of the local scene for over 20 years.

Known for their oneofakind delivery, love of wrestling and 80s toys, and brilliantly oddball tales of West Country life, theyve long been the heart and host of Chippenham Comedy Club in the Barn.

Expect sharp humour, chaotic charm, only in Chippenham energy and that unmistakable Wil energy.