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THURS 26th MARCH 8pm
Starring: The Best Comedians On The Circuit!!!
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Our Monthly 'Club' Night
The Last Thursday Of The Month
For £14pp You Get 3 Hilarious Comedians From The Circuit & A Compere To Glue The Evening All Together
We Rarely Announce Who Will Be On Because LIne-Ups Can Change Due The Comedians Other Commitments WIth Film, TV & Radio.
But Have A look On Our Socials To See The High Calibre Of Comics We Host
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VENUE INFO:
THE LAUGHTERLOFT IS SITUATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR ABOVE A STUNNING VICTORIAN PUB. ACCESS IS VIA STAIRS ONLY WITH THE TOILETS SITUATED ON THE GROUND FLOOR. IF YOU'D LIKE DINNER BEFOREHAND GO TO BLACKHORSEAYLESTONE.CO.UK TO VIEW MENUS AND CALL TO BOOK YOUR TABLE FOR 90MINS BEFORE SHOWTIME. SEATING IS LIKE THEATRE SEATING WITH A CAPACITY OF 80, SO A LOVELY INTIMATE VENUE VIEW GREATS VIEWS AND SOUND ALL ROUND. WE ALSO HAVE AIR CONDITIONING FOR COMFORT. ANY OTHER QUESTIONS FEEL FREE TO GIVE US A CALL 0116 2837225 TICKETS ARE NONREFUNDABLE UNLESS THE VENUE OR ARTIST CANCEL OR CHANGE THE DATE
WE HAVE A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY ON BAD & DISRUPTIVE BEHAVIOUR. IF YOU ARE DEEMED DISRUPTIVE DURING THE SHOW YOU WILL BE REMOVED AND NOT READMITTED WITH NO REFUND. BE RESPECTFUL TO THE COMEDIANS & THE REST OF THE AUDIENCE, OH AND THE HARD WORKING TEAM
Quiz Night
Tuesday's 8pm
Get booked in. 01162837225
Quiz & Chips
A Proper Pub Quiz
5 Rounds, Currant Affairs, General Knowledge, Pictures, Specialist Subject, Music
£2pp entry, Maximum Of 6 In A Team
Call To Book Your Table 0116 283 7225
Book Club
Next Meet: Monday 23rd March 7.30pm
Let's Get Reading & Meeting People & Chatting
For what we are currently reading go to our Facebook page
'Aylestone Black Horse Book Club'
Read along and feel free to come along to the discussion and chat and help choose the next book to read.
New members always welcome
Our next meeting is on the 23rd February 2026 at 7.30pm and the book chosen was:
The Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy Lefteri
For any new members wishing to join we recommend that you have read the book.
Just come along
Drag Bingo With FANNY BURNS
1st Wednesday Of Every Month
1st Wed of each month
(with the exception of Jan & Feb)
APRIL & MAY HAVE NOW SOLD OUT!!! So get booking for JUNE
IT'S THE BIG FAT FANNY TAKEOVER
AN EVENING WITH THE LEGENDARY MISS FANNY BURNS
FOR £20 YOU GET 2 GAMES OF DRAG BINGO, ENTERTAINMENT FROM THE NO FILTER FANNY
& A YUMMY BURGER
2 ROUNDS OF BINGO WITH BIG MONEY PRIZES ARE INCLUDED IN YOUR TICKET PRIZE OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
AND ON THE NIGHT YOU CAN HAVE A GO ON THE RAFFLE WITH A CHANCE TO OPEN FANNY'S FLAPS
THIS IS GOING TO BE A RIOT!!!!!!!!!
STRICTLY OVER 18'S ONLY
IF YOU ARE ALREADY OFFENDED BY THE TITLE, THEN THIS EVENING IS NOT FOR YOU
LIMITED SPACES! VEGGIE, VEGAN & GF OPTIONS AVAILABLE ON YOUR BURGER MEAL WHICH YOU WILL CHOOSE ON THE NIGHT
ANY QUESTIONS GIVE US A CALL 0116 2837225
ARRIVE FROM 6.30PM TO ENJOY YOUR FOOD, SHOWTIME & BINGO STARTS AT 8PM
VENUE INFO
THE EVENING IS HELD UPSTAIRS IN OUR LAUGHTERLOFT ONLY ACCESSIBLE VIA STAIRS WITH THE TOILETS SITUATED DOWNSTAIRS. FULL TABLE IS PROVIDED BY THE WONDERFUL BLACK HORSE TEAM. LIMITED TICKETS, ONCE IT'S SOLD OUT IT'S GONE
October's Date has been moved to Sept 25th
MUSIC: JAZZ IN THE LOFT
Various Dates: Next one Thurs 2nd April 8pm
The 'HOT CLUB' LEICESTER Present a monthly evening of LIVE Jazz, in the Loft. with a different special guest each time. £8pp in advance or £10 on the door with no guarantee of entry due to liited space
The Paint Escape
Monthly: Next is Thursday 16th April 7pm
Experience a new kind of paint & sip event at the award-winning Black Horse in Aylestone!
We're delighted to bring our exclusive Paint Escape experience to this fabulous venue. Whether you're a complete beginner or have painted before, you'll create your own wonderful artwork in a fun, light-hearted and no-pressure way.
Experience the difference with nJoyArt's proven method, premium materials, care and attention to detail.
Your Paint Escape includes:
Step-by-step guidance from our expert Lead Artist
All premium painting materials and equipment (including clean aprons, every time!)
A complimentary drink from the bar
A finished masterpiece to take home and treasure
Approximately 2-2.5 hours of creative fun
No experience is necessary – just bring your open-minded enthusiasm and prepare to escape into your very own unique style of creativity! Perfect for a fun night out with friends, a memorable date night, or simply treating yourself to something special
Skittles Parties
Book Yours
Have fun in Long Alley Skittles Alley with friends and family as a work do or celebration or just because.
Pick your food: Private BBQ for £18 a head or a hot supper of faggotts, sausage, chips and mushy peas for £12 a head
(both prices include room hire)
Drop Us an Email with your enquiry
blackhorseaylestone@yahoo.co.uk
COMEDY: MAD RON'S MAD MONDAY
Thursday 16th April 7.30pm £8pp
Well done you for being curious.
This is a new and exciting evening of live comedy being held at the award winning, world famous LAUGHTERLOFT. Hosted by comedian MAD RON
You should have worked out from the title of the evening that anything could happen on these evenings. A wealth of alternative comics will being joining Mad Ron, pushing the boundaries of stand-up into the silly and weird and MAD
Take a risk, if you dare
EUROVISION PARTY
SAT 16th MAY 7.30pm
EUROVISION IS BACK!!!!!!!!!!
By popular demand
Book Your Table, limited spaces.
Played live on the big screen, we have heaps fun and games, sing-a-longs and Sarah will probably bounce around like bouncy thing with excitement.
You'll also get some free European Table Nibbles & a Shot for Terry.
This is a free to attend event but bookings only so a 1st come 1st booked basis
Flags, silly bingo and have a go on the sweep
Showtime is 8pm so arrive from 7.30pm
A £5 deposit is needed per person to secure your seat. This will be given back to you on the night as a Special Viennese Cocktail
Please double check which ticket you book as they are on sale as tables of 2, 4, or 6 and are priced appropriately
COMEDY: CHRISTOPHER MACATHUR-BOYD. Official Tour 'Howling At The Moon'
WED 27th MAY 2026 8pm
CHRISTOPHER MACARTHUR-BOYD: HOWLING AT THE MOON
TOTAL SELL-OUT RUN AT THE EDINBURGH FRINGE 2025
One of the hottest tickets at the Fringe in 2025, Howling At The Moon is CMB’s new show of nocturnal stand-up about neurodivergence, sexuality and lunacy.
Host of the Here Comes The Guillotine podcast alongside Frankie Boyle and Susie McCabe. Star of the comedy specials Oh No and Scary Times. Host of the BBC New Comedy Award and star of Scotland Stands Up, with appearances on Frankie Boyle’s New World Order.
Christopher has previously opened for comedians such as Kevin Bridges, Shane Gillis, Kerry Godliman, Jason Manford and David Cross.
‘Scotland is producing some compelling young comics right now, with CMB chief among them’ Chortle
‘Seriously fine-tuned his act and turned the offbeat humor up to 11’ The New York Times
‘Has the audience roaring with laughter from start to finish’ **** The Scotsman
‘The gold standard of Scottish stand-up: funny, thoughtful, gently weird, and utterly relatable.’ **** One4Review
‘A charming charisma that makes him such a natural at stand-up’ **** FEST Mag
‘Funny and sharp and beautifully performed’ **** EntertainmentNow
‘Effortless, big laughs in pretty much of all the strange ports he stops in’ **** The List
Full Moon Cacao Sound Bath
Mon 1st June 7pm
Blue Full Moon Cacao Ceremony & Sound Bath Join us for an evening of healing, introspection, and manifestation. On the Blue Full Moon 1st June at The Black Horse Aylestone. Experience the heart-opening ritual of a Cacao Ceremony—an ancient practice designed to honor sacred plant medicine, set powerful intentions, and connect with your inner joy. Emerce yourself in with a dedicated Full Moon Practice to harness the potent energy of the moon. Following the ceremony, a Guided Meditation will help you release doubt and empower your inner wisdom. We will then transition into a restorative Sound Bath. Through the healing power of frequency, we’ll work to clear energy blockages and stimulate alpha brain waves, shifting you into a deep state of relaxation, coherence, and harmony. Event Details • What to bring: Please bring comfy clothing, blankets, and yoga mats to ensure you are cozy during the session. • Accessibility: Held on the ground floor. The venue is accessible, though please note they do not have fully accessible toilets; staff are incredibly accommodating and happy to assist. Investment & Booking • Price: £25 total. • Options: Pay in full, or a £10 deposit + £15 on the night. • To Book: Contact Amazonite Griffin or The Black Horse, Aylestone to secure your spot. Spaces are limited. Small Print: This event is non-refundable unless cancelled or rescheduled by the hosts (Amazonite Griffin, Congeries Of Sound) or the venue. This event is hosted by Amazonite Griffin; The Black Horse is the venue provider only.
LIVE MUSIC: PARTY WITH THE KINGS
Sunday 7th June from 1pm
Come and PARTY With The Kings
The King Brasstards, that is
A day of live music from the friends of the Brasstards and then the main men themselves headlining
Ticket only event
Outside in the garden of the Black Horse
Ticket prices will increase the closer we get to the date
EARLY EARLY BIRD TICKETS £7
EARLY BIRD TICKETS £10
TICKETS £15
COMEDY: HARRY STACHINI Tour Preview
Wed 10th June 7.30pm
This is an Official Tour Priview of Harry's Show 'LOBSTER'
MUSIC: Jazz & Brews
Sunday 5th July from 1pm
Our Annual Celebration of the life of local Blues Legend, Geoff Overon. Enjoy a summer's afternoon in our garden, relaxing to sounds of local Jazz, Blues & Soul musicians. FREE to attend
COMEDY: SCOTT BENNETT
JULY
From Live at the Apollo BBC1 and The Royal Variety show ITV. You will have heard him as a regular guest on BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz, The Now Show, The Likely Dads and Elephant in the Room with Sarah Millican. He also appeared on The Summer Festival with Daliso Chaponda, The Comedy Club with Arthur Smith, and Knock Knock with Helen Lederer. In 2018, he also featured on the BBC One show, Live from The Edinburgh Fringe.
In 2025 he recorded his second Radio 4 special “Blood Sugar Baby” for BBC Radio 4. His Second special since “Stuff” which was released in 2023. That year he supported Mickey Flanagan on tour including a 10,000 seat arena show in Nottingham.
He also features on the new Nationwide adverts, released in 2020 and 2021.
During the lockdown of 2020, Scott pioneered the viral hit, Stand up from the Shed, a weekly topical live streamed stand up show from his actual garden shed. The show achieved national coverage in the press, Sky News, BBC News and Five Live.
At the end of 2020, in the Comics Comic awards Scott was voted “Best Act” a prestigious award decided by comedians and promoters in the industry. Previous winners include, Mick Ferry, Zoe Lyons and Ian Stone.
In 2022 he was nominated as Best Club Comedian in the Chortle awards.
His stand up shows Leap Year and Relax were nominated for ‘Best Show’ at the Leicester Comedy Festival and has been named by Chortle as One To Watch for 2018 and 19.
In 2017 and 18 Scott supported his comedy hero, Rob Brydon on his National UK tour dates for his latest show I am Standing Up and was selected to do a support slots for Jason Manford and John Bishop. He also worked alongside Michael McIntyre as part of his work in progress shows at the Duchess Theatre in London with Keri Godliman, Russell Kane and Ed Gamble.
In addition to his stand up work Scott is also a talented writer. He was a programme associate on First and Last with Jason Manford for BBC One, a writer for The Chris Ramsey Show on Comedy Central. He’s written stand up for big touring acts including Jason Manford and Rob Brydon and has worked extensively for BBC Radio 4, with writing credits including The News Quiz, and Citizen of Nowhere with Daliso Chaponda. He was also one of the main writers on the prime time BBC One Show, Little Mix – The Search hosted by Chris Ramsey.
As a filmmaker and writer of comedy shorts Scott has had his work officially selected for The Beeston Film Festival 2019 and the New York City Comedy Shorts Festival 2020.
His debut hour stand up show About a Roy was nominated for the highly acclaimed Amused Moose Comedy Award and was selected as one of the top ten shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2015.
COMEDY: JONATHAN ELSTON WIP
Thurs 16th July 7.30pm
ABOUT JONATHAN:
Jonathan has been a permanent fixture of the UK comedy circuit since beginning stand up at the age of 19.
His adaptability either as a quick witted MC or delivering a set of packed fully relatable punchlines means he is at home performing in a wide range of venues from Art centres and Parent Teacher Associations to Military bases.
He was the youngest ever headliner of the prestigious Big Value Showcase and MC of AAA at the Edinburgh Festival.
His likability and sharpe writing means he is sought after act at many of the UK’s major clubs, alongside multiple shows in New Zealand, Norway and Spain.
COMEDY:TEZ ILYAS WIP
Friday 17th July 7.30pm
ABOUT TEZ & THE SHOW:
The grumpiest uncle in showbiz is back with a brand-new show. See Tez Ilyas work out fresh jokes, furious rants, and ridiculous stories, ahead of his massive Nationwide tour this Autumn.
Star of: Man Like Mobeen (BBC Three), Live at the Apollo (BBC Two), Fighting Talk (BBC Radio 5 Live) and Sunday Times bestselling author of The Secret Diary of a British Muslim Aged 13 3⁄4.
4 Stars
The Times
Ilyas has a slickness more reminiscent of US comics, and the gags to back it up, though his most prized asset could yet be his bold, subversive streak.
The Guardian
COMEDY: RACHEL FAIRBURN (TOUR WIP)
Sunday 19th July 6pm
ABOUT RACHEL & THE SHOW:
This is a Work In Progress show just before Rachel goes to Edinburgh for August and tours the show this Autumn.
Rachel Fairburn - “Gag-heavy, opinionated and smart - ★★★★” Funny Women
Hot on the heels of her critically acclaimed 2024 show Side Eye, Rachel Fairburn is back with new personalities and some old favourites for you to love and hate. Expect nepo babies, middle class rock stars, terrifying mothers, biting social commentary and lots of big laughs.
Co-host of International smash hit podcast All Killa No Filla and as seen on Live at the Apollo (BBC Two), Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (Dave), Richard Osman’s House of Games (BBC Two) and Russell Howard Hour Life Lesson (Sky)
In her highly anticipated 2026 UK tour, Rachel Fairburn is set to perform a unique blend of brand-new stand-up and all new character comedy. Get ready to meet a whole cast of personalities including nepo babies with novels to sell, middle class rock stars with a struggle, terrifying mothers, bitter theatre ushers and some old favourites. Rachel will also bring her biting sharp stand-up comedy to the stage, tackling gripes, irritations and social commentary. This tour is not one to miss!
COMEDY: DAN NIGHTINGALE & FRIENDS
Sunday 9th Aug 6pm
ABOUT THE SHOW:
You get 45mins of live stand-up from Eshaan Akbar & a mystery guest. An Interval. Then 45 mins of Comedy GOLD from our man Dan.
ABOUT DAN:
Originally from Preston, Lancashire Dan Nightingale started his comedy career while living in Newcastle in 2002. After working at The Hyena Comedy Café as a sound man for six months, he finally got on stage.
He moved to Manchester within 12 months he went from barman at the Frog & Bucket, to booking agent, to hosting the new act night and finally compering the weekends.
In June 2004 he turned professional. At that year's Edinburgh festival he performed as part of the Big Value Comedy Show, returning in 2005 as part of a double header with Josie Long
ABOUT THE PODCAST:
If you’re already here then you should know who we are, but for the pubes out there who don’t, let us give you a quick rundown.
Hosted by two professional comedians, Adam Rowe and Dan Nightingale, Have A Word started in the spare room of Dan’s house back in 2020 before moving over to sunny Runcorn where our first studio was built and then-new producer, Sensei Carl, joined soon after.
Since then we’ve moved to our own purpose-built podcast studio in Liverpool, and we always have a selection of live podcast or stand-up shows on offer.
ABOUT ESHAAN:
Eshaan has appeared on shows such as Live at the Apollo', 'Mock the Week', 'QI' (becoming the first person of Bangladeshi heritage to appear on these shows), 'The Now Show', 'Frankie Boyle’s New World Order', 'The Big Asian Stand Up Night', 'Sunday Morning Live', 'A Pie and a Pint', and many more. Eshaan can be seen starring as Principal Lakhani in season 4 of Netflix’s hit show, 'Sex Education'.Eshaan was the voice of Rishi Sunak, Sajid Javid, and Narendra Modi on 'Spitting Image'. He has hosted his own podcasts including ‘But Where Are You Really From?‘ on BBC Sounds, ‘Panic Room‘ on Audible, and the European award-winning business podcast ‘Nine Twenty Nine‘. He was the host of his own Saturday afternoon radio show on the BBC Asian Network, and 'Newsjack Unplugged' on Radio 4Xtra. He is a regular guest on the Have A Word podcast.In 2023, he toured the UK with his show, ‘The Pretender’, (“refreshingly funny hour that suggests a big talent in the making ****” The Times). He has performed three sell out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe – ‘Not for Prophet’ (2017), ‘Prophet Like it’s Hot’ (2018), and ‘Infidel-ity’ (2019) as well as sell out London transfers at the Soho Theatre.Eshaan supported Micky Flanagan on his recent tour, including 9 sold-out dates the O2 Arena, and has supported a plethora of comedians, including Akaash Singh, Sindhu Vee, Kae Kurd, Adam Rowe, Dan Nightingale, Hal Cruttenden and many others.
SUMMER FESTIVAL
19th-23rd AUG
SAVE THE DATE
A FESTIVAL OF COMEDY
26th -31st August
6 Days of live comedy. Starting with Drag Bingo with Fanny Burns on the Wednesday and including a GONG SHOW on the Sunday.
Tickets are live and available gigantic.com Just search 'Black Horse'