Are we the problem?! (And friends)

Comedy · Nottingham

Are we the problem?! (And friends)

Friday 6 November 2026 · Doors 19:10

Barley Twist, Nottingham

About this event

Are we the problem?! (And friends) is on Friday 6 November 2026 at Barley Twist, Nottingham, with doors at 19:10. Tickets start at £5.50, including the booking fee.

They’re hopeless at romance, come from chaotic families, and trouble seems magnetically drawn to them. In this triple-headliner split bill, rising comics Ciaran Shea, David Martin, and Lauren Buck ask the ultimate question: “Are We the Problem?” Expect tales of dating witches, cursed school nicknames, and the launch of a very unnecessary Crying Olympics. A stand-up show packed with charm, sass, and an unhealthy amount of glitter.

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Seats are allocated according to group size, if you have any requests or wish to be sat with other ticket holders please text or call us on 07859 783 039. Lineups are sometimes subject to late change, if there's someone on the bill you particularly want to see text or call 07859 783 039 to check. Late admission at our discretion. Please call if you are running late.

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