The Railway Inn presents
Having The Track Comedy
Having The Track is back with another stellar line up for April featuring a work in progress show from Ben Ashurst, grab yourself an advance ticket and prepare to be entertained!
Tickets
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Featuring a WIP show from Ben Ashurst (Ben Ashurst: The Worst Man)
Winchester born and bred Ben Ashurst brings a Work In Progress of his Edinburgh Fringe 2026 show to The Railway.
Ben Ashurst is struggling to be an adult.
Now in his thirties, he should be getting his act together. But it’s hard when the world doesn’t make any sense. What do you mean you can’t walk through a drive-thru?! Why on earth would someone choose him as their Best Man?
In The Worst Man, Ben attempts to navigate adulthood, responsibility, and the high-pressure honour of delivering a Best Man’s speech. Which should be easy… you’re a comedian, right?
This warm, light-hearted stand-up comedy show hilariously highlights the things in life that Ben thinks should be simple… but aren’t.
Ben Ashurst (as featured on BBC Radio, Stand Up For Cider Winner 2023) has quickly established himself as a rising star of the comedy circuit. His warm, likeable stage presence coupled with self-deprecating humour will definitely leave the audience wanting more.
“Ben is so likeable, warm and most importantly… Funny.” – Paul McCaffrey, Live at the Apollo
With support from…
Graeme Coulam
Graeme is a comedian who has also written for TV and radio. He has gigged at The Comedy Store, Banana Cabaret, Jongleurs alongside some of the biggest names in the business, and now runs regular nights in venues in Berkshire and Wiltshire, and is director of West Berks Comedy Festival which runs in July. His own show, “Bedtime Stories for children over 18” premiered at the Festival last year.
- “I certainly think you’re funny.” – Adam Bloom
- “You were great! You are a smashing act, mate…a very funny fella!” – Steve Gribbin
- “I love your MCing and your material. You’ve got a great act and should be doing more gigs.” – Alan Francis
- “Slick, quick & intelligent” – Fringe Review
- “Considerable talent, high quality writing and engaging personality” – The Stage
- “Amongst the very best on offer” – The Scotsman (about the Edinburgh Fringe Show I was largely responsible for writing)
Steph Aritone
“Sassy but harmless” Londoner Steph Aritone: Spreadsheet queen, daughter of immigrant parents, alcoholique.
- 2nd Place Roast Battle UK 2023, Finalist 2022
- Shortlist BBC New Comedy Award 2023
- Host of podcast ‘The Comedy Wine List’ pairing wine to comedians (downloaded 12,000 times)
She performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2023 with her show “Excelf-esteem”
- “Clearly confident and comfortable in her own skin” – ArtefactMagazine.com
- “Aritone also appears completely at home on stage. You feel like you’re in safe hands throughout the show” – Lost In Theatreland
- “Very hard for people to say ”women aren’t funny” after seeing someone like her” – The Stand, Glasgow 2023
Hosted by Charlie Bateman
Charlie has never fitted in, so now he’s given up. He might know one end of an oboe from the other, but struggles to find the right farm… A regular on the south coast comedy scene as both performer and MC, Charlie is known for some great punch lines.