Comedy
Hot off the press from the Edinburgh Fringe circuit we have Leo Kearse and Darius D Showjoy with their unforgettable interactive comedy show The Haters’ Ball. If Set List and Roast Battle had a baby, you'd get The Haters’ Ball. 1 host. 4 comedians. No script. No limits. If you want a savage (yet classy) roast show where the crowd controls the chaos this is the one.
The Haters’ Ball is a high-energy, no-holds-barred live comedy show hosted by Leo and Darius. Part stand-up, part improv, part controlled chaos, the show is built around one simple principle: hating things creatively and loudly.
A cult favourite at late-night comedy festivals, including multiple runs at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, The Haters’ Ball delivers fast, reactive comedy fuelled by audience participation, topical riffing, and fearless takes on the things everyone secretly (or not so secretly) despises.
What to Expect
This is not a passive sit-back-and-watch show. The Haters’ Ball thrives on interaction:
Audience-suggested topics
Improvised roasts and rants
Competitive “hatred” games
Unpredictable twists depending on the room
Every performance is different, shaped by the crowd and the cultural mood of the night. Expect sharp wit, deliberate provocation, and jokes that push boundaries, always in the spirit of comedy, not consensus.
If you love comedy that takes risks, thrives on chaos, and laughs at the absurdity of modern life, The Haters’ Ball is for you, no two shows are the same.
The Hosts
Leo Kearse
Leo is a stand-up comedian known for his bold, uncompromising style and quick thinking on stage. A regular on the UK comedy circuit, he blends observational humour with topical and cultural commentary. Kearse is a great comedian and one more than capable of tackling this tricky subject and making it funny. On stage at comedy nights like Hate ‘n Live and on Twitter, he is a fierce, sharp, funny debater. Moreover, past shows have changed a few minds in response to his direct, uncompromising, truthful approach. He can be brilliant. Kearse is a solid joke writer and a top-notch performer. It’s very difficult to be disappointed in a show when you’ve been laughing non-stop for an hour. Every night is different. Every punchline hits harder than the last.
Darius D Showjoy
Darius D Showjoy brings an equally fearless presence, specialising in improvised comedy, crowd work, and off-the-cuff escalation. Together, the duo have built The Haters’ Ball into a cult live experience with a loyal following.
‘A very good comic... genuinely thought-provoking and ridiculously funny.’
Scotsman ★★★★