Rain or shine, nothing could dampen the spirits at Comedy at the Castle last month – and what a weekend it was! Digbeth Dining Club rolled up with 8 of our finest street food traders to serve up flavour-packed feasts alongside three days of sunshine, showers, and side-splitting stand-up.
Set against the magical backdrop of Warwick Castle, the atmosphere was part open-air theatre, part food festival, part full-on belly-laugh chaos. Guests came armed with camping chairs, ponchos, and big appetites – and they were rewarded with a rolling menu of top-notch food and a stellar comedy line-up to match.
Some of the UK’s biggest and boldest took to the stage, including the razor-sharp Frankie Boyle, the ever-energetic Joel Dommett, and crowd-favourites like Larry Dean and Paul Smith. Each night was packed with the kind of quick wit and raw energy that had the crowd in stitches. And yes, even the rain got a few jokes aimed its way.
On the run up to the show starting, guests could wander the grounds, refuel with mouthwatering street food, and soak up the buzzing atmosphere. From stacked burgers to global eats, sweet treats to spicy snacks – our traders brought the flavour all weekend long.
Frankie Boyle at Comedy at the Castle x Digbeth Dining Club
Some of your favourite Digbeth Dining Club legends took centre stage on the food front – serving everything from indulgent comfort food to inventive bites you won’t find anywhere else.
The food lineup included:
🪽 Bad Boy Wings
🥩 Beef On The Block
🍛 Hope you’re Hungry
🧑🍳 Street Chef
🍔 Libertine Burger
🍝 Melting Wheel Pasta
🪩 Disco Fries
🦆 Duck + Roll
🍤 Richie’s Shrimps
🌭 Fat Snags
🍰 Urban Cheesecake
Produced by Closeup ComedyThe event was expertly brought to life by the brilliant Closeup Comedy, who know a thing or two about combining epic settings with unbeatable stand-up. If you missed it (or just want to relive it), you’re in luck – Closeup Comedy is coming to two of our very own venues this July: Herbert’s Yard and Hockley Social Club.
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Next stop: Powderham CastleEven more exciting – the tour is hitting a brand new location next month: Powderham Castle in Exeter. It’s their first time bringing the laughs down south, and it’s shaping up to be another unforgettable few days of food, fun, and comedy gold.
👉 Book now for Comedy at the Castle: Powderham Castle
Big love to everyone who braved the weather, laughed till they cried, and supported our traders. Events like this remind us just how special the UK’s food and comedy scene really is – and we can’t wait to see you at the next one.
