Angry Boater - Deep Comedy from Shallow Waters

at Wharf Theatre, Devizes

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As featured on Channel 4’s ‘Narrow Escapes’ Joel Sanders is the former Las Vegas comedian who swapped the hubbub of the city for a NICE CALM LIFE on the waterways.

‘Angry Boater’ is a hugely entertaining night of comedy about the joys, perils & madness of swapping suburban comforts for a life on the UK’s waterways. Whether you’ve lived on a boat or not, this engaging show is packed with surprises from the waterways and beyond.

You’ll hear about Joel’s awkward encounter with an A-list celebrity in a boatyard, what happened when he met one of the biggest rock bands in the world and the time he found a body in a lock on the River Soar!

Formerly, Joel was a comedian with the grand plan of becoming the first Brit to play all 50 US States. He managed 40, performing everywhere from the Deep South’s redneck bars to casinos & theatres in the more traditional destinations. Joel lived the dream and worked with many of his comedy heroes, including Robin Williams.

Last year, Channel 4 followed Joel‘s adventures as he travelled on his narrowboat between shows in London & The Midlands and, in series 2 of ‘Narrow Escapes,’ Joel returns on his biggest voyage yet - taking his narrowboat out to sea!

Discover how he fared in the final 3 episodes of the series and catch him live on his UK tour from June 2025.

As anyone who’s seen it over the past 12 years will tell you, there are no other shows like ‘Angry Boater.’ Don't miss out - Get your tickets today!!

Angry Boater

As seen on Channel 4’s Narrow Escapes, Joel Sanders left behind a successful stand-up career in Las Vegas to live out his dream … on a narrowboat. What followed was a hilariously unpredictable journey through the UK’s waterways … and through life. Angry Boater is a smart, sharp and totally original evening of stand-up, storytelling and brutally honest reflections on chasing dreams, letting go of everything you know and floating into the unknown. Deep comedy from shallow waters.

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Wharf Theatre

The Wharf, Couch Lane
Devizes
SN10 1EB

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Wharf Theatre

The Wharf, Couch Lane
Devizes
SN10 1EB

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on Sat 23 August 2025