The Last Laugh at The City Hall

An upbeat and playful North-easterner who has been seen across the country at top comedy clubs or performing at some of the UK’s major music festivals. With a mischievous and positive style that will get any crowd to warm to his charm. "Genuinely rib-tickling material coupled with an effortlessly confident yet reassuringly laid-back demeanour, Mr Basnett is a compelling and welcome addition to any evening of quality stand-up" (Spotlight Comedy).

WINNER COMIC'S COMIC 2025 BBC AUDIO AWARDS WINNER 2024 (Best Sit Com or Comedy Drama) CHORTLE AWARD BEST ACT WINNER 2023 NW COMEDY AWARDS BEST ACT WINNER 2023 YORKSHIRE COMEDY AWARDS BEST ACT 2023 LEICESTER MERCURY COMEDY AWARD WINNER 2021 YORKSHIRE COMEDY AWARDS BEST ACT 2022 WINNER – Liverpool Hot Water Comedian of the Year NOMINATED – Greater Manchester Fringe Best Comedy Play FINALIST – English Comedian of the Year 2016 ​

Steve is an actor, writer, comedian, juggler, and a regular presenter on BBC Radio Lancashire. He is a regular headline act at The Comedy Store and other alternative venues and has performed alongside Steve Coogan and Peter Kay. Steve was the first person ever to perform an audience warm-up for the Royal Variety Show and was the winner of the Best Comedy Show at the Brighton Fringe Festival 2005 (as part of Slaughterhouse Live). He has also taken to the high seas to add mirth to the lives of seafaring holiday makers. 'Amusing his audiences with his high energy and distinctive talents, there's something for everyone' (Funhouse Comedy).