At last, another large-scale comedy gala organised by Standup Haugesund.
These evenings are their flagship event, where they bring together well-known national acts alongside lesser-known and, not least, local talents.
Save the date: 16 October!
That’s when this fantastic line-up will take to the stage, ensuring you’re in for two hours of laughter from start to finish and a cracking show!
- MARIA STAVANG – A high-profile comedian and content creator. She began her career on YouTube but quickly made a name for herself on the stand-up circuit and on TV. She has recently appeared in countless TV productions, including *Kompani Lauritzen*, *Kongen befaler* and, not least, *Humoretaten* on NRK.
- VIDAR HODNEKVAM – Has become a veteran of the Norwegian comedy scene, having performed over the past 15 years on virtually every stage, large and small, across our long and narrow country. With several major productions and two one-man shows under his belt, he is an incredibly talented and confident performer delivering top-class stand-up. You’re guaranteed a laugh whenever you see Vidar on stage.
- NORA SVENNINGSEN – A well-known Norwegian comedian and stand-up artist. She won ‘Rising Star of the Year’ at the 2023 Comedy Awards and is a familiar face on the comedy scene to many. Many also recognise her from TV programmes such as *Kongen Befaler* and *Ikke lov å le på hytta*. She is also currently appearing in the TV series *Roast on the Coast*, on Prime Video. Nora performs every other month at Latter with Amalie Stuve and Andrea Løvland, featuring stand-up, sketches and improvisation
- STEINI – A native of Haugesund now living in Jæren, though born in Eastern Norway – he thrives on stage and uses his time with a microphone in hand to poke fun at himself and chat with the audience. He made his debut at Latter in an ‘open mic’ slot earlier this year, thereby becoming the first person from Haugesund ever to perform on any stage in the country.
- HARALD EIDE ELLINGSEN – Harald has solid experience as a comedian for corporate events, stand-up clubs and on stage with the revue group ‘Eplekjekkasene’. He also does improv at Stavangeren in “Improbonanza”. Harald was the compère and comedian when Hans Morten Hansen held his farewell show at the DNB Arena in Stavanger in May 2026, with two performances attended by a total of over 10,000 people! Harald is also known as the host of the podcast “3 menn og en bobil”.
- TRYM SKORPETVEIT – Has ‘almost’ just come out of nappies and is one of the youngest up-and-coming comedians in the country – plus, he’s local! He’s recently been confirmed, and he’s celebrating this by joining an ‘adult line-up’ and making his debut on our very biggest show.
