Scarlett Thomas is an internationally bestselling novelist, screenwriter and stand-up comedian.
She is the author of novels including The End of Mr. Y, The Seed Collectors, Oligarchy, The Sleepwalkers and The Runner, as well as her acclaimed book on writing and creativity Monkeys with Typewriters. Scarlett’s work has been translated around the world and has been widely praised for combining big ideas, dark humour and compelling storytelling.
The New York Times has described her as a “peculiar gonzo genius”, while The Times has called her “wickedly funny”. Her novels have been bestsellers in the UK and internationally, with The Sleepwalkers reaching #2 on the Times bestseller list in 2025.
Scarlett is also a professional stand-up comedian, performing regularly in London and across the UK. Her comedy combines observational stand-up, one-liners and original songs, drawing on everything from dogs, football and modern relationships to books, writers and the strange business of being a human being. She also works as an MC and is currently developing longer-form comedy material.
About Getaway Comedy
It’s all about the laughs at Getaway Comedy. Expect a delicious mix of playful, unapologetic, dark, punchy and (most importantly) very funny stand-up. Our main aim is to make sure our audiences have a top night out. Line-ups are booked purely on merit (ie. how funny each act is), with an emphasis on making sure there’s a variety of comedic styles for you to enjoy throughout the show. A spoonful of observational, a sprinkling of one-liners, a pinch of musical, a dollop of the daft… you get the picture. With all the crap going on in the world, Getaway Comedy is an opportunity to escape to laughter for a couple of hours.
Getaway Comedy have been putting on shows for over a decade (previously under the banner of The Stand-Up Club), and have built up a reputation as one of the best run and funniest comedy clubs in the UK. We also founded and run the £10,001 British Comedian of the Year competition, with the biggest cash prize in British comedy. With venues across London and the South, check out the nearest venue to you on our Venues Page.
