On Saturday 4th July at 8pm (doors open 7.30pm) at The Place Theatre, the Road Victims Trust will host a special charity comedy night. This event will be featuring an outstanding line-up of comedy and entertainment, all in support of the charity’s vital work helping people bereaved or seriously injured in road collisions across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
For more than 30 years, the Road Victims Trust has provided free, long-term specialist emotional and practical support to those affected by road collisions. Supported by a dedicated team of 10 staff and up to 70 trained counselling volunteers, the charity delivers compassionate care for as long as it is needed. Fundraising events such as this comedy night are essential in helping the Trust continue providing its unique and life-changing services.
The Event Line-Up
Stephen Owen – Host
Stephen Owen is an award-recognised comedy impressionist, stand-up comedian and one of the UK’s most trusted comedy hosts. Now celebrating 41 years in show business, he began performing professionally at just 17 before embarking on a distinguished career as a Specialist Homicide Detective with the Metropolitan Police.
A British Comedian of the Year 2025 finalist, Stephen is a regular on the UK comedy circuit and a sought-after MC for comedy nights, corporate events and charity galas nationwide. He has hosted and performed alongside leading names in British comedy, sport and entertainment, appeared on Talk Radio and BBC Three Counties Radio, and is widely respected for his pitch-perfect impressions, sharp crowd work and commanding stage presence.
In 2025, Stephen launched his acclaimed one-man show Endangered Species, which sold out at the Watford Fringe. The show offers a hilarious and heartfelt journey through comedy, crime and survival. A passionate supporter of the Road Victims Trust, Stephen is delighted to be hosting this special fundraising event.
Jack Campbell – Opener
Jack Campbell is a rising star on the UK comedy circuit, known for his sharp observations, inventive storytelling and effortlessly witty stage presence.
In 2014, he won English Comedian of the Year and was shortlisted as a finalist in the BBC Radio New Comedy Award. He has since supported established comedians including Larry Dean, Dane Baptiste and Luisa Omielan on tour.
Jack has taken his one-man shows across Europe and Australia, performing in Germany, Estonia, Finland, Latvia and Australia, as well as appearing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, where he received glowing reviews for his original and engaging material.
Jasper Cromwell-Jones
Buffoonish and delightfully posh explorer Jasper Cromwell-Jones is here to share tales of his extraordinary adventures.
Created and performed by comedian Joe Bor, the character has become a firm audience favourite. Joe currently provides TV warm-up for The Graham Norton Show and has worked on programmes including Mock the Week, Alan Carr: Chatty Man and 8 Out of 10 Cats. He regularly performs at leading comedy clubs throughout the UK and on international cruise ships, bringing his unique blend of character comedy and quick wit to audiences everywhere.
Matt Daniel-Baker – The Mind Reader
For nearly two decades, Matt Daniel-Baker has captivated audiences around the world with his astonishing feats of mind reading and mentalism, delivered with lightning-fast wit and theatrical flair.
Whether performing before thousands on stage or entertaining guests at intimate private events, Matt combines psychological illusion, audience interaction and comedy to create unforgettable experiences. His engaging and interactive performances leave audiences amazed, entertained and often completely speechless.
Having performed in more than 30 countries, Matt has become a favourite among corporate clients and celebrities alike. As London’s resident mind reader, his acclaimed show at Crazy Coqs in the West End has earned him a reputation as one of the UK’s leading mentalists.
Expect an evening packed with laughter, amazement and first-class entertainment, while helping the Road Victims Trust continue providing essential support to those whose lives have been affected by road collisions.
