Donatas Staneika

Picture a Lithuanian lad who's taken on every gong show in London and somehow lived to tell the tale—and more importantly, won them. Donatas Staneika has absolutely demolished the UK circuit's toughest challenges, conquering the notorious Blackout at Up The Creek, the Comedy Knockout at Backyard, and the Ding Dong Gong at Big Belly. He's also a two-time Comedy Store King Gong finalist who knows exactly how to handle a rowdy crowd.

Shortlisted for the BBC New Comedy Awards 2024 and reaching the semi-finals of So You Think You're Funny? 2023, Donatas has quickly become one of the most exciting acts on the circuit. Time Out listed him as one of their best up-and-comers, while comedy legend Omid Djalili selected him as one of his Top 10 best new comedians. His observational material mines comedy gold from immigrant life, British culture, and the cost of living crisis—all delivered with infectious energy.

A favourite on the Comedy Boat since 2024, Donatas has graced stages at the Comedy Store, Top Secret, UTC, Backyard, and Hot Water. He's taken his laughs international too, performing at the 2025 Riyadh Comedy Festival and bringing his debut work-in-progress to Brighton Fringe 2025. When he's not winning plastic trophies, you'll find him absolutely storming venues across London.