Comedian Profiles

:: Aaron Counter
This young Australian has been impressing audiences with his measured, self-assured stage presence and flat out funny material. Engaging and quick-witted, Aaron’s intelligent humour is delivered with an acid tongue but tempered with a playful child-like manner. His relaxed and inviting delivery balances nicely against a sometimes acerbic take on modern life. Aaron has established himself as a regular act at comedy venues throughout the UK and in 2003 he performed at the Edinburgh Festival. In 2004 he continued his momentum performing throughout the UK and spent the later part of the year touring in Australia playing Sydney and Melbourne as well as his hometown of Perth.

:: Adam Bloom
The story goes that Adam Bloom was 18 months old when his parents nicknamed him ‘The Voice’. Some would claim the boy hasn’t stopped talking since. At 23, he realised his ambition to become a stand-up comedian. Bloom has managed to rise very quickly through a mix of natural talent, shrewdly developed skills and fierce commitment. “Bloom is perhaps the perfect comedian” - The List. “In the premier league of comedy” – The Independent

:: Adam Ethan Crow
Over the past eight years Adam has honed his act to suit any room, due to the diverse venues he has found himself in. Be it a festival, a comedy club, or a corporate function, his act seems to work anywhere on the bill. Adam has covered the spectrum while heating up studio audiences, from coffin dodgers on 'Open House' with Gloria Hunniford, to the outlandish lager louts on Channel 5's 'Night Fever'. No stranger to being on the other side of the camera himself, he has appeared on The Warehouse (Carlton), The Dream Team (Sky One), Casualty (BBC 1), Trust (ITV), Live At Jongleurs (Paramount), The Leaflet (BBC2), The Bill (ITV), Lovejoy (BBC 1) and The Real Dating Show (Channel 4) to name but a few. 'An entertaining and skilful comedian!' (Time Out) 'Cracking Act!' Dr Fox (Capital Radio) 'Really funny' (Ricky Gervais)

:: Addy Borgh
Addy Borgh has that rare talent of making people laugh when he walks on stage (helped of course by a large nose and mad eyes). Addy is a great performer of highly acclaimed and original material, an ability noticed immediately by the BBC when he appeared on the 'Stand-up show' (BBC1) after only one year as a comedian. Addy appeared at the Edinburgh festival in 1998 as part of the Screaming Blue Murder comedy showcase and in 2000 with his own sell-out show ‘21st Century Fool’. He returned in 2002 with another hit ‘Hearing Voices’. ‘Fantastic. I’ve seen a lot of comedy and this is the real thing’ The Evening Standard. He’s a natural performer with a classic comedy face. Sit back and enjoy masterful material, inspired ad-libs and very funny visual stuff from the 21st Century fool. 'Brilliant sense of comic timing' The Independent.'Natural comic talent …… Addy’s excellent' Time Out.

:: Al Barrie
His friendly and engaging style has led to a great deal of compering work. Despite a fondness for topical material, Alistair also acknowledges that having a gynaecologist for a father is a major bonus for any emerging comic. “ A name to look out for…he’s going to get better and better” Ella Kenion, BBC GLR.

:: Al Pitcher
Every day we see things we’ve never seen before, things that strike us as odd or beautiful, and things that we’ve seen so many times we don’t even notice them any more... Not Al Pitcher. His mind is constantly twisting, flipping and distorting what he sees, igniting the mundane, and for The Al Pitcher Picture show, weaving the events of his day in your town into a truly unique and hilarious one-off show. Every comic will tell you that a ‘funny thing happened on the way to the gig’, but, digital camera in hand, Al has the pictures to prove it! What does Al Pitcher make of Bath? There’s only one way to find out... Fresh from sell-out shows in Australia and New Zealand, don’t miss your chance to catch Al Pitcher on his extended UK tour with this multi-award winning show. Best Show 2009 – Leicester Comedy Festival Awards Director’s Pick 2009 – Newcastle Gateshead Comedy Festival 'Pitcher sits firmly in the improvising, rambling, freewheeling comedy camp inhabited by the likes of Ross Noble and Eddie Izzard. However, unlike both of them, Pitcher is one of the best kept secrets on the comedy scene. But it's only a matter of time' – Time Out 'A fine idea... Pitcher is amusing enough to provoke laughs from mere civic signage' The Scotsman 'If this clever, funny, intelligent man comes your way, then grab your ticket with both hands and don’t let it go. You would not want to miss out.' One4Review

:: Alan Carr
Winner BBC New Comedy Award 2001 and Manchester City Life Newcomer 2000.” The Spiritual Son of Frankie Howard” City Life. “ He flounces around the stage like Freddie Mercury at an after show party!” Stage. Alan regularly appears at The Comedy Store and even has his own monthly show at the Manchester Comedy Store. Alan Carr's Ice Cream Sunday is a night of comedy and cabaret that has established itself as a must see show in Manchester attracting regular celebrity fans such as Tracey Shaw, Neil & Christine Hamilton & Coronation Streets Sally Lindsay.

:: Alan Francis
Scottish comedian Alan Francis first came to the notice of comedy audiences when he won Channel 4’s So You Think You’re Funny Award in 1991. Since then his reputation has grown as a writer, stand-up and actor. His diverse acting roles include the award winning play ‘Penetrator’ at the Royal Court and Traverse Theatre. In 1995 he co-wrote and co-starred in ‘Jeffrey Dahmer Is Unwell’ at the Edinburgh Festival. The play was critically acclaimed and transferred to the Hampstead Theatre in London. He appeared in ‘Miss Conceptions’ at the 1996 Edinburgh Festival and has completed successful runs in both ‘The Best Of Scottish Comedy’ and ‘The Best Of So You Think You’re Funny?’ In 2002 he presented his one-man show ‘Clobbered’ (a black comedy) at the Edinburgh festival where it received rave reviews: ‘The beautifully observed performances capture all the manic ambivalence of a Hello Magazine culture.’ – The Times ‘Acutely observed character monologues… sardonic wit at it’s best. GO SEE.’ – The List ‘Some of the most SINISTER and SURREAL comic creations this side of The League Of Gentlemen.’ – The Sunday Herald ‘A delightfully sour hour, excellently executed.’ – Evening Standard

:: Alex Horne
23-year-old Alex Horne is a diverse stand up comedian, actor and comedy writer. From the moment he steps on stage he fuses a stream of surreal stories and one liners making inventive use of the audience too. Since launching himself on the comedy circuit a year ago Alex has performed in comedy venues across the country. Within his first year of performing he won a place in the final of “So You Think You’re Funny?” in Edinburgh. As well as working as a comedy writer for Craig Charles Alex will also be featuring in a new BBC comedy show “How to Survive” (Baby Cow Productions).

:: Alex Lasarre.
Alex was blown away by the massive comedy scene in England, and found himself at home amongst his English countrymen and crowned 'King Gong' at the Comedy Store. 'His routines are on the money, and delivered with laser guided accuracy' Chortle.

:: Alexis Dubus
'A good line in effervescent banter and one-liners …a solid stock of material with perfect timing, particularly articulate with topical observational humour … an intelligent and well-delivered set.' - Vivienne Arkley, Paramount Comedy 'Surrealistic, irreverent and brilliant.' - The Scotsman 'He’s an aspiring actor – yes, another one – which gives him a confidence and stage presence that can only help. But, unlike many other thespian wannabes, there’s care in the writing, not just in the performing … enough clever one-liners and visual gags to suggest real promise.' Steve Bennett, www.chortle.co.uk 'A sharp, flowing set from a resourceful stand-up with a mobile and impish face. Affectionate and gifted, with great material.' - John Park, Fringe Report 'Puppy-eyed and floppy-haired, with relaxed patter, stage charisma and something I can only describe as a kind of winningly tangible eagerness to please, you not only giggle but kind of wanna be in his gang.' - www.paramountcomedy.com 'A very slick act with sharp gags aplenty.' XS Malarkey

:: Ali Cook
Ali performs magic with a mischievous and surreal attitude. He has written and performed seven of his own TV series in the last two years for Channel 4, 5 and Sky one. Ali has captivated a wide audience. His private clients include Minnie Driver, Damian Hirst, JK Rowling and Basement Jaxx. He regularly performs on the comedy club circuit in the UK and in LA. ‘Funny, sharp and interesting. A real rising star’ – Christian O’Connell XFM ‘The next big thing’ – The Sunday Times 'With a pleasing mix of cheesy/sinister, he chews razor blades, crushes doves and gets journalists up on stage to help him perform tricks. Ali Cook simply has no fear' - The List '..his manic charm means that you will be instantly drawn in' 'He does eat razor blades and it does get gruesome, but when it's this astonishing, you won't mind.'- Three Weeks

:: Andi Osho
In a short space of time, Andi has made a big impression on the comedy circuit, reaching the final of five major new talent competitions (Nivea Funny Women, Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year, Hackney Empire New Act of the Year, Laughing Horse New Act Competition and Amused Moose Laugh Off). After four months and just 40 gigs she won The Nivea Funny Women Award. Since then, she has gone from strength to strength performing at top comedy venues including The Comedy Store, The Comedy Café, The Pleasance Dome, Jongleurs and The Hackney Empire. Since her acting debut in 2003, Andi has appeared at several renowned venues such as at The Kings Head, Riverside Studios, The Cochrane and Liverpool Everyman. 2005 saw a “powerful” performance as she took on the titular role in Medea and again as sexy jazz singer, Dolly Rathebe in Who Killed Mr Drum?. Andi ended the year with a No.1 tour of Dael Orlandersmith’s Pulitzer Prize nominated play, Yellowman which received rave reviews throughout its eight week run. Andi’s TV work includes high-end BBC dramas such as Sea Of Souls and Waking The Dead as well as more popular serials such as Casualty, Eastenders and Footballers Wives.

:: Andrew Bird
Born in Northampton and brought up in Towcester, Andrew moved to London three years ago at the age of 21 to pursue his comedy career. “ I used to work part-time in a pub in Towcester and used to think of stupid things to say to make the old blokes laugh. I started making motes of them so I wouldn’t forget and next thing I knew I had two massive note pads of this rubbish! So a few people said to me: ‘you should do comedy’, but it’s not that easy to do when you’re in Towcester.” Andrew has played at: The Comedy Store, Jongleurs, Screaming Blue Murder, Headliners, The Comedy Café, Bound and Gagged, Mirth Control and on the Avalon Comedy Network. ‘ One of the hottest prospects in stand-up’ – Time Out

:: Andrew Clover
Set to be one of the hottest tickets of the summer, the show, 'Andrew Clover, Supercub' is a straightforward, wise, hilarious stand-up about why he loves snails, hates parents, and yearns for naked ex-girlfriends in his mind. Personal, philosophical

:: Andrew Lawrence
Andrew's dark thoughts, gruff voice and soaring songs make him an immediately engaging act. His demonic, teen with a guitar persona makes you think he would probably be killing for fun if he weren't performing comedy. It also whisked him to second place in the Final of 'So You Think You're Funny?' in August 2003 and first place in the BBC New Comedy Competition 2004. '... Impeccable timing and genuinely funny song routines combine to create moments of absolute hilarity.' - Three Weeks Magazine. 'A show-stopping performance, making him a very hard act to follow, which points to the inevitable conclusion that this talented young freak is about to explode onto the comedy circuit in a big way.' - Chortle

:: Andrew Maxwell.
'Andrew Maxwell has one of those naturally comic faces that you cannot help but warm to. Wide eyes and ears, topped by a cute Tinin/Fran Healy haircut capable of portraying both Steptoes to perfection within a three-line ab-lib, Maxwell’s face is more than fortunate. But it’s not his only weapon…' The Stage. 'A frequently hilarious show that climaxes with one of the funniest routines of the year.' Metro Scotland.

:: Andrew O'neill
Andrew O’Neill isn’t your usual stand-up comedian. Yes, he tells jokes. Yes, he makes you laugh. But he does it all with an innate sense of absurdism and silliness, and proudly displays one of the most inventive comic minds around today. Why tell a joke when you can sing it? Why not tell the masses about the celebrities who live in London’s sewer system? Andrew is currently working on various treatments for television and radio, a non-fiction book about the occult and putting together a compilation of his travel writings. ‘keeping the flame of creativity burning bright’ – Time Out. ‘so funny I put him in my new TV show’ – Steve Coogan

:: Andrew Roper
‘Churns out the laughs’ – Herald Sun With ten years of experience, this newcomer to London oozes confidence and charm. His slick appearance conceals a sharp edged style that has delighted audiences all over Australia and New Zealand, both on stage and on radio. Andrews comedy has been in extremely high demand on the airwaves, where he’s worked for 8 years non-stop, both performing with, and writing for some of the biggest names in Australian Radio. ‘Andrew Roper’s segments are the best thing on the show – where can I get a CD?’ – MIX FM Feedback ‘Very funny guy… but gee he can turn’ – Richard Stubbs ABC ‘Slick, Polished show…’ – Beat

:: Andy Askins
Andy is a recent arrival on the comedy club scene. He worked as a musician for 15 years both home and abroad and during this time discovered a knack for making people laugh. Over the years the comedy gradually took over and his dry delivery and wickedly funny songs and parodies have seen him welcomed by the alternative comedy scene and earlier in the year he held the distinction of supporting the jazz legend Leon Redbone (Bob Dylans mate!) in his only European show. ‘ Dark Humour with faultless timing.’ The Stage

:: Andy Parsons
“Inch-perfect comedy. With certain stand-ups, you can tell within seconds that they’re going to have the audience sitting up, purring in the palm of their hand. It is like this with the obscenely gifted Andy Parsons. Brilliantly lateral subversive observations on every topic of the day. Give this man a bigger room.” The List “Reduced the audience to helpless tears of laughter” Sunday Times “A comedy demi-god…he’s very funny indeed” Evening Standard “The live on-stage comic joys of Andy Parsons are manifold. Gaze upon him and you will be unable to resist chuckling in a swoonsome manner. He is strangely reminiscent of both Laurel & Hardy simultaneously” – The Herald “Parsons is on cracking form.” Sunday Times

:: Andy White
“…energetic and silly. An undeniably confident and entertaining act” (chortle.co.uk). “…oozes talent and confidence” (What’s On, Birmingham). Andy is a fantastic Brummie comic who is currently rising to prominence on the comedy circuit. He combines silly voices and a mad afro to devastating comic effect.

:: Andy Zaltzman
'Clearly a huge talent. Someone you can expect to hear a lot more of.' - The Observer Andy is currently working on his Edinburgh Festival Show, Andy Zaltzman Unravels The Great Conspiracy. He is currently writing for The State We’re In (BBC£) and was a resident writer on BBC2’s. The Live Floor Show and also performed on the final episode of the current series. 'This is satire at it’s best….His excellent material demands to be seen' - Jason Hall, Edinburgh Evening News **** 'Wonderfully inventive…his deadpan delivery has an odd, idiosyncratic appeal.' 'Very funny…He moves swiftly from one theme to the next and back again ripping each one to shreds with an articulate and intelligent stream of abuse…a great comedian who has the ability to make you listen as well as laugh and who is prepared to joke about more than the bloody weather'**** Three Weeks.

:: Angie Mc Evoy
Angie McEvoy began performing comedy as one half of the popular double act Miller and McEvoy. Now solo, Angie has an original, dry style which covers diverse subjects influenced by personal experience and her somewhat droll reaction to the world around her. In August 2000 Angie was voted runner up in the final of the BBC new comedy awards in Edinburgh. ; Angie McEvoy deserves her own TV show’, ‘Always Enjoyable’ – Time Out Magazine.

:: Angie Mcevoy
“Her conversational delivery is a treat but the chatty tone conceals some surprisingly cutting routines”. The Guardian Angie McEvoy has a sweet and laid back stage persona, fused with a dry and cutting wit. She regularly performs around the UK, including major venues such as The Comedy Store and Jongleurs. “First impressions can be deceptive, and her sweet smile conceals a wonderfully cynical view of the world”. Chortle Angie launched her career at the Edinburgh Festival, Belfast Comedy Festival and Edinburgh Festival (Big Value Show). She’s also performed in Amsterdam and Berlin and as part of the OTK Road show. “Incisive wickedness”. The Stage “Charmingly Whimsical”. Daily Mirror “Always enjoyable…Angie McEvoy deserves her own TV show…My favorite comedian…by miles”. Time Out

:: Annette Fagon
Annette Fagon is a loud and engaging comic newcomer, making fast progress on the UK comedy circuit. Growing up as that rare thing in the midlands of the 1980s, the daughter of a Jamaican newsagent mother, has clearly left its mark. Currently talking - loudly - about everything from hoodies and mobile phone habits to Beyonce's mental state, she has made rapid progress, appearing at theatres such as Nottingham Playhouse and comedy clubs such as Jongleurs - on the Upfront Café Tour. Annette's early efforts have quickly created a buzz that led to a nomination as Best Newcomer at the 2006 BECA Awards and Midlands Stand Up Runner up 2007 There's more to come. ‘With this sort of retro observational comedy, she's just like Peter Kay would be - well, if he were female, black and from Leicester’ - CHORTLE

:: Ariane Sheriane
Success has led Ariane to a commission for the CBBC show Kerching! Working alongside comedy writers including Milton Jones and Emma Kennedy. Also, signed to write for leading Children's BBC show 'The Story of Tracy Beaker', an adaptation of the Jacqueline Wilson novels. 'Beneath her innocent persona lies a mind that is fast, filthy and very funny' - Michéal Jacob, Head of Comedy Development, BBC. 'Yes I think it's about time you tried standing up, you've been sitting on your arse all your life' - Ariane's mother.

:: Ava Vidal
‘With her striking looks this relaxed newcomer quickly commands the stage…’ – Chortle Ava Vidal started her comedy career as part of The BBC Talent Urban Sketch Show Team, where she not only performed but wrote a series of short sketches. She then transferred her skills from character comedy to straight stand-up and quickly became successful getting her first paid gig within a week. She was then booked to appear in clubs all over the country and despite her short time on the circuit had no trouble in commanding the audiences’ attention. She made her international debut within two months at Berlin’s Blue Monday Club. She was the only female to reach the finals of the BBC 3 New Comedy Awards. Ava’s talent is also being recognized by television executives and she has made several TV appearances. Ava is a face of the future and has been booked at several clubs including both Comedy Store venues (Manchester and London).

:: Ayesha Hazarika
This witty Glaswegian comes in a small package but delivers huge laughs and outstanding comedy moments. She is rapidly climbing the comedy ladder and also knows a bit about politics and current affairs in her daytime role as government spin-doctor. Typical Hazarika humour covers the 3 R’s – race, religion and relationships – just what you’d expect from an Indian Glaswegian living in London. Since becoming a semi-finalist on Channel 4’s So You Think You’re Funny competition in 2003, she’s been successfully gigging across the UK comedy circuit as both a stand-up and compere. Ayesha is a regular performer and guest reviewer on national and regional TV and radio. Credits include: ITV’s Take the Mike, LBC and BBC’s NE Late Show, Children In Need and the Fred McAuley Show. “Very funny” The Sunday Express “Uses juxtapositions of two cultures for some good laughs”. Fringe Report

:: Barrie Hall
Barrie Hall is the creator of Mad Mac, a Geordie minicab driver from hell (C4). Barrie also writes a weekly column for Sunday Sun newspaper. “ Hall’s performance as the cabbie is a tour de force” Timeout, “It’s a comic fantasy with a dark tinge” The Times.

:: Barry Castagnola
Barry is one of the most promising young comedians on the circuit. His laidback style escalates into high-octane physical illustrations of his absurd stories and observations. Barry has written for and appeared in numerous television shows including The 11 O’clock Show-Channel 4 and Alexei Sayle’s ‘You Make Me Feel Like Dancing’.

:: Barry Dodds
Fascinated by stand-up from an early age, Barry took to the stage at the tender age of 21, and is now a firm audience favourite at clubs such as The Stand, The Comedy Store, XS Mullarkeys, Jongleurs and Raw Hide – whith material covering everything from failed culture bids to and obsession with ghost hunting. He recently returned from Luxembourg, where he performed a solo show – and became the first ever comedian to perform on Luxembourg TV. ‘Razor sharp humour’ – Metro ‘winning friends with his energy and spirit…’ – Chortle

:: Becky Love
Unique stand up musical comedy. Hot from the Bath Fringe - Becky is ready to go. Wicked musical humour for cabaret, adult parties, after dinner etc...

:: Ben Davids
Hailing from deepest, darkest Tamworth, Ben Davids has established himself as one of the brightest new acts on the circuit in recent years.

His act is a barrage of non-stop gags and one-liners that range from the silly to the very silly indeed, and that will provide something a bit different for any comedy night.

He has progressed to paid 15 and 20s for clubs like Ship of Fools, Mirth on Monday, Bottle Rocket, HaHa Comedy and more, and was selected to take part in the prestigious Big Value Show for Just the Tonic at the Edinburgh Festival in 2009.

Brilliant.’– Russell Howard

A star of the future.– Karen Bayley

:: Ben Hurley
Winner of New Zealand’s two biggest comedy awards The New Zealand Comedy Guild Best Male Comedian in 2004 and the 2004 Oddfellows Billy T award. One of the best young stand-ups to come out of New Zealand, now based in London, Hurley performed in 8 countries in the last year including headlining clubs in Bahrain, Dubai, Australia, England and Ireland. ‘it’s easy to see why he’s been given that ‘one to watch’ tag’ – The Dominion Post (NZ) ‘He delivers his set with an accomplished, award winning air’ – The Capital Times (NZ0

:: Ben Norris
Ben is one of the most sought after comperes on the circuit and has developed a reputation for his ability to work an audience and think fast on his feet. Ben presented MTV’s ‘Hot’ for a successful run, has performed sets for ‘The Stand Up Show’ (BB C) and guested on ‘They Think It’s All Over’ (TalkBack Prods for BBC1) and ‘Nevermind the Buzzcocks’ (TalkBack Prods for BBC2). He was a writer and warm-up Paul Kaye’s ‘Liar’ (Talkback Prods), as well as ‘ Your Face or Mine’ (Talkback Prods for BBC Choice).

:: Ben Schofield
Ever since his first tentative steps into comedy before a home crowd in Bradford he has performed to audiences with critical acclaim in venues across the north of England. A dyed-in-the-wool rocker, he has imbued his performances with his rock and roll spirit, producing a dynamic, colourful (and really quite loud) act that is guaranteed to entertain. A scatologically cerebral comic thinker with a keen eye for the absurd, he boastfully maintains the unique record of being the only comedian in the world (to his knowledge) to have written a joke about galvanizing dustbins. This surely stands as a testament to his ability to mine comedy gold from even the most unlikely of seams. “He is going to be big…he had the audience laughing out loud from the start. Very impressed”. www.cheekycomedy.co.uk “Ben’s loud and remarkably confident personality was a sure winner with the crowd… had the masses rolling out of their seats… a set of brilliant stand up comedy” www.bbc.co.uk (Feb. 2005) “Impressive… quality material delivered in an animated fashion… took the atmosphere in the place up a gear with a well-paced high energy set with some great punch lines… best act of the night… Ben Schofield rocks!” “Noise-merchant…” – www.ents24.com

:: Benjamin Crellin
Benjamin Crellin (28) is one of New Zealand’s top international comedians. With eighteen televised stand-up performances and four nominations for his countries highest comedy award he is a nine-year veteran of the industry. A prolific, consistent and highly in-demand stand-up, Crellin has written six solo shows. His latest show ‘@witsend’ premiered at the 2004 NZ International Comedy Festival to critical acclaim and then toured to five Canadian Fringe Festivals gaining 4 star reviews and sell-out shows in Edmonton, Victoria and Vancouver.

:: Bennett Arron
Bennett is the only Jewish/Welsh Comedian on the comedy circuit. His humour is a cross between the paranoid angst of Max Boyce and the colloquial valley humour of Woody Allen. He recently played the lead in his own sitcom script which was performed at the Riverside Studios and which has now gone into development with Hartswood Films. His television performing credits include; Net. Comedy for Carlton, Gas for Channel 4, Stop The World and The Wrap for BBC Choice, and Why Did The Chicken? For HTV and he recently wrote and performed in Large, a satirical sketch show for BBC Wales. ‘Genuinely original and funny’ – The Times ‘His writing is fantastic’ – Graham Norton

:: Bob Mills
Bob Mills burst on to the London Comedy scene in 1985, turning the faltering 'Alternative' establishment on it's head with his unique, challenging brand of laddish irreverent stand-up. Over the next ten years he established himself as one of the most successful live acts in the country, as well as putting together a string of acclaimed TV and radio credits. His performances as host of ITV's flagship daytime game show 'Win Lose Or Draw', treading the fine line between pensioners favourite, and students cult hero, and his weird and wonderful late night 'In Bed With Me Dinner', are still remembered fondly wherever intelligent TV fans meet. He also hosted, 'There's Only One Brian Moore', and 'Dial Midnight' for LWT, 'Not A Lot Of People Know That' for BBC1, as well as over 200 shows for VH1, including major documentary/interviews with Eric Clapton, Phil Collins and Cher. He's recently appeared on The Weakest Link Comedian's Special.

:: Boothby Graffoe
'Sings songs that are both beautiful and funny' - The Guardian '...it's not fair to call them comedy songs, they are much more than that, there are some i would dare to call genius.' -The Times 'Buy two copies of his cd because you'll want to share but you won’t want to give it away.' -The Scotsman 'No more music maestro, please!' -The Independent Boothby Graffoe doesn't often appear live these days save for supporting Canadian superstars Barenaked Ladies on two tours round Britain and Ireland and once on a cruise round the Caribbean. He is also booked to appear with BNL on their next cruise Ships and Dips V sailing out of Miami feburary 2009. This is a rare opportunity, Kent. 'It's gloriously entertaining and creative stuff, with surreal leaps of imagination, twists of language and intelligent and pithy one-liners all entertwined with poignant yet often hilarious songs and music.'

:: Brett Goldstein
Brett Goldstein is an actor and a writer who turned to stand up because he was bored of depressing people through plays. 'If I could depress them through the medium of laughter...' he thought, 'that would be something...' Brett arrived onto the comedy scene with a bang in 2006. Since then he has been a finalist and semi finalist in every major comedy competition going. In 2007 he was selected to appear in the Comedy Reserve, the Pleasance's 'Best of New comedy' showcase at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Back from Edinburgh, Brett is currently gigging all over, from Brighton Sidesplitters to the Covent Garden comedy Club. He is now the resident compere at Funny How?, an intimate London venue.

:: Brian Higgins
Scotland’s finest ginger-haired comedian, like many an ex-pat Scot before him, Brian Higgins principle interests in life include himself, Scottish people, religion and of course drinking. But the difference in Brian’s case is that he is genuinely funny. Paid no finer a compliment than to be likened to an early Billy Connolly, Higgy delivers his diatribe on life’s ups and downs in an energetic style. He has recently been seen with Al Murray on Time Gentleman Please and heard on the Fred MacAulay Show

:: Bullett And Gunn
'Original, witty and downright funny' Leeds Guide, 2004; 'Pulled off with style and verve… with a professionalism to match much more experienced acts' Chortle, 2005; 'Rising stars with a rare comedy calibre' Itchy Manchester, 2004; 'A daring and original act by slick performers... very funny' XS Malarky, 2004; 'Weld both comedy and music together better than anyone else around... left the entire place gagging for more' Groundswell, Bath, 2004.

http://www.bullettandgunn.co.uk

:: Caimh Mcdonnell
Caimh McDonnell has fast built a reputation as the white-haired Irishman whose name nobody con pronounce. His quick-witted style mixes topical material with keen observations from his unique perspective and has proven to be a firm favourite with audiences all over the country. Caimh was a semi-finalist in the 2002 BBC and Daily Telegraph new act awards and is also a proud winner of the legendary Comedy Store Gong show. Caimh also works as a comedy writer for TV and has worked on projects such as 2DTV as well as the satirical documentary series “Don’t Worry” for Channel 4 and the sitcom “The Crust” for CBBC 2004. “Blessed with a natural charm” BBC “Superb” Manchester Evening News

:: Carey Marx
If Carey Marx achieves nothing else in life, the fact that he made Princess Beatrice cry for more than an hour is something that will stand proud on his or any CV. Other than that, he has appeared alongside such giants of their profession as Roiling Stones as a personal guest of Bill Wyman's, Torvill and Dean and taught Tom Conti how to produce an egg from his ear. As a stand-up, his A-list memories and status stands him in good stead as he pricks the balloon of celebrity and takes everyone laughing on their way. 'There is even a mind boggling magic trick that wraps up beautifully this highly engaging, devilish, menacing and totally mesmerizing show' ***** Edinburgh Review 'Marx is a clever man, with an engaging range of curiosities and always gets a laugh' **** Sunday Herald 'The final magic trick is worth the price entry alone' **** Three Weeks 'Excellent' The Guardian 'Hilariously demented' Edinburgh Evening News 'Marx is a magician in the post-modern Penn and Teller mould whose comic patter makes him an act worth staying up for.' Time Out (on the Stand Up Show)

:: Carl Donnelly
Carl started performing stand-up regularly in early 2005 and quickly established himself as one of the most exciting new comics currently climbing the comedy ladder. Despite being a relative newcomer, his confident, conversational style and silly sense of humour has seen him win a host of awards and become a regular act and MC at clubs all over the country. ‘… a hell of a lot of innocent fun..’ – chortle.co.uk ‘…hisariously silly..’ – ThreeWeeks ‘…wowed a packed local crowd and esteemed panel of judges.’ – Yourlocalguardian.co.uk ‘…one to watch..’ – Leicester Mercury ‘…the maturity of a 14 year old.’ – BBC Leicester

:: Chambers & Nettleton
Lynn Chambers and Sally Nettleton have an extraordinary rapport. Their stand-up and songs are delivered with warmth, charm and a caustic wit that is winning them enthusiastic fans across the country. They are the only female double act that performs regularly on the live Comedy Circuit and they’ve enjoyed great success at the Edinburgh Festival: 1999,2001 and 2002. Between them they’ve done straight theatre, jazz cabaret and the working men’s clubs of the north-east- so much material, so little time… “Attracting the attention of telly folk searching for a new French & Saunders.” Sunday Times – Culture Comedy Double Act (“Divine and very funny” Time Out)

:: Charlie Baker
Charlie Baker is a very funny new comic who has already had success in many competitions and on the circuit. With his inoffensive ,silly style he is happy in front of any audience as an opening act or MC. So you think your funny? finalist 2005 You must be Joking! finalist Newbury Comedy competition 2005 BBC new act competition semi finalist

:: Chris Mccausland
After a harebrained idea that went just a bit too far Chris first gave stand-up a o in the summer of 2003. In the 12 months that followed he was not only voted Jongleurs best newcomer but also achieved a top three placing in another three premier national competitions including Channel 4’s ‘So You Think You’re Funny?’. Although registered blind, Chris chooses to talk only occasionally about his disability as he believes that the audience should be able to relate to as much of his material as possible. Instead his material spans from the real to the ridiculous. ‘ An absolute natural!’ – Dave Spikey (Phoenix Nights) ‘The new face of comedy in the UK’ – London Tonight, ITN ‘Shining Light!’ – Sunday Express ‘ A stirling set – Elegantly written and engagingly performed’ Chortle

:: Chris Molineux
Chris has worked as a professional stand-up comedian since 1986, and headlined at shows across North America, the U.K. and the Caribbean. His unique style is intelligent and oddly insightful, filled with accents, impressions, stories, observations and a healthy dose of physical comedy as well. Chris is something of a chameleon in the world of comedy and has enough range and material to entertain at a monastery or a biker clubhouse but he specializes in clean corporate shows and fundraisers and can provide custom tailored materials to fit with any group or situation.

:: Chris Neill
Chris wants success, success just doesn’t want him. In desperation, he’s pumped (not literally) top showbiz types Jodie Marsh, Martine McCutcheon and even Bernard Ingham for tips: come see what he learnt. ‘Split-second comic timing’ – Independent Chris Neill is a perennial hit at the Edinburgh Fringe with shows such as The BBC, Andrew Gilligan, And Me and Middle Class Misery – The Board Game. His acidic quick with is also amply demonstrated on BBC radio shows such as Just A Minute. From 2005 he began to make a name for himself on the comedy circuit in shows such as the legendary Robin Ince’s Book Club. ‘An expert storyteller with split-second comic timing’ – Independent on Sunday ‘Incredibly engaging… a courtyard stormer.’ – Three Weeks ‘ Naughty but nice and displaying a mastery of tangential storytelling, Chris Neill is a cross between Frankie Howerd and Ronnie Corbett.’ – The List

:: Christian Reilly
With his unique take on life and skilled improvisations, Christian’s comic songs, sharp wit and youthful energy delights audiences wherever he performs. As a former integral part of the Perrier award-winning show Otis Lee Crenshaw and the Black Liars, with comic/songster Rich Hall, Christian’s career has taken him around the world three times. On his way, he received accolades at international festivals and numerous network TV credits in the USA, Australia, New Zealand and Britain. “This genuine, trendy, confident comedian has a natural talent for risky jokes, song and quips which you can’t help laughing at! If you get the chance to see Reilly live, do so. He is not to be missed!” funny.co.uk “his stand-up is witty and heaving with punchlines …will win over all but the hardest hearts and minds.” Chortle

:: Christian Reily
Christian is a musical front man with a deep passion for stand-up comedy, now Christian is hitting the London Comedy circuit. He is an accomplished musician with dynamic and sensational vocals; guitar slinging and dark humor singing makes Christians act wickedly absurd.

:: Christian Steel
Christian Steel, a graduate of London’s Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, first began performing stand-up comedy in January 2006. As an actor, he was offered the male lead in The Graduate in the West End opposite Jerry Hall, but turned it down to play Peter ‘Geordie’ Gardner in BBC’s Second World War film ‘ Night Flight’ alongside Christopher Plummer & Edward Woodwood. He then went on to film Channel 4’s ‘Shackleton’ with Kenneth Branagh (HBO/CH4FILMS) – living with an ice breaker in the North Pole for five montha and was guest star in Born&Bred (BBC1) as Mr Manley along side James Bolam. He has also played the lead in ‘Hell in The Faulklands’ (Radio 4). Last year he took the show ‘The Jew, The Muslim, The Christian and The Geordie’ to the Edinburgh Festival and got fab reviews and packed out everyday. ‘Christian Steel? His fast paced Geordie delivery was just outstanding, using a good combo of his own material and audience participation!’ –EDFRINGE.COM ‘Christian’s solid set ensured laughter filled the room’ – The Journal (the Newcastle Gateshead Comedy Festival. ‘An opening set from miniature Geordie Christian Steel, complete with miniature guitar, launched the evening strongly.’ – Newbury Today (Newbury Comedy Festival ’06)

:: Claire Campbell
“ polished and original with high – quality writing delivered at a good pace”, “…a fantastically original persona and bulletproof set…”, The deliberate and dry delivery is a refreshing change and very well executed.” Chortle.

:: Clyde West
Clyde has been described in “Time Out” as experienced, which is an understatement. Clyde knows his comedy craft and delivers his excellent set in a punchy, slick style.

:: Cole Parker
Cole Parker’s comedy has been described as a very dark physical blend of satire and surreal observation, punctuated with topical piss-takes. He has moved quickly through the ranks of aspiring stand ups and gained recognition as an exciting and confident performer, appearing regularly at all the major London clubs. ‘Energetic, abnormal and very, very funny’ – Greater-London Radio. ‘Brilliant. Watch this man’ – Time Out. ‘Wonderful, upfront, hilarious’ – Evening Standard

:: Colin Cole
After a successful debut trip in April, Colin Cole is making a trip back over from Aus “by popular demand”! He may be unknown over here, but Colin is one of the biggest names in comedy in Australia – not only is he 6’7’’, he is also known for his dynamic performance. His delivery is fast and furious, and his material ranges from the topical to the observational. As well as comedy, Colin has been an actor for many years, and in this field he is known for his versatility and he is a much sought-after performer. “He mesmerized the audience, they only took their eyes off him to laugh” The Melbourne Age “One of the most exciting performers to come out of Australia since skippy!” New York Times “He comes over from Australia, and takes the audience on a roller coaster of discovery and hilarity previously unseen in America” Bay Examiner, San Francisco

:: Colin Owens
Colin did his first stand-up comedy gig in May 2005 and in July 05 won the hotly contested Jimmy Carr Comedy Idol Competition, winning a support slot at Bloomsbury Theatre, a part on Jimmy Carr's new DVD and a couple of TV appearances doing sketches with Jimmy. Described as 'laconic and charming', Colin talks about his failings, inadequacies, mistakes and general stupidity, all tinged with an air of paranoia and insecurity but delivered with supreme confidence and sexual edginess! Sounds like a proper mish-mash, but is charming and funny. ‘A comedian who's star is set to shine ' -Guardian 2009 ‘Colin Owens, an effusive act beneath his scraggly hair. His embarrassing anecdote – about a Fray Bentos meat pie – is brilliant if true, even better if he made it up.’ - Chortle 2009

:: Cori Gonzalez
Cori Gonzalez-Macuer has been performing profesionally since 2003. He has toured all over NZ with his award winning comedy. In 2005 he was voted Wellington's best comedian and his NZ International Comedy Festival show I Love David Hasseloff became a record breaking complete sell out in both Wellington and Auckland. He will soon be making his big screen debut when he plays Mark in Oscar Nominee Taika Waititi's much awaited feature film, Eagle VS Shark. Catch Cori at the Wellington Comedy Club's weekly gig at Indigo Bar on Thursday nights. He is also a superb parallel parker, can touch type, speaks fluent Jive and has the body of a seasoned ice-skater. ***** Fantastic! BBC4 UK

:: Craig Campbell
Craig’s unique ability to find humour in the mundane, coupled with his own natural eccentricity makes for truly inventive storytelling. Now an internationally acclaimed act, Craig’s whimsical travel anecdotes never fail to surprise. Craig appears alongside Tony Law and Dan Antopolski as part of a comedy trio The Dinks. Their debut Edinburgh show in 2003 was both a critical and box office success, leading to an invitation to perform in the Best Of Edinburgh programme in New York. ‘Craig is, simply, a very, very funny man’ – Chortle UK ‘A supremely confident, gifted comic’ – The New Zealand Herald ‘Craig kicked butt in a very definitive way’ – The Eye, Toronto

:: Craig Deeley
'Craig had to headline for us - unexpectedly. He did us proud - our audience enjoyed his whole act.' – John Elson, King Knut’s, Peterborough 'Charming Brummie with a nice take on life'- Gay Times 'His easy, confident delivery showed genuine potential. We reckon he's one to watch. ' - Last Laugh, Sheffield 'What a revelation - really good - great material' - Cheeky Monkey 'His 15 minutes were over far too quickly'- BBC Birmingham 'Has a natural manner on stage and some very funny observational material. One of the best new stand-ups to emerge in Brum' - Andy White, Bear Tavern '...even warranted a mention from Mr Carrott.' - Karen Bayley, Comedy Junction 'Brilliant' - Barbara Deeley '..has quickly gained a reputation as an up-and-coming act on the Midlands circuit. It’s easy to see why; he got laughs effortlessly and regularly. He kept the crowd with him throughout' – Daniel Parton, Kumquat Comedy '…delivered with an assurance and a self-effacing charm a funny set, and deservedly Beat the Frog' – Beat The Frog, Manchester 'Craig Deeley’s star is in its ascendancy with his assured delivery, broad appeal and original funny viewpoint on life.' - Mrs Barbara Nice

:: Craig Murray
Hailing from Dewsbury, West Yorkshire (a town otherwise famous for international terrorists, fake kidnaps and 'Britain's Best Market') charming northerner Craig is a talented and driven newcomer to the circuit, undoubtedly destined for greatness.

For the past two years Craig has cut his comedy teeth as resident compere at award-winning London club 'The Funny Side...of Covent Garden'.

He has rapidly become a master of the compere's art too; able to turn any crowd from a lacklustre mob into a clapping, cheering, delirious audience ready to laugh all night.

Having honed his talents as an MC introducing others, he's now bringing his impressive stage presence and flair for audience banter to his very own stand-up set.

:: Dalton Trumbos Reluctant Cabaret
With their highly inventive and orignal brand of musical comedy, Dalton Trumbo and Lady Hugo take you on a journey of unparaleled adsurdity. Surreal musings, philosophical meanderings, inspired poetics and prohetic tableaus are just some destinations you'll be visiting on this voyage of reluctant discovery.

:: Dan Antopolski
Since winning the BBC New Comedy Award in 1998, Dan Antopolski has quickly built himself a reputation for being one of the most inventive, intelligent, edgy and unusual comics to emerge in years. Dan’s quick-witted mind and surreal flights of fancy have delighted both critics and comedy audiences alike. His Perrier Award nomination at the Edinburgh Festival 2001 followed a Perrier Best Newcomer Award nomination in 2000. Dan’s other TV credits include appearances on two series of The Stand Up Show (BBC 1), How To Survive (BBC Choice), Cherry Pop (UK Play), and The Perrier Awards (Channel 4). He recently travelled to Melbourne to appear in The World Comedy Series, which will be screened on Comedy Central in the USA and on The Paramount Comedy Channel in the UK. ‘Undeniably the most imaginative comedian on display’ Time Out

:: Dan Atkinson
Dan Atkinson ‘Shouting at the radio’ After returning to Edinburgh in 2009 with his third acclaimed solo show ‘Death by a Thousand Pricks’ and contributing to Russell Howard’s brand new BBC3 show ‘Russell Howard’s Good News’, Dan embarks on his debut national tour. Do you shout at inanimate objects? Do you get fed up with people and do nothing about it? Do you drink too much then feel guilty and try to get rid of the guilt with more booze? Do you put things off until the last minute then spend more time working on the excuse than the bloody thing itself? This is an evening of laughs specifically for you and people like you. Stand-up comedy that gets to the heart of the big issues. Witness! A parade of idiots displayed for your viewing pleasure! Be Amazed! At a confused ramble that tries to understand economics and fails. When the market bottoms out, is that a moony? Gasp! As we stick it to the man. Then say sorry because it was the wrong man. 'An elegant wreck' - Chortle 'Atkinson has moved into the big league and positioned himself amongst some of the best comics' - The National Student 'Atkinson's hilarious, often passionate delivery of great, witty writing is not to be missed' - Three Weeks ‘A brilliant eye for a gag and imagination to burn’ – Metro

:: Dan Evans
‘Skilful and surreal’ The Scotsman ‘Original and inventive’ The Times Over the past decade his twisted logic has delighted the nation, helping it through the dark days of the death of HRH The Queen Mother and the uncertainties of 21st century property prices. As well as playing clubs and universities throughout the UK, Dan has gigged in Holland, Germany, Dubai and Ireland as well as being part of the sell-out Screaming Blue Murder Cabaret and Avalon Comedy Zones at the Edinburgh Fringe.

:: Daniel Kitson
Daniel Kitson ‘Perrier Award Winner 2002’ –His knack of befriending an audience the moment he steps on stage, combined with a brilliantly quick comic mind, make him both a hilarious comedian and a brilliant compere. “An engaging nerd with a great stage presence and a delightful line in self deprecating humour. He has the gift of a unique world view which is the hallmark of all the best loved comedians”

:: Danny Bhoy
Danny’s engaging persona, razor sharp mind, and stunning off-the-cuff material have made him one of the most sought after performers on the circuit. His debut show at the Edinburgh Festival in 2001 was a total sell out with extra shows added due to public demand. He won the 1999 Daily Telegraph Open Mic Award, one of Britain’s biggest comedy newcomer prizes, just one year on from his first gig. Since then he has gone from strength to strength, with appearances at the coveted festivals in Melbourne, New York and Montreal. ‘He possesses all the natural charm and intelligence on stage to suggest that he will become one of the all time greats!’ – The Stage ‘ In a comedy landscape littered with comcept humour and art-house themed shows, Danny Bhoy’s high-energy, topical, observational comedy is a breath of fresh air.’ – The Face ‘His quick witted delivery reminds you of just how good real stand-up can be’ – The Express

:: Dave Johns
Dave has been a stand up comic since 1989 and is a regular headlining act playing all the major comedy clubs in the UK and comedy festivals world wide. Dave has had two very successful runs at the Edinburgh Festival Pleasance Courtyard with his one man shows. First 'On The Edge' in 1998 and then 'I Am in The Attic, Mother' in 1999. He has also appeared regularly at the Kilkenny Comedy Festival, in Ireland, Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal 2001, the Adelaide Fringe and Melbourne Comedy Festival. He has worked on stage in the Middle East, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Johannesburg, Sydney, New York, Amsterdam and the Arctic. He is a regular guest on comedy panel shows 'Never Mind The Buzzcocks' (BBC2) and '8 Out Of Ten Cats' (C4) and starred in the BBC3 late night sitcom 'Dogtown'. He has acted on the west end stage with Christian Slater in the stage play 'One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest' also 'Twelve Angry Men' at the Assembly Theatre, Edinburgh festival and The Odd Couple with Bill Bailey and Alan Davies at the Assembly Theatre, Edinburgh. He is a regular guest improviser with the 'Comedy Store Players'. He is also a scriptwriter whose credits include the stage adaptation of the Stephen King novel 'The Shawshank Redemption' co-written with Owen O'Neill. The play will have its' world stage premiere opening on the 19th May 2009 at the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin for six weeks.

:: Dave Lemkin
Dave Lemkin started as a stand-up in April 2002 and has already performed paid sets for the Comedy Store, Jongleurs and Up The Creek. A qualified lawyer and actor who has appeared in both Red Dwarf (BBC) and Drop The Dead Donkey (C4) the move to stand up was a natural progression which has seen him work as both compere and a straight act in Britain and Europe. Dave has reached the Semi-finals of the C4 sponsored So You Think You’re funny competition at the Edinburgh Festival in 2003. ‘A natural raconteur, displaying and hilarious range of characters and voices’ – Time Out Magazine ‘Excellent’ The Independent

:: Dave Thompson
Best known for playing Tinky Winky in the Teletubbies, Dave plays a semi-regular character in both series of Al Murray’s sitcom Time Gentlemen Please, and two cameo roles in Ben Elton’s feature film Maybe Baby. Dave has appeared in ITV’s The All New Harry Hill Show, and TV Burp! And plays various roles in Harry Hill’s stage show, Wild Horses. Dave is an international stand-up comedian and compere, known for his brilliant one-liners and odd persona. He has written for Harry Hill’s TV Burp! And The Sketch Show, which were broadcast in ITV. Dave has been in a number of commercials including: Barclays Bank, Golden Wonder, British Gas, The Observer Newspaper, Walkers Crisps, Taunton Cider and Cadbury’s Fuse Bar. He has done warm-up spots for The Harry Hill Show and The Ben Elton Show, and has been in ghe feature film Maybe Baby directed by Ben Elton.

:: David Bloom
David is a bright performer with plenty of promise. Smart, quirky and laid-back, David’s approach instantly puts an audience at its ease. 'He is able to weave a fertile stream of sharp observations from the day's headlines' Chortle.co.uk. 'Warmer and funnier than a burning car' Time Out.

:: David Hadingham
David Hadingham has been a professional comic since May 1996. Intense and anecdotal, David keeps audiences hooked right up to the last punchline as he presents his unique and often warped view of everyday life. This gravel-voiced comic combines supremely controlled delivery with inimitable facial contortions as he cracks some of the best handmade gags in the business. David is a highly-regarded regular on the nationwide comedy circuit. Within the last 12 months, he has headlined the following clubs: The Glee, The Hyena Café, Lee Hurst’s Backyard, Up the Creek, Komedia, Jesters and The Stand. David also plays the other main venues including Jongleurs, Bearcat Club, Banana Cabaret, The Comedy Café, Bound & Gagged, Standing Ovation, Rawhide and Buzz. ‘ranting and raving comic genius’ – The Guardian

:: David Hadington.
Intense and anecdotal, David keeps audiences hooked right up to the last punch line as he cracks some of the best handmade gags in the business. 'Ranting and raving comic genius' The Guardian.

:: David Ward
Audiences instinctively warm to Ward’s naturally friendly demeanor and likeable and effusive stage manner. His strength is building an atmosphere where laughter flourishes. Such innate skills mean he is virtually guaranteed to be well received, especially as his material is so universal, making him a reliably funny addition to any bill. “Always enjoyable, a funny addition to any bill” Chortle.

:: Debra-jane Appleby
Winner of Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2005 Winner of Funny Women Comedy Awards 2005 Semi-Finalist of C4’s So You Think You’re Funny 2004 Debra Jane Appelby is fast becoming one of the most popular comedians on the circuit. Currently recording for the BBC and Paramount Comedy and with interest from Channel $, Debra Jane is making her mark on both the comedy circuit and the broadcast industry. ‘…intelligent and original…’ – Leicester Mercury ‘… magical, spontaneous quality…’ Shane Allen, Commissioning Editor, Comedy Channel 4.

:: Die Clatterschenkenfietermaus
Die Clatterschenkenfietermaus are underrated. Karl Gunter and Karl Karl met after Karl Gunter witnessed Karl Karl’s previous band, Das Neue Pain, on stage in Bremen. He was particularly impressed with the way that Karl Karl punched a nun live on stage. After the almost immediate demise of Das Neue Pain, due to ‘hair issues’, Die Clatterschenkenfietermaus were formed. Exploring topics such as chasing grannies until they fall over, dead clowns, and relaxation techniques, they feel that there is no topic they cannot cover in their inimitable style. They are also consummate artists and have recently had a piece ejected from a gallery in Milton Keynes, mainly because it did not exist in the first place.

:: Dominic Frisby
One of the freshest and most original new comedians on the circuit, creator of a multitude of characters, such as philandering aristocrat, The Upper Class Rapper, daft german Ludwig the Bavarian, and phenomone expert, Morris the Morris Dancer. ‘A masterful comic actor .. technically brilliant…irresistibly silly..hilarious and tipped for the top’ Evening Standard

:: Dominic Woodward
From Oldham, Dominic spent 6 years working his way up the McManagement ladder at McDonalds. In 2001 he threw in the McTowel when he saw comedy as a way out of his McJob. Since then he has quickly risen to a regular performer on the professional stand-up circuit. Dom's confident and cheeky (sometimes grumpy) persona charms audiences as he paints images of the quirky people he meets. Always in demand as headliner, support and compare he performs regularly all over the UK. He has performed live on BBC 2 and ITV and was a regular in MEN@Work The Comedy Store's topical show in Manchester. Nominated for Best Breakthrough Act at the Northwest Comedy Awards 2004. His set is a fast paced ride through his life and the things that annoys him most. He explains in sidesplitting detail why he hates driving, gives an invaluable lesson on how to steal from the post office and reveals all about his days behind the McDonalds counter ‘Effortless delivery’ - The Times ‘Engaging material’ - Manchester Evening News ’Dominic has a keen eye for observational comedy and genuine funny bones.’ - bbc.co.uk ‘Insightful and humorous observations.’ - Guardian

:: Donald Mack
Six foot one and a big Black bundle of comedy fun. Donald Mack is one of the new generation of Black stand-up comedians. Old enough to know better, but young enough to not give a shit! Donald Mack is a unique comedian. He balances his material between his ‘Old Skool’ roots and his ‘Nu Skool’ attitudes. This means that anything (well almost) and anybody is up for ridicule including the Mack Daddy himself. Donald's love of comedy harks back to the 60s and 70s when he first saw Morecambe & Wise live. Donald's comedy heroes includes the late giants but he has also been inspired by the likes of Tommy Cooper, Red Foxx, Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy, Robin Williams and Bill Hicks amongst others, so expect a cheeky chap who keeps his hard-hitting material as real as can be. Donald turned to performing comedy full-time this year. However, for the past 5 years he has been meandering around the UK, performing in every sort of watering hole and comedy venue that man (or woman) can conceive, whilst dealing with four children, three mums, two day jobs and a mortgage. Donald may be cuddly and lovable, but he's also hard-hitting, uses explicit language (sometimes) and explicit material (all of the time) and a bloody good laugh to boot. With Donald, be it social, political, sexual or surreal it's going to be damn funny. His unique take on life and our perceptions is fuelled by his dual belief that ‘Shit happens’ and ‘So what!’ Born of Jamaican parents, Donald describes himself as a six foot one bundle of comedy fun. The truth is he looks more like a Bouncer. He attempts to foster charm, wit and stylish good looks. He only achieves two out of three because you can't change nature without a good plastic surgeon.

:: Dougie Dunlap
Big hitting observational comic, Dougie’s reviews have been excellent – ‘very solid act’- Manchester City Life to ‘effortlessly funny’- Chortle, ‘charming puns with his blend pf mimicry and observational humour’- Scotsman. With a clutch of high profile gigs as well as a growing reputation on the London circuit, he really is one to watch.

:: Dougie Dunlop
‘All the composure of a Tiger Woods’ putt’ – The Scotsman Highly talented observational comic, Dougie Dunlop, effortlessly gets audiences laughing and sharing his unique take on life. Dougie started his career at ‘The Stand’ in hometown Edinburgh, and made his fringe dubut in 2000 as part of ‘The Midnight Show’ in the Gilded Balloon. For Fringe 2003, he headlined the prestigious Big Value comedy package show at the Café Royal. He performs at all the major comedy venues in the UK and abroad – as far flung as Shanghai! He headlines in manu places, and his relaxed style and widespread appeal makes him much demand at major corporate events and weddings. ‘Dougie has a rare ability to tell jokes about ordinary things and be hilarious!’ – Edinburgh Evening News His precision humour is delivered with great warmth, and he’s been selected by many high profile comics, both old school and new, to support them on tour. Dougie’s comedic talents also include writing and acting. He wrote and played the part of an eccentric vet in Scottish art house film, Auchter-Nae-Where released in May 2004.

:: Duncan Oakley
Duncan Oakley is known for being very naughty and really quite rude, at least on stage; but this cheerfully childish behavior bellies his credentials as a seasoned professional show off. Plus he’s older than he looks: Duncan has been a musician, composer and performer for 20 years, the last five of which as a full time stand up. His work has bought him considerable acclaim, with UK radio and TV appearances as well as countless stage performances around Europe. ‘If cartoon like energy and stage gymnastics aren’t funny, then his musical pastiches are’ – Manchester Online ‘Unlike some musical comics who rely on a guitar to get them through, Oakley’s routine deftly mixes the tunes with the stand-up’- City Life

:: Earl Okin
Genuinely versatile, Earl Okin’s talents range from that of a fine Singer-Songwriter, (in styles ranging from chart orientated tracks to the classiest of Jazz-Standards, via authentic Bossa-Novas), to that of Pianist, Guitarist, world class Jazz-singer, as well as his unique standing as ‘Vocal Trumpeter, Trombonist and Clarinetist. Added to all of this is his humour, sophisticated and witty enough to have made him perhaps the leading music and comedy act on the unforgiving London Alternative Comedy Circuit. Apart from appearances on British shows too numerous to mention, Earl has appeared at all the major London venues including The Royal Albert Hall, The London Palladium, Wembley Arena, The Theatre Royal, Drury Lane and The Barbican. Earl has appeared alongside everyone from Paul McCartney and Van Morrison to Benny Carter, Stephane Grappelli and Cleo Laine. He has entertained the Queen and Princess Margaret. He has been described as a cross between Harry Connick Jr. and Victor Borge, but there is really only one… Earl Okin.

:: Eddie Naessens
Sharp, subtle, engaging, warm, and thoroughly enjoyable - just some of the phrases used to describe Irish comic Eddie Naessens. Critically acclaimed for his Edinburgh debut in 2005, Eddie has impressed audiences in New York, Melbourne, Sydney, Dublin, Edinburgh, Germany, Amsterdam, and London with his engrossing style of comedy. He has appeared at major venues on the UK and Irish circuits including The Comedy Store, Jongleurs, The Comedy Café, Vicar Street, Dublin, and had sell-out shows at this years Leicester Comedy Festival. He is one of the Irish acts featured on RTE TV series ‘The Liffey Laughs’. He is currently on Tour with his one-man show ‘Totally Tabloid’ as well as performing at clubs. ‘Talented, sexy, and funny…holds the attention perfectly…a little gem’ - The Scotsman ‘A brilliant raconteur and the type of writer who could squeeze humour out of a surgical scalpel…thoroughly enjoyable’ - The Stage ‘Naessens makes it an engrossing, fascinating and good-natured ride… Modest in ambition, but quietly effective’ - Chortle ‘Eddie delivers an electric comedic performance with the crowd loving every second’ - Evening Herald ‘A brave comedian who finds comedy material in places most would be afraid to look’ - The Independent

:: Eddy Brimson
Eddy Brimson is a familiar face on the UK comedy circuit and is a regular at such prestigious venues as Jongleurs, Banana Cabaret, Belfast Empire and London’s notorious Up the Creek. He also performs regularly allover the country for the likes of Off the Kerb, Avalon and Mirth Control. In 2001 Eddy performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival as part of the hugely successful Gilded Balloon Midnight Show. As an actor, Eddy’s TV credits include: Smith & Jones, Heartburn Hotel, Absolutely Fabulous, The Thin Blue Line and Eastenders where he played the hard-nosed villain who turned over Frank Butchers car lot! Eddy is a prolific writer, having penned 7 best-selling books. With sales topping 160,000 Eddy has built himself a cult following among British and European football fans.

:: Electric Forecast
Electric Forecast are an exciting and enriching new style of double act – a unique coupling of upbeat physical and observational comedy with slick synchronized interactions. Dan Wright and Stephen Marsh burst onto the comedy scene in 2001 and quickly made a name for themselves as a young, slick and original duo. ‘Very original, very funny, extremely entertaining’. City Life Magazine.

:: Erich Mcelroy
Erich McElroy started doing stand-up here in Britain five years ago and has performed regularly on the London circuit. Originally from Seattle, he was a performer with the sketch group ‘Up in Your grill’, and has a degree in acting. He has been resident MC of The Comedy Tree in London for four years. Living in the UK has made Erich a big fan of English customer service; he enjoys nothing more thanm speaking to people in India about companies that have let him down here. ‘Seattle’s funniest export since Frasier’ – Washington Gazette 2004 ‘A warm presence with and engaging manner’ – Putney Leisure 2005

:: Felix Dexter
The talents of Felix Dexter appear to have no bounds as he easily slides from comedy, into acting, then into writing and then producing. In the late 80’s Felix’s contemporaries on the comedy scene were people like Eddie Izard, Jo Brand, Lee Hurst. He still attains full houses wherever he performs on the circuit. One of his latest achievements has been to be able to take on roles in Shakespeare at Stratford upon Avon, as well as numerous television credits to his name. Famous for his pivotal role in BBC 2’s Cult TV show ‘The Real McCoy’ as well as a more recent role in ‘Absolutely Fabulous’ on BBC 1 that has raised his profile still further.

:: Gareth Berliner
Gareth Berliner was born an April Fool on April the 1st 1972, he has an easy going and likeable stage manner. His comedy is largely personal / autobiographical / anecdotal and observational with the occasional hint of topical being thrown in for good measure. He’s been performing stand-up since October 2002 and has performed both nationally and internationally at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, The Melbourne Comedy Festival and the Adelaide fringe festival. His hour show GUTLESS has been well received and reviews can be seen on his website www.garethberliner.com . He has performed all over the UK both as an act and as an MC as well as currently running his own comedy night, The Electric Empire in Clapham, where he is the resident MC. He does work for Mirth Control, Avalon and various other promoters. 'More soul than a hundred other comedians…..another jewel in the glittering Holyrood crown' Edinburgh Metro 4 Star review 'Cheaper than Prozac….by the end of the show you feel you’ve made a friend.' The Age, 3 star review (Melbourne - Helen Razer) 'Berliner is clearly one of life's natural conversationalists. Chatty, friendly and engaging, he's the sort of act audiences instinctively warm to.' - Chortle

:: Gareth Morinan
Gareth tries to tackle serious issues in a deep and meaningful way through his 'works of art', which tend to miss the point or just be entirely nonsensical. Since starting towards the end of 2007 he has done 100+ gigs and done a run in Edinburgh as part of a 3 hander show. Chortle Student Comedy Award Finalist 2008 London Comic Finalist (run by The London Paper, 2008) 'Gareth Morinan showed a strange, creative streak in his writing that's very appealing' - Steve Bennett, Chortle 'raised the tone with his wonderful artwork' - Three Weeks

:: Gareth Richards
Runner up of Amused Moose Laugh Off 2007. 3rd Place winner of Hackney Empire New Act of the Year 2007. Runner up of You Must Be Joking 2007 – Newbury Comedy Festival Competition. Winner of New Acts Night at Comedy Café 2006. Gareth Richards did his first stand-up comedy gig aboard ‘The Wibbly-Wobbly Boat’ a notoriously rowdy venue in South London in 2004. Since then he has performed all over the UK pedalling his own unique brand of edgily surreal jokes and one-liners, and stories based on true events. Gareth is developing a reputation for himself as a sharp writer and rock solid performer. His outsider viewpoint and appealing persona are already making him a favourite with audiences all over the UK. ‘One of the best new acts around – absolutely brilliant!’ – Chuckles Comedy, Epsom ‘The first act to raise some belly laughs was Gareth Richards, whose quick-fire gags really picked up the pace. The set was delivered with the kind of charisma that could pull off everything from the dodgiest pun to jokes about ethnic cleansing. A definite face for the future.’ – newburytoday.co.uk ‘you really made me laugh!’ – Frank Skinner

:: Gary Delaney.
Gary Delaney is a razor sharp one-liner comedian, who is widely regarded as being the most quotable comic on the circuit. But the high quantity of stand out gags leaves the audience struggling to remember them all. Gary regularly plays all the big clubs including The Comedy Store, Jongleurs, Komedia, Glee, Rawhide, The Frog and Bucket, Hyena, Baby Blue, The Stand, Comedy Café, Lee Hurst's Backyard, Banana Cabaret and at clubs throughout the UK. Gary co-writes Ivan Brackenbury's Hospital Radio Roadshow which was nominated for the If.Comedy award in 2007. Gary will soon be appearing on Paramount's 'Comedy Blue'.

:: Gavin Webster
Gavin's material switches from friendly pub philosopher to ranting rabble rouser with sharp one liners and lively observations. He's also prone to whipping out a ukulele and performing a couple of original songs such as 'Student Blues'. 'I woke up this afternoon, made myself some egg, hummus, pasta and milk…' .'The best thing to come out of Newcastle since deep fried mars bars' The Source.

:: Geoff Norcott
‘This guy is going to be big’ – The Stage Everything Geoff Norcott does is under-pinned by enthusiasm, optimism and a sharp comic mind. Whether it be on the comedy circuit, where Geoff’s abundance of energy combined with a storming mix of observations, impressions and satire has made him a hugely popular act both in the UK and abroad. Or on television, where Geoff recently went from co-presenter to become the main anchor on the WKD Shed Sports Show - his sharp one-liners becoming a popular feature of the nightly debates. Geoff has also recently filmed a comedy drama pilot for the BBC, and was a key part of the ‘SPOOF’ impressions show line-up on BBC1 last year. Geoff also takes the afore mentioned qualities into his growing number of radio appearances, including frequent guest spots on Talksport’s ‘Hawksby & Jacobs Show’, where he endeavors to see the funny side of cricket. As a former teacher, Geoff is a refreshing and humorous commentator on any issues related to education.

:: Geoff Whiting
Geoff is our resisident compere. Geoff Whiting is an established and popular compere, as well as a strong and versatile act. He has appeared at the Edinburgh Festival, on television and radio and at every notable comedy club in the UK. He is also an established TV warm up. ‘Geoff Whiting was the perfect compere. His lack of ego, his audience technique, and, of course, some great material, were a perfect warm-up for the main-billed acts.’ – Funny.co.uk ‘…a master of the ’That’s so True’ type of humour. He ad-libbed brilliantly and hooked the audience.’ – Evening Standard ‘…wonderfully confident, highly entertaining…’ -= Scene Magazine Bristol ‘Skilful stand-up’ – Time Out Magazine

:: George Egg
‘A hugely entertaining variety turn’ – The Guardian Wildly brandishing the worlds' second largest briefcase containing a battery of ridiculous props, George bounds onto the stage to perform one of the most original, interesting, innovative, and sweetly whimsical comedy performances you are ever likely to see. He has been hailed as 'a Tommy Cooper for the twenty first century' and through tears of laughter you'll see why. A true cross between alternative stand-up comedy and music hall variety. George Egg has been a professional stand-up comedian, actor and writer for the last ten years. He has an extremely successful solo show with which he has toured in Germany, Switzerland, Holland, Belgium, Spain, France and of course extensively in the United Kingdom, both on the stage and on the television.

:: Glenn Wool
Glenn began his comedy career eight years ago in his home town of Vancouver. He moved to London four years ago and quickly became one of the rising stars of the London Comedy Circuit. Glenn also gigs at venues around the country and has recently been touring with Ed Byrne. In 2002 Glenn performed on the prestigious comedy stage at the Glastonbury Festival, the Kilkenny Comedy Festival and the South African Comedy Festival. Glenn took his first one hour solo show, Bizarre Cocktail to the Edinburgh Festival last year. His edgy and incisive material attracted a great deal of attention and the show sold out and received great critical acclaim. TV credits include The BBC Stand Up Show and BBC’s Edinburgh Comedy. Glenn appeared as a guest last autumn on BBC Northern Ireland’s music show, Elvis Has Left The Building. More recently he has starred on the BBC’s Live Floor Show. ‘His material is good and occasionally great. He is terrific on drugs. I was impressed’ – The Scotsman ‘Lethally funny’ – Metro

:: Gordon Southern
A brilliant observational and imaginative comic veteran of more than 10 years at the mic, Gordon Southern was the star of both Weekending on Radio Four and four series of The Cheese Shop on radio, television and live, winning. He has also written and appeared on numerous other TV shows, including the 11 O'Clock Show, The Big Breakfast, The Sunday Show and The Gallagher Brothers. A 'slightly competent drummer and guitarist' his comedy and music show was one of the undoubted highlights of Edinburgh 2003. 'Razor sharp wit and cavernous imagination' Evening Standard 'Hugely talented' Time Out 'Worth the admission price alone' City Life 'An energetic mirth making talent that would shame many comics with years more experience… A cracking night' The Scotsman 'Top class all round' The Sunday Times

:: Grainne Maguire
Leicester Mercury New Act of The Year - finalist 2009

Hackney Empire Finalist 2009

Funny Women Finalist 2008

Laughing Horse Finalist 2007

Sparky with killer routines - The Stage 2009

Highly promising, has a big future ahead of her- Time Out.

An engaging and natural performer with has deep reserves of excitable energy...enjoyably bizarre -Chortle

nice observations...can employ understatement with the dry mastery of a Father Ted script- Chortle

:: Greg Davies
At 6’ 8” tall Greg is almost certainly the tallest comic in the country. His manic stage persona and a well-crafted set of absurd observations have been impressing audiences with his hilariously offbeat routines. “A tornado of moronic hilarity” Crackin Comedy.

:: Hal Cruttenden
Hal Cruttenden is one of the top comedians working in the UK today, as well as being an accomplished writer and actor. Already this year he has appeared on ‘Rob Brydon’s Annually Retentive’ for BBC2 and has just finished writing and performing in ‘The Omid Djalili Show’ due to be aired on BBC1 towards the end of the year. Hal’s big breakthrough in stand up came with his nomination for the Perrier Newcomer Award at the 2002 Edinburgh Festival for his solo show ‘Hal’, followed by a highly successful run the following year of his second show, ‘To Hal and Back’, which was also performed at the Soho Theatre in London at the end of 2003. At the 2005 Edinburgh Festival, he performed sketches with ‘The Monkey Butlers’ to sell out crowds at the Underbelly Venue. He is a regular performer at all the top K clubs, including the Comedy Store and Jongleurs, and supported Ardal L’Hanlon and Ormid Djalili on their recent nationwide tours. Having originally trained as an actor at the Central School of Speech and Drama, Hal's acting career includes roles on TV and film in 'Shackleton', 'Eastenders', 'Kavanagh QC', 'Out of the Blue', 'Touching Evil' and 'Bramwell'. On film he has been in 'Mrs Dalloway' and 'The Madness of King George'.

:: Harry Denford.
Harry Denford is regarded as one of the circuits top comedians, On stage he is full SAFFF London Geezer, who invites us into his world, a world of stone cladding, gold sovereigns and where owning a holiday caravan in Essex is considered class. Experience a journey with him as a virtual passenger as he covers the subject of flying in his set, from the unique angle of the pilot. No one in aviation is missed as you discover why minicab drivers make good captains and just what the ground controller with those orange bats is actually saying. 'A real crowd pleaser' Chortle. 'Not so much a show, more an event' The Stage.

:: Harvey Oliver
Harvey Oliver aka Jeff Stevenson is one of the most flexible comics in the UK. Harvey moved over from the so called main-stream circuit in the year 2000. He now plays both the mainstream and the comedy club circuit, as a result of this he has been called mid-stream. As Jeff Stevenson, he has appeared on many different tv shows doing stand-up and as an actor he played the part of a stag comic at Rodney Trotters stag night in Only Fools and Horses. He also played the part of Louis in the legendary Alan Parker film Bugsy Malone. Now in his mid 40's, Harvey still loves standing on stage doing stand-up whether it be in a comedy club or on a corporate function.

:: Hattie Haydridge
Popular award-winning stand-up comic Hattie Hayridge is probably best known as Holly the computer in Red Dwarf, but she also performs live all over Britain and around the world. She also writes for various TV and radio artists, including Rory Bremner, Jasper Carrott and Lee Evans. Her autobiography ‘Random Abstract Memory’ is published by Penguin. ‘Deceptively timid comedienne whose shy wit masks a razor edge humour. An iron fist inside a velvet glove.’ – Daily Mail.

:: Hattie Hayridge
Hattie Hayridge, popular award-winning stand-up comic, performs live all over Britain and around the world, including at both the prestigious Montreal and Sydney Comedy Festivals. Apart from her numerous stand-up appearances on television and radio, she has received worldwide recognition for her part as HOLLY the computer in the hugely successful BBC comedy series RED DWARF and most recently starred as Lizzy Gillespie in BBC1’s JONATHON CREEK. Her television appearances include stand-up shows from FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE to HAVE I GOT NEWS FOR YOU. Hattie has written articles for magazines and national newspapers, and for various TV and radio artists, including RORY BREMNER, JASPER CARROT and LEE EVANS. ‘Deceptively timid comedienne whose shy wit masks a razor edge humour. An iron fist inside a velvet glove.’ BEN ELTON Sunday Times.

:: Helmut
Marc Blake created ‘Germany’s finest comedian’ in early 2003 and in that year played over 130 ‘open spots’ around the country. Helmut was an instant hit, becoming a finalist in The Laughing Horse New Act of the Year competition, the Metro/Evening Standard Act of the year and C4’s So You Think You’re Funny. Marc took Helmut to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2004 in his first full length show, Helmut’s Half Hour. ‘A ream of clever one-liners’ - Scotsman ‘A towering comic intellect’ – Metro ‘A gifted Comic and writer.’ – Edinburgh guide ‘Master of the two-liner. Extremely well-written jokes’ – Chortle

:: Henrik Elmer
Henrik Elmer is a favourite act amongst promoters and comedy audiences all over the world. Deadpan, deliberate and downright funny, his twisted observations could only come from a man with a compulsion to throw his keys in the river every time he goes over a bridge. Currently based in Sweden but performing all over the world, Henrik makes frequent visits to the UK – and is always well received. “deadpan Swede with fantastic timing…his control was masterful” –Three Weeks “somewhat downbeat and very funny… an interesting vein of quirky humour”- Time Out “uses uniquely twisted Nordic logic to produce an offbeat, but very funny, set” – Chortle “laid back and extremely funny, his cleverly constructed gags tickle any audience pink” – BBC7

:: Hills Barker
Exciting and thought-provoking stand-up, consistently original style. Satirical comment with adsurdist and silly streak. This perceptive stand-up just gets better and better and is creating a buzz wherever she goes. Also a finalist in Daily Telegraph Open Mic Award 2002, BBC New Comedy Awards: New Talent showcases finalist in ‘So You Think Your Funny?’ C4 and glided balloon 2001. ‘A cynical intelligence and keen wit at work-certainly one to watch’- Chortle.

:: Hils Barker
An exciting and thought-provoking stand-up with a satirical and very silly edge, Hils can also be seen in spring 2006 in BBC3's new sketch show, The Message, which she co-wrote. She was a finalist in two major stand-up newcomer competitions; Channel 4's So You Think You're Funny? (2001) and Avalon's Daily Telegraph Open Mic Award (2002), as well as appearing in the BBC New Talent Showcases (BBC Choice, 2002). ‘Hilarious…star of the night.’ The Edinburgh Guide 2003 ‘Tore the roof off - far, far funnier than I can explain here.’ XS Malarkey ’Sharp, fine-tuned material. * * * *’ Sunday Herald ’Multi-talented guitar playing comedian’ bbc.co.uk ’Hilarious and quite brilliant.’ Time Out ’A cynical intelligence and keen wit at work…definitely one to watch’Chortle ’Barker's multi-faceted humour has more teeth than the sweet smile suggests.’ The List ’Superbly witty… she does not seem afraid to try out new material and stay away from the standard. Hilarious.’ funny.co.uk ’Absolutely fantastic’ Charles Nevin, The Guardian

:: Howard Read
Howard Read is an award winning stand-up comic, writer and animator. Howard’s show The Big Howard Little Howard Show was the only British Nominee for the Perrier Award at the 2003 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. He then took this show on a national tour, and to New York, Stockholm and The US Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, Colorado and The Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Howard’s work as an animation director is also going strong. His most recent project has been making the opening animated film’s for Ross Noble’s International tours, both of which appear on his DVD. 'This Year's performance is smart, cute and incredibly witty confirming Read as one of the finest comedy talents in the UK. A genius creation' - The Metro, 2003 on The Big Howard Little Howard Show ‘I defy you not to be helplessly charmed’ – The Telegraph,

:: Ian Cognito
Ian Cognito is one of the best comics on the national circuit, a veteran who clearly knows what he’s doing as he spits his darkly humorous vitriol over an unsuspecting crowd. Outspoken, opinionated, and totally clued up, this man’s take on the world will have you convinced and convulsed (with laughter). 'Cognito’s indignant polemic is a bracing antidote to more amiable routines. When a comedian can transform rage into humour without diluting their passion, the result is always riveting. Share his inspired madness.' – William Cook, The Guardian 'Ian Cognito is up there with the greats. He rants – but not without thought.' Evening Standard 'There is no doubting Ian Cognito’s blazing talent as a stand-up'Time Out

:: Ian Fox
over the UK and abroad. He was also a member of the topical comedy team Men@Work at the Manchester Comedy Store. As a versatile performer he regularly performs and MC's gigs on the UK circuit. In August 2006 he made his debut at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival to critical acclaim with his show ‘The Butterfly Effect’ which was later developed into a BBC Radio Pilot. In 2007 he followed it up in 2007 with ‘One Man Defective Story.’ In 2008 he supported Arthur Smith at the Lowry in Salford and started headlining at a number of gigs up and down the country. Prior to starting his career as a stand up comic Ian worked as a photographer and still takes photos on a hobbyist basis. Other highlights include teaching English in Ecuador - where he lived for over a year. ‘Funny, fascinating and Engaging!’ – Kate Copstick – The Scotsman ‘Several divisions higher in the comedy league.’ – chortle.co.uk ‘Endlessly entertaining.’ – City Life

:: Ian Hunter
A qualified surgeon who was born and raised in Belfast, Ian Hunter began performing comedy on the Irish circuit as 'a bit of a hobby between hernia repairs.' A natural talent became apparent very quickly as he appeared in the semi-final of the Daily Telegraph Open Mic Awards 2000 in only his second gig. He then went on to win the 'Gagging for Bass' competition at Belfast's Cathedral Quarter Festival. Now based in London, he has performed at venues throughout the country, including The Comedy Store (10 mins), Comedy Café, The Pleasance in Edinburgh and Belfast's Waterfront Hall in a showcase of Northern Ireland's best up and coming talent. His material draws from topics as diverse as his medical experience, his Belfast roots and perhaps more randomly how to go about milking a polar bear. He delivers his set with the composed assuredness of a man who needs to have a steady hand whilst removing your spleen. 'A confident stage manner that instantly wins the audience's trust.' - Chortle '…excellent, well thought out material.' - Cheekycomedy.co.uk

:: Ian Moore
A thinly veiled contempt for all forms of physical exertion and an open adoration of all things Mod, Ian was recently voted by fellow comedians as 'Man most likely to run amok with a firearm'. Fortunately this hasn't stopped him achieving great success on the London and National circuits where he has spent the last two years supporting the likes of + LEE EVANS, + JACK DEE and + MARK LAMARR. Ian's laconic observations on life, from the problems of using the wrong vocabulary in a German Pizza Hut to an almost pathological hatred of open-toed footwear, have proved hugely successful with live audiences. In 2003 Ian was one of only seven British comics selected to appear at the pinnacle of all comedy festivals - Montreal's Just For Laugh's. Alongside the likes of Jimmy Carr, Ian performed in the sellout Britcom showcase proving to be such a success he subsequently went on to headline the Worldcom show at the festival's finale. Ian is also a regular performer at London's Comedy Store and has performed at the Edinburgh Fringe festival and headlined at The Reading and Leeds music festivals.

:: Ian Stone
‘He looks and sounds very good indeed’ – Time Out ‘A masterful exponent of self-mocking Jewish humour’ – The Times Ranked amongst the top ten stand-ups in Britain by The Independent, Ian Stone is one of the most talented topical acts and comperes on the circuit. Edgy and provocative, with an easy-going manner and self-depreciating style, Ian is at great ease bantering with an audience. He’s also a member of the Comedy Store’s critically acclaimed ‘Cutting Edge’ team. ‘Like a cross between Tony Hancock and Frankie Howerd. Stone is probably better than we deserve. Ultimately, it is the sheer quantity of funny material that really impresses.’ – The List ‘Seriously funny’ – The Guardian

:: Inder Manocha
Inder Manocha has performed stand-up comedy all over the world since 2000. He has played all the major comedy venues across the country, from the Comedy Store to Jongleurs to the Hackney Empire. He has made successful appearances with the Comedy Store’s critically acclaimed ‘Cutting Edge’ team (improvised comedy on topical issues). In 2004 he won the EMMA Award (Ethnic Multicultural Media Award) for Best Comedy/Comedian, beating Meera Syal, Lenny Henry and Three Non-Blondes. Inder has a supporting role in the upcoming Jimmy Nail three-part comedy on BBC1, ‘Parents of the Band’. '… [Manocha] perfectly captures Britain’s infatuation with ethnic integration. Elaborate and engaging, this is a perceptively witty show… conjuring up a belly full of laughs with sharp-shooting cultural observations… when his feisty spirit is fully unleashed, this is one of the hottest platefuls around.' Three Weeks, August 2006

:: Isy Suttie
One of the most innovative acts to emerge on the circuit in recent times, Isy's gloriously silly and twisted songs, stand-up and stories have drawn comparisons with Victoria Wood and Tom Lehrer. As well as the national circuit and the Comedy Network she's a regular at character and sketch nights as one of many singing characters or as one half of accordion-based double act Safe and Sounders. She was a regular contributor and performer on Radio 1's The Milk Run, and 2006 has seen her working on a Radio 4 show with double act Fordham & Lipson as well as appearances on Radio 4's 28 Acts in 28 Minutes and Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music. Nominated as Best Newcomer at the 2005 Chortle Awards, she went onto perform in the prestigious showcase The Comedy Zone at the 2005 Edinburgh Fringe. At the 2006 Edinburgh Fringe she will perform in Danielle Ward’s Take-a-Break Tales. 'Reminiscent of a Weimar musical cabaret' - Evening Standard 'Her songs were hypnotic: blending hilarity, lyrical brilliance and pathos so adeptly' - Chortle.co.uk

:: Ivan Brackenbury
Ivan Brackenbury is Hospital Radios Flagship Presenter. He presents his 'Disease Hour' every week on Chesterfield and North Derbyshire Hospital Radio. He's also been heard on 'Lee and Herring Fist of Fun' on BBC Radio 1. Then BBC GLR [now London], XFM and Talksport. Ivan Brackenbury also did a stint as a continuity man on Channel 4's 4Music. Chris Evans 'Comedy Genius' Simon Bates The funniest thing I've seen in my life.' Capital Radio 'The precision of the comedy timing was unbelievable it was amazing.' 'Barrage of cracking jokes' - DAILY TELEGRAPH 'Audience of the verge of being hospitalised with laughter' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY 'Deliciously enjoyable' - THE GUARDIAN 'Funniest Thing I’ve seen on the Fringe' - THE TIMES 'Audiences are laughing their heads off' - METRO

:: Ivor Dembina
Ivor Dembina is a London based Jewish comedian who uses the traditional flavour of Jewish humour to tackle tricky subjects. His two latest pieces of work are SadoJudaism, a stand-up show about fetishism and prostitution and, controversially, This is Not a Subject for Comedy, a comedic account of his trip to Israel and Palestine in April 2003. “Comedy and humour - we’ve all seen comedians treat the subject of sexual deviancy in a depressingly familiar way. It’s invariably reduced to sniggers about ‘kinky sex’…. at last a comedian has come along who’s prepared to meet the subject head on and put his mouth where his jokes are… Ivor describes himself as ‘Comedian, Jew and Sadomasochist to the Stars’, and in his new solo show SadoJudaism he tells how, as a typical Jewish boy from Finchley, he became SM and acquired a fetish for prostitutes. The show is more than just a gambol around the fetish scene, rather it’s a deeply personal and funny account of one man’s attempts to make sense of his sexual tastes while retaining peace of mind and openness of heart.” Whatsyours.com 15.1.02

:: Jack Russel
Laidback comedian Jack Russell delivers stream of consciousness observations on anything from dog passports to the Glastonbury Festival. His sophisticated jokes often boast two or three punch lines, each funnier than the last. Jack’s set is a wonderful mix of the physical and the cerebral, the profane and the profound. Born in Wales to Irish parents who raised him in Surrey, he has a fascinating pedigree and clearly enjoys playing around with different stereotypes, both religious and social. He was brought up a catholic, ‘so much guilt, so little time to feel bad’ and his storytelling ability is classic Irish with a surreal twist. ‘highly enjoyable, inventive, and always amusing’ – Time Out

:: Jack Whitehall
Chortle best newcomer nominee 2008 Amused Moose new act of the year 2007 Hackney Empire finalist 2008 So You Think You’re Funny finalist 2007 Laughing Horse new act of the year runner up 2007 Leicester Mercury Comedian of the year finalist 2008 'Terrifyingly confident, a shoo-in for stardom' Bruce Dessau The Evening Standard 'the sickeningly young wünderkind...the new funniest kid on the block' Time Out 'A bold up and coming star' The Metro 'Great gags the highlight of the show' The List 'A brilliant command of the language, able to conjure up just the right image at the right time, and a world-weariness beyond his years...He shows signs of great potential' Chortle

:: James Cook
James Cook is one of the best young comedians to come out of Birmingham, and then go back in again because it’s where his bed is. He’s amassed over 300 gigs worth of experience and performed regularly on the UK comedy scene for the last two and a bit years. His act has been described as ‘truly original’ - Melody Maker and ‘shows scant regard for the hackneyed conventions of stand-up’ - The Scotsman

:: James Dowdeswell
James Dowdeswell, ‘Brilliant.’ The Times, is booked by all the top clubs including: The Comedy Store, Banana, Backyard, Komedia, Rawhide, and Jongleurs. His breakthrough came by winning the Jongleurs New Act Award in 200 and supporting the irrepressible Phil Kay on a national tour. Since then James’ comedy has traveled as far as Shanghai, Dubai, Doha, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Phuket, Melbourne, and Singapore. ‘James Dowdeswell is a real master of the comedian’s craft, being able to almost seamlessly layer joke upon joke to form this wonderful and often hilarious on man show. It is a genuine pleasure to be in the company of this master gag smith for an hour, an experience that few should really pass up’ – Chortle

:: James Holmes
Loveable James Holmes and his disastrous hairstyles have been on the stand-up circuit since 1997. James boasts an energetic, yet confessional brand of comedy, that mingles 'therapy speak' and 'pop culture references' in a highly original style

:: James Redmond
James Redmond is a dry, slick and subtle stand up who delivers unexpected twists and turns during his set as he deconstructs his art. He has a track record as a model and actor and is best known for seminal roles in ‘Hollyoaks’ (C4) and ‘Casualty’ (BBC 1) as well as having presented CD UK alongside Cat Deeley and appeared as a guest on ‘Never Mind the Buzzcocks’ (BBC 2), Celebrity Who wants to be a Millionaire; (ITV 1) and ‘Soccer AM’ (Sky 1). Since turning to stand up James has already appeared at The Comedy Store (London), Geeks at The Library, Rawhide (Liverpool), Gipsy Hill Comedy Club, Bristol University and at a range of clubs for the UK’s largest comedy booker, Mirth Control Ltd. He will be making his debut at the Edinburgh Festival this year in a show called ‘The One and The Many’ written and directed by fellow comic Trevor Lock.

:: Janice Phayre
‘A force to be reckoned with’ – Chortle ‘Little Irish fireball’ – Beat, OZ Janice formed double act ‘Susan and Janice with Susan Earl in 1999 when they brought ‘Sparlking’ to the Edinburgh Festival. Since then they have taken three other shows to Edinburgh and in 2002 toured Britain with their show ‘Out of Our Heads’. ‘Janice Phayre slim, petite, extremely impish, and shows off some of her bottom. It’s the start of a blissfully funny set. As much naughtiness as she can get away with (a lot). It’s all delivered from a wholly innocent-looking (though mischievous as a pixie’s)face-breathlessly-with large round eyes accessorised by remarkably mobile eyebrows’. Wonderful, just fabulous’ – Fringe Review ‘Comedy perfected to a tee’ – The List, ‘Impossible to resist’ – The Herald ‘Gleefully demented’ – The Scotsman ‘The fringes favourite female Duo’ – London Evening Standard ‘Fast-paced rants, film clips and sons keeps us captivated for 60 whirlwind minutes’ – The List.

:: Jarred Christmas
Energetic and surreal, Jarred Christmas is a unique comic talent with a character all of his own. His delivery is both high-energy and brimming with a self-belief that makes his bizarre thoughts and observations completely acceptable to the listener. Jarred's material is drawn from an imagination let loose, and his wild style mixes gags with storytelling, pulling the audience into his surreal world. His success with improvisation, and his ability to interact with an audience make him the perfect stand-up, compere or presenter. Jarred plays all the major comedy venues including The Comedy Store, Komedia, Up the Creek, Jongleurs, Lee Hurst¹s Backyard, Rawhide and Banana Cabaret. 'Jarred is human Red Bull - you will laugh and laugh and then you won¹t believe he¹s been on for 20 minutes.' Comics Choice - Time Out 'The talented Mr Christmas has certainly been bitten by the comedy fairy.... he is a highly engaging performer and his verbal gymnastics are impressive.' - Chortle 'Powerhouse performance' - TNT 'A must see... High octane comedy' - New Zealand Herald

:: Jason Cook
Jason was first bitten by the comedic bug as part of the renowned Newcastle based sketch troupe known simply as SOUP. He then went on to make a name for himself around the Tyneside area, most notably his time spent as a regular compere at the renowned Hyena Club. There is no better place to hone comedic talent than in front of 300 baying punters, many of whom look capable of eating their own young. In addition to his writing credits for groundbreaking sketch show SOUP Jason wrote and comprised one half of both Die Clatterschenkfieternmaus and Malcolm and Mirriam. In 2007, Jason took his first solo stand up show to the fringe, selling out for the bulk of the run, and earning 5 star reviews. This sensational form has continued with his 2008 show JOY and 2009's follow up FEAR *****Time Out -A total triumph *****List -Joy to Behold *****Metro - effortless *****Festmag - impeccable

:: Jason Manford
Jason has been on the circuit for over 5 years. He is based in the North West and despite his age of 23 regularly performed at the country’s top comedy clubs including ‘The Comedy Store’ and ‘Jongleurs’ as well as abroad. Jason has a warm and natural stage presence, and his act is a friendly one. He is naturally funny and has a strong, original set with wry observations and a genuine respect for the old comedy greats. Jason is equally adept at compering, opening or closing shows. ‘Hilarious’ – Johnny Vegas ‘Very Funny’ – Peter Kay ‘Jason thinks he is some kind of comedian’ – Mrs Cooper, English dept. Oakwood high school.

:: Jason Wood
Jason Wood is a hugely dynamic performer who, for several years, has been causing a stir in various different guises. The richness of characters that Jason creates (he has been hailed as ‘A male Julie Walters’ – The Daily Star, combined with a natural ability for writing comedy has kept him in good stead for his many writing projects. Currently he is working on a sitcom with Angel Eye Film & TV, and BBC Radio… ‘I loved him! Then he told me he was gay.. the story of my life… He’s seriously absolutely fabulous’ – Emma Kennedy BBC Radio 4 ‘A new star for television’ – Daily Star

:: Jay Sodagar
Jay terms his comedy as Social Conscience Comedy, this genre underlines observational, political and straight stand-up, and he likes to make people think about his material after they’ve laughed. Writing is a passion of Jay’s and he has written a sketch show that is currently being viewed by several TV companies and currently working on a feature length film script. ‘What night would not be complete without the razor sharp acerbic wit of Jay Sodagar’ - BBC ‘Very Very Funny a film-maker in the making’ - Jean Lynch Director of 2 Days Laughter Film Festival ’Amusing and Funny’ - Timeout Magazine ’Side-splittingly funny’ - Eastern Eye

:: Jeff Innocent
'It should be made law that every British Citizen must go and see Jeff Innocent. He's that funny.' Evening Standard Jeff Innocent grew up the son of a real-life villain and could have chosen a career in the family firm. Instead he worked in the 70s as a window dresser in London's fashionable Kings Road & Carnaby Street for a smart chain of boutiques and at night was moonlighting as a DJ popularizing Jamaican music. By the 80s the retail industry had lost its charm and it was time for a new challenge. Jeff enrolled at University to study for a BA in Cultural Studies and stayed on to complete a MA in History & Philosophy, before finally answering his true calling 10 years ago and taking to stand-up. Jeff is now very much part of the comedy gentry and widely acknowledge as one of the Uk's top headlines acts and comperes. He has stormed comedy clubs all over the world including Singapore, Hong Kong, The Philippines, Dubai, Holland, Taiwan and more recently Japan. Jeff's many television credits as actor, stand-up and presenter include; Edinburgh Nights (BBC1), Gas (Ch4), I Love 1999 (BBC 1), Later with Jools Holland (BBC 2), The National Lottery Show (BBC1), The Stand Up Show (2 series for BBC 1), Take the Mike (ITV), Time Gentlemen Please (Sky), Real Eastenders (Ch4) and Brief Histories (BBC 3).

:: Jeremy O’donnell
‘Lightning fast’ Evening standard. ‘A natural comedian’ South London Press. ‘Excellent observational comedy’ London Live. Jeremy’s brand of sharp observational material with a surreal twist is not only funny but refreshingly swear word free. Jeremy is a regular and popular compere at several clubs in and out of London. Jeremy has also compered major events such as International Disabled Day and Lewisham Peoples Day. Jeremy writes prolifically for his live act and for TV and radio. He has been a regular performer in sketch shows on TV and in front of live audiences.

:: Jerry Sadowitz
“The classic abrasive Sadowitz jokes explode, paced for bad taste. Never has he appeared so obviously human though. Sadowitz looks like a star, always will, and has that instant recognition factor working for him. In this festival there is nothing as strange and funny as Jerry Sadowitz. Face down the fear, and miss him at your peril.”- Scotsman.

:: Jim Tavare
'The natural heir to the Tommy Cooper Fez' - THE INDEPENDENT. He is currently filming Harry Potter and The Prisoner of Azkaban in which he plays Tom, the inn-keeper of The Leaky Cauldron. Jim has performed three times at THE ROYAL VARIETY PERFORMANCE, including one occasion in December 1998 before HRH The Prince of Wales. Jim now has the proud title of being Prince Charles' comedian of choice. 'Jim Tavaré is an enormously talented individual, whose comic presence and off-the-wall material makes him one of the funniest and most original performers around.' - THE INDEPENDENT. Go and see him now before he's bigger than Boyzone.' - THE SUN.

:: Jimmy Carr
‘Perrier Award Nominee 2002’. Since becoming a stand-up comedian in 1998, Jimmy has won over audiences around the country and beyond. His lovingly crafted one-liners deconstruct modern living, combining intelligence with great comedy timing to produce the optimum number of gags per minute - It’s four by the way. Despite Jimmy’s uptight baffled demeanour he has surprisingly good chi (Inner Self) – he used to work as a psychotherapist. The only things sharper than his suits are his one-liners! Now making regular appearances in all major London and national comedy venues, such as the Comedy Store, Up the Creek, The Comedy Café, Banana Cabaret and Jongleurs to name a few, Jimmy has also extended his talents overseas. With performances in the Comedy Café, Amsterdam, the Lucky Strike Comedy Tour across Holland, Belfast and Southern Ireland and The Smirnoff Comedy Festival in Cape Town, South Africa Jimmy’s talents are recognized internationally. With writing commissions for C4’s “Meet Ricky Gervais”, “11 O’clock show and “Modern Morality”, UK Play’s “Come Together with Ricky Gervais” and the BBC Radio “Motion Show”, Jimmy’s talents are widely recognized. “With a bemused appearance, Carr simply didn’t have a duff gag in a brilliantly witty set. His quick-fire in-and-out mutters kept the audience eager and he showed he has real talent for greater things” – The Stage.

:: Jo Caulfield
‘Best known for her legendary one-woman shows, Jo Caulfield is definitely the rising star of women’s comedy. Her mixture of cutthroat wit and wildly accurate observation regularly brings audiences to their knees with laughter. Jo is undoubtedly charming. But don’t be fooled – with her razor sharp tongue, like Baby Jane on speed, no-one is safe.’ – Evening Standard***** ‘Many of the points Jo Caulfield makes about the human condition would have sociologists stroking their beards in admiration, but her audiences tend to be laughing too much to notice. Do not miss her!’ – The Times*****

:: Jo Selby
Jo Selby began her stand-up career in December 2008, but is already quickly making a name for herself as a talented character comedian. She performs most often as Tatiana Ostrakova, Russian comedienne. She is a naturally relaxed performer with a polished, sharply written style, which is quickly winning over bookers and acts alike, it’s amazing to think she is so new on the circuit. Jo is London based and was an accomplished improviser with The Spontaneity Shop and Dance Monkey Dance before switching to stand-up. 'I have simply never seen someone that new be that brilliant. My jaw dropped when I found out that she was a very new act. There were moments when her acting was as convincing as any character comedy I've ever seen, possibly even better.' - Adam Bloom ‘ a potential successor to Catherine Tate…’ Graham Smith ex head of BBC 3 '..the excellent Jo Selby..' comedycv.co.uk News 'Brilliant character act Jo Selby.' Latest 7 Magazine

:: Joe Rowntree
Joe Rowntree is a professional stand-up comedian and motivational presenter. He graduated from Goldsmiths College (University of London) in 2003 with a BSc Hons in Psychology. Joe spends his days travelling into schools and colleges across the British Isles delivering inspirational and educational courses in goal mapping, mind mapping and accelerated learning techniques. In the evenings, Joe works as a man of mirth, trading his surreal observations for laughter, performing in some of the most prestigious and reputable comedy clubs in and around London and across the UK, including: The Comedy Store, Jongleurs, The Comedy Café, The Frog and Bucket and XS Malarkey. Joe’s television career started back in 2001 writing put-downs for Anne Robinson on the Weakest Link. Recently he has completed presenting a UK Tour of Brainiac Live after appearing in all 6 series of the award winning hit TV show Brainiac: Science Abuse (Sky One) which saw him take part in live and highly dangerous scientific experiments. Joe’s other television appearances include: The Sack Race (BBC 2), In Your Face (Bravo), 1970’s Office (Sky One), The Richard Hammond Show (ITV) and Richard and Judy (Channel 4). Joe most recently supported Rhod Gilbert on his national tour ‘Rhod Gilbert and the Award Winning Mince Pie’.

:: Joe Wilkinson
Winner of the Hackney Empire New Act 2006 competition Placed third in So You Think You're Funny 2005. Wilkinson's a solid gag-based comic, albeit a quirky one, with the jokes emerging semi-organically from his loosely observational set. Quickly proclaiming himself an asthmatic and Jesus lookalike, he sets himself up as a slightly weird outsider - but his best moments come from tales that are more universal, most notably his misadventures in house hunting.

:: Joel Saunders
In 1993, Joel Saunders visited North America to perform at comedy clubs in Boston, Washington DC and Maryland. Six years and nineteen trips later, Joel is now a firm favourite and regular headliner at major clubs across the USA and Canada, stretching from New York’s comic strip to San Francisco’s Cobbs. His transatlantic highlights include being invited to speak at Canada first comedy conference, in Toronto, and appearing twice on The Jerry Springer Show. ‘Unique and refreshing…thoroughly witty brit’. Boston Mail. ‘Intelligent, perceptive…hits the mark again and again’ Bay Times.

:: John Gordillo
John Gordillo has appeared on 'Best of the Comedy Store' (C5/Paramount). He has recently returned to stand up after a 6 year break, during which time he hosted & co-created two series of a nightly talk show for BBC 3 ('The RDA with John Gordillo') and directed any number of live comedy & theatre shows, two of which were nominated for the Perrier. In 2005 he wrote, directed & produced a Comedy Lab for Channel 4 ('Blackout') which he's making into a film. Lately he's directed a couple of sketch shows for BBC3 and ITV 2, due for transmission in early '07 'A superb comedian' London Evening Standard. 'Brilliantly intelligent, often inappropriate' London Lite 'Back on the circuit after a few years’ hiatus, John Gordillo remains a refreshing performer, with a canon of intelligent, provocative material. He picks away obliquely and relentlessly at his subjects to find fresh jokes, taking comedy away from tried-and-tested formula into more unexpected terrain - yet always aware that cleverness comes a clear second to funniness' Chortle 'Inspired' Edinburgh Evening News

:: John Moloney
“ A wondrous array of classy gags. Comedy scholars, plus folk needing a right good laugh, can choose from a wide range of quality Moloney originals. Take your pick from droll one-liners; coruscating bits of political satire, absurdist observations; gleeful schoolboy puns and observant re-interpretations of everyday phenomena. In addition, they’re all delivered with a measured dryness and quiet understatement, too. Masterly.” “Moloney’s comedy is in defiance of the trend towards sophistication. His technology consists of a microphone and…that’s it. His gags are stripped down and rapid, his delivery is suitably clipped. No fat on this show.” THE SUNDAY TIMES “He looks every bit the professional. He is. He treats the audience with compassion, tact and intelligence in a show that has strolling one-liners and relative stories. A natural rapport.” THE STAGE “Good old fashioned stand up. He is acutely funny at his deadpan and beautifully bitchy best.” THE LIST

:: John Newton
John Newton launched himself on to the London Comedy scene in January 2003. John quickly earned himself a reputation as a prolific writer and a gag merchant and was doing full, paid 20 minute sets within eight months of his first gig. He now performs regular 30 minute sets up and down the country. ‘The gags come thick and fast as he sucks you into his world with obscurely brilliant comedy’ – The Comedy Vibe. ‘John Newton constructs and delivers penetrating narratives and subtle, often excellently tasteless… comedy’ – Fringe Review

:: John Oliver
John Oliver starred in the prestigious Comedy Zone show at the 2001 Edinburgh Festival where he also appeared in two Perrier Award nominated shows. Never treading the path of least resistance, John’s cerebral and uncompromising material confronts the most surprising subjects, from politics to penguins, in his own achingly original style that proves it is possible to be hilarious and thought provoking in equal measure. As an actor John’s credits include Chambers (BBC1), The Tommy Tieman Show (BBC1), the Ardal O’Hanlon sitcom My Hero (BBC1), and the new series of People Like Us (BBC1). “Brilliant delivery and a great sense of the absurd. Quite simply a pleasure to watch perform”- Edinburgh Evening News “Wildly funny”- The Daily Telegraph

:: John Rietberg
John Rietberg first entered the stage at the tender age of seven in 1970, playing (or miming, rather) the recorder. He soon switched to drums performing regularly with local bands from 1975 onwards, playing for real this time. It was when John attended a concert in Amsterdam by rock legends Status Quo a couple of years later that he decided to become a professional drummer. In the early nineteen eighties, while studying at the Hilversum Conservatorium, his dream came true, finding himself touring through Europe and the United States with numerous groups as well as performing solo. During these tours he made several radio and television appearances such as the Austrian Country & Western Festival, a Dutch youth programme called 'Je Ziet Maar' , national Dutch radio show 'Countdown Café' and various live rockshows broadcast across Europe on Sky TV. At the turn of the millennium, in the year 2000, John celebrated his 25th anniversary with Dutch tear-jerk sensation “de Zingende Fresia’s”. He then decided to broaden his horizon and shifted his focal point towards theatre. His one man show titled “Umleitung” (German for diversion) gave him a nice experience and a very good basis to develop his act as a stand-up comedian. John’s first ever gig as stand up comedian was in the United Kingdom where Geoff Whiting of Mirth Control provided the opportunity for John to show his skills at the Comedy Cavern in Bath. We are talking January 2007. Today John has completed five fleeting visits to the UK to perform his stand-up show at various venues each time and in the same period also managed to play a handful of shows in Dutch in Amsterdam.

:: John Robins
After beginning stand-up in spring 2005 John reached the semi-final of SYTYF in Edinburgh that year after only a handful of gigs. In 2007 he appeared in the prestigious Comedy Zone showcase at The Edinburgh Festival to rave reviews: The pinnacle of the show… 'Robins was worth the ticket price alone' - ThreeWeeks. In 2008 John teamed up with another talented newcomer to perform in ‘Carl Donnelly VS John Robins VS Predator’ which received similar acclaim 'Like discovering buried treasure' - Fest. 2009 will see John perform his first hour; Skinny Love. An hour of new material intended as a work in progress for this show has been nominated for 'Best Debut Show' - at the Leicester Comedy Festival Awards 2009. 'Fresh and Original' - BBC

:: John Ryan
John Ryan's East End Irish upbringing gives him the rare ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds. He has an amazing talent for making something funny out of anything that comes his way. He skilfully weaves his magic along a winding trail of anecdotes, observations and personal experience. John has a reputation for thinking on his feet and will confidently and cleverly adapts his show to any audience. 'Upbeat, interesting and unique' - Carlton TV London. 'Genius 5*****' - Daily Telegraph.

:: John Smith
John is one of the finest emerging comic talents currently performing in the UK. This 'Geordie's act is dark, original and distinctive with punchy material that is packed with quality and delivered in a unique Dead-Pan style. 'The night's major high point' - Comedy Cavern 'Unhurried, confident and jaw-droppingly funny' - Funny Bones 'A fantastic turn in sick punch-lines' - Newbury Today 'Very impressed, a big talent waiting to happen'- Dave Ward 'An incredible gag writer' - Tommy Campbell

:: Johnny Candon
As an experienced stand up Johnny regularly plays at established UK comedy venues including Jongleurs & The comedy store, and is a regular at Robin Ince’s Book Club. Johnny took his first solo show One Careless Lady Owner to the Edinburgh festival in August 2008. ‘By the end you’ll want to go home with him, meet his wife and baby son have tea and talk about old times.’ – Three weeks (one careless lady owner Edinburgh 2008

:: Johnny Kats
A talented and energetic performer with an arsenal of impersonations, Johnny Kats is a dynamic Stand Up comedian. For over five years, this comedian and NOVA 100 presenter has been making audiences laugh all over Australia and the world.
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Johnny is currently co-host of the fast paced, top rating, irreverent and hilarious NOVA night show (DMG radio) with Johnny and Jody (7pm-10pm Weeknights) broadcast throughout Melbourne.

On the Stand Up comedy scene, Johnny has had sold out shows at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. He has won several Stand up comedy competitions including the Anglers Tavern Angling for a Laugh hosted by Russell Gilbert and first prize in the same year in the Comics Lounge So you think your funny (2004).

In 2004 Johnny Kats travelled to New York City to perform his unique brand of comedy at some of the most popular comedy clubs and attended a five-week workshop at the American Comedy Institute.

Johnny Kats was Co-Host with Dave Hughes for Make poverty History at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl (2006). Johnny is also a regular fill in for the NOVA breakfast show ‘Hughsey and Kate’, when the team are on holidays.

:: Jon Richardson
In 2003 Jon Richardson won his heat of BBC New Talent Comedy Search. That year he also reached the Semi-Finals of the Laughing Horse New Act competition. In 2004 he was one of six acts to reach the final of the J2o Last Laugh Comedy Search in association with Jongleurs. Jon worked on the Avalon Comedy Network as a support act and compere, and as the regular host of the “All New Stand-Up Show” at the Comedy Box in Bristol. “Jon is in line to become the next stand-up star” Bristol Evening Post “He was unbelievably good and he is still new on the circuit. Surely, he must scoop some major comedy prize this year.” www.cheekycomedy.co.uk

:: Jon Torrens
Jon went full-time at stand up in 2004, and is now playing at comedy venues across the country. As well as dealing with everyday things such as trying to be healthy and dealing with your boss, his off-centre take on life looks at languages and how we communicate, from sign language to the similarities between English and other languages, such as French profanity being used by Liverpudlians, and the sarcasm of the Germans. The key to Jon’s act is his laid-back style, coupled with his use of sharp, intelligent material that’s easily enjoyed by any audience. ‘Chilled and unhurried, Torrens builds a casual rapport with the audience simply with his inherent air of unassuming, unflustered confidence’ – Chortle ‘A winning start…brilliant’ – BBCi

:: Joseph Wilson
'Terrific'- Barry Cryer. 'Excellent'- Richard Herring. With a very likeable personae, Joseph delivers comedy in a physical and energetic performance using the skills of a being a first class impressionist and the surreal gift of creating famous songs with his hands. And plays a bit of guitar. After a few years on the comedy trot, Joseph has been the support act for Barry Cryer and Ronnie Golden's Edinburgh 2006 preview, a finalist in the Chortle 2008 Student Final Competition and as TV warm-up for Endemol. Joseph can be found performing regular opening sets and compering gigs all over the UK. Gigs include: The Avalon Network, Off the Kerb, The Stand Comedy Club, Mirth Control, The Buzz Club, XS Malarkey and Baby Blue Comedy Club. Joseph regularly performs 10 minute spots at The Comedy Store, after only one 5 minute spot (according to The Comedy Store, this is very quick). Joseph is a likeable stand up and impressionist whose energetic, physical and quirky improvised style, is receives positive reactions from audiences, fellow jesters and promoters alike.

:: Joshia Howie
Joshua Howie is a 27-year-old presenter, producer, a writer and also a stand-up comedian who is a finalist for this years Ch 4 'So you think your funny' comp and quoted as 'Belly laughs' from The Scotsman. Oh, and he's a former Buddhist, who trained as a Rabbi, too. 'I was brought up as a Buddhist until the age of 16, then I began to explore my Jewish roots. I started a Rap group called 'Circumcised' and had the Star of David shaved into my hair on the back of my head!' recalls the multi-talented Joshia Howie.

:: Josie Long
Josie has recently filmed an episode of new Channel 4 comedy THE LAST CHANCERS alongside Adam Buxton. She was the 1999 winner of the BBC NEW COMEDY AWARD, but at just 17 years old, was too young to drink the bottle of Champagne presented to her. Josie also come second in ‘So You Think You’re Funny’. She has recently graduated from Oxford University, and is now back on the UK stand-up circuit. Although she is still very young, Josie’s act is unnaturally far from girlie adolescence. Her intense surreal rants occasionally subside to politely allow the audience to catch up, before she launches off excitedly on another tangent. ‘One of Britain’s bright new hopes of the comedy scene’ – SUNDAY TIMES

:: Jovannka Steele
Blond, attractive and American - she has a lot of comedy hurdles to get over but her easy and approachable style gets cynical Brits on her side with warm, intelligent material packed full of punchlines. She is a confident and bright performer who delights in making us squirm at her Americanism, then squirms with us! 'A very very impressive act ... grace and charm and some excellent one-liners' - BBC Radio London (review Feb 02) 'piercingly smart observations' Chortle on-line review. 'What a breath of fresh air ... searing dissections of national quirks ..Jovanka Steele is a natural comic who deserves to go far' **** Metro.

:: Junior Simpson
Luton’s lapsed choirboy Junior Simpson has honed his material and performance skills on the British black comedy circuit, performed with style and confidence, which is enjoyed by every audience. 'A vigorous raconteur and vibrant mimic with lots to say. His compact yet complex set included a searing satire of Ragamuffin music, impressions of Martin Luther King, Sean Connery and a Pentecostal preacher plus hilarious, yet poignant, routine about his parents’ reaction to his debut on BBC’s The Real McCoy.' The Guardian. 'The new Lenny Henry' The Times 'His material is excellent' Daily Mail

:: Karen Bayley
Karen began her comedy career back in 2000 and since then has gone from strength to strength. Her bold, no nonsense attitude strikes a perfect pitch with men and women alike, and she is equally at home compering of performing sets. Karen is also resident compere of her own clubs in Sutton Coldfield and Solihull, her claim to date being the first woman (in it’s history) to win the gong show at The Comedy Store. In 2004 she took a show to the Edinburgh Festival with Susan Murray, where she gained glowing reviews. ‘Bayley’s material surprises with inspired and sparlking punchlines… with comic timing that is rarely less then brilliant. An assured performer who doesn’t have much trouble getting audiences laughing.’ – Steve Bennett, Chortle UK ‘I saw her recently and she blew my socks off. She doesn’t dwell too much on ‘lady issues’ Funny in her own right, she was brilliant, clever and she’s gonna be huge.’BBC Tees Online ‘A very good act’ – Jasper Carrott

:: Keith Platt
A somewhat crazy yorkshire character, irritated at most things; everything's up for a sideswipe by this character’s humour (humour that’s just a little bit in all of us). Keith is a pro comic returning to the circuit after an absence of leave. He is now back but with this fully rounded character capable of competing with many headliners offstage, often getting the best laugh of the night and stealing the show. Like a Yorkshire ‘Al Murray’ he’s got bags of energy and as well as his act, ad libs, deals with Heckles and comes up with topical stuff while remaining in character.

:: Kent Valentine
Kent Valentine is a critically acclaimed, Australian, stand-up comedian, currently based in London. With an infectious mix of irreverence and enthusiastic optimism, Kent Valentine is one of the most dynamic comedians on the Australian comedy Landscape. His three solo shows the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (A Fistful Of Rainbows, What Would Batman Do?, and Be My Valentine) have all been received with critical acclaim, and his 2006 Adelaide Fringe show with fellow comedian Sam Bowring picked up a nomination for ‘Best Emerging Comedy’. ‘Kent Valentine is a hugely endearing presence, a natural raconteur...’ - Chortle ’Kent Valentine is a comedy locomotive with a captivating storytelling style mixed with brutally hilarious honesty.’ - Triple M ’rapid-fire, quick-witted... an undeniably funny hour ****’ - The Adelaide Advertiser

:: Kev F
Comedian, producer, writer and comic artist Kev F Sutherland is proud to be known as light entertainment’s renaissance man. Kev F’s one hour solo show Rude Health is still touring, following a triumphant run at Edinburgh and a 5 week series on ITV 1 in 2002. “An evening wigh a difference… courtesy of the winningly silver-tongued Kev F” – Paramount Comedy Channel Aug 2003 “Absolutely pant-wettingly funny” – Metro “I was rolling about aching, clutching my inhaler and gasping for breath… If laughter is the best medicine Kev should be free on prescription”- one4review.com

:: Kevin Bland
Kevin Bland is a writer and stand up comedian who is, quite frankly, old enough to know better. Living proof that a mid life crisis can swiftly escalate into a full blown disaster if left unattended; he stumbled onto a stage in June 2005 to tell some jokes. He never looked back. Which was a good thing. No audience back there. Following this first performance, in which his ability to face the correct way was enthusiastically received, Kevin was smitten by the business of show and proved his love for his new mistress by rattling up a succession of gigs at the alarmingly pedestrian rate of 1.42 a month, or nearly a third of a gig a week. However, with the New Year came a new determination to 'up his game' and the gigs have been coming thick and fast. He is also, quite possibly, the only onomatopoeic comedian on the circuit, blessed as he is with a name that suits him just fine. He has been variously described as being slightly dull, a little grumpy and quite laid back. At various times, some or all of these descriptions are correct. 'That's the biggest load of dogshit there's ever been on our stage. You're welcome back anytime mate.' - Matt Price, Promoter & Compere Yellow Kangaroo.

:: Kevin Coleman
Raw, passionate and very funny. Performing comedy since 2005, Kevin's made a huge impact on the circuit and none more so than winning The Comedy Club's 'Funny Business' talent competition in 2007. Widely regarded as one of the best newcomers from South Wales this award only helped reinforce what everyone in Wales knows, this man is going to be big! Combining his anger and frustration with laser sharp wit, Kevin delivers scathing yet hilarious observations of all those people who make everyday life more difficult than it should be. Kevin's unique, compassionate and brutally honest material always leaves audiences wanting more.

:: Kevin Dewsbury
Kevin knew he was destined to be a stand-up comedian when at the age of just 8 months he fell ten feet down a stairwell and banged his head on a newspaper rack. Because of this people have been laughing at him ever since. As soon as he steps on stage the audience quickly realise they are in the company of a natural born performer. His material ranges from storytelling, observations on daily life and killer one liners. He is also faultless at mimicking accents. ‘Slickness and sheer talent win out over in one click of his comedy fingers’ – Time Out ‘Cracking Stand-up, smashing, funky, lively, remarkable, individual and fresh’ – Three Weeks

:: Kevin Mccarthy
Once seen never forgotten, Kevin McCarthy is one of the biggest acts on the UK comedy circuit. With an ever changing act, and the ability to find humour in any subject, Kevin's cuddly personality and utterly relaxed stage persona puts the audience instantly at ease. An accomplished stand-up comedian, and burgeoning talent as a comic actor, he's a real coup for any comedy club or corporate event. ''The Ad Lib Expert' The Stage.

:: Kevin Precious
Kevin Precious has had something of a long and varied career in the business of show, making his first tentative foray into the world of entertainment as a teenage bass playing dirt bag in the working mens clubs of that northern metropolis, Hull.

Kevin's stage charisma and poise set him head and shoulders above the previous acts. - The Times

:: Kevin Shepherd
Kevin moved from his native town of Bognor Regis with a burning ambition to become a successful stand up comic. Once he had conquered his initial fears Kevin quickly became a regular at many clubs. He also got through to The Laughing Horse new act of the Year Final 2002 and came second in the Krater New act of the Year 2002 at the Komedia in Brighton. His friendly face and manic energy are proving successful with all types of audience. He is equally at home performing a set or compering. Clubs that he has played at include, The Banana Cabaret, The Comedy Store, The Glee Club, Soho Ho, The Bearcat, The Frog and Bucket, Just the Tonic, Jesters, Rawhide, The Chuckle Club, The Comedy Store, The Comedy Café and Up the Creek. He has traveled the length and breadth of the country and even traveled as far a field as Bahrain. However his love of performing means that his mission to entertain the world has only just begun. 'Kevin's friendly face and light touch comedy was a hit with the Knutters. He got hold of the audience and held them to the end, they really listened and laughed.' - King Knut's Club. Peterborough. 'A charming young chap with cheek, humour, wit and a smooth delivery that would do any midwife proud. Lots of life, lots of gags and quite a few kids to his name.' - Jester Laugh Comedy Club. Bournemouth.

:: Kim Hope
Since Kim started stand-up in late 1994, she has performed in almost every comedy venue in Australia, initially as a support act but quickly progressing to MC and headliner. She is also now a regular and popular act on the university campus circuits in Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia. Internationally, she has been invited to perform in Singapore, Edinburgh, Hong Kong, Los Angeles and New York. ‘… Hope is a very talented performer who obviously thrives in front of a large audience… she bursts onto the stage and maintains a frenetic, cartoonish pace throughout her show…’ – The Age, Melbourne. ‘… her humour is bitchy, biting and, at times, noir… very funny, immensely likeable…she brought the house down…’ – InPress, Melbourne.

:: Kitty Flanagan
One of Sydney’s busiest and best stand up comedians, Kitty Flanagan has had her face on the telly enough times to turn the occasional head in a suburban Australian McDonalds outlet. A professional stand-up since 1994, Kitty headlines regularly at all the major comedy clubs in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. She has also performed in Edinburgh and has done a comedian's tour of duty in Singapore. In 1995, she joined the sketch comedy programme, FULL FRONTAL where, as a writer/performer, she created some of the show¹s most obscure and popular characters. A paranoid, tall-story-telling comedian with a gift for languages, Kitty is a dedicated feminist who promises to burn her wonderbra just as soon as she can afford a boob job. ‘Flanagan is funny, intelligent and doesn't parade like a desperate monkey.’ Apparently that's a good thing, the show got Four Stars.

:: Laura Sandiford
This British-born Canadian just dropped in to make you laugh. She's pretty much been at it her whole life but really only started doing comedy in front of people other than her family (because they just kept walking out of the Christmas dinners) about 2 years ago. Her strangest moment in comedy occurred when an audience member who had heard her comment on comedians not receiving tips, came up and gave her a $5 tip…while she was performing! She's currently working on an autobiographical book titled 'It's all about me…isn't it?'

:: Lewis Schaffer
‘Arrive early to catch the London-based quick-fire wit of US stand-up Lewis Schaffer.’ Evening Standard, UK Lewis Schaffer is one of the top comics in the home of stand up comedy, New York City, and has appeared in venues on four continents. Lewis Schaffer has developed a cult following there and has become a legendary figure in the New York comedy scene. Lewis Schaffer has a unique style. ‘He can insult you and love you in the same sentence’ according to Time Out, 2003 and the Hollywood Reporter (USA) called him ‘wickedly smarmy.’ He manages to be the quintessential New York comic and fresh, too. ‘The highlight of any show.... Lewis Schaffer embraces inclusion. He ogles without shame or prejudice. 'Mmm...delicious', he pants at patrons of all sexes, creeds and colors. He raises the Black Power salute, bows to the rainbow flag and asks all to 'let the love flow'. Audiences reciprocate the flowing love by laughing’ Time Out, New York USA ‘Quirky, likeable and rather dry. Lewis Schaffer tells the audience they are going to like his show, whether they like it or not. And the audience loves his show’ The Independent, UK ‘Lewis Schaffer is endearing in a Hughie-Green-meets-Jerry-Lewis kind of way’ - The Scotsman, UK ‘Wonderfully silly. Light, endearing....Lewis Schaffer is fun and sweetly malice free. Lewis Schaffer can get more laughs out of the simplest, oft-repeated phrase. Well worth catching!’ The New York Post, USA ‘Delightfully self-absorbed. Schaffer, who is smooth and witty, is an inspired choice as compere’ The Melbourne Age, Australia

:: Liam Mullone
Liam Mullone launched his comedy career in October 2002, quickly winning the respect of promoters in and around London with an act which, according to veteran comic Bob Mills, is based around 'not really understanding how the world works'. He reached the final stages of several major competitions and appeared on ITV's Take The Mike and the BBC New Talent Awards showcase on BBC Three. Just 10 months after first setting foot on a stage he was spotted by Avalon and joined their Comedy Network team for Autumn 2003. He is now performing all over the UK. His act relies on his sharp, florid way with words and surreal flights of intellectual fancy that are belied by a faltering, perplexed style. Based in London, he spent most of his life in Hong Kong, where his schooldays were made difficult by his being 'the only punk on the colony'. His father was head of the Leicestershire vice squad and his mother the leader of a fundamentalist Christian movement, both of which have coloured his take on life. These days he speaks eloquently on his key subjects of religion, prostitutes, stuffed toys, Leicestershire and chaffinches, and is really only doing this to get a book published. He works for The Times, and writes obituaries and travel stories as a freelance writer. 'A clear sign that the cult of laddism may be fading. Mullone deserves credit for shoehorning Victor Hugo and Matisse into his surreal act… will hit the bigtime.' - Bruce Desau, London Evening Standard 'He discusses masturbation without appalling people, and drugs with neither swagger nor condemnation. Makes a disparate crowd laugh together about life's absurdities' - Leicester Mercury 'Could just be the funniest man in Camden today' - Camden Chronicle 'Has a seriously stupid haircut. I suspect he's quite posh' - Vivienne Clore, Jo Brand's agent

:: Lizzie Roper
Lizzie Roper is a filthy, mouthy, extravagant flirt; and if she doesn't land a saucy sexpot role in the new Carry On revival, it'll be a travesty. 'I'm sexy... but I'm frightening,' as she so accurately puts it before embarking upon a long, hard (oh, matron!) look at her own life. Unabashedly frank, often dirty, and always entertaining, it's a roller coaster ride, powered by Roper's inexhaustible energy. Lizzie Roper, it seems, has the knack of bringing out the naughtiness in people.

:: Lloyd Langford
A prolific writer and performer, Lloyd Langford is rapidly establishing himself as one of the most exciting new act on the comedy circuit. He is the regular compere for Warwick University's Comedy society and also gigs in unions around the UK as part of Avalon's Comedy Network. Born in Wales but currently living in London, Langford's act is an ever-evolving mixture of real life stories, surreal flights of fancy and topical material. 'Part of the new generation... A talented comedian.' - Julian Hall, -The Guardian. 'The new Prince Charming of comedy...Might well be the find of the year.' - Paramount Comedy 'Some really fine gags…A lovely contrast of this very benevolent delivery with some quite edgy material.' Stephanie Merritt,- The Observer Winner - Chortle Student Comic of the Year 2004 Semi-finalist - BBC New Talent Competition 2005

:: Lucy Porter
Lucy has performed stand-up comedy at venues all over the country including some of London’s most prestigious clubs. Regularly featured on the Comedy Network playing to student audiences nationwide, and also to many normal people. She stunted her growth by smoking too much at convent school and is now travelling around the country thrilling audiences with her tales about nuns and lots of other things as well. 'Razor-edged uberpoppet ….She brings to the stage wit, charm and a bottle of Hooch' - City Life Magazine.

:: Mandy Knight
Mandy was trained at ‘Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art’. Although a fully trained classical actress - she decided to initially work in stand up comedy (mainly because she has a deep fear of ending up in crap fringe theatre - where actors spend a lot of their time in rehearsals running around, exploring their inner child with the use of a silk scarf and a tambourine). As a stand up she has headlined all over the world as well as appearing on numerous television and radio entertainment shows including: ‘Live at Jongleurs’ and ‘The Comedy Store’ and 'The Little Big Woman Radio Show'. Mandy is the current 'Time Out' Best Female Comic and was the very first female comic to compere for The Jongleurs Comedy chain. As a television actress, Mandy appeared as a main character in Jo Brand's ‘Like it or Lump it’ series. She has also appeared with David Baddiel in his last series ‘The Baddiel Syndrome’. ‘Inspired comedy’ – Time Out ‘A virtuoso comedienne’ – The Independent ‘A stream of priceless gems’ – The Guardian The first female comedian to be MC The Comedy Store.

:: Marcel Lucont
Marcel Lucont is France's premier misanthropist and lover. A self-published, self-award winning author of several books, including his own European travelogue, 'Menage a Cinq,' his account of loose executive women of London, 'Whores D'Oeuvre' and his L.A. travelogue, 'Diagnosis: Merde.' Marcel will be residing in London for as long as he is able to put up with your moaning. Get in touch if you wish to book him and, if you are lucky, he will choose to come and talk at your audience. Regular host of The Falling Down With Laughter Experiment (Best Small London Venue 2008 - Chortle Awards) ‘Deadpan delivery and surreal musings - a stand-up star in the making.’ Alexa Baracaia, thelondonpaper ’Wonderful French wit... a suave MC.’ -Tim Arthur, Time Out ’A highlight of the night!’ - Fringe Report ’Superb miserablist French comedy.’ - Finger In The Pie Cabaret

:: Marcus Brigstoke
'Mounts a beautifully judged on the world of therapists and counsellors. It’s a subject that is wide open to parody but Brigstocke makes his points with some subtlety, real insight, an acute ear for psychobabble and a lot of unscary (even joyous) audience participation. This is a show that’s worth seeing once as a treat and twice because you might learn how to spank your inner monkey' Time Out.

:: Marcus Ryan
‘Effortlessly funny’ Three Weeks, Edinburgh 2005 Hailing from Wonthaggi – a small town without even any traffic lights – Marcus tells of his experiences through Europe, Asia, the USA and Canada, charming his audiences with a naïve look on the world through a silly boy’s eyes, as a regular support act and as MC. Having been invited to hit the Edinburgh Festival with the Raw Prawns troupe (2003) and then gigging comprehensively around the UK, Marcus returned home to Australia to be selected for The Melbourne Comedy Festival’s Comedy Zone 2004. ‘Charming wit and clever comedy’ Beat Magazine, Australia 2005 ‘Marcus Ryan is a new comer with a bright future. Don’t miss this opportunity to see a star on the rise.’ Comedy Stable, Geelong.

:: Marek Larwood
Born in Norwich, brought up in Wales and the Isle of Wight, Marek never had a chance to be normal. He performed in sketch groups at Southampton University, and at the Edinburgh Festival before moving to London in 1999, where he took up a number of courses at the City Literary Institute. After appearing in fringe shows, such as the NewsRevue, and appearing in numerous short films he turned to stand up comedy. He has been performing his fast talking Isle of Wight character act since the summer of 2002. Since then he has reached the final of ITV’s Take the Mike and was runner up in the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2003. He also appeared on ITV2’s comedy show Gagging for it and BBC1’s Bring it On. ‘a blast of unadulterated comedy’ – Chortle.co.uk

:: Marion Pashley
Marion Pashley known for her dour humour and sharp one-liners, she is a versatile performer. You may of seen her on Carlton TV reduce a grown man to a stuttering wreck, or you can see her on channel 5 ‘Comedy Network’ whilst concurrently performing in the sell-out sketch show, ‘Six Pack’ which she co-wrote. ‘A superb slice of stand-up comedy’- The Scotsman. ‘Whimsically Funny’- Evening Standard.

:: Mark Lucero
A quirky and funny thinker, Lucero’s brilliantly inventive gags don’t have an ounce of fat on them on them. Aided by an inalienable skill with language, he expertly conjures up the most ridiculous of images – yet it’s all based on sturdy observations, further heightening their impressive effect.

:: Mark Maier
Multi award winning writer and comedian Mark Maier, is a highly sought after performer on both the national and international comedy circuits. Recent professional highlights include two series of ‘Trapped’ for BBC Radio 4 – a show both written and performed by Mark.’Inner Voices of men’ an Alan Bennett style talking heads series for BBC R4 and ‘Object Lessons’ – the radio adaptation of his hit 2004 Edinburgh show. Mark has several radio and television projects in development for 2006 and 2007. ‘ A multi-talented, mercurial comedian’ – The Independent ‘It’s high time someone gave him a TV show of his own’ – The Guardian ‘Pathos, poignancy, wit and wisdom’ – Evening Standard 2005

:: Mark Walker
This colourful enigmatic nomad was born in Ireland. He then moved to Grimsby where he was last seen fronting a pub rock band by night, and working as a pebble dasher by day. He now finds himself living in London and working the comedy circuit. The comedy urge has always been there but manifested itself in January 1999. Since then Mark has become one of the top comics on the circuit today. He is vocally and physically dynamic with his performance in which he combines life with surrealism, to become a living embodiment of his daydreams. ‘Vein-Popping intensity, clearly born to entertain’ – The Independent ‘Mark Walker is a very talented man’ – The Scotsman ‘Get yourself along to see Mark Walker’ – The Herald

:: Mark Watson
‘By day he is a semi-serious novelist, by night a gangly Pythonesque performer. Catch him befor real fame comes knocking.’ – Evening Standard ‘Sublime talent and glorious wit’ – The Scotsman ‘The comedic Iron Man’ – New York Times ‘A scholar, a gentleman and a brilliant stand-up’ – Evening Standard Mark’s writing credits include: Bullet Points published in hardback in 2004 He is currently writing screenplay of Bullet Points for Ugly Duckling Films. Mark Watson’s over ambitious 24-Hour Show at Edinburgh Fringe 2004, the longest solo stand-up show in history. ‘ One of the defining moments of fringe comedy…sure to become a cultural legend’, - The Scotsman

:: Markus Birdman
Markus Birdman is an up and coming Stand-Up based in London. He performed at the Edinburgh Festival 2001 as part of Screaming Blue Murder’s Big Value Show and as a finalist in the televised BBC New Comedy Awards 2001. He was the winner of the Lewisham Comedy Festival Open Mic 2001 competition, as well as a finalist in The Daily Telegraph Open Mic Award 2000, Jongleur’s New Act 2000, Leicester Comedy Festival New Act 2001. ‘Uniquely talented, demonstrates just how it’s done.’ The Evening Standard ‘Already on his way up…’ Time Out ‘The crowd fell for his dry witty, confused little boy smutt-schtich in a big way’ The Observer

:: Martin Beaumont
Martin is a comedy writer his credits include BBC’s ‘Comedy Nation’ for GMTV. As well as writing all his own material he also writes for many stand-up comedians and is currently writing a TV show with (and) a known artist. www.martinbeaumont.co.uk-martin

:: Martin Bigpig
Martin comes from Northern Ireland. He is a multi-skilled performer and has been working professionally since 1986 as an actor and comedian. He is a member of British Equity and has performed extensively in Britain and Ireland working at festivals, the UK comedy circuit and corporate events. In 1988 he toured a solo show in the USA and recently performed, with great success, at the L’ora Del Colore’ Festival in Italy. He has been a headline act and a compere at all the major UK comedy clubs as well as touring universities, art centers plus performing in a variety of shows at The Edinburgh Festival. Martin has developed a unique performance style which allows him to adapt his material to suit the requirements / mood of the audience and the venue. He has shows available for all occasions and his lively, interactive style will entertain in any setting. TV appearances include: Channel 4’s Gas Granada’s Celebration BBC Children in Need And even Pebble Mill at One!

:: Martin Davis-
Looking like some bizarre marionette tug-of-love struggle between Gerry and Sylvia Anderson, Martin Davis skids and bounces across the stage, strung up and tugged around by unknown forces, firing off a relentless rapid-fire assault that hits every corner of the room and kills 100% of all known hecklers stone dead. Going where mere joke-tellers fear to tread with his characteristic kamikaze bravado (‘Go on, heckle me’) he walks the razor edge of audience participation, daring them to pick him off it. ’hilarious … Davis whisks inconsequential exchanges into an electrified atmosphere … he makes it looks so easy’ - Chortle ’Davis is very, very good – and as host, held the show together’ - Daily Mirror ’a hilarious parrot-faced twat!’ - Viz

:: Martin Soan
Martin is a gag artist, but not your run of the mill stand up comedian. He amuses and amazes with extraordinary use of everyday objects including U-bends, head gaskets and electronic drills. A young Time Out award winner and now middleaged Perrier Award winner nomminee. Martin discards his accolades and defies definition as anything else other than a master of prop comedy, Tommy Cooper on Acid… His television appearances include: Chris Tarrants OTT, Game for a laugh, Black Adder, Cilla Black’s Surprise! Surprise! Jools Holland’s The Tube, David Frost Breakfast Telly and Johnathan Ross’ Last Resort. ‘Jean Cocteau meets Tom and Jerry’- Jonathan Ross ‘ As a comedian Martin is a hit, as a performance artist he is exceptional, and as a quich-change artist he’s a genius…’ – Chris Evans

:: Marty Wilson
Marty’s whole career has been an amazing series of milestones. In an unbelievable first 18 months Marty rose from his maiden stage appearance, to a hugely successful performance on Australia’s top rating national program “The Footy Show” where he became a regular panel member. On the way he made the finals of every Australian Comedy competition and won the prestigious “Green Faces” in Canberra – The only national competition judged by audience acclaim. Very few comedians achieve half as much as Marty Wilson in their first seven years of performing so don’t miss the opportunity to see this enormously talented comedian in action. “Hilarious insights into popular culture” – Melbourne

:: Mary Bourke
Mary Bourke is an Irish stand up comic who was born in Dublin but now lives in North London. She is currently working on her first Novel. She was the winner of the Irish World comedian of the year award in 1999. She was also finalist in the Hackney Empire and BBC New Act of the Year competitions. She has performed in Australia and the United States. 'Mary Bourke is one of the best new standups I have seen recently. Strong technically and impressive in dealing with a big audience.' - The Stage 'Sharp older sister advice' - Leicester Mercury 'A very funny woman' - The Irish World

:: Mat And Farron
Matthew Reed and Farron Smith are a musical force to be reckoned with. On the surface they appear shabby and smelly, which they are, but with a considerable amount of talent to boot. They burst on stage, guitars in hand, breaking boundaries with a flick of the plectrum and wooing audiences with their cheeky charm. “Mental as anything and funny as f**k.” Shaun Ryder, Daily Sport “Each of the duo provide an individual contribution that have the crowd in hysterics. This is what comedy club is all about” – Matt Cross, BBC Lincolnshire “Great physical comedy”- ITV Stand Up Britain “A laugh-out-loud double act that doesn’t just push the envelope but gleefully bursts it open” Comedy Kav, Birmingham

:: Matt Blaize
Matt Blaize originally trained as a classical actor and attended The Drama Centre. Roles at school Include; Rakitin in Month In The Country by Turgenev, The Title role in Othello by Shakespeare and Winston in Les Smiths, “Some Kind of Hero”. Matt has performed approx. 400 gigs in the 2 years he has been a stand-up comedian. Matt was the winner of Leicester Mercury Comic of the Year 2002 2001 Winner of Take The Mike for Carlton T.V Finalist Hackney Empire N.A.O.T.Y 2001 Winner of Laughing Horse N.A.O.T.Y 2001 “…Fast talking, hard hitting, watch out for him. He’s in hot form…” – Time Out “Smart, good looking confident. You could easily hate Blaize if he wasn’t so damn funny. He’s got attitude by the bucketful as he demolishes his subjects with elegant, energetic style, and a winning way with words. Blaize has only been around a short while but is making waves in all the right places – and quite right too. Hi’s got naturally funny bones and the talent to make the most of them. Bigger things undoubtedly await.” – Chortle.co.uk “An outstanding comedic talent” – Fringerport.com “The Tall, toned, tattooed antidote. Who makes no Apologies for offending anyone” – 3 Weeks

:: Matt Green
Green is a stand-up audience's dream; his off-the-cuff jokes are so good they could have been scripted, and his clever prepared material is delivered so nonchalantly it could have been improvised...an explosion of comedy that left everyone in stitches FIVE STARS Three Weeks (May 2009)

Comic gold...he delivers his observations superbly well, and does not dip in quality at any point. With a great deal of improvisatory talent to fall back on, Green cannot fail to impress anyone who appreciates a good stand-up routine. FOUR STARS Three Weeks (August 2009)

Intelligent comedy from the highly amusing and terribly baby-faced Green– The List Pick of the Fringe 2009

Green is in his element when discussing the crazy goings-on of everyday life...he tells these anecdotes with noticeable zeal – enthusiasm which rubs off on his audience.Fest (August 2009)

:: Matt Kirshen
At 26, Matt Kirshen's precision wit has already earned him an impressive reputation on the UK comedy circuit. His engagingly impish style is shot through with an intelligent and skillful talent that belies his youthful appearance, making him a firm favourite with audiences and fellow comedians alike. With an impressive array of awards and press accolades under his belt, Matt is set to storm the Edinburgh Festival with his first solo show. Catch him now and say you saw him first. 'A rollercoaster of comedy genius' The Scotsman. 'His performance is the perfect mix of innocence and post-adolescent cynicism driven by infectious energy.' Metro Life Magazine 'Excellent' The Stage 'Killer gags' Metro 'Matt Kirshen is a definite one to watch, his innocent looks belying a sharp, surreal and often gloriously sick mind' Metro 'A pocket sized dynamo' The Evening Standard

:: Matt Price
Matt Price is rapidly developing a style of his own, riding 3 comedy horses at the same time: affable compere, stand-up comedian and storyteller. He is resident compere at Resurrected at O'Neill’s in Cardiff, the Flavel Arts Centre in Dartmouth and the Swansea Grand. He is comfortable on stage, is able to adapt to his audience, does the occasional bad joke and loves telling a good yarn. Matt has researched a book about boxing, supported Noel James on his ‘Ballad of a Blue Man’ theatre shows, worked alongside Red Dwarf’s Norman Lovett and performed as a guest on BBC Radio Wales with Frank Hennessey. He is officially the UK's first New Deal Comedian. Having been on the dole for two years, he decided to make his hobby his profession, applied for New Deal support and was accepted! This set of circumstances allows Matt yet another unique perspective on his life and profession, and will surely serve to cement his position as one of the most promising newcomers around. 'when it comes to low-key charisma and innate likeability, few comics are in the same league as Matt Price … he is able, with apparently little effort, to reel in the listener until they hang on his every word. Price’s storytelling skills are superb' - Chortle 'has extraordinary tales to tell about life behind the ropes' - The Scotsman 'a great storyteller' - Leicester Mercury 'a very funny MC' - Evesham Journal

:: Matt Rudge
‘Matt Rudge has the slick, confident energy to engage a crowd, using his cheery manner to create a relaxed, jovial atmosphere… Breezy material, some neat lines, all told with upbeat good humour’ – Chortle.co.uk Matt is an energetic and charming act, with surreal but often cutting material told with a friendly cheeky smile. Born to a Glaswegian mother and a Brummie dad, Matt Rudge grew up confused in Somerset. Matt was nominated as Comedian of the Year in England’s biggest comedy festival, the Leicester Comedy Festival. He also beat hundreds of entrants to make it as a finalist in two major new act competitions, The Laughing Horse New Act of the Year and Newbury Comedy Festival New Act competition. ‘Matt Rudge has the slick, confident energy to engage a crowd, using his cheery manner to create a relaxed, jovial atmosphere.. Breezy material, some neat lines, all told with upbeat good humour’ – Chortle.co.uk ‘Solid…Likeable…polished and well honed material’ – Newbury Weekly News. ‘Great stage presence’ – Leicester Mercury ‘A truly anarchic and funny set’ – Leicester Fun House Comedy Club

:: Matt Welcome
Matt Welcome is an established headline act on the UK comedy circuit with TV credits to his name that include ‘Live At Jongleurs’ (ITV). Matt took a couple of years out recently to ‘find himself’ and is now back performing fresher and sharper than ever!!! He took a sell-out show called ‘What you can do’ to the Edinburgh Festival in 1996 and became a favourite headline act at Jongleurs comedy clubs around the country in the late 1990’s. Matt made his comeback in January 2003 after being persuaded to perform in a benefit at a local school by a friend. ‘It was a little strange but I got back in the groove very quickly… I did 45 minutes straight off, it was quite cathartic.’ Matt has dates already booked for top clubs such as The Chuckle Club and Bound & Gagged in London, as well as gigs scheduled for regional arts centres and comedy clubs in the autumn.

:: Mel Barnes
Brought up in New Zealand and started stand up ten years ago and was a finalist in the ‘Hackney Empire New Act of the Year Award’. Having given up for years to do the mother thing, Mel has recently come fourth in the Camden ‘Laughing Horse Competition’. Her comedy style is observational, dealing with topics such as arguing with someone in a spacesuit and how having to do the dishes may be a contributing factor in the feelings of inadequacy and despair experienced by young men today.

:: Meryl O' Rourke
Meryl has been storming the UK, Irish and New York comedy circuits for 8 years; thrilling, delighting and disturbing people on the subjects of rice, thongs, breasts and dead TV chefs. 'The star of the gig (after Darius) was Meryl, she gave us the perfect ending to a fab show' Official Darius website.

:: Meryl O'rourke
Meryl has been storming the UK, Irish, New York and Barcelona comedy circuits for 10 years; thrilling, delighting and disturbing people on the subjects of rice, shopping, breasts and dead TV chefs. A born and bred South Londoner, she has been described as having a brave confessional style. She has recently done 20s at clubs including Headliners(where she has headlined), Screaming Blue Murder and Banana Cabaret, where she is a regular. 'Fantastic' Jonathan Ross 'Meryl O'Rourke can find the disturbing side of everything!' Eastmagazine 'Meryl throws her comedy around the room like a wrestler. See Meryl, be impressed' Otherside Comedy Club 'The best female comic on the circuit, so good you don't have to put her on in the middle!' Ian Cognito

:: Michael Fabbri
In a world where intelligence is a status symbol where does the real stupidity lie? Michael Fabbri thinks he knows he's been called stupid all his life and has been looking for a cure. Is it really possible to heal the thick? An eagerly awaited debut show from one of the rising stars of the comedy circuit. 'One of the best up and coming acts around' - Chortle 'Hilarious, clever, sick and completely unrepeatable' - BBC Online

:: Michael Legge
Having just hosted the backroom chat for MTV's European Music Awards to 53 million viewers worldwide, Michael Legge is fast becoming the most sought after host on the comedy circuit. He is a unique comic talent with a background in improvisation, stand-up, writing, compering, hosting, acting and TV warm-up work. As a performer, he is sharp and cutting edge, whilst being cheeky, lively and charming. Currently one of the circuit's most sought-after acts and hosts, Michael performs all over Britain and beyond, including The Irish Republic, Australia, Canada and Dubai. He writes for the BBC, C4, C5 and Sky One and was sole writer for MTV's website The Osbournes, winner of a BIMA award and nominated for a BAFTA. ‘Without doubt one of the best comperes and improvisers on the circuit.’ - Time Out ‘top material, excellent delivery’ - What's On ‘the undisputed compere's compere. It is only a matter of time before Michael is snapped up...’ - Time Out

:: Micheal Legge
Sharp, quick and fantastically spontaneous, Michael Legge is a unique comic talent whose background in improvisation, stand-up and acting have culminated to make the perfect compere, warm-up, comedian and host. Years of improvisation (he started young!) have meant that he is able to be hilariously off-the-cuff, winning round every audience and promoter. He's cheeky, lively, charming and smiley with a bite to keep you on the edge of your seat - and is one of the most sought after acts on the circuit. An ideal presenter and warm-up. “without doubt one of the best comperes and improvisers on the circuit. Often copied, never matched” Time Out

:: Mick Ferry
Since arriving on the circuit four years ago, Mick has become well known as a fine purveyor of lugubrious surrealism and has appeared as a stand-up comedian all over the country. He is also in demand as one of the finest comperes around, a task he has performed at The Frog and Bucket, The Buzz, Murphy’s Malarkey and many others. He also recently appeared in Channel M’s The Frog and is a regular at The Comedy Store’s M.E.N. At Work topical night. With Owen Rankin and Peter Slater he is one of the bizarre comedy trio Dr Strangehair. They were recently asked to accompany Badly Drawn Boy on tour and are constantly recommended by City Life Magazine.

:: Mickey D
At only 25, Mickey D has performed in festivals and tours throughout the world. Since storming the Adelaide Fringe and Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2000, with his debut show 'Velocity Boy', Mickey has performed across the UK, throughout Europe, LA, New York, Denver and Chicago. Mickey is equally at home as compere or headline act and his boundless energy and infectious smile is always guaranteed to rub off on any audience. “…five star bloke” Three Weeks 2002 “…charmingly gregarious” The Independent 2002 “…world class talent”. The Advertiser

:: Micky D
Since his successes in Australia Mickey has come abroad to perform in the lst two Edinburgh Fringe Festivals along with appearances in New York, Denver, Chicago and right across the UK. Mickey’s boundless warm energy and infectious cheeky smile is sure to rub off on any audience, don’t miss this young man shine. '…Five star bloke' Three Weeks 2002 '…Charmingly gregarious' the Independent.

:: Micky Flanagan
Star of his own Paramount Comedy Special and BBC Radio 4 Show. A regular in BBC Radio 2’s Out To Lunch and if.comedy Award Nominee. The show is the story of Micky’s life and the journey he’s taken from the mean streets of the East End to the leafy lanes of middle class life. It’s 1980: Micky feels trapped and angry, working as a porter in Billingsgate fish market. It's now 2009: Micky is slightly upset at the cost of a latte, working as a stand-up comic and living in a pretentious suburb of London. 'Micky’s take on his East-end background is side-splitting... a rising star' - The Sunday Times 'Astonishingly good' -Time Out 'Rarely short of hilarious.' - Chortle

:: Micky Flanagan.
Micky draws on his own East End background as he ruthlessly deconstructs the cockney myth with razor-sharp wit. His unique brand of intelligent humour appeals to men and woman equally, as he bemoans the lot of modern man in pursuit of the perfect idle day. “Astonishingly good- a cockney extraordinaire, very entertaining”- Time Out.

:: Mike Belgrave
Mike Belgrave is an Irish West Indian Londoner who has been performing all over the country for quite a few years now, including Dublin and Barcelona. He is regularly paid to MC large clubs and perform opening and headlining sets at many venues. He is particularly on fine form when asked to MC rowdy university gigs. Mike was the first and original promoter of the Troy Club and used to promote and compere The Piccadilly Circus comedy club. He continues to occasionally book and organise various gigs around the country. His first excursion into the Edinburgh fringe was in 2003 with 'Some Comedians without Peter Buckley'. In Edinburgh 2006 he had a successful run with his debut 1 hour stand up show 'Out to Lunch'. Mike was a regular presenter on Festival FM throughout the Edinburgh festival 2006. He is currently working on his 2007 Edinburgh show 'raised 2b stupid' 'A very enthusiastic and energetic performance from this crazy man with a beard' Three Weeks 'The very funny Mike Belgrave' Time Out 'The engaging Mike Belgrave' Time Out 'The excellent Mike Belgrave' Time Out 'Belgrave has a nice line in observational comedy... ...an effortless patter that puts any audience in a good mood.'Chortle Review

:: Mike Gunn
Mike Gunn’s lugubrious comedy has been described as ‘drier than a dead man’s bones’. Earlier in his career Mike was supporting the likes of Jo Brand and Alan Davies. He now headlines at all the top comedy venues in the UK and is rapidly reaching cult status on the circuit. He has also performed internationally including Australia at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, where he completed a five-week sell-out season. TV appearances include The Gas (CH4), The Comedy Store (LWT), Live At Jongleurs (CH5),’ Time Gentlemen Please’ and Harry Hill’s TV Burp. ‘Mike Gunn will make you die laughing’, The Guardian

:: Mike Manera
‘You will still be talking about this guy weeks after seeing him’ – NME ‘Funny, charming and a wiz with the ladies. A star in the making’ – Dan Willis, former Perrier panelist ‘Don’t expect the usual comedy gumf… Funny, original and thought provoking’ 3 Weeks ‘A comedy force’ – Time Out ‘There is something very charming yet menacing about him which I like greatly. A must-see’ – Cecelia Smart, chortle.co.uk ‘At over six foot five, and dressed like a renaissance gangster, you can’t really miss him…’ – London Metro. Mike Manera has been performing comedy in firetraps full of Guardian readers for over three years. He is the resident MC and host at Upstairs at the Queens Head, and has performed all over the country including the Edinburgh Festival, The Brighton Comedy Festival and the St. Albans ‘Laugh a Minute’ – Festival. Not to mention numerous universities, corporate functions and jazz clubs (?) Always impeccably attired, punctual and funny he boasts a very full head of hair, his own teeth and his own material.

:: Mike Tombs
'A balance of topical quips and personal insights with clever twists and a staid aura which renders his skits all the funnier.'- Venue Magazine. 'Tombs delivered a wry penetrating insight into the craziness of contemporary living. Blending incisive observation with light hearted banter, a welcome rapport was developed with the audience. Hilarious.' Bristol Evening Post. ‘The best one-liners I’ve ever heard’. – The Evening Herald ‘I laughed more during his spot than I had in total since the club opened. He was brilliant.’ – Fosseway Magazine

:: Milton Jones
Milton’s TV appearances include Planet mirth, a 20 part sketch series for sketch series for ITV/Sci Fi Channel and guesting on shows such as Bring Me The Head of Light Entertainment (Anglia for Ch 5), The comedy Store (Open Mic for Ch5) and The Stand Up Show (BBC TV) He is a regular on the London Comedy Circuit, where his act 'weaves threads of ideas with the tatter of his life to fashion a uniquely fetching jumper of obscurity'.

:: Mitch Benn
MITCH BENN is not only one of the most sought-after acts on the comedy circuit but is widely acknowledged as one of the best writer/performers of comic songs in the country. Mitch began his comedy career in Edinburgh in 1994. He moved to London in 1996 and quickly established himself as a comedy club 'headliner' as well as a favourite on the university circuit. 'Comical musical genius' - Tania Shakinovsky, THE DAILY MAIL In 1995, Mitch Benn was voted 'Best New Comic' - at The Glastonbury Festival. A quintessential moment in his career, Glastonbury (where he has appeared every year since) unsurprisingly has a very special place in his heart. Fitting then, that, after four warm up gigs at Sound in London's Leicester Square, he chose the Glastonbury Festival 2003 to introduce the world to his new band, The Distractions prior to a run at the Edinburgh Festival. 'Benn's lyrics are crammed with enough jokes to keep most comedians ticking over for life' - THE LIST

:: Mundo Jazz
Mundo Jazz is regarded as one of Panama's national treasures, and a unique voice in Afro Latin Rock. He was born in Panama City, Panama, and stole his first guitar at the age of six. By his teens he was a regular performer at the local brothels, and at fifteen he joined the conj unto (dance ensemble) of the legendary blind triangle player Julio Jimenez. He left a year later following an altercation with Jimenez. 'The single biggest influence in my life, and a political inspiration to millions' Gruff Rhys, Super Furry Animals.

:: Natalie Haynes
Natalie is a woman who talks about genocide, meningitis, plastic surgery, spiders, virgins and ‘soggy biscuit’. Nothing’s sacred and if it is, she’s probably shagged it. She has performed at the Edinburgh Fringe and was a finalist in So You Think You’re Funny in 1995 and the Hackney Empire New Acts Awards in 1997 and has performed at most of the nation’s top venues. ‘Pure class – a star in the making’ – The Daily Telegraph ‘Close to genius’ – The Scotsman ‘Natalie Haynes remains the most exciting new talent’ – Evening Standard ‘The country’s leading young female stand-up’ – Time Out

:: Natile Haynes
Perrier Best Newcomer Award Nominee at Edinburgh Festival 2002; ‘Natalie Haynes is wonderful, if slightly scary’ – Time Out. ‘A joy to watch’ Edinburgh Evening News. www.nataliehaynes.com

:: Neil Cole
Hackney Empire New Act Of The Year 1998 (in double-act Hitchcock’s Half Hour) 6 years after his double-act Hitchcock’s Half Hour left the circuit, London-based Neil started solo stand-up in February 2007, and in that time has MC’d events at the Royal Albert Hall, landed the job as support act for Russell Brand’s 2007 UK tour, as well as playing hundreds of gigs around the country, including the London Comedy Store, Funhouse Derby, Buzz Club, Komedia Brighton and Jesters Bristol. His energised indie-style of stand-up is distinctive, physical and smart, and he is a natural & warm compere. Neil is part of sketch team, Pros From Dover, who have several TV & radio projects in production & development, as well as a monthly residency at The Albany, Gt Portland St. London. ‘Looks, talent & credibility too’ – More Magazine ‘Stamped with star quality’ – The Stage

:: Neil Mcfarlane
Neil McFarlane has been performing on the Scottish comedy circuit for four years, and people are now quite regularly paying him to do so. Otherwise he refuses to vacate the stage. Lately he's also been gigging in the north of England, inspiring widespread panic. He writes all his own stuff (as far as he knows), has never considered dyeing his hair or changing his name, and is still wondering what happened to Level 42. Relentlessly and unspeakably middle class, Neil has given up claiming in his act that he comes from Glasgow because he actually comes from Bearsden, which is a posh suburb of that city and therefore doesn't count. He has a reasonable day job, comes from a very secure and stable background with a good education and a high standard of living, and his parents are both still alive and happily married - all of which, from the perspective of artistic integrity and creative angst, are matters of intense irritation to him. Neil reached the Scottish semi-final of the BBC New Comedy Awards in 2001, so technically that means he's been on the telly (for the 7 people who had BBC THREE at the time). If you really want to stretch the point, he's also been on 15 to 1 twice, and has the dubious honour of being the only contestant in the show's history to have been told off by William G. Stewart for slouching. He has never had a review, and yet he suspects he is under surveillance... Neil is available for support or compère work and has had all his jabs. Allow him to gently divert you from the horrific truth of your own existential plight, and to occasionally use the word 'seepage'.

:: New Comedy Artiste
Arthur is a writer and comedian. He has written four plays including, 'An Evening with Gary Lineker' (with Chris England), which was nominated for an Olivier Award and made into a TV film, and 'Live Bed Show'which has a run in the West End starring Caroline Quentin and Paul Merton. Arthur currently presents BBC Radio 4’s 'Excess Baggage' for BBC radio and his ever-popular 'The Smith Lectures'transmits on BBC Radio 2. Arthur is about to record a new radio comedy 'Arthur Smith's Last Hangover' for BBC Radio 4.

:: Nick Doody
Nick Doody is one of the brightest talents on the comedy circuit. Sharp, topical and not afraid to say what he thinks. His brand of political comedy and satire has won him fans all over the country. Nick blends the satirical with the surreal and the silly to create his own parallel universe, where ‘friendly fire’ means exactly that and ‘arrogant t-shirts’ get the pasting they deserve. One of the finest and most prolific writers on the circuit, Nick’s constantly updated material means that audiences will never hear the same set twice. ‘The new Denis Leary’ – Galway List ‘Doody’ physicality reminded us how important the visual dimension cam be. It’s and area that all too many stand-ups seem to ignore’ – Time Out ‘sick, silly and cerebral’ – Swindon Advertiser

:: Nick Rado
Titahi Bay, New Zealand. Home of the ighty Titahi Bay Surf Club, drinking legend Square Roundtree and of course stand up comedian Nick Rado. Nick spends two months a year traveling the world surfing and writing comedy, then comes back to the UK to work for Bristol GWR FM’s breakfast show the ‘Vush and Troy show’ as Presenter, comedy writer and Deputy Programme Controller. Nick is currently writing a script for a sitcom which has had interest from BBC 3 and C4. This confident, laid back, witty stand-up has continued to impress audiences all over the U.K and the Southern Hemisphere and is getting fantastic reviews all over the globe. ‘Kiwi surfer boy Nick has the looks, the charm, and the nimble guitar playing fingers that have swept the Kiwi show off its feet several times already!’ – Headliners Club, London ‘… utterly charming and hilariously funny’ – Dominion Post – Wellington NZ

:: Nick Revell
Nick Revell worked prominently on the comedy circuit from 1980 – 92, during which time he made numerous TV and Radio appearances in Britain, Canada and the USA. He was a regular compere at the Comedy Store and was nominated for the Perrier Award. After a ten year break, working as a comedy writer, he started doing stand-up again in the summer of 2002. ‘A master craftsman back at work’ – Time Out ‘Scalpel-sharp satirist’ – London Evening Standard ‘Brilliantly funny’ – Time Out 1887 ‘Easy delivery and a great stage presence’ – The Times 2003

:: Nick Wilty
'Just three adjectives to describe Wilty - brilliant, brilliant and brilliant.' - Chortle 'Unmissable' - Time Out Nick is known as the 'Globetrotting Comedian' for good reason. He has performed on every continent except Antarctica (although he did a show in Tierra Del Fuego!), and has done shows in all major Festivals, including Edinburgh (6 times), Glastonbury (5 times), Auckland (twice), Wellington, Melbourne, Adelaide, Montreal (Just For Laughs), Vancouver, Edmonton, San Francisco, New York, Amsterdam, Cape Town & Hong Kong. Nick has won several awards, including the Polo Mint Comedy Award, voted by fellow comedians and club owners in England, and Best International Act in San Francisco. 'Wilty is cack funny, his routine is a fluffy kitten that bites like a lion'. - BEAT, MELBOURNE 'The hit of the Festival' - DB MAG, ADELAIDE 'This is possibly one of the best shows you'll see as part of this year's Comedy Festival' & 'Warped observations with an edge'. - INPRESS, MELBOURNE 'One of the top five acts currently wowing them in New York.' - THE NEW YORKER 'It may be booked out, but try to beg a ticket because this has to be the funniest show at the Comedy Festival. We loved this English comic so much we were sure the next (of the trilogy) would be mud on our shoes.' - HERALD SUN, MELBOURNE. Rating 27 stars (out of 5)

:: Nik Coppin
Stand-up comedian Nik Coppin has been entertaining audiences all over the world for more than six years. Since giving up his previous life staffing on the London Underground, Nik has performed not only all over the UK but also in France, Germany, Spain and Austria – pleus four consecutive years at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and appearances at the New Zealand International Comedy Festival. Nik’s style is warm, friendly, welcoming and fun… but his good humour belies a dark undercurrent of intelligent, thought-provoking comedy – much of it derived from his mixed-race upbringing (his mother is English, his father from Barbados), current affairs and his encyclopaedic knowledge of wildlife, which was showcased in his debut solo show, ‘ Spiders, Man!’. ‘a rapid, non-stop act full of energy. His hour went so quickly, his charming smile and easy manner had the audience eating out of his hand and wanting more… 9 out of 10’ – Melbourne Comedy Festival ‘Coppin sets a new benchmark for international comedy’ – Pun Magazine, Melboune ‘Charmed our audiences… scoundrelously funny’ – Classic Comedy Club New Zealand ‘there is absolutely nothing to dislike about Coppin as a performer’ – Chrotle

:: Nina Conti
Winner of BBC New Comedy Awards at Edinburgh Festival 2002. “Nina is a star in the making. She commands the stage with charm and authority and has terrific comic timing” Metro “She goes down remarkably well with audiences…Even the most hard hearted cynic will be won over by this exuberant and playful manner.. no doubt she will be a star.” Chortle

:: Ninia Benjamin.
Described by the Voice Newspaper as the ‘Comedy Assassin’, Ninia Benjamin is certainly not shy in her approach to comedy. Although she doesn’t carry a gun, Ninia’s wit and cheeky persona is sure to kill any daring heckler’s attempts stone dead, armed with a big smile her warmth on and off stage lets her get away with murder. TV appearances include Michael Barrymoore’s “My Kind of People” and BBC 2 “Black Britton”.

:: Noel James
Noel James, well, he is a Capricorn (near the Sagittarius end which makes him a Saggy corn). His act is gag, gag, gag all the way – through some of it consists of non-baby-talk. Above all, his act is highly original; the guy who wrote it assured him of this. Surreal, bizarre, absurd intelligent, and yet, somehow strangely attractive. No, seriously he is a very accessible act who generally goes down well anywhere. TV shows worth mentioning include; Packing Them In-Channel 4, The Stand Up Show- BBC, Giamocs- S4C. He’s also done a bit of serious acting, and as for music! Well, what he does is throw in a bit of guitar playing and singing, of a sort, as well as a few prop gags. I’m telling you, this man is so spontaneous he’d combust if it didn’t ruin his shirt! ‘Liberates the lunatic side to our personalities-brilliant’-Time Out. ‘Stands out like a droll giant in a comedy land of trite dwarfs’- The Independent.

:: Otto Kunhle
Otto Kuhnle, author of the book ‘ I, the joke’ and numerous anonymous contact advertisements began his career classically in a ballet school. His act as a singing and tap-dancing telegram made him what he is today. He explores the shallows of German entertainment and his own bad taste. He dances, sings and plays several instruments and looks impudently good despite or even because of his old age. Since summer 2005 he has had appearances at corporate events and comedy clubs in London, with the fabulous Henning Wehn.

:: Owen Niblock
With an interest in Comedy, Drama and Music, Owen Niblock brings a certain theatrical element to his set, acting out some surreal monologues on a wide variety of bizarre subjects and playing a number of songs on his Stick Dulcimer. Who knows what the future holds for this talented newcomer

:: Owen O' Neil
His one man show 'It's a bit like this' was short-listed for the 1994 Perrier Award at the Edinburgh Festival and in 1998 he won the LWT writing award for his 0ne-man play 'Off my Face'. Owen has travelled far and wide taking in such places as Hong Kong, Bali, Jakarta, Melbourne, Aucklaand, Toronto, New York and Los Angeles. He is also a regular at the London Comedy Store.'Anarchic and wonderfully weird.'- Sunday Telegraph.

:: Pat Gallagher
Pat Gallagher is a Birmingham born comic who lives in the Forest of Dean. He is arguably the best unsigned 20 minute opener / middle 20, in comedy today. He says that for principally one reason only, he loves a good argument. Pat has gigged all over claiming to have played in more toilets than George Michael. Now is the sixth year of performing stand up. Those that do book him. Regularly. Those who have not are depriving their audiences of an accomplished act. Thanks to his fool proof 'how to succeed in comedy plan' for in order to be all that he intends to be in stand up comedy Gallagher has committed to giving himself 20 years at it. If after 20 years, he has yet to attain his goals he shall implement plan B. (which is to give it another 20 years) should that not bring about his desired comedic goals. Then ‘ stuff it I am going back to shoplifting, only I will be 84 then and they have a tendency to let you off at that age’, say's Gallagher.

:: Patrick Monahan
Patrick started off on the glamorous Irish/Iranian/Geordie stand-up circuit where he developed his warm, friendly, lively story telling style. He is a comedy festival regular and has performed his solo shows in cities such as Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leicester and Manchester and also at most major venues throughout the UK, year round. Monahan's humour travels well. He not only engages the audience with charming banter about local affairs and universal issues, but also combines animated story telling style that draws on his own experiences of growing up in Teesside, (North East of England) of Irish and Iranian Parentage! A comedian with truly global appeal or as the Daily Telegraph puts it, 'a one man ethnic melting pot, a star in the making' 'Monahan's tightrope walk between laughter and embarrassment, singles him out as a Star-In-the-making' Daily Telegraph (2001) 'One to watch (for the future)' Time Out (2001) 'All energy and bustle, Monahan has it in him to become a perfect circuit comedian and compere' Time Out (Malcolm Hay - 2002)

:: Paul B Edwards
Paul B Edwards is one of the most sought after comics on the circuit. His genial combination of jokes, songs, poetry ('sometimes a bit childish, sometimes a bit rude') make him a great compere, a strong support and a rocking headline act. Some of his songs have become cult hits with audience members shouting requests, in particular his moving tribute to Hitchin in Hertfordshire, and his ability to get whole audiences to sing along is quite something. 'His act is a treasure chest packed to bursting with little gems' Deadpan Magazine. 'The terrific Rock'n'Roll Poet, Paul B Edwards' Southern Cross Magazine.

:: Paul Chowdhry
In the past few years, Paul Chowdhry has distinguished himself as one of the most prominent and popular Asian comedians of today. Constantly challenging and relentlessly inventive, his dry observational humour taps into the multi cultural diversity of contemporary Britain. Paul's courageous search for the absurd in issues such as racism, terrorism and religious fundamentalism, fuel an eclectic set punctuated by impressive feats of mimicry and verbal dexterity. Paul is also a huge acting talent, and has appeared in a number of prestigious and high profile films such as Rogue Trader with Ewan McGregor and Anna Friel, It Was An Accident alongside Max Beesley and Thandie Newton, and most recently Colour Me Kubrick with John Malkovich.

:: Paul F Taylor
Up and coming comic Paul F Taylor is quickly making a name for himself on the UK comedy circuit as both an opening act and compere. Paul’s unique style of comedy is best described as strings of odd observations, wordplay and one line non-sequitors. Paul began performing stand up comedy in 2005 and has since performed extensively across the UK and Europe. He has performed at such venues as The Comedy Store, The Comedy Café, Frog and Bucket, Downstairs at the Kings Head and The English Comedy Club in Munich. He has a successful show in Edinburgh Festivfal 2007 and has also reached the semi finals of Laughing Horse New Act competition 2006 and So You Think You’re Funny 2006. ‘Wicked punch-lines’ – newburytoday.co.uk

:: Paul Foot
One of the comedy world's true eccentrics, Mr. Paul Foot is a surreal and flamboyant one-off whose inspired rantings turn the mundane into the magical, often taking off into twisted flights of fantasy which leave his audiences half in a dreamworld and half in tears of laughter. 'An absolute comic genius. He's going to be a superstar' - Attitude Magazine 'Rarely, if ever, has this reviewer seen an audience laugh as hysterically or long' - The Scotsman 'Brilliant...very original' - The Daily Star 'He attacks the funny bone from an utterly obtuse angle' - Evening Standard

:: Paul Kerensa
“In manner and style, he has the confident, unconfrontational manner of Dave Gorman, though for material he is certainly an original.” Chortle “Attitude, style & diamond-sharp wit.” – Maxim magazine, 2002 “F***ing funny.” Ricky Gervais “A very funny, polished. Gag-filled set, giving us all real belly laughs.” A Jongleurs comedian “Anyone that can storm a club using simultaneous equations has got to be a bit special” “Fantastic and original material… That bloke is going to be a star.” XS Malarkey website “Do I know you?” Harry Hill

:: Paul Redwood
A trained primary school teacher, Paul soon realised that he liked the company of old women (not in THAT way!) and got a job running a bingo hall in his native Southampton. Armed with a sense of fun he also launched himself upon the world of comedy, albeit in a slow laidback way. At first things were tough, gigs were sparse, his hair already thinning. Paul soon realised that the best way of doing it, was doing it yourself. And The Rib Tickla Comedy Club was born. He has been gigging now for over 6 years, and now has a style and presence that is unique. His use of props is fast becoming legendary. A regular performer for Mirth Control, GSOH, Paul has also performed for Off The Kerb, Comedy Club LTD, Jesterlaugh and other independents.

:: Paul Ricketts
Paul tried his hand as a musician, playwright, pornographer, chimney sweep, stage hand and primary school teacher before turning to stand-up comedy on the advice of his therapist. His black, sub – urban humour on everyday, topical and satirical subjects is now in demand. In 2006 Paul co-hosted his first Edinburgh fringe show - 'Peter Friends' at the Roxy Art House. A year later he was part of a late night show as part of the Laughing Horse free festival, performed at the Smirnoff Underbelly and MC-d 'Pretty Dirty Things' which received a four star review from ONE4REVIEW.COM. In 2008 Paul hosted 'Up The Arts Comedy Lock-In' to packed audience as part of the PBH Free Fringe and performed his first solo hour show 'Paul Ricketts & Buff Wood - Wood Pushers' awarded five stars from THREE WEEKS. 'always amusing' TIME OUT (2008) 'great gags' ADAM BLOOM (2007) 'a really funny comic' ED BYRNE (2008) 'innovative style of comedy... gentle but amusing novel opening set' ONE4REVIEW.COM (2007)

:: Paul Sinha
Unquestionably a talented and pioneering Asian comic, Paul Sinha has amassed an impressively diverse list of comedy credits, from the numerous Comedy Store and Jongleurs bookings to a tour of Irish pubs in Auckland. Paul is a regular headliner at Hyena Comedy Café in Newcastle, XS Malarkey in Manchester and the Frog and Bucket in Manchester. His TV credits include The Stand Up Show, The Comedy Store and being voted fourth off on The Weakest Link. ‘Universal anecdotes as warmly delivered as you would find anywhere…it’s a pleasure listening to him’ – Steve Bennett, Chortle ‘Wonderfully inventive and intelligent’ Evening Standard 'One of the most consistently funny acts on the circuit today' - The Last Laugh Comedy Club

:: Paul Tonkinson
Johnny Vaughan’s replacement on Channel 4’s The Big Breakfast, Paul Tonkinson is fast becoming a household name. Winner of the 1992 Time Out New Act of the Year Award and Time Out Stand Up Comic of the Year in 1997, Paul leads his audience on a guided tour through the differences in male and female logic and can take the mickey out of almost every region in Britain and further afield. Catch him before he becomes so much in demand he has to stop playing live gigs. TV includes; 2002: Host of ITV’s Late-night comedy talent hunt Take The Mike. 2001: Hosted 54 episodes of The Big Breakfast, before being fired. 2001: Host of the student quiz Dicing with Debt. Hosted BBC2’s The Sunday Show

:: Pete Cain
Pete Cain ambled onto the comedy scene in 2002 with his ‘lazy man’ routine, managing to reach the semi-finals of So You Think You’re Funny with his second ever gig and only narrowly missing out on the final. He immediately put audiences at ease with his laid-back, couldn’t give a monkeys aproach. ‘What an outstanding comic; sharp, inspired writing and he even looks funny’ – Independent

:: Pete Firman
‘A gob-smackingly talented magician… equally good at stand-up and boasts immaculate timing’ – Mickey Noonan, Metro ‘Firman is a delight’ – The Independent ‘If you are partial to a bit of magic with your comedy, Firman is the best of the bunch’ – Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard ‘The audience is caught between guffawing laughter and amazed gasps’ – The Guardian ‘Pete Firman is putting the pip back in magic… leave your skepticism at the door and see it to believe it.’ – The List ‘A rollicking hour without a dull moment’ – Chortle Pete Firman is regarded as a uniquely gifted magic entertainer, gleefully injecting the genre with his anarchic, off-beat humour and dazzling array of skills. He starred as cheeky northerner ‘Tufty in Five’s anarchic, hip magic show Monkey Magic, and is re-defining the rules of magic entertainment. Since then he has made numerous series for British television, most recently Secret World of Magic for Sky One. 2006 saw the release of Pete’s first book for the public, ‘Tricks To Freak Out Your Friends’. So successful was it in the UK, it was also released in the USA and is about to go into its second print run.

:: Pete Johansson
Awesomely funny! Irreverent, brilliant, and smooth like fine jazz. Catching Johansson perform is a trip… You can't guess where he is going, but you die with laughter when he gets there. ‘ONE OF THE COMICS TO WATCH IN ASPEN IS PETE JOHANSSON’ Hollywood Reporter A former resident of Vancouver, Canada, Pete made his first forays into Hollywood after a wildly successful debut at the Montreal Just For Laughs festival, where appearing in one of the smaller shows he signed a deal with Warner Brothers Television. Soon after, Pete made his network debut on NBC’s Friday Night and followed that with the lead in the independent film ‘Mixed Signals’ with Jason London and Brook Langdon. Keeping on the road, Pete performed across the United States for the IMPROV comedy clubs in his spare time, on his return, Pete started working with HBO independent productions in a new development deal and landed a spot at the USA Comedy arts Festival in Aspen Colorado. Pete also starred in his first half hour special for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in an episode of Comics; he followed this up the following year with an hour-long special for The Comedy Channel’s Comedy Now series. ‘WITH VERY LITTLE EFFORT, PETE JOHANSSON’S BRIEF SET BOUGHT THE NIGHT BACK FROM THE ABYSS OF COMMONPLACE.’ LA Weekly Pete has also performed on two Just For Laughs Gala (CBC), The Late Show with Craig Kilborn (CBS), and an appearance on Comedy Centrals Premium Blend, Two episodes of Comedy Centrals Remix, Open Mike with Mike Bullard (CTV), National Lampoons Funny Money (GSN), and the Showtime film The Incredible Mrs. Ritchie with Gena Rowlands and James Caan. Pete headlines comedy clubs around the world, from New York’s Caroline’s Comedy Club, The Helium Club In Philadelphia, Austin’s Capital Comedy Club, Minneapolis’s Acme Comedy Theater, The Comedy Store in London and Manchester, as well as shows in Dubai, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Afghanistan, Guam, Cayman Islands, Germany, Amsterdam, Ireland and Canada, and many, many more too numerous to mention.

:: Pete Jonas
'Brilliant' THE STAGE Pete Jonas moved to London from Melbourne to continue a promising marketing career. Instead, he found himself unable to contain the increasing number of wise cracks in his head and felt compelled to say a thing or two about Britain’s unquestionable levels of service and stunning weather. 'A sleek, professional act… the pace, emphasis and rhythm of his delivery is spot-on. A rock-solid act guaranteed to entertain.' CHORTLE Pete’s debut Edinburgh stand-up show in 2006, Brokeback Britain, received 4-star reviews and the ‘Official Fringe Sell Out Award’. He is currently performing for the following clubs and promoters across the UK: The Comedy Store, The Banana Cabaret, The Comedy Café, Off The Kerb, Jongleurs, Bound & Gagged, Komedia, CKP, The Kings Head, Frog & Bucket, Jesters and The Comedy Tree (Resident MC). 'An engaging comic whose laid back style is easy to warm to, with a genuine talent at building a rapport with the audience.' THE AUSTRALIAN TIMES * * * * 'A very entertaining act.' BROADWAY BABY 'With a powerful stage manner, Jonas has a knack for building a rapport with comedy audiences.' TNT MAGAZINE BROKEBACK BRITAIN PRESS QUOTES ‘Critic’s Choice’ - THE EVENING STANDARD 'An epic'- ‘Top Ten’ What to See at the Fringe CHANNEL 4 RADIO 'The execution of this work is perfect…hilariously insightful' THE LIST * * * * 'Spot on observations about life in Britain' EDFRINGE.COM 'Well-crafted show with natural interplay between the duo and jokes which hit' THE SCOTSMAN 'Affable and funny… Sharp and polished… an enjoyable show of consistent quality' EDINBURGH GUIDE 'The audience loved it' THREE WEEKS

:: Phil Nichols
Phil Nichol was born in Scotland but moved to Canada at an early age. He first came to public attention as a member of the award winning Canadian comedy trio, Corky and the Juice Pigs. Corky and the Juice Pigs where on the comedy circuit for around 11 years before eventually going there separate ways in the late 90s. It was at this time that Nichol's solo routines started to get him good reviews.

Phil Nichols solo performances not only gained him good reviews however and in 1998 he won the Time Out Comedy Award, and was nominated for the prestigious Perrier Award in 2002 with his show,

Things I Like I Lick

He has started to appear more often on television in recent years, but can still be seen on the Stand Up circuit, if you're lucky that is

:: Pierre Hollins
The only other ‘proper jobs’ he’s ever had were washing dishes in the House of Commons, labouring on a gas pipe line in Qatar, in the Middle East, and teaching drama to the mentally ill. He has been an audience favourite on the comedy circuit for many years, and has headlined at clubs throughout the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. In the early days he worked as a support act to Lenny Henry and Rory Bremner; appeared in the West End with Rita Rudner; and toured with The Flying Pickets, and Willie Rushton & Barry Cryer. He has completely re-invented his act several times (from the early days of acrobatic spectacle and frivolous audience abuse – where he was described as ‘far fetched and semi dangerous’ – Time Out.) In a more recent incarnation he was found wielding an electric squash racket – ‘must be seen to be believed’ – Chortle; ‘comedy rock and roll heaven’ – Hot tickets. His relaxed amiability is defined by a compelling conversational style and absurd guitar posturing. His ‘songs’ are jokes that rhyme, set to a guitar backbeat, never traveling down the easy route of song parodies. He covers topics from love and hate, to sex and politics with a totally original voice, delivering his material with charm and irrelevance. ‘Always enjoyable and often inspired’ – The Source. He ‘should be made the mayor of a small village’ – Shanghai City Weekend. ‘An unsung hero of new comedy. Don’t miss this true professional at work. Bloody funny’ – Time Out ‘A crowd favourite with a stage presence and delivery style that is the envy of many of his peers’. – Hong Kong Times ‘Crazy man’ – NME

:: Pippa Evans
Character comedy is one of the most ubiquitous forms of comedy at the fringe, so to have a show that stands out you've got to have something good. In the hands of a lesser performer, Pippa Evans' hour-long act featuring a cast of forsaken lonely people - including psycho singer-songwriter Loretta Maine, an eastern European hooker and a housebound, middle-class wife - could come across as more of a horror than comedy show. Thankfully, her well-pitched, realistic portrayals are both funny and sensitive, meaning you don't just laugh, you go on an emotional journey connecting you with each character.

:: Pommy Johnson
Pommy is Australian and he has appeared in Neighbours! Pommy’s parodies include Bob Dylan, Kurt Cobain, The Who plus many more celebrities that need a good shake up. You'll be falling on the ground with his fast pace laugh a minute antics from corporate to full bore comedy. Your granny will laugh and your mates will blush with topical and nostalgic subjects you just don't know what he might say but bet your funny bone you'll be crying.

:: Priorite A Gauche.
Priorité à Gauche are Jean-François and Didier - two French rock, rap, pop and roll stars who have wowed British audiences with their unique sound. This is a French exchange like you have never seen before. Plugged and unplugged, they ponder the merits of British culture and their new-found celebrity while educating us about the French way of doing things. Priorité à Gauche are hyper-maxi cool and definitely 'dans la maison'. They have entertained audiences all around the globe, whilst promoting their album and reflecting on the world in their own unique and very Gallic way. 'Without a doubt the find of the Fringe so far, a glorious hour of cod Europop and cross-Channel misunderstandings' - The Telegraph. 'Superbe… amusant et original' - Le Monde. 'The show is a perverse delight and the clever wit of their topical pop is to be admired. 'The Herald.

:: Quincy
‘Big personality… bold act … sure crowd-pleaser’ - City Lights ‘An act to watch out for…’ - Time Out Stand-up, presenter, actor and compere, Quincy hosts his own live chat show, is a TV warm-up (BBC's Blouse and Skirts) and has presented on BBC1 Xtra and Klymaxx FM. His live comedy work includes weekends at The Comedy Store, regular weekends at Jongleurs and Jongleurs On The Road, and comedy clubs up and down the country and abroad, headlining and compering. He also tours in large-scale venues all over the UK and as a stand-up and in sketch shows including United Colours of Comedy at the Hackney Empire and Big Sister at The Oval Theatre, The Hackney Empire and Stratford East Theatre. He has performed in large-scale venues around the country with John Simmit and Jocelyn Gee and is currently working on a sitcom.

:: Ray Crawford
Stand-up very australian flavour. Excellent communicator/presenter/compere. Television Trained/ one take genius. 1974 – 1975 tv sportscaster channel 9 Queensland Australia. 1979 – 1986 producer and performer on childrens tv show ‘Hi Hello Show’ on channel seven Australia. 1984 – 1999 toured Australia, America, New Zealand, New Guinea and 6 nights a week as a comedy act called ‘Australian Bred’ 1985 – 1986 comedy radio show on 4BC Brisband Australia 2000 – arrival in England Worked ‘Comedy Store in LA’, ‘Comedy Store In Sydney’, ‘Variety Arts Theatre LA’, ‘Sit Down Comedy Club in Brisbane’, All major entertainment rooms in Australia including ‘Seagulls’ on the Gold Coast.

:: Reginald D Hunter
'His presence and intelligence make him one of the most brilliantly unpredictable comics in the country' - The Sunday Times In just a very short time Reginald D Hunter has become firmly established as one of the most sought after headline comedians on the comedy circuit. Audiences everywhere have been enthralled by his straight-talking, no-holds-barred approach to some of the most contentious issues of contemporary society. 'Magic... his is a perfect set' - The Guardian 'Excitingly intelligent... comedy from the head and the heart, delivered with charm and control' - The Times

:: Reginald. D. Hunter
Reg is a natural storyteller that audiences would happily listen to for hours, he has now combined this with quality laughs which will stand up to any gag merchant, you genuinely have to see Reg’s consummate style on stage and seemingly inexhaustible supply of high quality, original material.

:: Rex Boyd
‘Rex Boyd can bombard any room into an hilarious state of frenzy’ – Jon Reed, The Other Sid Comedy Clubs. American comedian and former street performer Rex Boyd is a highly sought after act on both the national and international comedy circuits. Often likened to a cross between Lee Evans and Jim Carrey, due to his manic physicality. Rex is a brilliant crowd pleaser and a slicker-than-slick stand up. He has performed all over Europe and the States, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Canada, Singapore and Dubai. Rex thrives on audience participation and improvisation and from time to time also draws on his expert skills as a juggler. ‘This is the second time he has been here in six months and still utterly brilliant. I think you could watch this act over and over again and still find it funny. He is definitely in the top 5 funniest acts who have ever appeared at this club’ – Martin Mullaney – Cheeky Monkey Comedy Club. ‘It’s a refreshing change to see an act that dares to be so different from peoples expectations, truly breaking the proverbial mould and doing it with such style and confidence that only the most humourless among us could possibly be left unimpressed’ – Simon Dimber – Funny.co.uk

:: Rhod Gilbert
Rhod Gilbert started stand up in early 2002. In his first eighteen months he reached the finals of every major new talent competition in the UK, winning an unprecedented four – including the prestigious BBC New Comedy Awards at the Edinburgh Festival and the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year – and the Jongleurs Spike Award for New Talent. He was also nominated for a Chortle Best Newcomer Award in his first 12 months. “Wondrously surreal…Gilbert will illuminate the night sky of comedy way into the distant future.” Time Out “Undoubtedly destined for top billing.” Evening Standard “Hot newcomer…one to watch out for in 2005” Sunday Times “Definite star potential…the one they’re all talking about” Metro

:: Rhys Darby
Rhys Darby has been described as New Zealand’s most physical comedian. His sensational blend of sound effects, characterisation and askew observation has been reducing audiences nationwide to a state of hysteria. He continues to blur the boundaries between stand-up comedy and theatre as he ‘becomes’ every character in hi dialogue and can include any amount of song and dance into performance. 'The timing is slick and elastic.' The Press. ‘Better than your average blockbuster… Nobody does it better’ – The Scotsman ‘A storming performance… Astounding physical humour’ – Time Out

:: Ria Lina
Ria Lina is a fairly new face on the comedy circuit, but she has already made an impression with her dry wit and her ukulele. She covers topics rarely discussed on the circuit such as mail-order brides and ping-pong balls “Lina is a musical comic with a brilliant line in bawdy songs…storming set!” Evening standard.

:: Rich Kilby
A warm and friendly performer, Richard cheerfully mixes the silly and the cerebral to great effect. After a brief hiatus locked in a laboratory in Bristol in the noble pursuit of science he is now back on the circuit with ideas and energy to spare… ‘A witty raconteur who proves engaging company…’ Chortle ‘A top entertainer and genuinely funny guy’ What’s on Bristol

:: Rich Wilson
Rich Wilson began his comedy career in 2004 after Rob Rouse told him 'You'd make a great comic.Go out there and experience the fear for yourself. ' He was given his first spot by Silky at Kill For A Seat comedy club at The Bullingdon in Oxford. Since then he has gone from strength to strength.He was resident compere at Up The Creek Croydon and is a regular at The Comedy Cafe,Lee Hursts Backyard and many of the major comedy clubs up and down the country.With his warm,likeable manner and his ability to win over the rowdiest of audiences,with Rich Wilson you are guaranteed an evening of exceptoinal entertainment. In the words of Frank Skinner, 'He's a very funny man.'

:: Richard Herring Oh F*ck, Im 40!
This cant be happening! Just yesterday Richard Herring was 20 years old, it was 1987 and he had his whole life ahead of him. Then he blinked and bang - hes 40, its 2007 and hes still single, hes never been married and he makes a living being childish and puerile to strangers in the dark.

The star of cult BBC Two classics Fist of Fun and This Morning With Richard Not Judy, ITV1s hit comedy-drama You Can Choose Your Friends and Radio 2s That Was Then, This Is Now, Richard brings his hit show-come-mid-life-crisis to the Comedy Cavern following a sell-out Edinburgh Festival run.

One of Britain's smartest solo comedians. The Guardian

the festival 'Chortle **** WINNER 'Worst Comedy Experience 2005'Daily Telegraph

:: Richard Morton
Stand up comedian, singer, songwriter and winner of the Time Out Comedy Award, Richard Morton is now a regular on Channel 5. You can see him on The Comedy Store Show and on the retro quiz show WowFab Groovy. He's also had his own half hour special Richard Morton Live At The Comedy Store. Guest appearances on other Channel 5 shows include The Jack Docherty Chat Show, Tibs & Fibs, Night Fever and Live & Dangerous.

ITV appearances include Jack Dee's Saturday Night, Funny Business (both Granada), Good Stuff (Carlton) and The Richard Morton Christmas Special (Tyne Tees Yorkshire).

BBC TV appearances include Gag Tag, The Stand Up Show as well as an acting role in the BAFTA nominated Our Friends In The North. Richard also had several acting roles in Channel 4's Jack and Jeremy's Real Lives series.

A regular on BBC radio, he?ll be featured on the new series of Stand Up 2 and Four At The Store. Hes a frequent contributor to Loose Ends and The Locker Room and played alongside Caroline Quentin in Cross Questioned. He has also appeared on Radio 1s Comedy Network, Loose Talk and Radio 4s classic Just A Minute.

:: Ricky Glover.
Ricky has tried his hands as a boxer and a hairdresser before becoming a comedian/actor/writer. His act is suitable for audiences across the spectrum and he always has them in fits of laughter. You may well know Ricky from the most recent BBC 2 comedy hit series written by and starring Johnny Vaughn called ‘Horrible’ where he plays Sean his sidekick.

:: Ricky Grover
Multi talented Ricky Grover, is an explosive comedian who headlines everywhere he plays. He has audiences in fits of laughter and he’s most comedians’ favourite comic too. An award winning actor and writer, Ricky is a highly versatile performer able to flit between powerful drama and hilarious comedy. Born and bred in the East End of London, Ricky was an ex champion boxer and hairdresser before taking the comedy scene by storm. Ricky’s TV credits include Black Books and Red Dwarf, as well as co-starring in cult BBC2 series “Orrible”, written by and starring, Johnny Vaughn. “Thank God for Ricky Grover!” Evening Standard “Astonishing!” Telegraph “Absolute Knockout” Guardian “Hilarious” The Sun

:: Rob And Skatz
'had the audience in stitches…a big thumbs-up and definitely an act to look out for' BBC1 Renowned award-winning performer Rob Gee and respected musician Skatz have pooled their collective writing and musical talents with a killer set of songs on the seedy side of life. New to the comedy circuit, but experienced performers in their own right, Rob and Skatz have an original upbeat set that is clever, fast and funny. They are currently wowing audiences up and down the country with songs such as 'Viagra' and 'Singing Telegram'. Live appearances include headlining the closing gala of the Leicester Comedy Festival 'Comedy Heaven', The Comedy Store, Jongleurs, Bound and gagged, Glee Club, Screaming Blue Murder, Rawhide and The Last Laugh, The Comedy Club, Mirth Control, Funny Bones, SoHoHo, East Dulwich Cabaret, Buzz Comedy, Hilarious Comedy, Brixton Comedy Club and Just the Tonic.

:: Rob Collins
Since reaching the final of ‘So You Think You’re Funny?’ 2004, Rob has gone on to become a very much in demand act on the UK and Irish circuit as both compere and stand up comedian. ‘A faultless compere and all round great comedian’ – www.funny.co.uk ‘Gives audiences who want their laughs kept straight forward exactly what they want…told with the sort of natural chattiness it’s impossible to dislike’ – www.chortle.co.uk ‘One of the most natural comedians I have ever seen’ – Adam Bloom ‘here’s a man who knows haw to get the party started…he’s a quality M.C.’ – www.paramount-comedy.co.uk

:: Rob Deering
Rob Deering exploded on to the comedy scene in 2000, reaching the Daily Telegraph Open Mic Award semi-finals, the finals of the BBC New Comedy Award and the final of the Hackney Empire New Act of the Year Competition, as well as winning the prestigious Amused Moose New Talent Award. 2001 brought further success with Rob hosting the legendary Comedy Zone at the Edinburgh Festival; this led to a personal request from Emo Phillips to support him for his festival run. With his easy charm, cheesy singing voice, razor-sharp wit and clownish physicality Rob has quickly established himself as a firm favourite on the london circuit and has played at all the major comedy clubs nationwide. He slayed audiences as a headliner on The Comedy Network and has been commissioned by channel 4 to write and host the comedy series Lesser-Spotted Britain. ‘Sterling stand-up from one of the circuit’s rising stars. A safe place to bet your comedy dollar’ – The Sunday Times. ‘Bruisingly Hilarious.’- Time Out ‘Truly wonderful stand-up’ – The Sunday Times ‘Self-deprecdating and immensely likeable… hugely enjoyable’ – Sunday Herald

:: Rob Hitchmough
'…an infectious energy and a joy to watch.' The Evening Standard. Rob Hitchmough has been an established comedian and after dinner speaker for fourteen years, with a mixture of boyish charm and biting wit he never fails to deliver. As well as being a talented improviser and accomplished writer he is extremely funny. He has been the resident compere at the Aztec Club since 1990 and has played just about every major venue in every city in the UK. and Ireland. When he is not performing Rob is a very sought after comedy teacher. He is a senior tutor at The Actors Centre (a drama school for professional actors,) and teaches improvisation and drama at Sylvia Young Theatre School. He has also taught at countless corporate events and at several regional theatres, including The Theatre Royal Bath. He has also been featured on 'Stand up with Alan Davies,' 'Esther' and 'Breakfast News'. '…an infectious energy and a joy to watch.' The Evening standard. 'Very funny and imaginative' Time Out. '… material that is both whimsical and intelligent' The Independent.

:: Rob Rouse
Since winning Channel Four’s prestigious ‘So You Think You’re Funny?’ Competition at the Edinburgh Festival in 1998, Rob has been a regular performer at major venues on both the London and National circuit. ‘Clearly immensely talented… demands to be seen… star of the future’ – The Sunday Times ‘Rob Rouse is a born clown, a latter day Stan Laurel’ – Time Out ‘Big and daft,*****comedy guaranteed to lighten even the darkest of moods… always a step ahead of you’re expectations… missing this show means missing something wonderful’ – Edinburgh Evening News

:: Robert Llewellyn
Robert Llewellyn was born in 1956, went to school just outside Northampton and in the small market town of Witney, West Oxfordshire. After being thrown out of Henry Box school age 15, due to a misunderstanding over general discipline and hair length, he became a hippy leather worker. Aged 18 became an apprentice shoemaker with James Taylor and Son, bespoke shoemakers in Marylebone, London. He then bought a 5 ton furniture truck, converted it into a house and spent 2 years 'on the road,' working on film locations as a runner, a model for painters, a geodesic dome builder and part time tree surgeon. Robert starred as the square headed mechanoid Kryten in the Red Dwarf series on television. He started presenting Scrapheap challenge for Channel 4 in 1998.

:: Robert Newman
Newman started his career as an impressionist, mimicing such stars as Jonathan Ross, Ronnie Corbett and Philip Schofield. Now in 2005 Robert has a new show, Apocalypso Now, that has been touring the UK and also led to a return to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. He is currently sharing a bill with Mark Thomas

:: Robin Ince
Robin has just returned from Australia where his first feature film screenplay (co-written with Carolyn Wilson) has just completed filming. Robin has written extensively for television and radio. His credits include the BAFTA winning Have I Got News for You, Alastair McGowan's Big Impression (BBC1) V Graham, Norton (C4) the Sketch Show (ITV) and for MTV.

:: Rod Laver
Rod is highly skilled at catching a speeding ping-pong ball fired from a gun in his mouth, juggling 1, 2, 3 & 4 without hands, 3 bounce juggled through his legs, then 4, 5, 6, 7 With hands finishing with his world record eight ping-pong balls all in the air. Rod performs with great character & really plays up to hecklers well. Lets face it, listening to a man trying to talk with 3 ping-pong balls in his mouth will always be funny.

:: Roddy Fraser
‘Lively, confident. Musical comedy is his forte’ – Chortle.co.uk ‘5 stars. See him before he plays the big venues.’ –edfringe.com ‘Hilarious songs. Very inventive.’ – Vancouver Sun Roddy Fraser is a Scottish comedian, musician and sketch writer who has made a name for himself playing for the last 6 years in top UK venues like The Comedy Store, Jongleurs, The Comedy Café. He has performed at various comedy festivals including The Vancouver International Comedy Festival 2007, The Edinburgh Festival 2005 and 2007. He has performed with national and internationally known comics such as David Cross (from Arrested Development and Mr. Show), Jeremy Hotz (from The Jon Stewart Show), Stephen Merchant (writer with Ricky Gervais, of The Office), Simon Arnstell (host of BBC’s Never Mind The Buzzcocks) ‘Roddy Fraser’s a genuinely exciting performer with flashes of genius. I love watching the dude because he’s absolutely uncontrived with his performance and reactions to the crowd. Very interesting act.’ – www.chortle.co.uk

:: Roger Monkhouse
‘His laconic delivery shields an engaging persona and an enquiring mind’ – The Guardian Roger Monkhouse is one of the most original and distinctive acts on the comedy scene. A consummate stand-up who employs a deadly combination of charm and menace to exert a masterful control over any audience. A highly original and quirky performer, Roger’s trademark stage-prowling style and curious, inimitable manner have established him as one of the hottest names on the comedy circuit. Distinguished as a comic by his eloquence and keen eye fro a fine phrase, Roger’s easy observational style is spiked by the signal flares of an accomplished gag writer. A supremely confident compere and seasoned corporate host, Roger is happy to improvise freely with a crowd and is at great ease bantering with an audience, but has no shortage of first class observational material in his armory. ‘Unfailingly entertaining and skillfully able to pull punchlines, seemingly, out of thin air’ – Chortle ‘Packs in more observations on the human condition in a twenty minute set than a whole lecture on Jean-Paul Sartre’ – Venue Magazine

:: Rohan Agalawatta
Rohan Agalawatta’s ascent up the comedy staircase has been slow and methodical – like a stanna stair lift. A commended finalist in last year’s Daily Telegraph open mic competition – his one liner whimsy and hairdo are not to be missed!

:: Ronnie Edwards
Irrepressible English-born, Jamaican-bred Canadian jester Ronnie Edwards can make a crowd howl without opening his mouth. But when he does open his mouth, he draws his high-flying, street-wise humour from so many sources that it's impossible to pin him down. 'A master of zany, rapid-fire and sophisticated physical comedy. He's generous and open with crowds, cracking them up with a vast arsenal of wordplay, sight gags and impressions designed to elevate the human spirit.' - Now Magazine.

:: Ronnie Golden
The word multi-talented could have been invented just for Golden, whose varied act includes everything from a virtuoso harmonica solo to an impression of Robert de Niro turning into chicken, by way of a handful of dodgy puns, some more traditional stand-up monolouge material and a rocking finale with his guitar. He may be almost old enough to be the dad of most comedy-goer, but if only your dad was this cool...Star of Radio 4's 'Four At The Store' and 'The Right Time'.

:: Ross Noble
'The supreme master of spontaneous stand-up and the most exciting comic in the country.' Time Out, London Although just 28 years old, Geordie Ross has been performing stand-up since he was smuggled into his local comedy club at the age of 15. Licensing laws meant that immediately after his slot he had to leave through the kitchen - but he has never looked back. 'The most brilliant stand-up of his generation.'Sunday Telegraph 'All good comics are adept at weaving the odd heckler or late-comer into a stream of material. But I have never before seen anyone create an entire first half – about 50 minutes – from rapport with a couple of customers in the front stalls.' Daily Mail 'Britain's best new funnyman.' Big Issue

:: Rudi Lickwood
'Wembley should just about contain him' - The Stage As the top black comedian on the UK comedy circuit, Rudi Lickwood is far more than just a stand-up. Awarded status in the 'Black 100+' awards for the greatest Black British Achievers, Rudi's inclusion offered great acknowledgment for years of work challenging the way black communities are viewed from within and by others. Using his sense of humour and razor sharp material, Rudi has built an outstanding list of Radio and Television projects in 2007 and 2008. With a super confident playful personality and oozing charisma, his infectious charm has made him a desirable commodity.

:: Russell Howard
An instant hit with his innate ability to improvise on any subject, Russell makes the stage his own personal playground and thrives on spontaneous chats with his audience, leading them down a never-ending series of unstoppably comical journeys. Star of The Comedy Zone at the 2003 Edinburgh Festival, Russell has twice toured as the special guest of Perrier Award Winner, Daniel Kitson. Fast making a name for himself as one of the exciting young guns of UK comedy, Russell returned to the Edinburgh festival in 2004 to perform his acclaimed debut solo show. Russell was commissioned by BBC Radio One to write and perform on their new late-night comedy show The Milk Run. ‘A complete natural’ – BBC TV ‘Howard has a tiggerish restlessness, bounding around the stage perpetually in search of new angles for his seemingly limitless imagination’ – Venue Magazine

:: Russell Kane
It took Russell Kane ten years to muster the courage (and Imodium supply) to walk out on stage and perform the ego equivalent of a bungee jump. Russell exploded onto the scene in August 2003. His turbo-charged, insane, 'reverse-misogynistic', self-hating, stalking, dribbling, lethally twisted brand of humour goes hyper-thyroid style for the jugular, attacking everything from the use of language to male self-abuse… and all delivered with a neurotic, almost Parkinsonian twitchiness. Look out - he's in your back garden, and if you're not careful, you’re Nan. “Many comics feign weirdness, but this is the closest to the real deal;” – Chortle.co.uk

:: Sally-anne Hayward
Sally-Anne Hayward has been described as a charming and popular performer with a winning brand of autobiographical humour. She always manages to endear herself to any audience by taking them on a journey through her slightly eccentric world, including insights into the female psyche and her compulsion to send off spoof job applications. Sally has developed a unique brand of sweet young lady cum sharp-witted fox, wrapped in layers of eminently likeable stage persona. Currently performing at major venues up and down the country and regular compere at Jesters Comedy Club in Bristol, Sally is in high demand across the UK. As well as working as a comedian, Sally is an accomplished radio presenter and stage and television actress. 'Hayward is a bubbly stream of comedy anecdotes…a delightfully chatty act…an immensely likeable stage manner.' Chortle on line review 'Small time country posh life versus young lady breaking into the stand-up circuit. Fabulous.' - BBC London Live 'This comedienne has developed a sharp, incisive style, making her a delight to watch…Has been singled out as a star for the future.' Roar with Laughter on line review

:: Sam Avery
Sam Avery wanted to be a rock star. It nearly happened. Despite being signed up by BMG Records at the age of 17 (he had to resign from his beloved paper round), and subsequent tours with Motorhead and Ice T, the story soon took a familiar turn. Contracts were anulled, money was stolen and before he knew it he was back at the paper shop asking for his fluorescent bag back. He had crap hair anyway. Subsequent jobs (including a brief stint as a stockbroker) failed to excite him the way the smell of sweat and snakebite had and it wasn't long before he turned to stand-up. Friendly and enthusiastic, his observational style instantly puts audiences at ease allowing him to regale them with his tales of everyday life. Sam has gained a reputation for being able to spark the dullest of rooms into life with his warm, infectious humour and quick wit which makes him ideal as either an act or compere. 'Works the crowd with verve and confidence…you could scarcely ask for a better opening act' - GIGGLE & FUNK 'Likeably irreverent' - DAILY POST 'A comic you just know is gonna be big.' - MANCHESTERCOMEDY.COM REVIEW 'Always guaranteed laughs from this audience-friendly stand up.' - AGRAMAN, BUZZ COMEDY 'One of the brightest up and coming comics in the North West' - BBC RADIO MERSEYSIDE 'His material is performed at a slick, fluid pace with jokes smoothly fired off before the audience knows what's hit them…' - DE.BEES.COM

:: Sam Miller
Formally homeless and from an Irish travelling background. Sam has been noticed by various critics for his sharp, shocking and engagingly cheeky show, a must for comedy fans who are’nt offended’. Described by the Guardian as an ‘acclaimed taboo-challenging comedian. ‘Hard hitting’- Time out. ‘A shockingly honest and a very funny man,’ The Big Issue. ‘Demonstrates how, with a touch of genius, a brilliant comedian can make you laugh at anything,; Buzz. You might have seen him in the film directed by Gary Oldman-‘Nil By Mouth’.

:: Sarah Kendall
'Sassy, intelligent and thought provoking' Sarah has been widely tipped for big things following the critical success of her solo show Earthling which she performed at the Adelaide and Melbourne Comedy Festivals in 2000. 'Thoughtful, intelligent, subtle, enlightening and… really funny. Kendall has a dry, subtle British-style sense of humour.' The Observer. 'An intelligent, thoughtful and wryly amusing exploration of ideas, passionately presented by a young comic willing to set her aim high rather than follow a lazy route to easy laughs.' chortle.com.

:: Sarah Millican
Winner - Amused Moose Comedy Awards 2005 Runner Up - So You Think You're Funny 2005 Runner Up - Funny Women 2005 'Millican is softly spoken (with a seductively lifting North-Eastern accent), cool, calm and collected, and talks maturely about her life. She paints a delightful picture of her domestic situation... It's assured, accomplished stuff and we'll be hearing a lot more of it on the circuit' - Chortle '... this sweet voiced Geordie has a winning style.' - Chortle 'She had the audience roaring in recognition' - BBC Tees

:: Scott Capurro
Camp and outrageous, provocative and controversial, catty and hysterical, Scott Capurro is a breath of fresh air in the increasingly samey and stale world of stand-up. ‘Enthralling…electric…deliciously catty’ The Guardian. Constantly operating on the boundaries of good taste ­ and often straying some way over the line ­ Scott is a challenging comedian in the best sense of the word. He is so comfortable dealing with topics that other comics would never touch that he forces audiences to ask themselves why they should feel so uncomfortable about some of his subject matter. Yet despite this approach ­ or perhaps even because of it ­ Scott has established himself as one of the most popular faces in the UK comedy circuit. Since his award-winning solo debut at the 1994 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Capurro has become a regular Fringe favourite. Constantly seeking to challenge himself as well as his audience, he has since returned with several solo Fringe shows and experimented with a variety of forms and styles, including his dark 1998 one-man play, Brian Souffle, and his infamous 2001 collaboration with John Cardone, Fucking Our Fathers.

:: Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre
THE SCOTTISH FALSETTO SOCK PUPPET THEATRE. The comedy stars of stage, screen and YouTube entertain you with songs, sketches, socks and violence. Includes all of Romeo and Juliet (slightly abridged). myspace.com/scottishfalsetto 'A hoot' - The Scotsman 'Utterly irresistible' - The Stage 'So hilarious it has to be seen to be believed.' - Latest 7 magazine, Brighton

:: Sean Percival
Sean Percival’s comedy is the comedy of honesty. His act is the working man’s revenge on the safe, middle class, politically correct humour that has dominated our comedy clubs of late. Sean’s comedy is not surreal, not wacky, it’s just bloody funny. “ rock’n'roll good looks blended with a natural coarseness give him a huge stage presents….” The Stage. “It took three days to wipe the smile off my face…” The Independent.

:: Sean Percivel
our comedy clubs of late. Sean’s comedy is not surreal, not wacky, it’s just bloody funny. ' rock’n'roll good looks blended with a natural coarseness give him a huge stage presents….' The Stage. 'It took three days to wipe the smile off my face…' The Independent.

:: Shappi Khorsandi
Comedy is a family business for the Khorsandi's. Shappi has already established herself on the London comedy circuit, regularly playing The Monday Club at Madame Jo Jo's, The Cosmic and Downstairs at THe King's Head, among others. She has performed at Glastonbury as well as various clubs around the country, and is currently working for Avalon, Real Talent and Mirth Control. 'More stage presence than the Muppets' - Fox TV's Judge Judy 'A Laugh riot!' Diva Shappi has been chosen to perform with Jeremy Hardy, Meera Syal, and Arj Barker at The Union Chapel, Islington in a benefit gig for asylum seekers.

:: Shazia Mirza
Trained at the Rose Bruford College of Speech and Drama in London, Shazia works full time as a writer, actor and stand up comedian. Shazia’s distinctive act combines a deadpan delivery with observation on her world. Shazia is in certain respects a revolutionary figure, being ute UK’s only female Muslim stand up, a job which many in her culture would frown upon. Shazia has recently appeared on Have I Got News For You, Joan Bakewell’s Taboo, and Richard & Judy. “Her laconic one-liners represent something quite unique in modern comedy. In these fraught times, she actually manages to make being a Muslim woman seem wonderfully life-enhancingly funny. Anglo-Islamic understanding is now even more elusive than before. But if anything, that makes Shazia’s comedy even more valid, and even more vital” – The Guardian Guide – William Cook “My name is Shazia Mirza…” she say’s. “At least that’s what it says on my pilot’s licence”. No one can resist – the room erupts. – Elle Magazine

:: Simon Bligh
Simon is one of the finest, and most sought after performers in this country, and beyond. With a Time Out Comedy Award and Perrier Award nomination under his belt, Simon is in great demand. Aside from being a top compere at the world famous Comedy Store, he regularly delights audiences nation-wide at comedy clubs and corporate events throughout the UK. His cheery, conversational manner and manic storytelling involve acute observations and he juxtaposes a cheery, affable conversational style with a wild, frenetic and fast-moving performance engaging audiences in a whirlwind of unadulterated comedy. His corporate clients include Halifax Building Society, The British Newspaper Association and he has recently returned from Barcelona where he hosted the ‘Achievers Awards’ for Nat West. Simon has worked all over the globe and has made appearances as far and wide as Dubai, Hong Kong, Thailand, America, Malaysia, Amsterdam, Germany and France. Spring 1999 saw him take his unique brand of humour down under where he represented the cream of British talent by co-headlining the ‘The Cutting Edge of British Comedy’

:: Simon Brodkin
‘The funniest new act I’ve seen in years’ – Harry Hill Simon’s character, Channel 4’s lovable teenage yob Lee Nelson, is a regular fixture on The Morning After Show (C4) Simon starred in a series in 2003 of prime-time shorts on Channel 4 entitled From Baghdad To Balham, playing a recently arrived Iraqi asylum seeker. Simon also starred in the series Absolutely Fabulous

:: Simon Evans.
One of the most exciting and distinctive new talents to emerge in recent years Simon Evans continues to rise fast – not like a soufflé, but powerfully and with purpose more like a Polaris, or a long-oppressed people….'Skilful, entertaining and enjoyable.'Time Out. 'Exceedingly sharp and funny comic observations.' Chortle.co.uk

:: Simon Feilder
During his first year on the comedy circuit, Simon reached the semi-finals of the BBC New Comedy Awards, the final of the Amused Moose Talent Quest, and was the winner of the Laughing Horse Big Big BIG New Act Competition at the London Comedy Festival. 'A winningly stupid manner… lifted further by some nice little touches and subtle nuances that demonstrate a keen attention to detail.' Chortle.co.uk. 'A natural performer with a lot of energy and some great material, he also has the ability to think on his feet and responds well to audience reactions.' - ComedyLounge.co.uk.

:: Simon Munnery
Creator of the Perrier Award nominated show The League Against Tedium and the Sony Gold Award wining character Alan Parker Urban Warrior, Simon Munnery has rightly been called ‘The most exciting and important comedian of the moment....’ by The Times With groundbreaking live performances throughout the UK, sell out runs in New York, the Aspen Comedy Arts Festival and Melbourne International Comedy Festival, and with invitations to play in Toronto and Philadelphia, Simon's incredible multimedia insanity goes from strength to strength. Simon also wrote and starred in a West End run and a highly successful series of Attention Scum (BBC2) which was nominated for the Golden Rose of Montreux. ‘One of the most original and talented comics in the country’ - The Observer

:: So You Think You're Funny....?
Gilded Ballon in association with Channel 4 presents 'So You Think You're Funny...?' The original stand up comedy competition for newcomers with comper Geoff Whitting. £3.50, £3.00 Conc.

:: Sol Bernstein
Sol Bernstein is the comic creation of Steve Jameson, himself a top comedy performer. The legend that is Sol Bernstein escaped the Pogroms in Russia, the Nazis in Germany and Mosleys blackshirts in London, went on to become the World's 1st all-round entertainer. He's a song and dance man, a comedian, a magician, an actor, an amazing ventriloquist (with his suitcase friend Mr Pinkus) a Jazz musician (Sol was rated as the BEST TRIANGLE player in the USA in the 50's by performers like Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington ). Also rated the best impersonator EVER !! It's true! After 25 years of semi retirement, playing nursing homes, Sol Bernstein is back where he belongs, in smoky nightclubs performing to drunks. 'One part Alf Garnett, two parts Mel Brooks and three part like nothing else you have heard. Bernstein is a great new comic creation in the making' - The Guardian.

:: Spiky Mike
Spiky Mike is a Nottingham-based act, who's been on the circuit since 2002. He is resident compere at Nottingham Get A Grip and Funhouse Clubs in Derby and Leicester and has compered the Jongleurs J20 competition. He also does 20s for Mirth Control among others. He has well written material and a friendly, likeable stage manner, ideal for compering. In 2003 got to the final of The Weakest Link. Winner of Chalk or Cheese on Radio 1's Mark and Lard Show. 'Quality material' - Ian Cognito 'Badger Boy!' - Ross Noble 'Utter comic genius. Guaranteed Perrier Award winner.' - No one yet.. 'Is it time for Spiky Mike to get on his bike?' - Anne Robinson.

:: Stan Stanley
'Stan and Deliver! Stan Stanley can shake a crowd with his energetic pace…' The Daily Telegraph Since becoming runner up of the Daily Telegraph Open Mike Award 2002 and making a big impact at the Edinburgh Fringe 2003 ('Simply Class' - Fest), Stan has become a firm favourite on the comedy circuit. Stan is a warm and genial comic with brilliant timing, who delivers smart, satirical observations that have more of an edge than their light-hearted handling and delivery suggest. In 2004 Stan was invited to perform in the prestigious 'Britcom Show' at the Montreal Just For Laughs Comedy Festival. His appearance was so successful that the festival extended his stay. 'Stan Stanley was the triumph of the night' - Chortle review of the Britcom Show. A prolific writer, Stan has written sketches for radio and television including two series of 'Man Stroke Woman' for BBC 3 (which later transferred to BBC 2), 'Blunder' Channel 4 and 'Parsons and Naylor's Big Pullout section' BBC Radio 4. Stan is currently developing a radio sketch show with his wife Nina Conti. 2007 will see Stan continuing his success on the circuit, and making further inroads into TV and radio, through both his writing and performance. 'Smart and shameless the crowd devour his observations on popular culture' - The Stage 'With timing Accurist would be proud of ' - Chortle

:: Steel Wallis
Stunningly silly humour is uttered through the part-Scandinavian charms of comic Steel Wallis. Gigging for nigh on two years now, he's managed to accrue a bewilderingly bashful set full of The World According to… type humour with a dash of wide-eyed cheek. An engaging and infectious charm-offensive meets his comparing skills with his hot-headed high-energy humour. Catch him while you can still say: 'Steel? Surely that's his surname.' These are just some of the places Steel's Compered and gigged: The Comedy Cavern, Bath The Barbican, Plymouth Club Fan Dango, Plymounth Slak Bar, Cheltenham The Spits, Sptlefield, London Regular compere @ The Comedy Brewhouse, London And coutless others from universities to Back room bars in Lieth

:: Stefano Paolini
'the best voice merchant on the circuit is Paolini, who has done some TV but is destined for far wider exposure' Evening Standard 2003 He has already appeared as a special guest on 'Dead Ringers'(BBC Radio4). he voiced a variety of characters in the 'Dreem Teen Radio' (BBC Radio1) and on 'talk radio' he appeared in five episodes of 'do you like him or what?', which he also wrote. Stefano is fast becoming a regular face on the national comedy circuit and with over a hundred different impressions under his belt; he is never short of material. Stefano also speaks fluent Italian and can mimic a variety of musical sounds, including a wicked beat box!

:: Stephen Carlin
'It's a brave and original comic that starts with Stalin based humour, and manages to warm the crowd into his world. Carlin is very enigmatic, using a unique pattern of delivery to amuse the audience with very unexpected and off the wall references. From his satorial elegance to his in-depth and hilarious knowledge of International snooker, Carlin's performance takes the audience into the mind of a passionate obsessive. This man is on his way to become Scotland's newest addition to it's history of brilliant comedians.' - The Stand Edinburgh

:: Stephen Grant
Widely regarded within the comedy industry as one of the best comperes on the UK circuit, Stephen plays host to over 900 people at his own club every weekend in Brighton. His talents have also seen him perform extended shows across the country. As happy in a theatre in Kent as he is in a nightclub in Belfast, Stephen’s enthusiasm is only matched by his work rate, as most people will testify. In August 1998 he made his Edinburgh debut to sell out audiences at the Pleasance theatre, where he was the main subject of the 6 part TV series Edinburgh or Bust. In 2003 he returned with “Route 1”, which achieved critical acclaim as one of the few five star reviews awarded that festival. A large proportion of Stephen’s work in TV and radio. He was the main comedy writer for Radio 1’s daytime programming from 1999 to 2003 and has written for everyone there from Zoe Ball to John Peel. Additionally, Stephen took on the mantle of writing BBC1 Saturday flagship show Live & Kicking in early 2001. On TV he has written and presented the BBC2 peak time documentaries “Stephen Grant’s Journey to the Wasteland”. “The 29 Steps” and “The Estate We’re In”. More recently his programs “The Brighton Festival” and “Noise” were broadcast on BBC1. ‘I hardly stopped laughing for an hour’ – ***** The List - Edinburgh 2004 ‘Always funny’ - Time Out ‘Brilliant material’ - Harry Enfield ‘trademark hyperactivity’ - The Stage ‘F***ing Funny’ - Viz ‘Super-Energetic Style’ - Time Out ‘If laughter induces weight loss, than a night with Stephen Grant will leave you slender, svelte and stick-like’ – The Argus

:: Steve Best
Steve Best is rapidly building a reputation as a great visual comic, harnessing a mind-boggling array of gadgets and gags to keep his audience in stitches. Funny, frenetic and mad, his act can feature anything from blowing up a woman and eating balloons, to cutting his hand off and doing press-ups on his Willy. His unique form of slapstick comedy is backed up with astounding talent; he plays the guitar like a genius and is fluent in serbo-Croatian. 'In a class of his own' The Times 'Rip-roaringly funny. See him!' The Guardian.

:: Steve Day
Steve Day is a truly unique comedian - warm, witty and engaging whilst dealing with the dilemmas of being a deaf man in a hearing world. His stories of multiple children, wearing a suit and the problems caused by not knowing how words are pronounced will have audiences in raptures, and his uplifting tales of overcoming the obstacles in his path will leave crowds feeling inspired. Steve is a favourite at many venues across the UK and abroad, and is quickly establishing himself as one of the most popular and respected acts on the circuit. He has become a familiar voice on BBC Radio 4, contributing regular to 'You and Yours', featuring in a half-hour special of 'No Triumph, No Tragedy' and starring alongside Caroline Quentin and Patricia Routledge in 'The Sound Barrier'. Steve was also a staff writer on Radio 2's long-running 'The News Huddlines' and has appeared on numerous TV shows, most notable Channel 4's 'Natural Born Talent' and Sky's 'Abnormally Funny People'. He is currently working on a sitcom, and early treatments for an adaptation of his stage show 'A Night At The Pictures' have met with enthusiasm and excitement. 'revelatory and very funny' - The Guardian 'a hilarious, hard-of-hearing, heavenly host' - Time Out Comic's Choice

:: Steve Gribbin
Steve Gribbin is a diminutive guitar-wielding satirist from Liverpool whose scabrous comedy songs and off the wall observations have made him one of the firm favourites of the comedy circuit. Steve's original comedy songs combine razor sharp lyrics with tunes that put their foot in the door of your mind and refuse to leave. Firmly based in rock 'n' roll and refusing to pull no punches, these are not the 'oh so witty' ditties of penguin-suited plink plonk piano playing posh gobs. They are that rarity - comedy songs which are actually funny. For nine years Steve was the smaller one in the dynamic comedy duo Skint Video, stalwart's of the Edinburgh Festival, appearing on countless television programmes such as Saturday Live, radio such as The Mary Whitehouse Experience, and their own show in 1992/3 Songlines (BBC Radio 1). Skint Video went their different ways in 1993, since when Steve has been storming across the UK and Ireland as a solo artiste. Steve's material covers such diverse subjects as the Royal Family, America, Tony Blair, Amateur Drinkers, Women Priests, Rock Stars and The Paparazzi. Steve Gribbin is a guitar totin politician smotin small and burly short and curly pumped up loved up finger pickin arse kickin musical comedy imp...

:: Steve Hall
Finalist in both the BBC New Comedy Award and Daily Telegraph Open Mic Award, Steve Hall exploded onto the circuit with his trademark sharp, dry wit and expertly measured cynicism, making his fringe debut in 2003 in the sell out Edinburgh show, Three Men and a Giant. Steve returned to Edinburgh in 2004 to star in the prestigious Comedy Zone showcase. A self-assured ’Catholic in a Jew’s Body’, Steve works feverishly throughout in UK on the comedy circuit tackling the most contentious subjects with entertaining aplomb. Steve has recently been commissioned by BBC Radio One to write and perform on their new late-night comedy show The Milk Run. ‘This is stand-up as it should be: snappy and smart, occasionally nasty, and always funny.’ – The List

:: Steve K Amos
WINNER BEST INTERNATIONAL COMEDY AWARD NZ COMEDY FESTIVAL 2007 WINNER SPIRIT OF THE FESTIVAL AWARD NZ COMEDY FESTIVAL 2005 NOMINEE RICHARD PRYOR AWARD 2004 WINNER BEST STAND UP TIME OUT LIVE AWARDS 2004 An expert at being himself, Stephen K Amos is supremely warm and wickedly funny with an ability to charm onlookers right into the palm of his hand. He creates weird and wonderful connections within his audience who are drawn into his own personal world and thoughts brought to life by his chatty delivery, his ability to become the characters he’s talking about and his fantastic energy and warmth. 'Where do you start describing a performer who should really be given six out of five? Stephen K Amos returns to the fringe with one of his best shows yet… It’s pure cheek numbing, tear- inducing entertainment.' - The Sunday Express 'Positively luminescent…damn loveable… a master entertainer.' - Metro 'After an hour of this man’s stand up, my cheeks were aching from grinning so heartily, his humour is that infectious.' - The Scotsman.

:: Steve Merchant
Stephen began his career as a stand-up comedian and was a finalist in the 1998 Daily Telegraph New Comedy Awards. Following on from the success of The Office, Stephen Merchant and co-director Ricky Gervais are currently filming their new 6 part comedy series Extras for the BBC. As co-creator, co-writer and co-director of The Office, Stephen has won numerous awards, includint three Baftas, three British Comedy Awards and a Golden Globe.

:: Steve Parry
Part cheeky raconteur part soap box ranter Steve uses his jovial chatty manner as a vehicle for sharp topical and observational material. Steve is also a respected improviser and is much in demand as compere. He has been a semi finalist in both the Daily Telegraph and So You Think You're Funny comedy competitions and is a regular contributor to arts radio station 104.4 Resonance FM. As a stand-up comedian Steve is a regular emcee for Mirth Control Comedy, Downstairs At The Kings Head and the Bath House Comedy Club as well as being a popular act on the comedy circuit. Steve has worked as a TV Warm Up artist for, among others, Night Fever (C5) and Open House with Gloria Hunniford (C5). Steve is also an actor, is a member of Equity, and was a student at East 15 drama school as well as being in the National Youth Theatre. He is a staff writer for the Frank Skinner Show and a commissioned writer for hit BBC sketch show Man Stroke Woman. He also wrote a number of gags and sketches for the award-winning Radio 4 series Dead Ringers and T4's The Morning After Show. He also works regularly for the legendary Basil Brush.

:: Steve Williams
In a short time, a passionate work ethic of tireless writing and gigging has made Chortle Award nominee and BBC New Comedy Award Finalist, Steve Williams, one of the most exciting and electrifying live performers of the new comedy generation. Steve never fails to surprise and engage audiences with his hybrid of bizarre stories, larger than life physicality, spontaneous improvisation and his off-the-wall take on everyday life. Steve’s TV credits include appearances on Essential Edinburgh, BBC2’s TV coverage of the Edinburgh Festival, Children of Courage Awards broadcast on ITV1 and the Richard and Judy Show on Channel 4. ‘A treat to behold. His inventive material and banter with the audience blended together effortlessly and seamlessly.’ Manchester Evening News

:: Stewart Francis
‘A brilliant comic brain…this stand-up cracks some of the best one-liners I’ve ever heard’- William Cook (The Guardian UK) An internationally acclaimed stand-up comedian, accomplished actor and writer, Stewart Francis is one multi-talented performer. As a stand-up, Stewart has headlined all over North America and Great Britain, and performed in numerous venues worldwide, including Hong Kong, South Africa, and throughout Europe. Having worked in Britain for many years, Stewart has established a deservedly high reputation and is a regular at The Comedy Store in London. Stewart has made numerous television appearances including The Late Show with Craig Ferguson, and trivia game show You Bet Your Ass. ‘Stewart Francis’ gags are razored-down one-liners with disarming set-ups lurching into twisted and bitter pay-offs, drier than a Manhattan martini’ – Tom Lappin 9Scotland On Sunday ‘You’ll want to see him over and over again to catch the jokes you missed because you were laughing so hard’ – Leatrice Spevack (Toronto Star)

:: Stuart Black
'Warm, engaging and dangerously funny' - Rip it up Magazine Adelaide 'Black takes on the down side of ordinary life and its infuriating issues and turns them into something all at once shocking, amazing, impossible and fantastic...' - DB Magazine - Adelaide '...skilful delivery, matched with a care in choosing his language and imagery… one to watch.' - Steve Bennett 'His best routines are something special… one to watch.' - Steve Bennett Stuart Black's comedy is intelligent, twisted, dark, and very funny delivered in a relaxed and conversational style. Using language to paint colourful images, Stuart Black ponders life’s mysteries and frustrations. Stuart has performed with some of the UK circuits best comedians, among them: Stewart Lee, Daniel Kitson, Andrew Maxwell, Reginal D Hunter, Stephen K Amos, Ed Byrne. And has performed at venues all over the UK including: The Comedy Store, Jongleurs Battersea, Frog & Bucket, Glee Club, Jesters, EDComedy, Screaming Blue Murder, and various Mirth Control venues nationwide.

:: Stuart Hudson
You don't want to know what it is that gets Stuart out of the house: just be glad that he does. He had his first gig in June 2003 and on his sixth was placed in the final of Channel 4's 'So You Think You're Funny?' competition in Edinburgh. He's working hard to pay his comedy dues, performing all over the country and writing like the maniac he might possibly be. His deceptively simple style, startling verbal play and sly rudery is delighting audiences wherever he goes. He's already won the Gong Show at London's Comedy Store and is being invited back to every club.

:: Stuart Lee
Stewart Lee was born in 1968 in England. He has written for radio, television, newspapers and magazines and performed as a stand-up comedian all over the world. His first novel, The Perfect Fool, was published in July 2001. Stuart also co wrote Jerremy Springer The Opera, Fist Of Fun and Alan Partridge. ' One of the best stand-up gigs I've witnessed in over 20 years of watching live comedy' Malcolm Hay

:: Sully O'sullivan
‘ONE MAN – FOUR CHARACTERS’. I counted at least eight and they ranged from the absurd to the ridiculous...Script less is the first solo improvisation show ever produced. ……..It is an intense, zany and extremely manic piece of comedy'

:: Susan Murray
This bad assed Black Country lass takes no prisoners with her irreverent, close to the knuckle and honest humour. She'll have you laughing well into the next millennium with her razor sharp cynicism. Winner of the first ever Jongelurs Competition and a seasoned regular on the circuit, Susan has emerged as one of the best female stand-ups around. 'She has the mentality of a spiteful 14 yr old boy! Very admirable in a young lady!' - Arthur Smith 'I like her jokes so much, I'm doing them now!' - Scott Capurro 'Susan Murray's baffled everywoman persona clocks a dry, intelligent wit.' - Stewart Lee 'Mainstream success written all over her..brightly energetic, a real talent' - Edinburgh Guide.com 'A right cheeky little lass who oscillates brilliantly and wildly between characters, accents, stories and banging the mike on her head' - Three Weeks

:: Tanya Lee Davis
At 3-feet, 6 inches tall, Tanya lee Davis is the Ferrari of comedy - Classy, Top quality low to the ground and kind of racy. She paints a vivid picture of life from the ground up and cleverly uses her comedy to create her own world so sharply that you come away feeling like you have witnessed a whirlwind. It’s fresh, frenetic, energetic comedy delivered at lightening pace. All Comedians claim to be unique, but here’s one that really is. There is no one like Tanya Lee Davis. ‘It leaves you feeling breathless and wanting more’ – Time Out. ‘A Master of physical punctuation’ – Las Vegas Sun

:: Terry Saunders
‘effortlessly funny… a gentle but genius hour’ -**** Metro ‘ a first class storyteller and raconteur… Saunders creates entire worlds of whimsy that an audience falls into only to emerge, as if from a gorgeous dream, and hour or so later… brilliant and heartwarming’ – Time Out ‘Saunders is successfully carving his own stand-up niche, and one that all romantics and emotional cripples should shyly gravitate towards’ – The Scotsman ‘A fulfilling, grown up piece of comedic artistry’ – Chortle Terry Saunders is often told he’s a storyteller by people that write about him. This is mainly due to the fact he tells stories for a living and isn’t really that friendly with punchlines or one-liners (though he does have one, and it is a corker). Doing his schtick in stand-up sets tends to see him telling stories about his own life and his own rubbishness at dealing with life’s mainly pathetic challenges. Terry is getting more arrogant as the years wear on, catch him before he peaks and then invariably disappoints.

:: The BBC New Comedy Awards
Regional Heat, with compere Geoff Whitting. £3.50, Concs £3.00.

:: Tiffany Stevenson
Tiffany is a London based actress whose numerous television credits include – Chambers BBC, The Office BBC2, Absolute Power BBC and most recently Footballers Wives TV ITV2. Tiffany only started in stand up four months ago but her cheeky and lewd humour has booked her gigs all over the UK. Savannah Dior – Media Whore is her stand up creation and self proclaimed ‘Queen of Kiss & Sell’. She is making personal appearances for the launch of her multiple selling (2 copies) book ‘Come Inside Myself’ all over the country. ‘Magnificent satire – fresh and funny’ – Portsmouth Evening News ‘Sexy Savannah Dior’ – Time Out ‘Rude, lewd and surprisingly shrewd!!’ – South London Press

:: Tim Clark
'An unsung hero of stand-up comedy - the current master of this underrated art' Guardian Comedian, writer and actor Tim Clark is one of the brightest lights on the national comedy scene and a familiar face on television. His regular appearances at live venues throughout the country and especially at The Comedy Store and Jongleurs keep his wit sharp and his material fresh. His striking looks, quick wit and affable nature has made sure that Tim makes an instant impact on his many TV and radio appearances. '...hides his considerable skill behind a blokeish mask of bonhomie which appears absolutely effortless in construction' The Guardian 'Tim Clark's Talking To Ted offers an extraordinary glimpse of everything you suspected comics get up to off duty' Metro

:: Toby Caldwell
“Rubber face”, “Ash tray tongue”, “Robo Cop”, “Monkey boy”, “wolf man”. These are names and tags that have been attached to Toby since school days. A combination of genetic inheritance and hard graft (plenty of practice in front of the mirror as a small child), have enabled Toby to do things with his body that science once thought impossible. Since October 2003 Toby has taken his unique brand of physical humour to the London & UK comedy circuit. He has performed in numerous London clubs; Downstairs at the Kings Head, The Comedy Café, Laughing Horse and Chuckle Club,

:: Tom Bell
brilliantly silly metro Tom Bells uniquely surreal and charming style of comedy has seen him perform right across the UK for nearly every major stand-up promoter, at festivals (including Glastonbury and Latitude), at 5 Edinburgh Fringe Festivals, and become a surprise hit in Germany and Japan.

Already gaining a reputation for the innovation of his work, his debut solo Edinburgh Fringe show saw him interview tapes of himself aged 7 to both critical and popular acclaim, an official hot show pick in The Scotsman and described by The Guardian as a truly high-quality show... contextualised by good jokes and perfect timing

:: Tom Craine
Tom Craine- Wales' 33rd Most Eligible Bachelor 2007! (Wales on Sunday) Tom Craine stepped gingerly into the world of stand up comedy in early 2005. Initially petrified, he now resents his time off stage. He is equally at ease as an act or compere. Oft' verbose and unashamedly middle class. ‘Tom Craine successfully handled his fast, naturally stimulating style with some equally fast and smart thinking’.- Review Comedy Cavern, Bath Chortle review- ‘His delivery has an instinctive rhythm and he can pull punchlines out of unexpected places’ ‘Good stage presence and the voice of an angel. This ex-choir boy will go straight to the top.’-Paul Foot 12/6/06 ‘Craine delivered a terrific set in his own unique self deprecating style’. Bournemouth University Press 3/2/2006 ‘Tom took the honors on a tough little room that is the Hawaiian Bar, Cardiff. He had originality, and clever lines which are not the same old, same old. Enjoyed watching Tom work. Nice one Tom!’- Pat Gallagher 11/6/06 ‘I have watched Tom grow from strength to strength. He has a great presence on stage and captures the audience with wit and satirical humour. Most definitely one to watch out for’- Sian Parry, promoter, Poncho comedy. ‘Not a racist’- The police

:: Tom Price
'Hilarious!' - The Mirror, Pick of the week. 'The cream of worthy talent, very funny, a top laugh.' - Loaded. 'Expect big things…' - The Edinburgh Evening News. Tom's television credits include: Take the Mike Competition, ITV. and his radio credits include: Rigor Mortis, Radio 4. Stand up credits include: Headliner at: - Madame JoJo's, Downstairs at the King's Head, Amused Moose. Finalist, Daily Telegraph Open Mic Award. Finalist, Take the Mike Competition for ITV. Finalist, Paramount New Act Competition. WKD University Comedy Tour. The Midnight Show, Gilded Balloon, Edinburgh Fringe. Theatre credits include: A Very Naughty Boy, Pleasance Theatre, Edinburgh Fringe. 57 Minutes, Pleasance Theatre, Edinburgh Fringe. Tartuffe, Warwick Arts' Centre.

:: Tom Stade
What makes crowds love Tom is the innocence that lurks behind his devilish smirk. Tom is a stand-up version of Voltaire’s naïve optimist, Candide. He is a happy camper living in a world where happy people hang out and party. The inaffected simplicity of his outlook makes him shine. Tom has appeared on Channel 5’s ‘The Comedy Store’, BBC TV’s ‘The Live Floor Show’ and also on Comedy Central/Paramount’s ‘The World Stands Up’ “He’s gonna be huge” – Globe & Mail “No other stand up oozes ‘star’ like Stade” – Toronto Star “Not only is act filled with intelligent and highly perceptive observations, but when watching Tom you feel like he is your buddy who just wandered onto the stage to have a good time. There is no artifice, no pretense … and he’s hysterical” – Freewheelin’ “The insolent Vancouver party animal… pushing the limits of taste just far enough to not come out as outright dangerous. He will go far”. – Now Magazine’s “Best of Comedy”

:: Tony Hendricks
Reognised in Britain as the white bloke who speaks Jamaican, on SKY TV's - 'Caribbean Uncovered@ and presenting 'Lifestyles of the Caribbean on Comedy Central'. Jamaican born and half bred, he is half English and Half Jamaican born and half bred, he is half English and half Jamaican, yet his humour is Universal.

:: Tony Hendriks
'fast paced routine hardly gives you time to catch a breath' - The Voice 'charisma and presence … genuinely fascinating' - Chortle.com A household name in Jamaica, voted Best Jamaican Comedian 1999 & 2000, and with several TV appearances on British and Jamaican TV, Tony 'Paleface' Hendriks is a talented comedian, actor and personality quickly making his mark in Britain. Tony Hendriks established himself as a household name in Jamaica due to five seasons of the hit TV show Paleface Point Of View (CVM TV) and the award winning comedy revue Laugh Jamaica which he wrote, produced and starred in and which sold out at over 100 shows in Jamaica with subsequent tours in the US and UK. Due to its success Laugh Jamaica went on to be broadcast on British TV and to date the video has sold over 50,000 copies in Jamaica, the US and the UK. After being voted Best Jamaican Comedian 1999 and 2000, Tony decided to move to the UK where he has appeared as 'Uncle Bertie' in The Crouches (BBC1), won a Race In Media Award as co-host of I Love Carnival (BBC Radio London), and performed his multi-character, one-man play Brixton Road Portraits to packed houses at the Hackney Empire (Bullion Room) and all over the UK. He won the ITI Best Actor Award for his work in Derek Walcott's 'Pantomime', Best Supporting Actor for Edgar White's 'I, Marcus Garvey' and has appeared films such as The Lunatic (Island), The Firm (Paramount) and Going to Extremes (Lorimar). TV credits include Caribbean Uncovered (SKY) and Brain Candy (BBC3).

:: Tony Law
Like a rolling ball of funny with bits flying out of it, Tony Law’s infectious comedy will leave you stranded in a hilarious field of ideas. Half Canadian, half Trinidadian, Tony has been busy working hard on the circuit and creating a buzz for himself as one of the most exciting new comedy propositions around. His laid back acid casualty approach, combined with scorching jokes and incisive remarks, have endeared him to both live and TV audiences here and abroad. Tony has performed in New York, Aspen, South Africa, Ireland, The Netherlands and in his native Canada. He is a regular face at the UK’s biggest comedy clubs such as The Comedy Store and Jongleurs. Along with Dan Antopolski and Craig Campbell, Tony created The Dinks, the acclaimed comedy troupe, which excited both Fringe audiences and critics alike with their inimitable style of slapstick and banter. ‘Hugely entertaining’ – Time Out ‘To see Tony Law is to inhale deep breaths of comedy oxygen.’ – The Herald

:: Too Fat Too Thin
With seriously absurd sketches pitched in between Monty Python and the Fast Show. Too Fat Too Thins fast pacing set is sure to entertain any audience.

:: Valentine Flyguy
An amazingly versatile comedian, Zeron Gibson is perhaps best known and loved for his comic creation – the wise cracking 70’s dude, Valentine Flyguy. As Mr. Flyguy, Zeron has toured the world and become a regular highlight on the national and international comedy circuit. Zeron first attracted the attention of the critics in Edinburgh in 1996 when he made the finals of two national comedy competitions. In 1997 he went on to win The Nubian Comedian of the year. Zeron works as a TV presenter, actor and writer and his credits include: Secrets of the Sex Gods (job Sex) SKY ONE Comedy Nation, BBC2 Richard & Judy, CH4 “…he bounded on stage with enormous energy and immediately filled the room with his contagious humour…” Nottingham Post “…delivers his jokes with such exhilaration that the audience filed out in noisy joyousness” The Scotsman

:: Vince Atta
It's fair to say that everything Vince Atta touches turns to gold. His high-octane performances, stunning delivery & flawless array of impressions leave you short of breath. With a broad, wonderful spectrum of material ranging from students, Spanish horses in a kitchen, psychotic London ex-girlfriends, pointless racial pride & the advantages of an alcoholic mother, Atta brings an inspiring touch of pathos which demonstrates an unerring ability to turn experience into bullet proof comedy. His festival shows 'Atta, Bowman & Hoo' (2005) & ‘Atta, Bowman & Hoo 2’ (2006) were both among the most successful shows in their respective Manchester Comedy Festivals. Both included Vince's hour-long headline performance. They were referred to by ManchesterComedy.com as ‘a blinder in terms of every aspect of making a successful festival show.’ In October 2006 Vince won the much-coveted 'City Life Comedian Of The Year' Award. Previous recipients include Peter Kay, Caroline Aherne, Chris Addison, Jason Manford & Seymour Mace. As well as having an award winning set, Vince is an excellent compere employed not just on the comedy scene but for a wide range of events including Emergenza's prestigious Battle Of The Bands competition 2006 performing in front of 1500 people & hosting the Middlesbrough Mixed Martial Arts Tournament 2006. ‘An unstoppable force, forging a brilliant rapport with the audience.. like an intravenous shot of adrenaline!’ -Steve Bennett, Chortle reviews ‘Star of the future. Fact!’ - Student Direct ‘He sparkles- he's energetic, animated with a gift for characterizations’ -Unity ‘An instant crowd pleaser, his infectious enthusiasm & multi-faceted approach, anecdotes, stories, observations gave the evening a new dimension, his set is very, very impressive.’ - Student Direct ‘A set to be proud of!’ - City Life Magazine ‘Atta Boy!’ - South Manchester Reporter

:: Vince Fluke
Lucky for the Pope that Vince Flück discovered comedy and decided not to join the Swiss Guard like his parents wanted. Raised in the wild western Canadian Rockies, Flück is a recent comedy import to Britain. Posessing a sardonic wit and a knack for finding the lighter side of dark matter, Vince has been a hit at comedy clubs and festivals accross North America since he was fresh out of secondary school. Flück arrived in the UK in 2006 and fell in love with the slightly sinister sarcasm of British audiences... leading him to stick around for a while. In August 2006, Flück engaged in his first Edinburgh Fringe festival performing on the Big Value, Talk of the Fest, BBC Live, Spank, Late n Live, Phat Caves, Vent and the Stand. He now makes his home in windgey ol' London-town and tours accross UK, Ireland, Europe and wherever else this latest adventure takes him. noteable awards and notorious achievments: winner in funniest new comic in Canada competition 1992, development deal for film and television Walt Disney Studios 1996, best short film recipient* Slamdance International Film Festival 1996, finalist Reel Madness Film Festival 2000.

:: Wes Zaharuk
Early in his career Zaharuk’s fast paced razor wit and tornado-like approach to comedy caught on quickly. Soon he became one of the most requested comedian s at clubs, colleges, and major corporations through North America. Wes Zaharuk has performed around the world and his television experience takes him back to the days of SCTV and Bizarre. He appeared on America’s Funniest People and came in second one episode. Wes was a feature of the documentary “Yellow Brick Road” which won a Genie. About the use of props in his performance Wes quips “Show business sometimes lures people who didn’t get enough love early in life. I feel as a child I didn’t get enough unsupervised time with power tools but who has perfect parents?”

:: Wil Hodgson
Chippenham’s finest and unique voice on the stand-up circuit. Wil Hodgson is fast establishing himself on the stand-up circuit as an original and unique voice. A former professional wrestler and member of the communist party, Wil turned to stand-up a couple of years ago and hasn’t looked back. Spinning hilarious and memorable yarns of bizarre West Country rednecks, care bears and big women, Wil is already a firm favourite with comedy promoters an audiences and is set to become a big name in the world of stand-up. ‘attitude in spades… a talented raconteur’ – chortle.co.uk ‘mainstream he’s not… captivating he is’ – Kill For A Seat Comedy

:: Will Smith
Will Smith is much in demand both as a writer and a stand-up comedian. He has written for, amongst others, Angus Deayton, Paul Merton and Armstrong and Miller. His TV appearances include Channel 4’s ‘Gas’ and BBC’s ‘Comedy Nation’. ‘Utterly original and rather disturbing. This young comic is disarmingly convincing as a boorish but socially incompetent toff, and he swiftly stole the show.’ – The Observer.

:: Woody Bop Muddy
Record graveyard is a fabulous comedy act, which never fails to cause hilarity, and excitement wherever it is performed. Woody takes the stage armed with a record player, selection of LP’s, the, Golden Hammer, once the audience realise they have the power to nail a ‘Bros’ or ‘Jason Donovan’ LP to the wood all hell breaks loose. “A breath of fresh lunacy”-The Guardian. “Created near riot”-The Stage. “Best novelty act”-Time out. “Mad as pig shit”-Farmers Gazette.

:: Zoe Lyons
If.Comedy Best Newcomer Nominee 2007 'Her routine was a fireproof parade of quick fire observational gags delivered with utter conviction and unfailing professionalism. The audience didn't really have a chance'. - Chortle 'Confident and Razor Sharp' Observer Magazine ......... 'One to Watch ' - Time Out .............. 'Her material is diverse; flitting from one subject to another without breaking pace and she hits the right comedic tone every time' - funny.co.uk In 2003 Zoe did a five minute open spot at a new act night. She got the comedy bug and hasn't looked back since. In 2004 Zoe won the national Funny Women competition and got to the final of So, You Think Your Funny? She now gigs regularly all over the country and has resident gigs in both Brighton and London. Zoe is an extremely versatile performer. Her works spans corporate training, radio acting, live TV presenting, and stage sketch shows.