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Dave Bailey is a twice BBC New Comedy Awards Nominated Comedian who combines Observational Storytelling with improv. He has performed at various Comedy Festivals and Comedy Clubs across the UK. Pick of the Brighton Fringe Show (Twice during the Festival) Dave is a natural Comedian with a dry wit, observational material and an effortless improviser. Twitter @DaveBaileyComic

Damian is a professional stand up comic, although his friends would probably describe him as an unfunny, deluded prick. He did his first few gigs in Japan years ago when he lived in Tokyo, working as an English teacher and translator. He returned to the UK in 2008 and started working regularly on the UK circuit from 2009. Since then he has performed up and down the country, been in several competition finals, run a few gigs and has been at Edinburgh, Leicester and Brighton fringe festivals although his first one-hour solo show, Knock Knock, will be in 2016. He made the leap into full-time comedy in 2015. Style-wise, he mainly does stories and anecdotal material. COMPETITIONS WeGotTickets Brighton Fringe New Act Second Place 2012 Last Minute Comedy New Act of the Year Second Place 2012 Henlow New Comedian of the Year Joint Winner 2012 Laughing Horse New Act of the Year Finalist 2011 Up the Creek Best of the Best New Acts Showcase 2011 Bath Comedy Festival New Act of the Year finalist 2009 Newbury Comedy Festival New Act of the Year finalist 2009 Comedy Cafe Weekly New Act Competition winner x 4 REVIEWS “Well-evoked anecdotal material drawn from his own embarrassments and inadequacies are the mainstay, delivered with a cadence similar to that of observational wunderkind Seann Walsh. The set’s powered by punchlines” – Chortle “Kingsley made us roar with his witty routines about life, love and general embarrassment, throwing in a few brilliant metaphors and mixing them through his intelligent comedy. ” – Broadway Baby, Edinburgh Fringe 2012 “A considerable talent, with strong anecdotal humour” – Three Weeks, Edinburgh 2011

Craig Deeley is a Birmingham-based stand-up who has crafted his art form over the last ten years. Craig's repertoire is one of anecdotal observational comedy, combining humble self-mockery and tapping into the ridiculousness of modern life and everyday occurrences that we all recognise. Quotes ”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

Ben started stand up comedy in 2008 and quickly established himself as one of the hardest working comedians in the country. In his first year he made it to the final of The Hilarity Bites new act competition and won 2 Fun House Comedy Gong Shows. His likeable stage presence and sharp material has made him in demand as an act and compere up and down the country and saw him reach the Final of the Midlands Comedian of the Year Award in 2011. Open and honest in his material he has progressed onto paid 15's and 20's and is a solid compere for any club. 2015 saw Ben reach the Final of the English Comedian of the Year Competition held in The Udderbelly at The South Bank in London. Ben has appeared at the Birmingham, Nottingham, Edinburgh and Leicester Comedy Festivals and debuted his first hour show, 'Solo Traveller' in 2012 at the Leicester Comedy Festival to a sell out audience and great reviews. In 2013 Ben was back at Dave's Leicester Comedy Festival with another sell out show, 'All Growed Up' and returned in 2014 with a new hour long show, 'the evolution of me (whoever that is) and 2015 with a new hour 'its not all about you' which both sold out. Quotes - - 'Inherently appealing style' - Steve Bennett - Chortle - 'Absolutely stormed it' - Juice Comedy - 'Good Jokes. Great Comfortable performer' - Midlands Comedian of the Year Final - 'Quick witted and well constructed jokes' - Speak Easy Comedy - 'Ben Briggs goes first and storms it' - The Gag Factory - 'a very strong and confident performer, with great material, which he delivers excellently' Creative Cows Comedy - 'one of the best new acts i've seen for a long time. Great material and full of lively winning charm' - Ship of Fools Comedy and HaHaHarborough Midlands Comedy Awards 2015 - Best Act - Nominated English Comedian of the Year 2015 - Finalist Midlands Comedy Awards 2014 - Best Act - Nominated Midlands Comedian of the Year 2011 - Finalist Fun House Comedy Champion of Champions 2009 - Finalist Fun House Comedy Gong Show Winner x 2 - 2008 Hilarity Bites New Act 2008 - Finalist

Jamie has been up and down the country delighting audiences with his easy charm and quirky wit. After doing his critically acclaimed first hour at Edinburgh in 2019, a unique teacher’s perspective from the front line of a North West London high school – he sold out 2 shows at Vault festival and is currently working on his follow up show.  “Sharp observations and a keen eye for the absurb”- Jen Brister “Put everything down, take a deep breath and go see Jamie Oliphant” – Deadline News

Nicole specialises in a unique blend of improv and written material, creating a show that you won’t want to miss.  She is like the Kinder Egg of comedians.  You don’t know quite what you’ll get but it will definitely be a great surprise.   Nicole was the first woman to win Jewish Comedian of the Year in 2016 and has since gone on to be a finalist in the New Act of The Year competition in 2019 performing at the Hackney Empire.  In the same year Nicole was selected to host the prestigious AAA Stand Up Late show at the Gilded Balloon and is making a name for herself as ‘one to watch’ on the comedy circuit.   “Taking Laughter to the Next Level” (Jewish Chronicle) “Works a room like no other” (Fulham Comedy Club) “Can’t explain the amazing energy Nicole creates in a room..needs to be seen” (Pear Face Comedy Club)

ALI WOODS Hackney Empire New Act of the Year 2020 BBC New Comedian of the Year 2018 Nominee Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year 2017 Runner Up  Yellow Comedy Young Comedian of the Year 2017 Finalist   "In a world full of wannabes, Woods is the real deal" London Evening Standard   "wins over the crowd with his vigour... a club-ready comic" Chortle   "More show than bro, Ali is a new and original voice in comedy, and a much needed one given the current climate; check him out!" Dane Baptiste   @aliwoodsgigs

Ashley Gorman is one of the newer acts on the pro comedy scene after plying his trade for three years on the open mic circuit. Ashley mines his own life for comedy Gold and is an exceptional story teller that will have you in hysterics both on and off stage with anecdotes about his outlandish lifestyle.

Lee has been performing standup for four years. He was a semi finalist in the 2018 ‘So You Think You’re Funny?’ competition and a finalist in the 2019 Roast Battle UK tournament. His dry mix of self deprecation, observational humour and storytelling has seen him perform at top clubs both across the UK and internationally. In the US he has appeared on the Comedy Central and All Things Comedy podcast networks.

Aaron Levene is a likable Buddhist Jew comedian with darkly funny tales of neurosis and family, mixed with observational/self-deprecating material. Now regularly opening paid 20s, Aaron has performed over 600 gigs including runs every year at the Edinburgh Fringe since 2014. Two-handers with Philip Simon, Andy Zapp and Si Deaves (Brighton) led to a 2017 sell-out run at The Camden Fringe, "Jew-O-Rama."  This mixed bill of the best Jewish comedians in the country has since received 4-star reviews (with Aaron being called the highlight of the show) and will return to the Ed Fringe in 2019. ​ For five years Aaron has worked his way up through the comedy circuit, now performing paid 20-minute sets in professional clubs around the country as well as Berlin, Barcelona, and Paris. Praised for his likeability, honesty, and joke telling, Aaron uses his strange but true-life story, transforming it into comedy. ​ " The woefully self-deprecating comic Aaron Levene was next. He was the highlight of the set, letting the audience into his love life. The Uncle Fester lookalike confessed to struggling in the dating world, being more into M&Ms than S&M, and provided the best one-liner of the afternoon; there’s orange Jews and lemon Jews, some people find them a little Hassidic. " **** Jewish Chronicle ​ "Acidic Wit" **** Edinburgh Reporter ​ Aaron is a pro - with very funny expertly crafted material coupled with an endearing and engaging performance. We have consistently booked Aaron for 20-minute spots and look forward to having him on future bills. - Ric Wharton Comedy Knights

Jonathan Mayor is a huge cult figure in comedy. When Jonathan arrives on stage, with his savage and truly hilarious wit, its showtime! He is one of the most requested MCs by many venues – including as resident compere at Manchester’s Frog and Bucket, where the list has included Johnny Vegas, Peter Kay, Dave Spikey and Steve Coogan. It also explains the huge variety of work he is asked to do across the country, including burlesque shows, cabaret nights, Pride festivals, biker festivals, corporate occasions, street theatre, gourmet nights at some of Manchester’s top restaurants, balls, weddings, civil partnerships, birthday parties and poetry nights. Presenting experience includes The North West Comedy Awards 2006 alongside Bradley Walsh and in 2007 alongside Dave Spikey. He was Sarah Millican’s go-to host and support act, MC’ing her new material nights Sarah Millican and Friends and performing as warm-up man for her television series The Sarah Millican Television Show. He has also appeared regularly for Manchester Pride, Europride, Glasgay Arts Festival, Homotopia Arts Festival, Queer Up North and Manchester/Leicester Comedy Festivals. He also hosts the annual Great British Bear Bash, Manchester Pride Games Dinner and has hosted a number of sporting events at Manchester Pride Games and the Gay Rugby World Cup (the Bingham Cup).

‘Host of Roast Battle U.K. Calum is a regular on the London Comedy Circuit’ @calumcomedy

Charmaine Davies has not only supported Jo Brand in London's West End, but has performed stand-up and MC'd at countless comedy venues and events. Her unique charm and sense of humour have kept audiences laughing on both sides of the Atlantic. Charmaine is currently the resident MC at the cult comedy night, 'Funny Fursdays' at The Hotel Pelirocco in Brighton When working in the USA Charmaine appeared in 'Cheaters' (The Really Channel), and with Gary Coleman in the film 'Midgets and Mascots'. She also featured in several infomercials in the USA, and a commercial for Always Ultra transmitted in the USA, Canada, Russia, and the UK. Since returning to Britain, Charmaine has performed on 'Sing Date' (Sky TV Living), and starred in 'Funny Fursdays - A Mockumentary' (Latest TV). She also appears in the feature film 'Surprise', directed by Peter Hewitt. Charmaine has worked as a presenter on Adur FM and Sauce FM And she can currently be heard on the Saturday Morning Breakfast show on Trickstar F

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. 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. Johnny was also a support act for American Comedian Dave Chappelle at the Boston Comedy Club in New York City (2004). “”¦the frontrunner is Kats for his original style”¦.big laughs.” The Age Newspaper (2002)

Joe Jacobs is a London based comedian, rapper and writer. His live shows effortlessly flit between hip hop and comedy and he’s been seen/heard on Channel 4, BBC Radio 4, BBC 6 Music, Radio 1XTRA, plus gained millions of viral video views online.  On the live circuit, he’s a regular at The Comedy Store, Top Secret, Glee, Up The Creek, Backyard Comedy Club, Covent Garden Comedy Club, Knock2Bag, Downstairs At The Kings Head, Banana Cabaret, The Distraction Club and many others. He has provided tour support for acts such as Jamali Maddix, Dane Baptiste and even opened for Bill Burr at The Comedy Store in Hollywood. In 2017, Joe took Ripe to the Edinburgh Fringe where it received critical acclaim. In 2019, he returned with Grimefulness. His TV work includes Harry Hill’s ClubNite on Channel 4, Nazi Pug: Joke or Hate on BBC3, plus his viral rap track I’m Dog was featured on E4’s Rudetube.  Joe’s first foray into radio was with Hip Hop’s Laughing Stock on BBC Sounds in September 2020. This show was soon added to BBC’s Seriously podcast, showcasing the best documentaries from the BBC worldwide. In addition to stand up, as solo artist Jester Jacobs, he’s put out music since his debut Mental Disorder in 2008. Since then, he has had regular releases with performances nationally and internationally.

Stand up comedian based in Norwich with a few years experience doing 10-20 minute spots deals with observational, dark or political material. Also runs an excellent night The Hoodenanny for Charity in Norwich. Instagram @theoldboar 

Jay Handley used to make beautiful sculpted oak furniture before fucking it all off to become a comedian instead. A decision that has been financially catastrophic. That said he does get to perform all over the country at some of its very best venues. These include The Glee Club, Jongleurs, The Stand, The Comedy Store & Baby Blue. Clearly, what he has lost financially he has gained artistically. He has also twice been a finalist/bridesmaid in the Birmingham New Act of the Year Awards as well as appearing in the semi-finals of the LOADED Laftas and the Final of the Levity Festival Act of the Year. Alas, he has won nothing... nothing at all.  But what he has lost in potential accolades he has gained in a zen-like acceptance of his place in the world.  He is a regular at the Edinburgh Fringe and has performed 4 solo shows. "Free Comic" &  "Free Comic Vol 2", the cretinously titled "You Want the Truth? You Can't Handley the Truth" and his favourite... "Hansplaining". He will be returning in 2018 with his new favourite show "White Jesus" Over the years some people have formed opinions of Jay Handley. Some even worthy of being published on blog-based review sites!  'There are moments here that can go toe to toe with some of the funniest stand up skits I've seen' - EdFringeReview.com 'A top class comic with a great mix of material...his gags are imaginative, polished and proper proper funny' - 4GoodComedians 'Absolutely brilliant!' - Artificial Light 'A highly funny act' - Comedy Sheep

Joe Foster is a stand up comedian from Brighton who has been on the UK circuit 7 years. His dry wit and likeable persona established him as a firm favourite with audience and promoters alike. In 2015 Joe won the Fosters South Coast Comedian Of The Year Competition which cemented his reputation as one of the fresh new voices on UK comedy circuit. (Winner of Foster's South Coast Comedian of the Year 2015) ** (ThreeWeeks) "He tells them well, with an off-hand wit" (Chortle) "Tightly written and very funny material" (Latest 7) "Reassuringly Confident" The List

Comedian Charmian Hughes Studied clowning under Philippe Gaulier but unable to uphold the Clown Vow of Silence, ran away from the circus to play stand-up comedy clubs throughout the nation, entertaining everyone from members of the Houses of Parliament to ‘Lifers’ in prison (not to be confused).  Charmian has played comedy clubs everywhere, including Melbourne Australia 2018, is an annual compere for The Glastonbury Festival, toured New Zealand twice, has taken 8 solo shows to the Edinburgh Fringe, Nominee Best Show Buxton Fringe 2016, Nominee Comedians Comedian 2016  and Grand Finalist for Petfringe Comedian of The Year 2018. Twitter @Charmianhughes Instagram @Charmianhughescomic FB Charmian Hughes Comedian

Michael Mee is a qualified solicitor and former law lecturer from Cork City, Ireland and is now a stand-up comedian, writer and broadcaster.  He has performed two well-received solo shows at the Edinburgh Festival, “Mee Myself and I” ("A real find"-Fest) and “Confessions of a Swot” ("warm-hearted, humorous and entertaining" **** The List; "brilliantly funny" **** Three Weeks; "illuminating and touching"-Daily Telegraph).  He has performed his latest solo show, “The World According to Mee” in various venues around Ireland. Michael has performed on TV shows such as the Late Late Show, the Savage Eye, the Liffey Laughs, The Lounge (RTE), the Empire Laughs Back, the Stand-Up Show (BBC) and the World Stands Up (Paramount).  He has written material for several TV shows including Des Bishop: This is Ireland, Des Bishop: Under the Influence, That's All We've Got Time For, The Lounge and the Mario Rosenstock Show (RTE), as well as The Stand-Up Show (BBC).  He had an essay in the Stinging Fly anthology, Counterparts and has had short stories published in the UK and the U.S.  He also voiced and scripted the animated short, Toilet Humour, which was shown at film festivals in Cork, Manchester and Annecy.  Michael presented the weekly music show "Pimp My Ipod with Michael Mee" on RTE 2xm radio for 8 years, a show he has revived as a podcast in lockdown.  He is currently working on a non-fiction book. "Woody Allen with a Cork brogue"-Time Out New York  "Superb"-Hot Press "He is certainly on a par with Tommy Tiernan and Dylan Moran"-Dublin Event Guide "The brightest Irish comedy talent of recent times"-Sunday Times Twitter @Michael_Meetoo Pimp my Ipod http://www.pimpmyipod.wordpress.com./