Acts who could've been paid

SIMON MUNNERY "The most exciting and important comedian of the moment...." by The Times. "One of the most original and talented comics in the country" - The Observer REGINALD D. HUNTER Reginald’s got the natural charisma and stage presence that most comics can only envy. "Unmissable." - Time Out "A great comedian." – Financial Times LUCY PORTER Just recovering from nursing Christian Slater in 'One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest' at the Albery Theatre, London. "A rising star - one of the faces to watch out for." The Big Issue (London) TREVOR LOCK One of the most distinctive and talented comedians on the comedy circuit, "Trevor Lock with his own brand of self-indulgent humour makes you laugh, although the reason usually escapes you." **** THE SCOTSMAN PETER TENNANT Peter offers a camp festival of wit and musical fun. He has been described as "the ultimate showman", "camper than a feather duster" and "a cross between Kenneth Williams and Justin Timberlake" VIC LAMBRUSCO, poet, BBC radio star. "urban verse with a hard edge" – The Observer, "the funniest thing I've seen for twenty years - and I'm only 29!" (audience member at Buzz Club, Manchester). KAREN COCKFIELD Won ITV’s Take The Mike competition 2003. She faced Anne Robinson in The Weakest Link Comics Special. "Full of roguish charm… Well worth watching out for." - Chortle JIMBO A comedy circuit legend, and comedy enigma. He can raise more laughs with his coughs and splutters than most others do while talking. BRIAN DAMAGE and KRYSSTAL Grumpy Brian and his glamorous assistant, are a unique comedy double act based in London. " - as daft and charming as they are funny" - The Stage JAMES SHERWOOD He’s not only know for his unassuming persona and low-key delivery, but also for consistently impressive quality of his writing. “Fantastic” - Time Out “Impressive, ingenious” - chortle.co.uk ADAM BLOOM Through a mix of natural talent, shrewdly developed skills and fierce commitment, he’s regularly performed sell-out solo shows all over the world. “Bloom is perhaps the perfect comedian” - The List. “In the premier league of comedy” – The Independent COLE PARKER It’s a much-mentioned fact that Cole Parker was born and raised in Bromley. Why? I don’t know, ask his mother and father. “Wonderful, upfront and hilarious,” - Evening Standard (Bromley). DOUGIE DONLOP Highly talented observational comic, effortlessly gets audiences sharing his unique take on life. “Dougie has a rare ability to tell jokes about ordinary things and be hilarious!” - Edinburgh Evening News MARIAN PASHLEY Originally from Hull, Marian has performed around the country - from London's Comedy Store, to the Edinburgh Festival. “could be Les Dawson's grand-daughter.” – The Herald “A superb slice of stand-up comedy.” – The Scotman NIK COPPIN He’s performed all over the world. His confident and energetic style of comedy is quick to build audience rapport. "One of the brightest stars to hit the comedy scene this year" - LAM (Living Abroad Magazine) KEITH FARNAN Corkman via his birth, Farnan has an energetic and full-bodied cocktail of stand-up comedy. "Hilarious songs and ditties...Fresh, interesting and doesn't use smut as a means of getting a cheap laugh". - InDublin Magazine DANNY HURST Probably the only orthodox Jewish, bisexual, left-handed, vegetarian Manchester City fan on the circuit. A peculiar combination of camp butchness. GORDON SOUTHERN Known for his observational stuff, though, he's equally at home in spontaneous banter, up-to-the minute new gags or surreal detours. "Hugely talented" Time Out, "Top class all round" The Sunday Times PATRICK MONAHAN Has to be the most natural Irish/Iranian/Middlesborough performer on the circuit. “a star in the making” Daily Telegraph, "Bright young talent" Sunday Times, ALEXIS DUBUS His high-energy performances, combined with a cheeky wit and deft comic timing. "Surrealistic, irreverent and brilliant." The Scotsman "A good line in effervescent banter and one-liners." - Paramount Comedy PAUL FOOT Prone to shambolic, improvised rants which might be inspired by watching his dad's glasses fly off upon tripping over the pouffe. "Too young to be this funny." - The Scotsman "TV stardom surely beckons." Daily Telegraph "simply brilliant" - Caroline Aherne NINIA BENJAMIN Best known as one of the female trio starring in BBC3’s award-winning hidden camera show ‘3 Non Blondes’. JAMES DOWESWELL West Country comic Dowdeswell has brilliantly clever gags from his slightly absurd observational standpoint. "like Eminem rapping Shakespeare" Venue Magazine. "Brilliant." The Times. SIMON BRODKIN AKA LEE NELSON Lee takes time out from riding his chopper bike around da estate to be da geezar on stage. Lee is the brainchild of comedian, Simon Brodkin. "The Funniest New Act I’ve Seen In Years" - Harry Hill