HENNING WEHN
In 2003 Henning became The German Comedy Ambassador in The United Kingdom. Not an easy job because Germans allegedly have no sense of humour. Won Hackney Empire New Act 2005. “beautifully crafted diatribes… stand-up glory lies ahead” Time Out NICK WILTY
His effortless style hides the fact that he's a remarkably skillful comic, pinpointing the humour in any anecdote and delivering it with brilliant accuracy. "Just three adjectives to describe Wilty - brilliant, brilliant and brilliant." Chortle
"Unmissable" Time Out
MARC LUCERO
Never going quite where you expect and combined with imaginative topical humour, Lucero is classy and original. "a laugh a minute" The Times "persuasively funny" Evening Standard
SOL BERNSTEIN
Sol Bernstein escaped the Pogroms in Russia, the Nazis in Germany and Mosleys blackshirts in London. Most young performers will mention Sol B as a major influence. A major influence to do what, we aren't sure. "an instantly winning creation" The Independent
SPENCER BROWN
Young, fresh, and like nothing you've ever seen before. "Brilliant: he's so original and exciting" Daily Telegraph
RONNIE GOLDEN
One of the early performers on the alternative circuit, appearing at The Comic Strip and The Comedy Store, he is the self confessed ‘Swiss Army Knife of Entertainment’.
PHIL ZIMMERMAN
Once famously went on stage and sent the room into hysterics entirely through the use of facial expressions didn’t the first six minutes. "An inspired piece of physical comedy..." The Stage
FRANK SANAZI
The Ubervoice, the ubermeister of lounge. Lock up your daughters, sons and dissidents.
“takes bad taste to all new depths…” The Daily Star (Lebanon)
PETE PETERSON
From Boise, Idaho, USA, his quiet, dry, story-telling and political humour is rooted in strong punchlines which play against his appearance – a middle aged white guy who’s mum still does his laundry. “Pete Peterson is damn funny.” Idaho Statesman
PAPA CJ
1st generation Indian comic with cutting edge wit and energetic delivery. He performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2005, with the Hackney Empire's Best New Comedy and Amused Moose Hot Starlets shows. "Possessing the energy and attitude of an Indian Chris Rock" Chortle.co.uk
TOMI WALAMIES
Already a legendary ‘Magic – The Gathering’ player and about to graduate from business school, he was perfectly suited to try stand-up. Now he’s moving to London from Finland and looking for accommodation – seriously.
PAUL HICKMAN
He’s 30, technically obese, extremely silly and has gained a reputation for his high energy buffoonery, stupid running gags and a torrent of puns. Hackney Empire New Act 2000.
“Hickman's astute timing kept us guessing. Look out for him.” The Times
ARNAB CHANDA
Arnab Chanda was born in England but has lived in India, Saudi Arabia and the U.S. In 2004 won Jongleurs/Samsung Comedy Live Tour Competition. “The funniest and best” Three Weeks, Edinburgh
CARL DONNELLY
Carl has been gigging regularly since early 2005 and has quickly shown great promise. He won Reading Comedy Festival New Act competition and last November’s 'King Gong Show' at the Comedy Store
DR TOMMY BAKER
The 6th son of a 7th son, has been working with spirit since an appearance on the 'Tonight' show as a three-year-old was deemed 'too frightening for a family audience'. "mad as a mongoose on crack" StandupCom
GRIFF GRIFFITHS
Spouts hilarious one liners and surreal lunatic tales of genuine madness. "So funny he will change your life" Time Out
NATHAN CATON
Caton’s a slick performer with an unbeatable stage attitude and the confident air of someone much more experienced. 2005: Chortle's Student Comic Of The Year
MATTHEW CROSBY
Matthew Crosby deflated onto the stand-up scene and in 2005 he entered a bunch of competitions and found out that he just loves semi finals "Very good gags" cheekycomedy.co.uk
THICK RICHARD
From Manchester, funny and they rhyme – sometimes. Just don’t mention the ‘P’ word.
PAUL HARRY ALLEN
Paul jumped into the comedy circuit over two years ago, previous to this, he had scripted the Teletubbies (BBC). Hackney New Act Finalist 2006. "warm-hearted idiot with a funny and surreal edge" – Channel Four
AGNETA – THE TRUMPET DOG
Agneta is hot, hairy and horny. She was only a puppy when she started her musical education on the Trombone before switching to the Trumpet and then musical cabaret. The Malmo Mutt can blow and lick any audience into musical ecstasy. “Torsk ar billigt i Sverige!” Malmo Advertiser
