The Comedy Defect

A provocative and original stand up comedian, Dane Baptiste was the first Black British act to be nominated for an Edinburgh Comedy Award for his debut solo show. His second solo show was also met with critical acclaim and sold out at the Edinburgh Festival, leading to his first nationwide solo tour. This was followed by a world tour of his third solo show, G.O.D. (Gold. Oil. Drugs.). Dane’s exten...

The 2017 English Comedian of the Year finalist, Darius Davies is a regular performer at all of the major UK comedy clubs and has also toured internationally. With a particular style akin to a performance poet or faith healer, Darius commands his audience with wonderful charisma – an American style comedian with British soul. A distinct voice in a sea of ubiquity – Darius is fearless in his belief...

Zahra hit the stand up scene in February 2011 and has since been a 2013 Bath New Act of The Year Finalist, a Funny Woman (in association with Company Magazine) Finalist, Laughing Horse New Act at Brighton Fringe Finalist, Comedy Cafe New Act 2012 Finalist, beaten ‘The Frog’ at The Frog and Bucket and reached the Semi Finals of The Picadilly New Act of The Year Competition. She has also gigged with...

Stephanie started performing in April 2007 on the Scottish comedy circuit. She quickly established herself as one of the most promising acts of her generation on the circuit, and in 2015 appeared as a finalist in the prestigious Leicester Mercury Comedian Of The Year competition. Stephanie is best described as goofy and peculiar, and her comedy is partway between the needy oddness of Maria Bamford...

Home Counties girl Vivienne Kay recently entered the world of stand up and brings a delightful charm undercut by wit and cynicism to shows throughout the UK. Don’t let her apparent virtue fool you. Described as having ‘funny bones’, she mixes an innocence with unexpected darkness in gag filled sets. “Vivienne Kay has plenty to say ... think Joe Pasquale on helium ... a winning, slightly vulnerable...

Mike was born with his head between a woman’s legs, took that fact, added beer, and created one of the funniest stand-up acts on both sides of the Atlantic. If you live on the eastern side of the pond and are a fan of Rich Hall’s, you probably saw Mike appear with him on the BBC in Rich Hall’s Cattle Drive, or Rich Hall’s Fishing Show, or flagship stand-up show Live at the Apollo. Or you might hav...

“Very, very funny” The Jewish Chronicle ★★★★ “A confident and charismatic performer” Funny Women  “Creeger is never anything less than truly fascinating.” Views From The Gods “Tight writing, sharp performance and a beautifully zany imagination.” The Brighton Source Podcast: Jew Talking to me! @jewtalking Twitter & Instagram: @Rachcreeger www.rachelcreeger.com  

Stella Graham is a naturally funny stand-up comedian, writer & actor. Shameless, charmingly aggressive and unladylike, she's the funniest half Sri Lankan gal from Coventry. During Lockdown, Stella made funny workout videos, a video podcast and did online gigs! What a trip. Gigging in slippers. "If you're a TV executive, drop what you're doing and go see her now" - The Skinny  "Fun and original...

One of the most original acts in comedy, particularly noted for his ability to improvise, Trevor Lock’s unique brand of high energy stand up, mixing cleverly crafted wordplay with stream of consciousness extemporization has gained him a worldwide cult following. He is particular adept at dealing with hecklers and without whom it sometimes seems he wouldn’t have an act. His raucous weekly comedy sh...

Law's comedy career began with him winning the New Act competition at  Glastonbury Festival  in 1995. [5] [6] A lot of Law's earlier material featured tales of his time-travelling exploits in the company of his sausage dog, Cartridge Davison. Cartridge is the eponymous "Dog Of Time" from his  Edinburgh  show of the same name, and has appeared with Law on ITV's Comedy Cuts TV show. In 2002 he was a...

Cally Beaton is a keynote speaker, awards host, comedian, business leader, podcaster, writer and entrepreneur. Well-known for being a natural storyteller, full of intelligent, distinctive and insightful material, Cally is one of the UK’s most sought-after names for corporate, broadcasting and live comedy work. Cally has held senior management positions at some of the biggest media companies in the...

Otiz Cannelloni combines the illusion of magic and the wit of stand up to produce a hybrid comic creation. With a mind more suited to testing crash helmets, his performance fluctuates between sheer genius and downright stupidity. Just when you suspect he doesn’t have a clue, Cannelloni removes all doubt. When this man is on stage the dressing room empties, as the rest of the comics rush to watch a...

Don Biswas is one of the gems of the circuit. A politically charged gag merchant who likes to cover a wide range of subjects including his Asian upbringing, his neurodiversity as someone with dyspraxia, ADHD, and ASD and even the most important of topics.. conspiracy theories. Don has gained huge admiration off all corners of the circuit. Don is now a regular face in comedy clubs across the UK. Al...

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 competi...

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.” – Jo...

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 Mi...

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 Bri...

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 perf...

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 origi...

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 podcas...

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-Ra...

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...

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 appear...