Andrew Lawrence & Carey Marx (Double Bill)
Tobacco Factory Theatre - THURSDAY 22 JULY

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Brendon Burns & Stephen Grant (Double Bill)
FRIDAY 16 JULY
Brendon Burns & Stephen Grant (Double Bill)
Tobacco Factory Theatre

BRENDON BURNS
"Abrasive but hilarious... demented brilliance." Sunday Times

STEPHEN GRANT
“He’s famously pedantic, relentlessly logical and with the kind of comedy vision that can see round corners.”  Chortle.co.uk

Kent Valentine & John Robins (Double Bill)
FRIDAY 16 JULY
Kent Valentine & John Robins (Double Bill)
Hen & Chicken

KENT VALENTINE
"Rapid-fire, quick-witted ... an undeniably funny hour" The Adelaide Advertiser

JOHN ROBINS
"One of the most naturally gifted comedians I've ever seen" The Daily Telegraph

Ian Stone & John Gordillo (Double Bill)
SATURDAY 17 JULY
Ian Stone & John Gordillo (Double Bill)
Tobacco Factory Theatre

IAN STONE
“It is the sheer quantity of funny material that really impresses” The List

JOHN GORDILLO
“A grown-up comic who combines emotional intimacy with high-quality gags." The Guardian

Addy van der Borgh & Elis James (Double Bill)
SATURDAY 17 JULY
Addy van der Borgh & Elis James (Double Bill)
Hen & Chicken

ADDY VAN DER BORGH
“This man was born to make people laugh” Edinburgh Evening News

ELIS JAMES
"The anecdotes and observations flow freely, with an endearing wit and fine sense of timing and pace." Chortle.co.uk

Sarah Millican & Paul Sinha (Double Bill)
SUNDAY 18 JULY
Sarah Millican & Paul Sinha (Double Bill)
Tobacco Factory Theatre

SARAH MILLICAN
"Her laughter rate is exceptional" The Scotsman

PAUL SINHA
‘A triumph...explosive punchlines and laser guided political asides.’ Independent On Sunday

Mark Olver's Circuit Breakers
SUNDAY 18 JULY
Mark Olver's Circuit Breakers
Hen & Chicken

Bristol comedian Mark Olver introduces the best new acts on the UK comedy circuit. See tomorrow's stars of Live At The Apollo today.

Alun Cochrane & NewsRevue (Double Bill)
MONDAY 19 JULY
Alun Cochrane & NewsRevue (Double Bill)
Tobacco Factory Theatre

ALUN COCHRANE
“A master storyteller, holding the audience before dropping an exploding but simple punchline…” The Metro

NEWSREVUE
“Masters of their art” The Stage

The Best In UK Stand Up with Danny Bhoy and guests
MONDAY 19 JULY
The Best In UK Stand Up with Danny Bhoy and guests
Redgrave Theatre

DANNY BHOY
"Charming, endearing and very, very funny. The wonder-Bhoy has the comedy world at his feet." Metro

with ALUN COCHRANE plus compere MARK OLVER

Simon Evans & Pete Johansson (Double Bill)
TUESDAY 20 JULY
Simon Evans & Pete Johansson (Double Bill)
Tobacco Factory Theatre

SIMON EVANS
“Demonically Dry” Metro. “Rich, complex comedy” Chortle.co.uk

PETE JOHANSSON
“Laughter fest…Hilarious” The List

Pappy's & Rob Deering (Double Bill)
WEDNESDAY 21 JULY
Pappy's & Rob Deering (Double Bill)
Tobacco Factory Theatre

PAPPY'S
"A show that pairs clever, witty sketches with brilliant clowning." The Metro

ROB DEERING
"Massively engaging intelligent comic offering a cracking mix of songs and silliness" The Guardian

Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre & Ali Cook (Double Bill)
WEDNESDAY 21 JULY
Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre & Ali Cook (Double Bill)
Hen & Chicken

SCOTTISH FALSETTO SOCK PUPPET THEATRE
"Sheer comic genius" Venue

ALI COOK
"A sharp, irreverent magician" Daily Star

The Best In UK Stand Up with Milton Jones and guests
WEDNESDAY 21 JULY
The Best In UK Stand Up with Milton Jones and guests
Redgrave Theatre

MILTON JONES
“One of Britain's top gagsmiths” - The Guardian

with guests JAMES ACASTER and JOE LYCETT plus compere CHRIS MARTIN

Andrew Lawrence & Carey Marx (Double Bill)
THURSDAY 22 JULY
Andrew Lawrence & Carey Marx (Double Bill)
Tobacco Factory Theatre

ANDREW LAWRENCE
“Lawrence packs more laughs into one of his ninety second rants than most comics manage in half an hour.” The Scotsman

CAREY MARX
"An extraordinarily talented stand-up who reaches into the genre's darkest corners with a tickling stick." Metro

Richard Herring & Tom Wrigglesworth (Double Bill)
FRIDAY 23 JULY
Richard Herring & Tom Wrigglesworth (Double Bill)
Tobacco Factory Theatre

RICHARD HERRING
“Herring simply improves with age” The List

TOM WRIGGLESWORTH
“Magical storytelling…a rare talent...hysterical and accomplished” Time Out

Jarred Christmas & Andrew Bird (Double Bill)
FRIDAY 23 JULY
Jarred Christmas & Andrew Bird (Double Bill)
Hen & Chicken

JARRED CHRISTMAS
"A fabulously boisterous Kiwi with a definite future" London Evening Standard

ANDREW BIRD
"One of the hottest prospects in stand-up" Time Out

The Best In UK Stand Up with Paul Zerdin and guests
FRIDAY 23 JULY
The Best In UK Stand Up with Paul Zerdin and guests
Redgrave Theatre

PAUL ZERDIN
“The best ventriloquist Britain has discovered for many years, who has mastered the knack of being acceptable to both comedy club and family audiences” THE STAGE

plus JARRED CHRISTMAS and compere STUART GOLDSMITH

Frisky and Mannish & The Noise Next Door (Double Bill)
SATURDAY 24 JULY
Frisky and Mannish & The Noise Next Door (Double Bill)
Tobacco Factory Theatre

FRISKY & MANNISH
“Pure exhilarating brilliance from start to finish.” Chortle.co.uk

THE NOISE NEXT DOOR
"Five slick improvisers... No one can fail to be engaged by the vivacious sense of fun" Chortle.co.uk

Seann Walsh & Stuart Goldsmith (Double Bill)
SATURDAY 24 JULY
Seann Walsh & Stuart Goldsmith (Double Bill)
Hen & Chicken

SEANN WALSH
“Walsh is this generation’s Dylan Moran, with the looks, gags and charm to become something quite special” Time Out

STUART GOLDSMITH
"A pitch-perfect performance, every nuance carefully calculated for maximum impact" Chortle.co.uk

     


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