LIVE STAND-UP COMEDY

Tickets £8, Doors 7pm, Performance 9pm

**Updated line-up**

Imran Yusuf

“Imran Yusuf is renowned for his stinging, lyrical street-slang verbiage and super-high energy performance that triggers an eruption of belly-aching laughter. Fast and furious yet charmingly endearing, this is a very unique voice that has never been heard before. Born in Mombasa, Kenya and raised in the UK for the most part with a brief stint at school in the USA, and having travelled much of the world including Israel/Palestine, Jordan and Saudi Arabia during the Lebanon Crisis in 2006, Imran encompasses a rich multitude of cultural assets from across the planet that defines him as a youthful, energetic and original voice that embodies the cultural wealth that exists in modern Britain.” Comedy CV website

“[Imran Yusuf] is - I cannot stress this enough - fantastic. Eloquent, quick-draw and punchy, this guy’s one of the best acts I’ve seen at this year’s Fringe. Sniff him out, for I suspect he won’t be free for long.” Three Weeks 2009

“Imran Yusuf hits the stage with incredible energy and purpose. His riffs are hilarious and his choice of targets is evidence that he’s a comic that has something to say.” Mark Breslin, CEO of Yuk Yuk’s International Stand-Up Comedy, Canada

“Imran is something I’ve never ever seen before… he almost rapped his gig… it had the rhythm of a rap. I’ve never ever, ever seen anyone’s delivery like that.” Adam Bloom, BBC Radio 7

John Ryan

Edinburgh Highlight Award Winner, 2003

Finalist, Hackney Empire New Act, 2000

“The irresistibly amiable John Ryan uses his acerbic wit and seemingly encyclopaedic knowledge of the world around him to keep any audience on their toes….. John has a reputation for thinking on his feet and will confidently and cleverly adapt his show to any audience.” Comedy CV website

“A five star performer” LBC Radio

Stefano Paolini

Runner-up, BBC New Comedy Award 2002
Runner-Up, So You Think You’re Funny 2001

“ACE… An obvious star” The Scotsman

“a talented impressionist…. Warm, friendly and effortlessly confident” Chortle website

“the best voice merchant on the circuit” Evening Standard

“A remarkable repertoire of voices and sounds” The Stage

Karen Bayley - MC

Komedia New Act 2001 - Winner
King Gong - The Comedy Store (first female winner)
BBC New Comedy Awards Showcase finals 2003
Babycham Funny Woman finalist 2003

“Bayley’s material surprises with inspired and sparkling punchlines… with comic timing that is rarely less than brilliant. An assured performer who doesn’t have much trouble getting audiences laughing.” Chortle website

“I saw her recently and she blew my socks off. She doesn’t dwell too much on “lady issues.” Funny in her own right, she was brilliant, clever and she’s gonna be huge.” BBC Online.

“A very good act” Jasper Carrott.

Please check this page regularly for updated line-ups. All comedy listings are subject to change at short notice. Page last updated June 19th