Thanks to everybody for making Friday night truly special. It was our 11th time at Hideaway and though the other ten were good this was the best yet. Everything seemed close to perfection. The music - Wayne was phenomenal, as were his musicians. The food was superb, the service was exceptional (a special thanks to the waiting staff who managed to weave their way through the dancers without causing problems). The sound was fantastic, and the audience played their part too! I have been gigging for 40 years and realise that nights like Friday don’t come very often.
LIVE STAND-UP COMEDY
7:00 pm 17/06/2010
Tickets £8, Doors 7pm, Performance 9pm
**Updated line-up**
Steve Williams
“Scores real laughs with sharp improv” The Scotsman
“It’s not often I laugh so hard that I snort like a pig, but I did in Steve Williams’ show” Chortle website
“Inventive material and banter with the audience blended together effortlessly and seamlessly. Sheer brilliance.” Manchester Evening News
“Very special, completely spontaneous lunacy. Tears were universal” East Magazine.
Geoff Norcott
“Everything Geoff Norcott does is under-pinned by enthusiasm, optimism and a sharp comic mind… Geoff’s abundance of energy combined with a storming mix of observations, impressions and satire has made him a hugely popular act both in the UK and abroad” Comedy CV website
“Funny without being aggressive; witty without being aloof. All of which goes to suggest that Geoff Norcott is a comedian with a big future ahead of him.” The Mirror
“Funny, charming and optimistic, but with enough good quality dark material to make you believe he means what he’s saying.” The List
“Guaranteed to bring the house down at any comedy gig.” Manchester Evening News
“An outstanding act who delivers an eclectic mix of smut, impressions and politics, all delivered with a confident smile and boundless energy…” Funny.co.uk
“Genuinely entertaining….worth seeing just for the impressions” Edinburgh Writers Guild
“He made me laugh” Chris Moyles
“Loretta Maine”
Runner-Up, Hackney Empire New Acts 2008
Finalist, Funny Women 2008
Nominee, if.comedy Best Newcomed Award, Edinburgh Fringe 2008
“Character comic Pippa Evans most often performs as scarily intense singer-songwriter Loretta Maine. This wonderfully unbalanced character flips between sweet and psychotic in a chord change, as she delivers beautifully bitter lyrics about the men – and the music business – that have wronged her. The nuanced songs are great on their own, before you even consider some of the truly impressive one-liners between them. These inspired, quotable pearls of wisdom show that fine comic writing underpins her flawless, perfectly timed performance. Her set is subtle enough to be believable, but not too understated to be hilarious. She’s a relative newcomer, but has certainly got the talent for a sustained and stellar career in comedy.” Chortle website
“A spot-on accent and guitar talent allows the Evans as Loretta to pack in the laughs and completely charm the audience, despite the somewhat psychotic subject matter of the songs. Definitely one to catch” Fest
MC - Suzi Ruffell
This rapidly rising newcomer is already making a name for herself across the circuit gigging alongside the likes of Lee Mack, Jeff Innocent, Tim Vine and Phil Nichols and winning repeat bookings at clubs such as Banana Cabaret, The Comedy Cafe, and The Royal Vauxhall Tavern.
Please check this page regularly for updated line-ups. All comedy listings are subject to change at short notice. Page last updated June 9th.
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