Tanyalee Davis

Since arriving in the UK back in 2013 Tanyalee has stormed the UK comedy scene earning her appearances on prestigious comedy shows such as Live At The Apollo, The Last Leg & The John Bishop Show. Tanyalee also supported Frankie Boyle on his 2012 UK Tour

Danny Deegan

confidence and swagger that you might expect of a North-West comedian at the very top of his game, Danny Deegan is a comedian, writer and actor who has become a regular at most of the major comedy clubs in the UK since he began performing in 2003.

Keith Carter

Carter is known as one of the best character comedians on the circuit, with an attention to detail so much so, many have not known he was in character. He doesn’t rely on wigs and silly costumes, Carter relies on sincerity. His most famous creation Nige has gained cult status amongst comedy fans and comedians alike and is see as a comedy icon in his native Liverpool.

His unique ability to improvise and interact with an audience whilst delivering a perfectly honed set of belly-laugh gags and hilariously surreal stories has taken him across the globe, as well as working with, amongst others, Sean Lock, Reg D Hunter, Ricky Gervais and Russell Brand.

Tony Wright

Tony Wright is a 19 year old Manchster based Comic. Performing his first stand up set at aged 15 in his home county of Kent over the following 3 years Tony has made a huge impression on the circuit , leading to a residency as warm up act for Ramsgate Music Hall’s Edinburgh preview season in June-July 2015 opening for a certain Lou Sanders.

Jay Hampson

@Jay_Hampson

BEAT THE FROG WORLD SERIES WINNER 2012

HULL COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR 2012

TENFEET CITY COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR 2012

CROOKED SMILE COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR 2012

AMUSED MOOSE LAUGH OFF FINALIST 2015

HILARITY BITES NEW ACT FINALIST 2012

Jay started performing in 2009 and quickly established himself as an act who was one to watch. Jay has cheeky and very likeable demeanour with a set full of clever observations and sharp punchlines. Jay is a confident and commanding performer and is also a commanding compere able to control any room.

A regular on the festival circuit Jay has performed at ‘Beat herder’, ‘Kendall Calling’ & ‘Bearded Theory’ as well as taking his debut solo show entitled Jay Hampson ‘Tries His Best’ to Daves Leicester Comedy Festival in 2016.

Jay has won a variety of competitions and featured in the final of many more as listed above, he also appeared in the Semi Final of the Laughing Horse New Act Of The Year in 2012 and has regularly appeared on BBC Radio Manchester.

Danny Sutcliffe

@dannysutcliffes

LEICESTER MERCURY COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR FINALIST 2012

OFF THE RAILS COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR 2012

ROCK RADIO COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR 2012

FUNHOUSE COMEDY CHAMPIONS OF CHAMPIONS 2011

SMACKED ARSE SEARCH FOR A STAR WINNER 2014

Danny started performing in 2010 after participating in a comedy course run by legendary comedy writer Ashley Boroda. With his unique style and ability Danny has been recognised as one of the most gifted emerging talents on the UK comedy scene. His set consists of a mixture of clever one liners and slick jokes that that leaves you aching from laughing. A great MC with a very likeable manner, Danny is one of those acts that leaves a lasting impression.

Liam Pickford

@FlowerOfAshton

RUNNER UP CHORTLE STUDENT COMEDY AWARDS 2015

BBC RADIO 2 NEW COMEDIAN SEMI FINALIST 2012

JUST THE TONIC BIG VALUE SHOWCASE 2016

Well, what can we say about Liam? If Stewart Lee, Jack Dee and Morrissey ever had a child together then Liam is who they would call son. Liam started performing stand up in Manchester in June 2012. His unique style is a breath of fresh air to the circuit with Liam has crafted his own unique brand of stand up, mixing cleverly honed material and punchlines with excitingly unpredictable audience interaction. All this, mixed in with a hint of ‘whimsy’ and clever observations whilst delivered in a wonderfully unenthusiastic and grumpy style. Liam has become a circuit favourite and is destined for big things. A highly intelligent writer and fantastic performer who is as capable doing sets and compering. Liam is an act you will want to book time and time again.

Big Lou

@BigLouComedy

www.biglou.co.uk

Lass O’gowrie New Comedian Of The Year 2010

Speckled Hen Comedian Of The Year Finalist 2010

Old Comedian Of The Year Semi Finalist 2015

Lewis ‘Big Lou’ Jones has become a favourite on both the comedy circuit and after dinner circuit since he burst on to the scene back in 2010. Another product of the legendary comedy writer Ashley Boroda’s comedy course, the Manchester born comic announced himself on to the comedy scene by winning the Lass O’gowrie New Comedian Of The Year competition. He quickly went on to establish himself as a very reliable act capable of both performing sets and the duties of compère, Lewis has gone on to build up a good reputation amongst bookers. Now a regular face on the after dinner circuit, Lewis can also be seen closing for the likes of The Comedy Station, Rolf Comedy Club, Ha Ha Comedy Club (Bryan Malcolm) & Gags On The Green.

Stephanie Laing

@stephanie_laing

www.stephanielaing.co.uk

Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year Finalist 2015

Funhouse Comedy Club Champion Of Champions 2015

**** Arts Award Voice

‘Gloriously silly … wonderfully unpretentious’ (BroadwayBaby.com)

‘Definitely one to watch.’ Three Weeks

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. That was proven correct in 2015 when Stephanie appeared as a finalist in the prestigious Leicester Mercury Comedian Of The Year.

Smug Roberts

www.andywilky.com

TV CREDITS

Mrs BROWNS BOYS

PHOENIX NIGHTS

BURIED

COLD FEET

CUTTING IT

24 HOUR PARTY PEOPLE

ALMOST MARRIED

LOOKING FOR ERIC

ANDY WILKY : MANCHESTER BORN AND BRED AND OVER 50 YEARS IN THE MAKING
In 1995, he tried stand-up comedy for the first time at the Frog and Bucket comedy club, adopting the stage name “Smug Roberts”; the “smug” came from an event in his life where people teased him for being a “smug bastard” and the “Roberts” was adapted from his middle name. Caroline Aherne and her then-husband Peter Hook watched his set and she put him in contact with an agent. Six weeks later, He performed his first one-man gig.

Lucy Thompson

@elvivothompo

Best Show Leicester Comedy Festival Nominee 2017

Best Debut Show Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival Nominee 2016

Fosters Breaking Talent Award Nominee 2015

The Midlands Comedy Awards Breakthrough Act Winner 2016

The Midlands Comedy Awards Best New Act Runner Up 2015

Leicester Square New Comedian Of The Year Semi Finalist 2015

Lucy only started her journey into the world of comedy back in February 2014. Although still a relatively new face on the circuit Lucy has already made a lot of noise earning a Fosters Breaking Talent Award Nominee within her first year on the circuit. A Midlands act who currently resides in Leicester, Lucy has proven herself to be a very promising emerging talent.

Tony Basnett

www.tonybasnett.com

@tonybasnett

FROG & BUCKET WORLD SERIES 2014 FINALIST

PRESTON COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR 2012 FINALIST

HARROGATE COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR 2014 FINALIST

COMEDY CENTRAL STUDENT COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR 2011 FINALIST

FUNHOUSE COMEDY ‘CHAMPIONS OF CHAMPIONS’ FINALIST 2011

Tony started his stand up career whilst studying at Leeds Met University back in 2008. Originally from Hartlepool and now residing in Manchester Tony has taken the circuit by storm. Described as an upbeat and playful comic, Tony has been seen across the country at top comedy clubs as well as performing at some of the UK’s major music festivals. With a mischievous and positive style that will get any crowd to warm to his charm.

Tony Jameson

www.tonyjameson.co.uk

@tonyjameson

As Seen On BBC Comedy Presents

As Heard On BBC Radio 5 Live and Talksport

Star Of The Documentary Football Manager: An Alternate Reality

In September 2008, Tony Jameson first stepped foot onstage. Little did he know, 4 years later he would be quitting his day job as a college lecturer to pursue a full time career as one of the Norths most exciting and in demand comedians.

Sully O’Sulllivan

@Sully_OSullivan

www.sullyosullivan.com

Sully O’Sullivan is a seasoned headliner who has performed all over the world. Starting back in June 1998 in his native New Zealand, Sully rocketed to stardom making his TV debut 7 months later appearing on New Zealands cult comedy program Pulp Comedy on channel TV2. Sully then went on to make a further three more appearances on the show.

In 2005 Sully decided to spread his comedy wings and head to the sunny coast of Britain. 11 years later Sully has performed in almost every part corner of this country including Scotland, N. Ireland, Wales, Isle Of Man, Isle Of White & The Channel Islands! Basically there’s not many places in the UK that Sully hasn’t been. Renowned as a solid act capable of performing in any room and to any audience, Sully has also built up a reputation as one of the most reliable and solid compere’s on the circuit.

Karen Bayley

@KarenBayley

Karen Bayley is a midlands based act hailing from Birmingham. Karen has been on the circuit for over a decade. She made a name for herself early on in her career reaching the semi-final of the prestigious BBC New Comedy Awards and was later crowned the winner of the 2001 Komedia New Act prize, Karen Bayley followed by becoming the first ever female winner of the prestigious Comedy Store King Gong award as well as reaching the finals of both the BBC New Comedy Awards Showcase and Babycham Funny Women.