There are laughs for all in this narrative stand up with heart.
Rob Oldham
Thoughtfully witty and offbeat, not to be missed.
Joe Matarese
The heart of Rocky with the edge of Tony Soprano.
Joe Sutherland
Razor-sharp candour and caustic wit from this talented young comedian.
Jeff Leeson
Blending traditional stand up comedy and long form improv, this is crowd work at its best.
Kira Soltanovich
Hilarious observational wrath. Hold tight, take a deep breath, and push (the play button).
Tom Stade
Inimitable style and sharp observations, a distinctive and formidable live act.
Erik Griffin
Instantly likeable but not without attitude, comedian Erik Griffin’s authentic charm and impressive audience rapport is not to be missed.
Lavell Crawford
From his numerous television appearances and stage performances, audiences are becoming increasingly familiar with Lavell’s giant-sized talent.
Joseph Morpurgo
Tirelessly inventive, Joseph Morpurgo’s high concept comedy will have you laughing uproariously.
Adam Hess
Adam Hess is a relentlessly entertaining comedy kaleidoscope.
Sarah Callaghan
A fiercely impressive powerhouse and an utter natural on stage.
Helen Duff
A free form, kooky stand-up menagerie.
Matthew Highton
One of the most unique and stimulating performers working on the comedy circuit today.
Rob Mulholland
Intricately woven, gag-packed stories.
James Ross
Loud, eccentric, surreal.
Umar Khan
Assured, authentic and refreshing stand-up.
Doug Stanhope
Important, exciting comedy…rough, raw, and rowdy.
Michael Yo
Heartfelt and charismatic comedy.
Jordan Brookes
High-wire stand-up and absurdism, bold and playfully punchy.
Finesse Mitchell
Smart, spirited comedy.
JJ Walker & Michael Winslow
They will fulfil all your nostalgic comedy cravings.
Sam Avery
Pure, observational entertainment.
Norris & Parker
Debauched and dirty sketch comedy.
Alexander Bennett
Anarchic, achingly silly comedy from this rising cult comic.
Gareth Cooper
An embrace of the unique comedy in the unashamedly un-cool.
Dave Merheje
Pure raging energy, shameless honesty.
Maisie Adam
Maisie’s comic tale is refreshingly distinct.
Grey Griffin
Grey possesses a unique comic ability – expect sharp punchlines and dark humour
D.J. Demers
Deadpan deliver with a glint in his eye, D.J. Demers offers a hilarious first-hand insight into living with a hearing disability.
Peter Helliar
Tight gags and terrific observations.
Wil Anderson
No-one is safe from this sharp stand-up’s inimitable wit and comic sucker punch.
Tom Ballard
A deftly skilled comedian delivering his comedy at a whip-smart pace.
Mark Forward
An impressive first comedy special.
Mark Steel
Mark has always had something refreshingly unique to offer the world of live stand up
Scott Bennett
Likeable, warm and engaging in his delivery, Scott is a Yorkshire live wire with an undeniable no nonsense logic.
Andy Parsons
An accomplished state of the nation stand-up
Alasdair Tremblay Birchall
Talented, dedicated and analytical, this Scottish born French-Canadian Australian is part of a new generation of comics.
Shane Todd
Shane Todd is becoming one of Northern Ireland’s most charismatic rising stars.
Jessica Fostekew
A whirlwind of comic invention and supreme storytelling, Jess will have you laughing whilst hanging on every word.
Sean McLoughlin
A smart and bold comic, offering a brutally realistic, downbeat take on the world and his own place in it, conveyed with spirit and a dark-edged wit.
Andrew Maxwell
Supremely adept at shrewd political observations, Andrew Maxwell has earned legendary status at the Edinburgh Fringe and beyond.
Tiff Stevenson
Comedy veteran Tiff Stevenson fuses the heartfelt with the hilarious, provoking and delighting in equal measures.
Lauren Pattison
With uplifting wit and raw charisma, Lauren is able to explore personal topics with captivating honesty and comedic prowess.
Hal Cruttenden
An intelligent performer who celebrates his own repressed middle-class insecurities as a hapless house husband.
Miles Jupp
An ultra-polite yet stroppy English gent fully armed with cutting quips and gross over-reactions to minor inconveniences.
Ed Byrne
Veteran comedian Ed Byrne performs unrivalled social satire with a geeky, curmudgeonly persona that’s left crowds in stitches for over 20 years.
Rachel Parris
Multi-talented comedian Rachel Parris challenges societal norms using storytelling and songs, whilst confronting her own vulnerabilities.
Jonathan Pie
Satirical (and livid) news reporter who found fame on YouTube after episodically banging the world to rights every which way. Who’s next..?
Gina Yashere Interview
Read the no-holds-barred chat in which Gina Yashere lets fly at the stand-up comedy industry’s inequality and politics.
Edinburgh Fringe Interview with Brendon Burns
‘We’re funny, not miracle workers’ – stand-up comedy legend Brendon Burns’ no-holds barred interview on the Edinburgh Fringe.
Róisín and Chiara
A lightning-paced, enthusiastic sketch duo who blend their characters and sketches with uncanny synchronicity.
Paul F Taylor
An offbeat, quirky and fast-paced character comedian who’ll lead you into unknown worlds.
Ashley Haden
From heroes and nationalism to interrogating our own privilege. Ashley is a master dismantler and speaks more truths than you’ve had hot dinners.
Shirley & Shirley
Wickedly silly wonder women who exercise a unique brand clowning, improv and uproarious characters (oh, and they filmed their special whilst heavily pregnant).
Alison Thea-Skot
A joyful sketch performer and puppet master of ultra-silly characters ranging from a lovelorn Oyster Card and Bon Jovi to (of course) Dame Shirley Bassey in a 70’s lampshade.
Alexander Fox
A heartfelt storyteller and drummer extraordinaire with a fondness for The Beatles and impressions of Alan Rickman. Now that’s a combo!
Celia Pacquola
Joyfully observant, Celia explores life’s vulnerabilities with a level of positive-spin, honesty and hilarity few others can muster.
Sam Simmons
All hail the undisputed King of Silliness: Sam Simmons. A heroic performer whose only heckler is his own self-hating alter-ego.
Max & Ivan
Masters of sketch comedy and co-founders of acclaimed improv school The Free Association.
Judith Lucy
Judith finds the sheer unadulterated comedy in tragedy, delivered to perfection with her distinctive, disarming style.
Kat Bond
A highly inventive performer who fuses fantastical character comedy with absurd clowning (plus a dash of social commentary).
Daliso Chaponda
An infectiously positive performer whose seamless banter and up-beat anecdotes leave the whole audience smiling.
Laura Lexx
A vibrant performer unafraid to tackle personal issues with charm, honesty and a highly honed comedic craft.
Holly Burn
Gloriously daft, Holly is both a charismatic clown and perceptive performer, drawing on her imagination in a way that produces comedy rarely seen elsewhere.
Abigoliah Schamaun
Don your sparkly leggings and belt out a ballad, Abigoliah is here to welcome you into her world of hedonism and heroic hi-jinx!
Alice Fraser
Silly, smart and wonderfully inclusive, Alice celebrates moments from her past whilst exploring links between pain, beauty and vanity.
Paul Sinha
An intelligent (and hilarious) commentator of sexual politics pitfalls, far right extremism and competitive quizzing.
Njambi McGrath
Njambi’s fresh and fearless voice tackles hard-hitting topics such as colonial rule and racism, with wit, bite and charm.
Bill Hicks
Not one for simple gags, the legendary Hicks was all about making people think, often raging against consumerism and the mainstream.
Damien Power
A comic with philosophical swagger who tackles global topics of religion, nationalism and the wealth gap with an intelligent but oh-so-accessible style.
Anne Edmonds
Relishing in humiliation, Anne Edmonds’ bawdy, self deprecating comedy is punctuated with visual punchlines and satirical stories.
Tommy Tiernan
Never afraid of courting controversy, Tommy who is best known for his mischievous take on life, embraces all its darkness and imperfections.
Ed Aczel
Disarmingly deadpan, thoughtful yet frivolous. Ed is the underdog who revels in his shambolic ‘anti-comic’ persona to great comic effect.
Daniel Cook
A frenetically paced comedian who weaves off-beat stories with an infectious energy that could light up any room.
Joz Norris
Seeking the antidote to modern misery? Joz’s dose of skilfully silly stand-up is the perfect prescription.
Phil Nichol
Fringe veteran Phil Nichol’s manically exuberant stage presence is the stuff of legend – a rollicking rollercoaster of comedy and songs.
Lou Sanders
Expertly balancing relatable charm with vivid surrealism, Lou Sanders is full of mischievous monologues, offbeat observations and self aware asides.
Glenn Wool
Glenn Wool is a ‘world circuit’ pioneer, conquering the globe with his own unique brand of sharply intelligent and honest stand-up.
Alexis Dubus
Seasoned performer Alexis Dubus is a skilled storyteller and master Frenchman impersonator, who contributes to the comedy world on and off stage.
Marcel Lucont
This self-confessed “Greatest UK-based French comedian’ wins crowds with his sardonic character and arrogant observations.
Michael Legge
Whimsical and furious in equal measure, Legge’s impassioned persona administers a delightful dose of vitriol.
Twins
Suspiciously dissimilar ‘Twins’ – Jack Barry and Annie McGrath indulge in delightfully laidback sketch comedy that deviates and charms.
Tony Law
Surrealist legend Tony Law has the uncanny ability to paint offbeat worlds whilst affectionately mocking the very conventions of stand-up comedy.
Ria Lina
With an impeccably-polished sense of comic timing, Ria Lina tackles our cultural obsession for political correctness.
Peter Brush
A deft writer of finely crafted jokes, Peter’s bespectacled stage presence perfectly compliments his arsenal of razor sharp one-liners.
Patrick Turpin
A specialist in performing irreverent and off-kilter theatrical stand-up that utilises a turn of phrase few comedy performers can match.
Matt Winning
An eccentric and idiosyncratic comedian with a whirlwind of ideas that take many forms including traditional one-liners, acute observations and shouting loudly.
Dai Henwood
As Kiwi as Hokey Pokey ice-cream and a pair of jandals, Dai Henwood considers himself to be one of those old school New Zealanders who still spells the word ‘school’ properly.
Richard Todd
Fearlessly impassioned, Richard Todd gives audiences an insight into his personal life that’s full of surreal, honest and menial moments.
Bec Hill
With a unusual talent for ‘paper puppetry’ Bec is the master of crafty stand up routines which she peppers with high-grade puns and inventive epiphanies.
Alasdair Beckett-King
This vegan viking of stand-up wields his own unique brand of enchanting and intelligent comedy – opening his cabinet of curiosities for all to revel in.
Tiernan Douieb
Topical stand-up comedian, Tiernan Douieb sifts through political nonsense and finds the truth in the friendliest and funniest manner possible.
Eleanor Morton
With a unique mix of musical comedy, improv and imaginative storytelling, Eleanor Morton lays bare her vulnerability in a brutally honest, and searingly funny fashion.
Stuart Laws
Stuart flourishes in developing surreal observations into absurdly logical conclusions, taking audiences on wonderfully meta-filmic journeys.
Funmbi Omotayo
Likably laid-back Funmbi delivers unique observations on day-to-day life, his Nigerian roots and his Hackney upbringing.
Dylan Brody
One of America’s leading humorists and storytellers, Dylan’s wit and charm takes audiences on beautifully crafted autobiographical journies.
Fern Brady
Armed with an eventful past, Fern’s stand-up really stands out from the crowd, fueling her dark and brooding humour with an admirable authenticity.
Gráinne Maguire
Expect intelligent political observations and anecdotes on life, dating, family and feminism – delivered with the warmth and deftness of a an expert storyteller.
Dr. George Ryegold
Toby Williams’ morose character Dr George Ryegold prescribes horrifyingly funny anecdotes of medicinal depravity.