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.
Tiff Stevenson
Comedy veteran Tiff Stevenson fuses the heartfelt with the hilarious, provoking and delighting in equal measures.
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.
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..?
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).
Max & Ivan
Masters of sketch comedy and co-founders of acclaimed improv school The Free Association.
Daliso Chaponda
An infectiously positive performer whose seamless banter and up-beat anecdotes leave the whole audience smiling.
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.
Tommy Tiernan
Never afraid of courting controversy, Tommy who is best known for his mischievous take on life, embraces all its darkness and imperfections.
Glenn Wool
Glenn Wool is a ‘world circuit’ pioneer, conquering the globe with his own unique brand of sharply intelligent and honest stand-up.
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.
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.
Funmbi Omotayo
Likably laid-back Funmbi delivers unique observations on day-to-day life, his Nigerian roots and his Hackney upbringing.
Hans Teeuwen
Absurdist, apolitical and confrontational; Teeuwen’s comedy ventures far beyond the mainstream, fusing all types of performance.
Jonny Pelham
A self-deprecating but nonetheless natural comedian, Jonny Pelham draws on his experiences as the awkward misfit and constant outsider.
Danny McLoughlin
The archetypal funny guy down your local pub, Danny McLoughlin has endless laughable anecdotes that will keep you hanging on his every word.
Brendon Burns
Firebrand stand-up comedian Brendon Burns has earned legendary status through his fearless, bold and provocative style.
Bobby Mair
Always teetering on the edge of decency, Bobby Mair revels in his own despair whilst dishing out some painfully honest world views.
Lloyd Langford
A revered stand-up and writer, Lloyd Langford mixes topical jokes, anecdotes and observations into a constantly evolving comedy set.
Mark Smith
With a relaxed demeanour, Mark Smith masterfully packs his shows with a diverse range of offbeat observations.
Archie Maddocks
With a natural stage presence, Archie Maddocks’ comedy explores racial and social issues with razor-sharp gags and insightful storytelling.
Morgan Murphy
Brutally cynical and hard talking Morgan Murphy pulls back the curtain on societal issues from the basic to the burning.
Norman Lovett
Dead-pan maestro Norman Lovett excels in laid back, surreal whimsy that’s made him a cult figure on and off screens.
Stephen Grant
A seasoned grand-master of comedy, Stephen Grant takes audiences through a riotous cavalcade of exasperated observations.
Tim Renkow
With darkly mischievous tones, Tim Renkow’s comedy tackles society’s fringe issues whilst subverting preconceptions.
Tom Ward
Celebrating the minutia of life, comedian Tom Ward spins tales of his favourite unsung heroes – from cheap kettles to tupperware.
Richard Herring
With an unrivalled comedy pedigree, Richard Herring pushes boundaries comedically whilst subverting mainstream broadcasters.
Sean Hughes
A ferociously talented stand-up, writer, actor and poet – Sean Hughes pioneered lovingly crafted hours of autobiographical comedy.
Gina Yashere
With an infectious personality and a disarmingly direct style, Gina Yashere disrupts the status quo with her brilliantly wry observations.