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February 3rd

NINIA BENJAMIN

Ninia Benjamin is one of the UK ’s hottest female comedians with a wealth of television, stage and live stand-up experience.

Ninia was catapulted to stardom as one third of BBC3’s 3 Non-Blondes, which later transferred to BBC2 and BBC America before going to a second series, shown internationally. From this, her talents have been showcased across all the major UK channels in a variety of roles, as a presenter, studio guest, actress and reality TV star. Ninia was crowned the Winner of Celebrity Scissorhands 2007 (BBC3) in which she and a host of celebrities cut and styled their way through two weeks in a televised salon, raising thousands of pounds for Children in Need. She was also a contestant on the hit Living programme, The Underdog Show in which celebrities were paired up with rescue dogs which they had to train in preparation for a number of obedience tests and she has made two hilarious appearances on BBC1’s Hole in the Wall. With an infectious sense of humour and effervescent screen presence, Ninia is a favourite guest and commentator for many popular discussion shows, for example Sky Comedy Close Up. Other recent television appearances include Total Wipeout and Celebrity Masterchef whilst her vocal talents can be heard in CBeebies’ Tinga Tinga Tales. A talented actress, Ninia performed in Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues at the New Players Theatre in 2009 as part of the London celebration of V-Day, the global movement to end violence against women.

While Ninia’s popularity on television continues to soar, her stand-up remains at the highest level. She is a regular headliner at all the top venues across the UK , such as Jongleurs, Up the Creek, The Banana Cabaret, Glee Clubs and Bound & Gagged. She has also spread her talents overseas and has enjoyed a successful run at the Cape Town Comedy Festival in South Africa in addition to appearances at the ‘Big Night of Comedy’ festival in Holland .

FREDRIK ANDERSSON

Fredrik Andersson is better known on the Swedish Comedy club circuit and writing & performing comedy for TV such as the Swedish version of Balls of Steel.

Since last October Fredrik has been living amongst us in London and plans to be as successful on the British comedy scene as he is in Sweden. Since arriving he has debuted at all the major London clubs, featured in the Edinburgh Fringe show ‘The Stockholm Syndrome’ and recently performed at the Leicester Comedy Festival.

TOBIAS PERSSON

“His material is thoughtful and silly, and he makes some sophisticated parallels alongside some surreal little islands of the bizarre and profane. Easy-going intelligence, and a curiosity which makes him lovely.”

THE SKINNY Aug 2011

“Refreshing taste of absurdity, comfortably mastered by the Swedish comic.”

THREE WEEKS Aug 2011

“Thoughts that are likely to strike a chord…concisely and effectively put’.”

Steve Bennett, chortle

“Quirky, sharp observations and lightening wit’”

Arts Leicestershire Magazine

“Incredible energy… Very sharp in a cute exterior. Best male stand-up comedian 2008″

Swedish stand-up gala

MC:DEL STRAIN

Talk sport radios Del plays all the top clubs in this country and others and has television credits to his name.

He was a Finalist in five major Comps in his first two years and since then has progressed to spots at The Comedy Cafe,Jongleurs,The Glee,Banana Cabaret,Kings Head,The Stand, and many more gigs all over the UK bringing his take on Britain 2008 warts and all.As well as writing Sketchs for itv and the BBC 1 Scotland Karen Dunbar Show he has made tv and radio appearences from X-FM and Talksport to Sky Poker and the Itv 1 5:Oclock show doing his Stand Up

Del can also act and has done Shakespeare at The Young Vic and also has made a Film and Adverts for the Nissan Navara and also a Braun Shaving advertising Campaign.

STREETWISE EDGY GLASWEGIAN-GUARDIAN
A VERY EARLY BILLY CONNELLY-CHEEKY MONKEY
BEGBIE DOES STAND UP-FUNNY.CO.UK

March 4th

SOL BERNSTEIN

As seen on Al Murray presents

Sol Bernstein has performed 2 solo show's. "ALMOST ALIVE" at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2003 winning a "Spirit of the Fringe award", and "ALMOST ALIVE 11" in 2004

" One part Alf Garnett, two parts Mel Brooks, and three parts like nothing you've ever heard" The Guardian

"An instantly winning creation" Evening Standard

"No age barrier to comic genius" Edinburgh Evening News

"Bernstein's the real deal, you'd better believe it" The Scotsman

"an instantly winning creation" - The Independent

He's performed all over the world at venues including The London Palladium, New York's Carnegie Hall, The Paris Olympia, Caesars Palace Las Vegas, The Scunthorpe Baths, but it's at night clubs where Sol really comes to life. His charisma, his walking stick, his catch phrase "why don't you put on a tie" his chutzpah, put it all together and you see the magic that is Sol Bernstein.

Sol Bernstein - Edinburgh & Beyond 4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkmQ3ufexIY

STEVE DAY

Steve Day is a truly unique comedian - warm, witty and engaging whilst dealing with the dilemmas of being a deaf man in a hearing world. He has become a familiar voice on BBC Radio 4, contributing regular to 'You and Yours', featuring in a half-hour special of 'No Triumph, No Tragedy' and starring alongside Caroline Quentin and Patricia Routledge in 'The Sound Barrier'. Steve was also a staff writer on Radio 2's long-running 'The News Huddlines' and has appeared on numerous TV shows, most notable Channel 4's 'Natural Born Talent' and Sky's 'Abnormally Funny People'.

"revelatory and very funny" - The Guardian
"wonderful" - Bath Chronicle
"warm, funny, frank and thought-provoking" - The Scotsman

"a hilarious, hard-of-hearing, heavenly host" - Time Out Comic's Choice

CRAIG MURRAY

Hailing from Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, As ssen on the Tv adverts, charming northerner Craig is currently one of the hottes rising talents on the comedy circuit.

his rise through the comedy ranks has been nothing short of meteoric. Within just 1 month he had reached the final of The Other Side New Act of the Year competition and within 3, the final of the coveted Hackney Empire New Act of the Year. In the last two years he has also appeared in a comedy film alongside Adam Hills and Brendon Burns and recorded a comedy pilot for the BBC.

Also indemand on the corporate circuit, Craig has performed for clients such as: Goldman Sachs, Bird & Bird, VK Direct & No.5 Chambers,

“…a great line in Northern humour”– Spoonfed.co.uk

“Craig Murray knows his comedy roots… his material was well presented [and] recognisably funny”– Chortle.co.uk

“Bloody funny”– Jo Brand

MC:JIM GRANT

Regular guest presenter for Sky TV

Stand Up Britain ITV,

Personality Driven AUDI CHANNEL

“A very witty and knowledgeable presenter” Sky TV Feb 08

"Very, very funny headliner" BBC Radio, Carrie Cooper, June 2007

BBC Radio Sussex

Talksport Radio

Xpress FM

‘Jim certainly has enormous presence, combined with a razor wit, means he’s perfect for compering’

East Magazine Feb 2003

‘Sparky regular compere, Jim is a master of getting the crowd going.’

Herald March 2003

MATT BLAIZE

"…Fast talking hard hitting, watch out for him. He's in hot form…"- Time Out

Matt Blaize originally trained as a classical actor and attended The Drama Centre. Roles at school Include; Rakitin in month In The Country by Turgenev, The Title role in Othello by Shakespeare and Winston in Les Smiths, "Some kind of Hero". Matt has performed approx. 400 gigs in the 2 years he has been a stand-up comedian.

Children In Need For The BBC @ The Shepherds Bush Empire Nov 2002
CND Anti War Protest gig @ The Bloomsbury Theatre Supporting Michael Moore, Mark Thomas, Jeremy Hardy . Dec 2002
Lee Hurst Back yard Comedy Club (Resident compere)

Winner Of Leicester Mercury Comic of The Year 2002
2001 Winner of Take The Mike For Carlton T.V
Finalist Hackney Empire N.A.O.T.Y 2001
Winner of Laughing Horse N.A.O.T.Y. 2001

"Children In Need" BBC1 Nov 2002
Guest on "Rise" Channel 4 Nov 2002
Contestant Comedian Special "The Weakest Link" BBC1
"Take The Mike"2002 Series for Carlton. Warm Up May 2002
Talking Head In BBC2, "I Love Jamaica" Documentary

"Smart, good looking confident. You could easily hate Blaize if he wasn't so damn funny. He's got attitude by the bucketful as he demolishes his subjects with elegant, energetic style, and a winning way with words. Blaize has only been around a short while but is making waves in all the right places - and quite right too. He's got naturally funny bones and the talent to make the most of them. Bigger things undoubtedly await." - Chortle.co.uk

" An outstanding comedic talent." - Fringereport.com

"Likeable, he has some great lines". - The Scotsman

"If comedy was the new rock and roll then it comes as a surprise to discover a new hard edge face on the scene who looks as if he can kick things into the next generation. Matt Blaize is an Eastender who prowls the stage looking for answers. As a black Britain he hits the race angle with incisive humour. In between there's a thoughtful political viewpoint, which could become a show within a show. A natural comic, this is a guy with the personality To match his potential" - The Stage

"His style is irreverent but never intimidating. And he is one of the few acts to do political material. Its always exciting to spot a new face on the circuit and Blaize is clearly on the up" - Evening Standard/Hot Tickets

"Among the highlights of the second half was charismatic black comedian Matt Blaize" The daily Telegraph

"Has been described by many as Britain answer to Bill Hicks". TV Quick

"He is that increasing rare creature. A comedian who takes on tough topical issues with an expressiveness and lightness of touch that can win round even a rowdily drunken crowd" Time-out

"He strides on giving it a certain amount of attitude And soon he is spinning comedy gold…
Watching him is really exciting because you know you are seeing a star in the making. Hollywood watch your back". - Attitude magazine

"He's unusual among current stand-us in that there's a strong social content in his set.
His delivery is fast and exciting. Though, it's the way he engages with the audience. He can take a delicate subject like race and hit us with funny lines without ever sounding like he is sacrificing honesty for laughs. Its no surprise to learn that he also numbers among the major influences on him hard hitters likes Bill Hicks, Denis Leary and Chris Rock. Skilful, distinctively enjoyable" - Time-out

"With the facial contortions of Bill Cosby his politically orientated act was funny and well observed"
Leicester mercury

"New talent comes from sharp-witted Matt Blaize" - BBC London 94.9 FM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISB_aJX8I6o

MARTIN BEAUMONT

One of the most popular comedy veterans, Martin plays all the top clubs and many TV appearances including

Channel 4: 'Collectors Lot' -Presenter - Transmission -'99 thru 2000 -Sky 1: Drama/Soap 'Dream Team' character -3 series BBC: First, Second and 'Best Of' Series 'Comedy Nation' LWT: Series 'Red Handed' -Promos for Chris Tarrant's 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?' Carlton TV: 'The Warehouse' -Stand-up -Various dramas
Martin appears regularly at London's leading venues National and overseas touring
Both series and Best Of 'Comedy Nation' (BBC 2) 2 series of 'Get Up Stand Up' (Channel 4) 60 scripts 'Professor Bubble' (GMTV) Comedy Series 'Gas' (Channel 4) Many Corporate Projects
Currently writing a new series for network TV
'Open Secrets' -Drama
'Thrown' -Comedy/Drama Short 'Over My Dead Body' -Film Noir
'Wake Up' -Anti-drugs concept film
Sunspots' (Time Out's Critics Choice) 'Waiting For Godot' / 'On The Fringe'

TEZ ILYAS

MC:PAUL RICKETTS

Has appeared on 'The Weakest Link' – voted out second.

'survives on Richmond fags and double whiskies' TIME OUT (2006)
'a funny set on the youth of today' SURREY MIRROR (2007)

'a lovegod' ANNE ROBINSON (2007)

'Ricketts excels as a natural story-teller, with an amusing eloquence that would make you smile even if he was the one telling you that your granny's just died.' THREE WEEKS (2008)
'always amusing' TIME OUT (2008)

May 4th

WES ZAHARUK

This is definitely one of the zaniest shows on the market. If you like to laugh you won't want to miss this comic in action.

Early in his career Zaharuk’s fast paced razor wit and tornado-like approach to comedy caught on quickly. Soon he became one of the most requested comedian at clubs, colleges, and major corporations through North America.

Wes Zaharuk has performed around the world and his television experience takes him back to the days of SCTV and Bizarre. He appeared on America’s Funniest People and came in second one episode.

Wes was a feature of the documentary “Yellow Brick Road” which won a Genie.

Five appearances on Club 54 increased the audiences that have been lucky enough to have seen Wes and his eccentric collection of stupid prop tricks. Wes has brought his one-man tour de force around the world.

Cypress, Germany, Israel, and Australia are but a few of the countries Zaharuk draws audiences excited to see his crazy antics on stage. Audiences have come to expect the unexpected.

NICK DOODY

Nick's career as a stand-up comedian got off to a pretty good start, whilst still a student, Nick supported the late Bill Hicks on his final tour of the UK. Bill himself had requested Nick.

Nick is also much in demand as a writer for television, most recently writing for cult animation series 'EMPIRE SQUARE', BBC4's 'LATE EDITION', Channel 4's 'FAQ U', '8 OUT OF 10 CATS' & 'FRIDAY NIGHT PROJECT', ITV2's 'LIP SERVICE' and More4's 'LAST WORD'.
Nick's radio and TV credits as a performer include contributing to shows such as 'THE MARK THOMAS COMEDY PROJECT' on Channel 4, BBC Radio 4's 'POLITICAL ANIMAL and Nick was also one of the regular guests on BBC3's

'COMIC SIDE OF 7 DAYS'."The new Denis Leary" GALWAY LIST

"Doody's physicality reminds us how important the visual dimension can be. It's an area that all too many stand-ups seem to ignore" TIME OUT

DAVID WHITNEY

star of channel 4's bafta winning fonejacker ,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGtKzqtyRQg
A-Z of Sexual Fetishes (spoof documentary) Channel 5/ Jones the Films
Paranormal Resurrection Films

MC:JIM GRANT

Friendly, funny and engaging. For 10 years Jim has been warmly received by every type of audience. As well as headlining notable comedy clubs, Jim has played many festivals, tv shows, art centres, student unions, working mens clubs, weddings and even 1 funeral.

Jim has a great set and vast compering experience.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yeoDUQ_Kyw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2nCl1s3IbQ

TV & Radio Work:

Daily Telegraph Award Regional Runner Up 2001

Guest presenter for Sky TV

Stand Up Britain ITV,

Personality Driven AUDI CHANNEL

BBC Radio Sussex Breakfast Show

Talksport Radio, Ian Collins Show

Express FM Drivetime with Adrian Knight

“A very witty and knowledgeable presenter” Sky TV Feb 08

"Very, very funny headliner" BBC Radio, Carrie Cooper, June 2007

“Jim Grant walked on stage as he told joke after hilarious joke, and brilliantly

responded to talkers in the audience” SQ MAGAZINE 2011

“Jim certainly has enormous presence, combined with a razor wit, means he’s perfect for compering” - East Magazine Feb 2003

“Sparky regular compere, Jim is a master of getting the crowd going.” - Herald March 2003

“Very funny and a highly competent MC” - Source Magazine Feb 2004

“A long applause for his set.” - Royal Stratford Theatre August 2004

“A born communicator” - East Magazine March 05

“Really enjoyed his set” Alistair McGowen June 09

June 1st

ZOE LYONS

If Comedy Nominee 2007

Mock The Week regular

Bursting onto the comedy circuit in 2004, Zoe won the prestigious Funny Women competition and reached the final of Channel 4's 'So You Think You're Funny' in the same year, and has since established herself as one of the country's leading comic talents.

Last year, she was nominated for the If.Comeddie Best Newcomer award for her debut solo show 'Fight or Flight', and is in constant demand on the UK and international comedy scene. Zoe also runs her own night 'Bent Double' in Brighton, voted number 1 Critic's Choice by The Times, and a regular night in London at the Royal Vauxhall Tavern which she comperes and produces.

A regular contributor to various radio shows on Radio 4 and LBC, Zoe was also invited to become a patron of Pride in 2007, joining a select elite including Stephen Fry and Sir Ian Mc Kellen. Following the critical sell-out success of her show in 2007, Zoe returned to Edinburgh this year with her all-new show 'The Mangled Mantra of The Messed Up Modern Mind'.

Edinburgh Festival 2008 reviews:

"Zoe Lyons is a comedy goddess....outrageously funny...a blast of genius and originality...the best the Fringe has seen in years" - Hairline 5 stars

"Charming and honest....An hour of easy, refreshing fun", 4 stars - Chortle

"It's a fast paced, gutsy show...contains a world-class spoonerism that may be worth the ticket price on its own" - Scotland on Sunday

"Zingy one-liners...A talent for bitchiness" - Julian Hall, The Independent