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The Brewhouse Theatre and Arts Centre,
Coal Orchard,
Taunton,
Somerset,
TA1 1JL
FREE ENTRY !
WEEKLY ON MONDAYS (except 1st monday of the month)
DEL STRAIN
Del plays all the top clubs in this country and others and has a few 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 and will be Playing Poker as a Comedian through 2008 on Sky as well as giging all over the UK and hopefully broadening his profile and getting more work on the circuit and on Tv and Radio.
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 but is concentrating on the Comedy and Writing for the moment.
STREETWISE EDGY GLASWEGIAN-GUARDIAN
A VERY EARLY BILLY CONNELLY-CHEEKY MONKEY
BEGBIE DOES STAND UP-FUNNY.CO.UK
ANTHONY MILLER
MARK RESTUCCIA
MC:NORMAN CHO
June 15th
ISZI LAWRENCE
Iszi Lawrence, as seen in the Perrier Award winning The Passion Of The Hodgson, is an 'upbeat' comedian 'with nicely improvised material' which sits well within her intelligent, witty and fun loving set.
She weaves wordplay into a surreal and infectiously joyous world that audiences love to explore.
At the tender age of 20, she has MC'd regularly at clubs throughout Bristol, as well as performing in venues across the country, including Swansea's Grand Theatre, The Wharf in Cardiff, Jesters in Bristol, The Amused Moose and Laughing Horses across London, the Ship of Fools in Leicester and headlining in Edinburgh and Belgium.
Iszi is a seasoned performer, having appeared on stage at the Fringe since she was 18, in critically acclaimed shows Skitzaphrantic, Spinning Jenny and, of course, The Passion Of The Hodgson.
Writing credits include, sketches for the Milkrun - Oneclick Comedy, BBC Radio 1. Also sketches for Clifton Sketch Comedy and Skitzaphrantic. Plus she once won 'best script' award from Bella the Tweenie (the blue one).
"A rare breed - the decent female comedian. Upbeat with nicely improvised material." - edinburghguide.com
DAVID KELLY
THOMAS TOAL
MC:BOBBY CARROLL
June 29th
DAMION LARKIN
Citylife Comedian of The Year Runner Up 2007
Comedy genius is an over used term and Damion Larkin is not a comedy genius. However, he really is very good indeed. Excellent as an opener or support act, he is also growing in reputation as a crowd-rousing compere. He will improvise his entire set, often to hilarious effect.
This former stockbroker quit his lucrative professional in August 2004 to live the dream and has never looked back. He went full time in 2005 and is now destitute, relying on state handouts and begging.
There are no genuine comparisons to this man. He is a versatile and creative comedian who always leaves audiences wanting more.
"Fantastic part of his set where he went through a woman's handbag!" - Random Audience Member
“Industrious in rotating his material…which is warmly and intelligently told” - Steve Bennett, Chortle
"One of the country’s top new acts”BBC
MARK HURMAN
JOE WELLS
MC:JEFF LANE
July 13th
ROB HITCHMOUGH
"…an infectious energy and a joy to watch." The Evening Standard.
Rob Hitchmough has been an established comedian and after dinner speaker for fourteen years, with a mixture of boyish charm and biting wit he never fails to deliver. As well as being a talented improviser and accomplished writer he is extremely funny.
He has been the resident compere at the Aztec Club since 1990 and has played just about every major venue in every city in the UK. and Ireland.
When he is not performing Rob is a very sought after comedy teacher. He is a senior tutor at The Actors Centre (a drama school for professional actors,) and teaches improvisation and drama at Sylvia Young Theatre School. He has also taught at countless corporate events and at several regional theatres, including The Theatre Royal Bath. He has also been featured on 'Stand up with Alan Davies,' 'Esther' and 'Breakfast News'.
Though he always prefers the friendlier comedy clubs he can more than hold his own at the tougher venues. "After a fight involving several inmates during one of my classes at Wandsworth Prison lively audiences aren't ever a problem."
"…an infectious energy and a joy to watch." The Evening standard.
"Very funny and imaginative" Time Out.
CATIE WILKINS
KURT DRIVER
JON FRASER
MC:GARETH MORINAN
July 20th
NICK HODDER
Nick has written a stage show, produced and directed short comedy films, written sketch comedy for Radio 5, and produced some award winning content for BBC Three, winning BBC New Talent's 'Funny Hunt'.
Nick's short film called Gloves, won the BBC Big Screen Award for 'Best Comedy'. Hand picked as the winner by the BBC Film Critic, Mark Kermode.
In 2006 Nick made the move into Stand-Up comedy. His weird material and eccentric performances have won him praise from his peers and several competitions including the 'HMV Yeovil Comedy Contest', and 'Should I stay, or Should I Go?'
Nick has won the following awards:
BBC New Talent - Funny Hunt
BBC Big Screen Award - Best Comedy
HMV Yeovil Comedy Contest
Should I stay, or Should I Go?
MC:MACKENZIE TAYLOR
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