Hailsham Memorial Institute – Sep 17th

Saturday September 17th

PIERRE HOLLINS

Pierre Hollins at The Comedy Store

Pierre Hollins is a stand-up comedian and writer.

Pierre has been a comedy circuit favourite for many years, headlining clubs throughout the UK, Europe, Middle East and Asia.

His first novel THE KARMA FARMERS is being published by UNBOUND, due for release in early 2017

Pierre has written for radio and television. His cartoon strip GURU featured in the Fortean Times for many years.

He is…  always enjoyable,often inspired… THE SOURCE

He has…  an easy going joyful manner, laced and juxtaposed with pathos and reality that only an experienced comedian and earthling can bring you… TAKING THE PISTE TOUR

He should be…  made the mayor of a small village… SHANGHAI CITY WEEKEND

He is also…  bloody funny… TIME OUT

Finally… Pierre Hollins is a hugely likeable cheeky chappie and unlikely rock god who whipped the crowd into a state of near euphoria. THE LATEST

JAMES DOWDESWELL

AS SEEN ON RUSSELL HOWARDS GOOD NEWS: (clip below)

“James Dowdeswell is a real master of the comedian’s craft.” Chortle.co.uk

James is an imaginative storytelling comedian who combines deft stand-up with daft stories.

This year Dowdeswell has appeared on Russell Howard’s Good News (BBC), Celebrity Deal Or No Deal with Jimmy Carr (C4), Olympics Greatest Moments (BBC) and Jongleurs Live (Loaded TV). He has also appeared in Ricky Gervais’ Extras, The World Stands Up, Edinburgh And Beyond on the Paramount Comedy Channel. He is currently filming his own comedy show about wine called “James Dowdeswell – Black Belt In Wine.”

James is a headline act at most top UK comedy clubs and co-produces Storytellers’ Club with Sarah Bennetto. His comedy has travelled as far as Shanghai, Dubai, Doha, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Phuket, Bali, France, Belgium, Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Malta, Lanzarote, Tenerife, Australia and Singapore.

TV CREDITS INCLUDE:

Extras (BBC)
Russell Howard’s Good News (BBC)
Celebrity Deal Or No Deal with Jimmy Carr (C4)
Olympics Greatest Moments (BBC)
Jongleurs Live (Loaded TV)
The World Stands Up (Paramount)
Edinburgh and Beyond (Paramount)
Roadrunner (BBC Pilot)
Jamie Cullum Video
Rekindle (Short Film)
Chaos (Sketch Show Pilot)
Why Did The Chicken (HTV Wales)
The Wine Squad – Channel 31, Australia

James’ latest solo show – Urban Wurzel, was a hit at the 2012 Edinburgh Festival. Reviews include:

“His material is top drawer” **** Chortle

”An excellent line in comedy” The Guardian Pick Of The Week

”Great fun throughout … as though we’ve all just met down the pub.” **** Three Weeks

James is regular at both the Edinburgh Festival and Melbourne International Comedy Festivals. Reviews for his solo shows include:

“James Dowdeswell is a real master of the comedian’s craft, being able to almost seamlessly layer joke upon joke to form this wonderful and often hilarious one-man show. It is a genuine pleasure to be in the company of this master gag smith for an hour, an experience that few should really pass up.”****  Chortle

“Intelligent and inventive” **** The List

“This is feel-good comedy with a capital F. If he isn’t a sell out I’ll eat my hat.” ****Three Weeks

“Beautifully twee comedian James Dowdeswell is a joy to watch … the show is almost worth seeing for his Stewart Lee impression alone.” **** The Skinny

Witty one-liners and extended pieces – like Eminem rapping Shakespeare – proved a triumph
Venue Magazine

JIM BAYES Winner Roadhouse new act of the year 2012

Winner Comedy Roast 2013

Winner Yorkshire new act of the year 2013

Winner Funny Scunny 2015

CHARMAINE DAVIES

As seen on ITV’s This Morning with Eamon Holmes

 

 

Charmaine Davies has worked along side Judi Dench to Jo Brand 

She has been seen on stage, TV and films all over the world including Reality TV in America. Charmaine has also been on ITVs ‘This Morning’ Several  times with Phillip Schofield, Holly Willoughby, Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford 

Starting her career in stand up 8 years ago Charmaine has been seen on BBC 1 , Channel 4, Latest TV  ITV, Dave, Sky and Really channel and has performed all over Europe including Praaha Comedy festival Prague. The Sziget festival Budapest and Boom Chicago Amsterdam 

She has her own weekly Show on Delux Radio, regularly on Talkradio and recently  on the Matt Lucas Podcast called ‘Bitch,Bitch Bitch’ 

Charmaine can also be seen in several commercials shown around the world including the Buzz Bingo and Barker and Stonehouse Adverts 

Audiences warm to her bubbly, friendly and outgoing attitude 

‘We have scientific proof she is funny’ Channel 4 Food Unwrapped 

‘Quick, witty and Pretty’ Hazel O’Connor 

“Absolutely great “ Phillip Schofield

MC:JIM GRANT  

Friendly, funny and engaging. For 20 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 has a regular listenership on his podcast Beyond The News. 

Jim has a great set and vast compering experience.

TV & Radio Work:

RT/ Peter Cook’s Establishment Club

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

” Great Set” Tim Vine June 2009

“Really enjoyed his set” Alistair McGowen June 2009

“Lovely stage manner” Alan Davies. October 2011

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

“Very, very funny headliner” BBC Radio, Carrie Cooper, June 2007

“Jim Grant walked on stageas 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