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Eastbourne – Childrens Respite Trust – Langney Sports Club Feb 17
17 February, 2017 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
https://www.fatsoma.com/the-childrens-respite-trust/xgfezefw/comedy-night-2017
BRIAN DAMAGE & KRYSTAL
@ Sydney Comedy Store
Brian Damage & Krysstal are a unique comedy double act based in London. Blending music, deadpan comedy and silliness they have been working together on the London Comedy Circuit for the last five years. In that time they have performed not only around the UK but also in Germany, South Africa and Australia.
Right now they are back in London after a very successful Melbourne and Edinburgh Festival
Jongleurs act of the year 1998
“The Best of The Fest”
“Jongleurs”
“Melbourne Comedy Festival Just For Laughs”
“ – as daft and charming as they are funny…”The Stage (Aug 2002)
“Brian Damage is a legend on the London Comedy Circuit….cracking deadpan act.” Chris Wilson – StandUpCom Magazine 2001
“ Always enjoyable…. incredibly funny…. His ‘Buddy Holly plays Oasis’ is a gem” Chortle (The UK Comedy Guide 2000)
“If you like daft stuff you’ll love this new album… by Brian Damage and Krysstal” TIME OUT (London 2001)
PHILIP SIMON
Jewish Comedian of the Year 2015
Lastminute Comedy / Kill for a Seat Comedian of the Year 2015
As well as many gigs around the UK, for multiple promoters including Miles Crawford of JokeKlub, Richard Minnis of Out of Bounds and Spiky Mike for Funhouse Comedy, Philip has also been doing paid spots (including weekends) at venues such as Covent Garden Comedy, Back Yard Comedy, Jongleurs, Downstairs at the King’s Head, Alexanders in Chester and The Comedy Cafe. He has also been working as a rehearsal guest on BBC TV’s Mock the Week.
Since starting out on the comedy circuit Philip has achieved the following:
- Jewish Comedian of the Year 2015
- WINNER of the Lastminute Comedy/Kill for a Seat Comedian of the Year 2015
- WINNER of the Lastminute Comedy Vic’s Comedian of the Year 2015
- Finalist in the Comedy Knights’ Fresh Comedian of the Year 2014
- Semi-Finalist in the Montreux Comedy Festival Competition 2014
- Winner of the Comedy Cafe New Act Night – April 2012
- Finalist in the Golden Jester New Act Competition 2012
- Winner of the Comedy Cafe New Act Night – October 2011
PHIL REID
TV appearances
Shameless Channel 4
Hollyoaks Channel 4
Burger King Advert
He has also supported the likes of Jason Manford, John Bishop and Keith Harris.
MC: JIM GRANT
Jim is a solid act and experienced mc.
Jim has played clubs, corporates and festivals, all over the U.K, Jersey, Canada and the U.S. He is available for live work, corporates, TV, radio and voice-overs and also drives. His act can also be “clean” if required. His likeable style has made him very bookable and has earned him many compering residencies.
Jim mcs and does sets for Jongleurs, comedy cafe, kings head and many others
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TV/RADIO WORK:
Has his own live show 4pm every wednesday on Radio Lewes, ” Beyond The News”
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 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
“Really enjoyed his set” Alistair McGowen June 09
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