Brighton – East Brighton Golf Club Feb 25th

STEVE DAY

Steve Day describes himself as Britains only deaf comedian, if there are any others he hasn’t heard.

In March 2012 Steve was chosen out of 2000 applicants to be taken on by The BBC as a trainee presenter specialising in sport and comedy shows, part of The corporations Presentable search for new talent.

In 2011 Steve returned to The Edinburgh fringe with Run, Deaf Boy, Run. A show about attempting to run The London Marathon. ‘A hugely entertaining, cheerfully uplifting treat of a show’ said Chortle.com, and The Scotman called it joyful, heart-warming, and funny. Both gave him four stars.

It wasn’t a fluke. Chortle.co.uk gave him five stars in 2007 for Deafy’s Island Discs, a show The Sunday Times called ‘Funny and Moving’. This show toured the UK in 2008, Steve’s third national tour of the uk, and has been performed in several countries in Europe and translated into Italian. No-one knows why.

A familiar voice on Radio 4, Steve has appeared many times on You and Yours, was a token man on Woman’s Hour, has appeared in two radio dramas, All Fingers and Thumbs with Bill Nighy, whom he punched dramatically, and Sound Barriers with Patricia Routledge and Caroline Quentin, both of whom he was prevented from punching.

A disabled performer, Steve is more concerned with success in the mainstream comedy circuit, but is happy to ‘deaf it up’ as necessary if the money is ok and there are sandwiches.

“revelatory and very funny” – The Guardian
“wonderful” – Bath Chronicle
“warm, funny, frank and thought-provoking” – The Scotsman
“the best comedy often comes from real-life observations, something that Day had down to a T” – Brighton Argus
“a very different kind of comedy … something which Day seems particularly proud of, and so he should be” – Three Weeks
“a hilarious, hard-of-hearing, heavenly host” – Time Out Comic’s Choice
“has a self-effacing charm which endears him to audiences” – Chortle

Private and Corporate Work
Home Office, Foreign & Commonwealth Office, London School of Economics, EDS, Redhill Analysts, Thompson Holidays, Barclays Bank, Citizens’ Advice Bureau, all major political party conferences, various Primary Care Trusts, numerous Disability and Equality events.

TV, Radio and Writing Work
‘Quiet London’ – writer.
TimeOut London, 27th June 2006.
‘One in Seven’ – writer.
RNID, regular column since June 2005.
‘Abnormally Funny People’ – performer.
Sky TV, January 2006. Outline Productions.
‘The Sound Barrier’ – performer (lead role).
BBC Radio 4, Autumn 2005. Producer Sally Avens.
‘You and Yours’ – regular contributor.
BBC Radio 4, various pieces since June 2005.
‘No Triumph, No Tragedy’ – subject of 30-minute feature.
BBC Radio 4, February 2005.
‘All Fingers And Thumbs’ – performer.
BBC Radio 4, December 2004. Above The Title Productions.
‘Raspberry Ripple’ (Pilot) – performer/writer.
BBC Three, Spring 2004. Outline Productions.
‘Natural Born Talent’ – performer. Channel 4, 2003.

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

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