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Hayes Working Mens Club Sep 14th
14 September, 2018 @ 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sep 14th
RICHARD MORTON
RICHARD MORTON ON JACK DEE SHOW
Richard Morton is a stand-up comedian, singer/songwriter, composer, TV/radio presenter, documentary maker, Time Out Comedy Award winner and founder member of the London Comedy Store’s long-running Cutting Edge show.
Richard is one half of the legendary harmony singing duo, The Panic Brothers and has also composed and recorded two albums of instrumental theme music with The Rich Morton Sound that have been critically acclaimed.
Richard has been an established headliner on the UK comedy circuit since the early 1990s, when he was also a regular support act on extensive UK theatre tours for stars such as Jack Dee, Jo Brand, Lee Evans and Phil Jupitus.
Richard has performed his successful one-man show at prestigious music and comedy festivals all over the world, including Edinburgh, Latitude, Reading, Leeds, Kilkenny, Phoenix and Montreal’s Just For Laughs.
TV credits…In the late ‘90s, Richard was a familiar face on Channel 5. His half-hour The Comedy Store Special went out on their second night; he presented two series of the quiz show, Move On Up, and was a regular panellist on both Bring Me The Head Of Light Entertainment and Wow, Fab, Groovy. And, after many guest spots, he was also a guest host on The Jack Docherty Chat Show.Other notable TV credits include appearances on The Comedy Store (Paramount Comedy), The Jack Dee Show (ITV), Never Mind The Buzzcocks (BBC 2), The Stand Up Show (BBC 1), Gag Tag (BBC 1),The World Stands Up (Paramount), That’s Entertainment (ITV), Wogan (BBC 1), Richard & Judy (Channel 4), Nothing Like A Royal Show (ITV); plus acting roles on Jack & Jeremy’s Real Lives (Channel 4) and the BAFTA award-winning series, Our Friends In The North (BBC2). Richard also worked as a joke and songwriter on Jack Dee’sSunday Service(ITV).
Radio credits…Over recent years Richard has written and presented various documentaries about music or comedy for BBC Radio 4, including In The Lounge With Rich Morton and, in early 2015, The Lost Art Of The TV Theme?
Other Radio 4 credits include being a panel member on the series Cross Questioned, and regular guest spots on Loose Ends, 4 At The Store and the classic quiz show Just A Minute.
For BBC Radio 2, Richard presented a series of Stand Up 2 and was a regular guest on Jammin’. For Radio 1, he was a frequent guest on Comedy Network and contributor to the topical comedy show Loose Talk.
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
KEVIN KNIGHT
visually impaired comic with 15 years experience
“A blindingly great act”
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
Jim has a great set and vast compering experience.
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 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
ALL LINEUPS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Comedy in Hayes
Comedy in London
