July 14th Marcels – Watford

151 The Parade,

High St,

Watford

WD17 1NA

FREE ENTRY with bucket collection

JULY 14th

8pm start

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

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

ANDY ZAPP

Beaten the gong at the comedy store 5 times

Winner of Up the Creeks blackout competition. 

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