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Friday February 24th

 

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.

JAMES DOWDESWELL

James Dowdeswell on Russell Howard’s Good News

 

 

“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

GEOFF BOYZ

Scottish comedian and impressionist, GEOFF BOYZ “has established himself as one of the most versatile comedians on the London Circuit” ID MAGAZINE

In 1995 and 1997 Geoff hosted BEST OF SCOTTISH COMEDY at the Edinburgh Festival and in 1996 made his solo debut at the festival with a superb one-man show. He was a regular compere for The Best of the Fest at the 1997 Festival and the following year his show NOISE AND OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS had a successful run at The Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh.

On television he has been featured in COMEDY RULES (STV),

PEBBLE MILL (BBC1), BEST OF SCOTTISH COMEDY (STV),

TALKING TELEPHONE NUMBERS (ITV),

AUNTY’S SPORTING BLOOMERS (BBC)

the Sci Fi series SPACE CADETS (Ch 4), A GAME OF TWO HALVES (STV),

LIVE AT THE COMEDY STORE (Ch 5) and as a presenter on THIS MORNING (ITV).

More recently he appeared in ONLY AN EXCUSE (BBC Scotland), CALEDONIA MACBRAINS (BBC Scotland) and TAKE THE MIKE (ITV) – giving advice to young hopeful comedians.

Geoff has also worked as a warm-up for television. Recent shows include THEY THINK IT’S ALL OVER (BBC 1), DEAD RINGERS (BBC 2), JACK DEE (BBC 1) and MR CHARITY (BBC 1).

Geoff has guested on numerous radio shows. He also featured on GLORIA UPSTAGED and appeared in two series of RED DEVILS and FANTASTIC VOYAGE (all for BBC Radio). He co-wrote and starred in the BBC Radio 5 series COLIN and was the hit act on Radio 2s THE STAND UP SHOW.

His theatre credits include THE ELECTRONIC DARK AGE, NOISE AND OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS, WHY? GEOFF BOYZ and GEOFF BOYZ LIVE 2002 (all at the Edinburgh Fringe).

Geoff continues to be in demand on the corporate circuit and last year performed at the Scottish Sports Personality of the Year Awards. He recently undertook a new marketing campaign for Whyte and McKay and a second promotional tour with Johnnie Walker.

Geoff has performed in numerous countries all over the world, including Indonesia, Hong Kong, Singapore and Dubai. Last year he was one of the first British comics to perform in China. More recently he signed a development deal with Celador (the makers of Who Wants to be a Millionaire) for a new game show called What Ever Happens I Hate You.

” Fast and very funny GQ MAGAZINE

“It would be a welcome treat to see Geoff Boyz get his own small screen special”
THE GUARDIAN

“”His Robert De Niro remains unrivalled” THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

“a fantastic show” Rory Bremner, August 2002

“His demeanour is tense – his delivery explosive” SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY

 

 

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

 

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