London's Comedians
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Get ready for sharp punchlines, fearless storytelling, and boundary-pushing sets from some of the most exciting names on the comedy circuit.
With a fresh wave of performers now revealed, this year’s lineup is shaping up to be our boldest and funniest yet.
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Pierre is one of the best up-and-coming comedians in the UK. You may have seen him on The Mash Report (BBC2) and Stand Up Central (Comedy Central). His Edinburgh Fringe shows are consistently critically acclaimed, and he has twice placed in the top 20 best reviewed comedy shows across the festival. He has recently supported Frank Skinner on his West End run, and has received three Chortle Award nominations.
‘Dawn of a major talent’ Guardian.
‘Packed full of belly laughs... Novellie delivers it all with real astuteness and skill’ ★★★★★ The Metro.
‘a big presence... He will go far.’ ★★★★ The Times
The 'sharply witty, almost sexily cerebral' **** (Telegraph) stand-up tries new material from his 'reservoir of memorable gags' (List). As heard on BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz and The Now Show. Co-host of the Gig Pigs podcast with Ivo Graham. Tour support for Jack Dee and Shaparak Khorsandi.
'A career-defining show' ***** (BroadwayBaby.com). 'A storming show from the whimsical funnyman' (Sunday Times). 'Excellent… dynamite Interstellar routine which I wish I had written!' (Mark Kermode). 'Five Comedians to See If You Like James Acaster' (Edinburgh Evening News). 'A powerhouse, knocking out those perfectly expressed gags' (Chortle.co.uk).
Award-winning comedian Alexandra Haddow tries new jokes. Which at the time of this bio, she had no idea what they'd be about. Come along to find out. Best New Show nominee (Leicester Comedy Festival), British Comedy Guide recommended. Tour support for Frankie Boyle, Bill Bailey and Tommy Tiernan. Seen and heard on Channel 4, Comedy Central, BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC Radio 4 Extra. 'Charmingly confessional’ (Guardian). ‘A whole lot of laughs’ (Skinny). ‘A comic with an impressive stage presence’ (Chortle.co.uk).
This 'young and gifted' **** (Scotsman) comic is back with an 'impressively accomplished and infectiously funny' **** (Skinny) hour, after an award-nominated, sell-out debut. With more fevered tales of how this political refugee is trying to get rich outside the corporate rat race, without losing his flat, or worse, disappointing his mother. 'A fearless comedian on the rise' (Daniel Kaluuya). 'Impressive' (Guardian). 'The circuit might just have created another Jimmy Carr' **** (Chortle.co.uk). **** (Fest Mag).
Vinny Shiu is making serious waves on the UK comedy circuit, delivering bold, unfiltered humour that turns his personal struggles into laugh-out-loud moments. As an Asian man growing up in the UK, Vinny hilariously dives into identity, family drama, dating disasters, trauma and finding his path in life. With sharp jokes, immersive storytelling and musical comedy, his dynamic performances leave audiences buzzing. Winner of Southampton Comedian of the Year 2023 and a finalist in British Comedian of the Year 2024, Vinny’s meteoric rise is one to watch – go catch his work in progress show!
Following two award-nominated shows, Chelsea’s back with a new show that's sure to make you go hahaha! After a mentalist read her mind and shook her belief system, she's on a mission to prove free will exists and magic doesn't. How? By using tricks to manipulate you!
“Birkby has a delightful onstage manner, giddily dorky, with a sweetness that adds piquancy to her rare forays into edgier material” Telegraph
“She mixes pop culture silliness and smut with philosophy” British Theatre Guide
*****EdFringeReview ****.5 Sunday Post ****Scotsman ****Chortle
Writer Mock the Week. As seen on BBC1 and heard on RHLSTP, BBC Radio 4 and 5Live.
Tour support: Fern Brady, Sarah Keyworth, Helen Bauer, Celya AB.
A stand-up comedy show from former philosophy teacher Alex Farrow. "An intelligent new star with a skill for strong joke writing" - British Comedy Guide
'Perfect' ***** (Scotsman).
Alex’s solo comedy shows have sold out at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2019, 2021 and 2022 as well as being a British Comedy Guide top ten pick. "Very Talented" - Chortle.
'Packs a philosophical punch' ***** (The Edinburgh Student paper).
Featured in The Times as part of the Best Jokes of the Fringe. As heard on BBC Radio 4 Extra. His writing has featured on Mock the Week and Have I got News for You.
With a background in STEM, Freya fuses the worlds of science, comedy and dating. Her sell-out shows in London and her sell out 2024 Edinburgh Fringe run with "Comedians in STEM" proves the hypothesis that she has the ability to create a chemical bond with her audience. Come along to a show so Freya can keep denying her Chemistry degree wasn't a complete waste of money.
"Funny, inventive, and naive enough to think a quote from me will shift tickets." Rhys James (Live at the Apollo)
Recently announced for the line-up of the first-ever celebrity series of The Traitors, and as seen on Taskmaster, The Wheel, Would I Lie to You, The Great Celebrity Bake Off, Cats Does Countdown, and The Jonathan Ross Show, Lucy Beautmont brings her award-winning comedy to the Arena stage at HowTheLightGetsIn. Lucy brings authenticity to the comedy scene, proving that the most unexpected perspectives often lead to the biggest laughs. BAFTA-nominated, winner of The BBC New Comedy Award, and coming off the back of sold-out shows, you won't want to miss this.
"A star is born." - Chortle
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