Every Saturday Night
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Fancy a laugh? Well look no further! The Saturday night Comedy Sessions features three stand up comedians from around the globe every Saturday evening from 7.00pm. 7.00pm Until 10.00pm (First comedian onstage 7.45pm).
Ticket holders are entitled to stay in the venue for the following Boogaloo clubnight
Please note that there is limited seating at the comedy club and it is strictly first come, first served, so we do recommend getting to the venue early to ensure you are not disappointed.
SATURDAY 4th FEBRUARY: MATT REED, DAVE TWENTYMAN & TOM STADE
Matt Reed: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKTl1ChNCpY
Born and bred in Sunderland, Matt's affable style has won him fans across the UK. He kick-started his comedy career back in 2001 as half of the double act Mat & Faron and has since been nominated for a multitude of awards as a solo act. He's played at all the big name comedy clubs and never fails to delight his audiences. Matt, always ready, never disappointing will always make a good gig GREAT!
Dave Twentyman: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94MIFm_CZMg
No matter what your mood, you really can’t help but warm to Dave. His chatty, cheeky style will put a big smile on everyone’s face! Dave talks a lot about the subjects closer to home, such as family, life and friends. It’s lighthearted, positive fun that you just can’t help but relate to!
“Quick on his feet, reminiscent of a young Johnny Vegas” Frog & Bucket.
Tom Stade: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ln_2fKAaSSQ
He’s Stade by name but his comedy is something entirely different. In demand around the globe, this clever and controversial Canadian has called Edinburgh home since his first fringe in 2006. A versatile and naturally gifted performer he quickly became a star in Canada, appearing in the critically acclaimed sitcom The Newsroom and the award-winning feature film My Own Private Oshawa. As a stand-up he starred in Club 54, Open Mike, and Comics, as well as hosting his own show on CBC/Comedy Central Stade And Confused. Tom has headlined everywhere from New York & London, by way of Amsterdam & Johannesburg. He’s been much sought after by notable Comedy Festivals worldwide, such as the New York, Aspen, Just For Laughs, Toronto & Amsterdam International Festivals to name but a few. Tom was also a sell-out hit at this year’s Adelaide & Melbourne Comedy Festivals, getting fabulous reviews despite threatened legal action over one of his jokes!
SATURDAY 11th FEBRUARY: DAVE TWENTYMAN & SPECIAL GUESTS
Dave Twentyman: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94MIFm_CZMg
No matter what your mood, you really can’t help but warm to Dave. His chatty, cheeky style will put a big smile on everyone’s face! Dave talks a lot about the subjects closer to home, such as family, life and friends. It’s lighthearted, positive fun that you just can’t help but relate to!
“Quick on his feet, reminiscent of a young Johnny Vegas” Frog & Bucket.
SATURDAY 18th FEBRUARY: TIM CLARK, SAM AVERY & SPECIAL GUEST
Tim Clark: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSNh3Hfuyp8
Comedian, writer and actor Tim Clark is one of the brightest lights on the national comedy scene and a familiar face on television. His regular appearances at live venues throughout the country keep his wit sharp and his material fresh. He has toured with Frank Skinner, was the first ever British comic to work in Beijing and has also performed in Shanghai, Singapore, Bangkok, Kosovo and Bosnia. In addition he's a regular face at Edinburgh and popular stand-up with the press! So here's for an excellent debut appearance at HiFi!
Sam Avery: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BI2RqoC0sxY
Sam wanted to be a rock star but it never happened. Instead he turned his hand to stand-up and we couldn't be happier! Friendly and enthusiastic, Sam has gained a reputation for being able to spark the dullest of rooms into life with his warm, infectious humour and quick wit. With a host of award nominations under his belt Sam is vast becoming a big name on the UK comedy circuit.
“A comic you just know is gonna be big” manchestercomedy.com
SATURDAY 25th FEBRUARY: GARY DELANEY, TOM DEACON & HOWARD READ
Gary Delaney: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=621yDN0p5ag
Gary Delaney is a razor sharp one-liner comedian, who is widely regarded as being the most quotable comic on the circuit. He's a regular face at the UK's most prestigeous comedy venues and he's written for a multitude of successful tv shows! In 2010 Gary took Edinburgh by storm with his debut show 'Purist' and there's plenty more where there came from in 2012!
"Expect a cavalcade of brilliantly inventive puns from this master of the one-liner, a craftsman to be ranked along with likes of Tim Vine and Milton Jones" The Guardian
Tom Deacon: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hFUyQFGeHM
Tom Deacon is one of the hottest young stand-ups on the circuit today, having already performed on The Rob Brydon Show and Dave’s One Night Stand in 2011. After winning The Chortle Student Comedian Award in 2007, Tom took part in Edinburgh Festival’s longest running group comedy show, The Comedy Zone in 2008, which previously launched the careers of Russell Howard, Harry Hill and Al Murray. Since then Tom has gone on to perform his solo show at Edinburgh, present on TV and even have his own radio show which you can listen to from 7-9 on Radio 1!
Howard Read: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7IUpMLQZ94
Howard Read is best known for his unique creation Little Howard, an animated six-year-old boy, with whom he performs on stage and screen as 'Big Howard Little Howard'. Together they stole the show at the 2007 Royal Variety Performance. They have since got their own series on CBBC 'Little Howard’s Big Question' for which Howard is the star, co-writer and lead animator! Even before his animtaed fame Howard was a huge hit on the festival circuit and also known for his songwriting skills...there really is no end to this guys talent!
“A huge hit, clever, silly and just the right side of rude" The Telegraph
SATURDAY 3rd MARCH: JOE LYCETT, CARL DONNELLY & SPECIAL GUEST
Joe Lycett: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mkusEoL-Qk
A relative newcomer to the comedy circuit, Joe is a hugely talented up-and-coming comedian with an unaffected, relaxed and effortless stage presence. An appealing, engaging and natural performer, his original, anecdotal material and perfectly observed characters have led him to progress rapidly since his first gig at the Comedy Store in 2008. Since that date Joe has gone at to perform at many of the UK's most prestigious comedy venues and won an award too!
"Joe Lycett is one of the strongest emerging comedy talents we've seen in a long time. This young man has a huge future" Time Out
Carl Donnelly: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMdXNj0VIvU
Carl started performing stand-up regularly in early 2005 and quickly established himself as one of the most exciting new comics currently climbing the comedy ladder. Despite being a relative newcomer, his confident, conversational style and silly sense of humour has seen him win a host of awards and become a regular act and MC at clubs all over the country.
"A hell of a lot of innocent fun" Chortle
SATURDAY 10th MARCH: RO CAMPBELL, BEN NORRIS & SPECIAL GUEST
Ro Campbell: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2YvFFMYFJA
UK based Aussie Ro Campbell has spent 5 years honing his craft by gigging all over the UK, Ireland, Europe and beyond. He has performed at the last 5 Edinburgh Fringe festival's and made The Scotsman's pick of Best Jokes of The Fringe in 2009. He has also performed at Melbourne International Comedy Festival and the Adelaide Fringe and has written for British TV and Radio.In those 5 years he's certainly been a busy man but there's always time for HiFi!
“Effortlessly brilliant…” The List, Edinburgh.
Ben Norris: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35BiMGuoT7I
Ben has been performing on the circuit since 1993 and it's more than likley you may have spotted him on the tele too! He's performed at festivals the world over and this multi-talented chap even runs a website dedicated to British mid-century architecture! There really is no end to his talents but this will be his first visit to our comedy hub so come check him out!
SATURDAY 17th MARCH: BARRY DODDS & SPECIAL GUESTS
Barry Dodds: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJ-VXRx5rGA
Barry Dodds has forged an enviable reputation for himself over the past few years, charming audiences nationwide, with his uniquely tailored combination of disarming wit and wry, down-to-earth observational humour. He has been nominated for numerous awards and appeared in the prestigious Avalon Comedy Zone at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2007. Barry is a popular comedian here at HiFi so we highly advise taking a sneaky peak at his set!
“Very impressive” Jasper Carrot
SATURDAY 24th MARCH: DAVE LONGLEY & SPECIAL GUESTS
Dave Longley: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NM1_F323iG0
Comedian Dave Longley is making massive waves on the UK comedy circuit with his thought provoking, yet accessible style. In 2005 he was crowned runner up at the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year Awards and his performance at the Edinburgh Fringe earned him comparisons to the legendary Reginald D Hunter!
"Newcomer Longley has the makings of a uniquely fascinating act" Chortle
SATURDAY 31st MARCH: KEITH FARNAN, CHRIS RAMSEY & PHIL ELLIS
Keith Farnan: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMkT1oaYkuI
For the past few years, Keith Farnan has toured internationally as a comedian, working in some of the best comedy clubs in the world, including the Comedy Store in London, the Laughter Lounge in Dublin and the Latter Club in Oslo. Keith Farnan has performed across the world, from the Boston International Comedy Festival, to the “Best of the Irish” shows at the Edinburgh Festival and on to solo shows in Norway and Denmark. This comedic genius recently invaded New York where he was a massive hit and with all these trips abroad he's still going strong on the UK circuit!
"…If Eddie Izzard had been Irish, he'd surely have turned out a lot like Keith Farnan” - The Scotsman.
Chris Ramsey: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEbqidPl10Y
Mr Chris Ramsey is man of the moment in the current comedy scene with a multitude of high profile TV appearances and solo stand up shows. Recent TV highlights include 8 out of 10 cats, Celebrity Juice, Comedy Rocks with Jason Manford and Russell Howard’s Good News. At the 2011 Edinburgh Festival Chris’ second solo stand up show sold out and he was nominated for The Fosters Edinburgh Comedy Award. Previous nominations include the Chortle Student Comedy Award and the Mercury Comedian of the Year Award. He’s recently pencilled in some solo tour dates at leading UK venues so this guy really is tipped to be BIG! Advanced tickets are highly advisable.
“One of the best” The Times
Phil Ellis: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvQtJ93iF8Q
Phil Ellis has established a strong reputation as a unique, reliable and exciting act. A regular MC on the national circuit, his natural and instantly likeable style has proved a hit with audiences across the country! Great stage presence and a sparkly, random energy that can't be missed!
"Hilariously frank family tales, bizarre wit and amazing flights of fancy" Huddersfield daily examiner
Please Note That Tickets Are Sold For The Comedy Night As An Event And Not For Individual Comedians And As Such Line-Ups Are Subject To Change.
For group enquiries and bookings please contact Gina directly on 0113 242 7353 (Available between Monday-Friday 9-6).
Please note that fancy dress is not permitted in HiFi at any time and those not adhering to this WILL BE REFUSED ADMISSION.
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