This show finished on: 28 June 2012
Tickets: £10 / £12 on the door
Venue: Chickenshed Bar
This June you can see comedy magician Pete Firman (star of BBC1’s The Magicians), MC Chris Henry, Edinburgh star Keith Farnan, top writer and comedian Hal Cruttenden and, after his successful MC performance at our last Comedy Night, the return of hilarious stand-up, Tiernan Douieb.
Pete Firman
Pete Firman is recognised as the UK’s leading comedy magician. Star of BBC1’s hit show The Magicians, Pete has also appeared on ITV’s Comedy Rocks with Jason Manford and Derren Brown's 3D Magic Spectacular on Channel 4. Pete is currently touring the UK with his new show, Jiggery Pokery so we’re extremely lucky to have him performing at our night.
'The audience is caught between guffawing laughter and amazed gasps.' The Guardian
Watch a video montage of Pete Firman in action.
Tiernan Douieb
After successful Edinburgh Festival shows in 2009 and 2010, Tiernan's 2011 show Tiernan Douieb vs The World took his previously fun, wordplay based comedy in a new political direction. Receiving brilliant reviews, the show explained his own political awakening and frustration at the world’s economic situation.
Tiernan was also listed in the Observer’s Top 50 Arts and Culture Tweeters, so make sure you follow him.
'Blows so many other Fringe comedians out of the water.' Three Weeks ****
Keith Farnan
Keith Farnan has performed as a stand-up all over the world, from the Boston International Comedy Festival to Hong Kong to the Middle East. He has appeared on BBC1's Michael Mcintyre Comedy Roadshow as well as One Night Stand.
Keith is a hugely successfully Edinburgh Fringe Festival comedian with his most recent show, Money Money Money, receiving rave reviews and sold out crowds.
‘Brilliant, thought-provoking and laugh out loud funny.’ Time Out
‘If Eddie Izzard had been Irish, he’d surely have turned out a lot like Keith Farnan.’ The Scotsman
Watch a video clip of Keith Farnan on Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow.
Hal Cruttenden
Hal is one of the top comedians working in the UK today, as well as being a highly accomplished writer and actor. Recent television appearances include BBC1's Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, ITV's The Royal Variety Performance and Comedy Rocks and also BBC2's The Rob Brydon Show.
Hal has supported Stephen Merchant, Rob Brydon, Sean Lock, Ardal O’Hanlon and Omid Djalili on their nationwide tours.
Chris Henry
Chris debuted his first solo show, Hi, my name’s Chris Henry at the 2009 Edinburgh Fringe Festival and received 5 star reviews. He sold out the same show at the Glasgow Comedy Festival 2010. Chris’ success in Edinburgh led to him supporting Jim Jefferies at QMU.
'With hilarious wit and comic timing he had the whole audience in his grasp and they loved every second of it. One for the future.' freecomedy.co.uk
Age Recommendation: 16+
Running Time: 3hrs