‘Marching’ into 2022 we bring you yet more awesome stand-up comedy from these awesome stand ups – Karen Bayley, James Cook and Rich Wilson will be here for your comedy pleasure so come along for the fun and jokes!
Do note that lineups are subject to change.
Rich Wilson
International comedian Rich Wilson is one of the countries finest comedians and is popularly regarded as the UK’s best MC’s by many top comedians, such as Frank Skinner, Richard Herring and Sarah Millican.
Rich has been “winning over audiences in seconds” at all the major UK comedy clubs (Just the Tonic, The Comedy Store, The Comedy Cafe, Big Night Out), has entertained audiences in New York, Las Vegas and for 5 years as part of the CSE, Entertaining for the troops in the Middle East.
He has also performed sell-out shows at tonnes of major comedy festivals including Perth Fringe, Melbourne International, Edinburgh Fringe and is a firm favourite at the New Zealand Comedy Festival.
Rich was also part of a show that got nominated for the “Best Show” at the Perth International Comedy Festival in 2016 with “Best Of British” and “The Comedy Ashes.”
With his stylish delivery, Rich has the unique ability to be able to tame the toughest audiences in the country with his commanding presence and impeccable timing.
“Tour-de-force.” Leicester Mercury
“Highly entertaining” Time Out
James Cook
‘Not to be confused with the explorer, the bass player in the Arctic Monkeys, a character off of Skins, the BBC’s Scotland correspondent, the Australian Rules footballer, the boxer, the square in Middlesbrough, the University in Queensland or the type of Mercedes Mini-van’.
‘An award-winning commercial radio presenter and stand-up comedian his laid back attitude, dry sense of humour and sharp tongue are a rare mix that always fascinates his audiences’ (Funhouse Comedy). You can often find him performing at clubs such as The Glee, Jongleurs, Komedia among others, and he’s a regular at the Edinburgh Fringe, either doing stand-up or performing shows about board gaming.
His act has been described as “truly original” (Danny Wallace (off of the telly)), whereas he’s been called “suave and chirpy” by that publishing powerhouse, the Bromsgrove Advertiser, and a “sarcastic raconteur” by the Leeds Metro.
For some reason, this means that he has been likened to “the future Frank Skinner” (Birmingham Metro) and “Dylan Moran’s younger brother” (The Stage). How this is possible remains a mystery.
Karen Bayley
Delightfully saucy, her friendly and confident stage presence, combined with a killer wit, an infectious giggle and some devastating one-liners make her a comedic force to be reckoned with a warm and welcoming with a delightfully saucy and spiky edge, her bold, no-nonsense attitude strikes a perfect pitch with men and women alike.
Karen can be seen performing at all the established clubs and bookers across the UK and has recently been supporting Joe Lycett on his tour.
“Bayley’s material surprises with inspired and sparkling punchlines…with comic timing that is rarely less than brilliant. An assured performer who doesn’t have much trouble getting audiences laughing.” - Chortle
“I saw her recently and she blew my socks off. Funny in her own right, she was brilliant, clever and she’s gonna be huge.” BBC Online.
“Likeable headstrong persona- packing a considerable performing punch.” The List
*Please be aware that some comedians may use swear words and reference adult content as part of their performance.