Comedy in the Caves

Dave Longley (Headliner)

David Longley is a difficult comedian to define; on the one hand, abrasive, crude and insulting and on the other,
articulate, intelligent and disarmingly funny.

Longley’s towering stage presence and intensity, combined with his cutting wit have made him one of the most popular and controversial circuit comics in the UK, whether it’s doling out thought-provoking insights or revelling in toilet humour, Longley is a gifted wordsmith with great audience interaction skills.

David has a humble silliness which ingratiates him to audiences, he delivers deadpan accounts of his everyday life which are shockingly honest, well considered and divinely funny, maintaining a rapport with the audience that is at once edgy and accessible, engaging the whole room.

Longley is a regular headline act at comedy clubs all over the country and is also in demand as an MC. As well as being a great addition to any club line up, David had also written and performed four full length festival solo shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, each one greeted with critical acclaim. These shows have demonstrated his style of mixing everyday trials and tribulations with philosophical ideas which work beautifully together to create an enjoyable hour; an hour those audiences rarely forget.

He has a skillful eye for the nuance in dialogue and incident, which transfers from his stage act to his screen writing with delightful results. He writes across a variety of genres and is currently working on sitcom, drama and documentary script ideas.

TV and film
Writer – 8 Out of 10 Cats – 2014 – Channel 4

Quotes

“Highly original and, bloody funny” – Three Weeks
“David seems to be driven by the material and, say it quietly, the art…..challenges both himself and the audience. AND HE IS FUNNY” – Baby Cow
“Acid-tongued and as sharp as a barrel full of tacks… As intense and intelligent performer as you’re likely to see” – The List

Festivals
2012 – Edinburgh Festival Fringe – My Favourite Things
2009 – Edinburgh Festival Fringe – No Going Back
2008 – Edinburgh Festival Fringe – A Joke is Just a Joke
2007 – Edinburgh Festival Fringe – A Clever Title
2007 – Edinburgh Festival Fringe – Headlined Big Value Late

Currently appearing at The Glee Clubs, The Comedy Store, The Stand, Komedia, Off the Kerb, Rawhide, CSE shows,
The Last Laugh, Covent Garden Comedy Club, The Frog and Buckets, Baby Blue

While most of our guests come for the entire show, we understand that some may be travelling to see a particular comedian. If that’s the case, we recommend checking our website on the day of the show or joining our mailing list to receive the latest updates on any changes to the line-up. We’re committed to providing our guests with the best possible experience, and we thank you for your understanding.

Sarah Johnson (MC)

Sarah effortlessly dispenses priceless and vivacious memoirs from the parallel worlds of entertainment and life as a wife and mother. Delivered with charm and a sometimes-saucy style, Sarah engages and connects with her audience without fail.

“She’s an energetic performer who works to amplify that enthusiasm” Steve Bennett, Chortle

Best Midlands Comedy Breakthrough Act – What’s on Readers’ Award 2017 – Winner
Best New Show – Leicester Comedy Festival 2017 – Nominee
Best New Act – Midlands Comedy Awards 2016– Nominee

Leicester Comedy Festival 2017: “Sarah Johnson – Reminisce” (1 Hour Show) – Nominated for Best New Show

Sean Gorman (MC)

Since starting, Salisbury’s Sean Gorman, now based in London, has quickly proven to have a bright stand-up future. Within the first couple of years, he reached the finals of the Reading Fringe New Act, Piccadilly Comedy Club New Act and South Coast Comedian of The Year competitions.

In 2024 he was selected as part of the prestigious Best In Class showcase at The Edinburgh Fringe, which went on to win the panel prize at The Edinburgh-ISH Comedy Awards, and received multiple 4 Star reviews from publications including The Scotsman.

Displaying the stage presence of a more seasoned comedian, his deadpan delivery and self-deprecating humour have the audience hanging on every word. Sean can be seen performing at some of the best and most famous comedy clubs on the UK circuit including The Comedy Store, Downstairs At The Kings Head and Backyard Comedy Club, as well as many other clubs across the UK and Europe.

While most of our guests come for the entire show, we understand that some may be travelling to see a particular comedian. If that’s the case, we recommend checking our website on the day of the show or joining our mailing list to receive the latest updates on any changes to the line-up. We’re committed to providing our guests with the best possible experience, and we thank you for your understanding.