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Join us for a fantastic night of live comedy, featuring some of the brightest and best comics in the country. Enjoy hours of laughter with these incredible acts :

Ian Whitcombe (MC)

Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, Taskmaster and Britain’s Got Talent are just a few of the programmes Ian’ has never appeared on. The list is literally endless!

Groan-inducing puns, sparkling one-liners and stories about where doctors like to put their fingers mean that this act is a must-see.

Ian’s one-liners are well thought out, clever and genuinely laugh out loud’ – Oli Clarke, Toolmakers Comedy Club

Ian has a natural & likeable stage presence with good pacing and nice jokes’ – Greg Phillips – Laffa Cake Comedy

Friz Frizzle (Headliner)

Friz is our headliner for the evening and is a non-binary musical comedian. Friz has headlined many shows across the country, so we’re very lucky to be able to welcome him to our much smaller show. Friz won a Leicester Comedy Festival award for best show and has previously written for Mock the Week. He has also performed on Radio 4 as well as a number of sell-out Fringe shows.

You will laugh, sing along and cry tears of joy with Friz. He’s that good!”A Master of Musical Comedy” – Comedy Central UK

You will laugh, sing along and cry tears of joy with Friz. He’s that good! addition to any lineup, strong material from the start, and the crowd instantly warm to him” – Jord Lozman (Lairy Laughs comedy)

Katie Johnson

Katie is a rising new act working in the East Midlands comedy circuit, recently having gigged for Laffalot Promotions in Derby. Not shying away from challenging topics, Katie brings her own interesting and hilarious perspective on navigating work, socialising and relationships through a neurodivergent lens.

“Definitely one-to-watch” Jason Neale @ Proper Funny Comedy

Liam Feldman

TBC

Ian Hayes

Ian decided to announce to the world in 2020 that he was to be a comedian, and the world reacted by locking itself down. Hailing from Peterborough, he travels the country promoting the fine city to would be visitors, assuring them of their safety. An expert in all things wetherspoons and high cholesterol food, the follicly challenged, Phil Mitchell body double, will charm you with his observational humour and funny anecdotes. He also loves a bit of banter with the crowd and has seen him rise rapidly as an exceptional act and MC.

“A natural on stage” – Chuckl

“Annoyingly good, with incredible stage presence” Lou Ridgeway

“Very funny and extremely confident” Jubado’s

Kate Robb

New to stand up this year, but has been practising being a sarcy (insert your favourite 4 letter noun here) for the last 40; Robb tells stories which reveal her very mild opinions on all things life. Funny Women Awards 2023 Semi-Finalist.

‘Definitely one to watch folks.’ Graeme Rayner
‘So naturally funny and engaging it’s almost irritating’ – Katie Brown, Katie Does Comedy.

Brayden Kerr

Brayden is a wildly energetic comedian with a ludicrously wide range of movements and stories, he’s almost as loud as his outfits.

Akshay Thadeshwer

A relatively new act, who is already making waves in the comedy industry due to his clever and above all, funny material.

Please be advised that our comedy line-ups are subject to change. Our talented comedians are in high demand and, on occasion, may need to cancel at short notice for television or radio recordings, among other reasons. Rest assured, we will always provide a replacement act of similar quality to ensure that our guests receive a great overall show experience.

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.

This event is an 18+ event and may contain strong language.

Join us for a fantastic night of live comedy, featuring some of the brightest and best comics in the country. Enjoy hours of laughter with these incredible acts :

Ian Whitcombe (MC)

Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, Taskmaster and Britain’s Got Talent are just a few of the programmes Ian’ has never appeared on. The list is literally endless!

Groan-inducing puns, sparkling one-liners and stories about where doctors like to put their fingers mean that this act is a must-see.

Ian’s one-liners are well thought out, clever and genuinely laugh out loud’ – Oli Clarke, Toolmakers Comedy Club

Ian has a natural & likeable stage presence with good pacing and nice jokes’ – Greg Phillips – Laffa Cake Comedy

Jules O’Brian (Headliner)

Jules O’Brian first took to the stage in 2017, at The Comedy Loft, in Birmingham, as part of a night for charity. A keen fan of Rik Mayall, French and Saunders, Victoria Wood, and Joan Rivers, as well as Katherine Ryan, Tim Minchin, Amy Schumer, and the Brum-based Luisa Omielan, Jules states her stand-up style is “Butter wouldn’t melt meets Is That All There Is?” (a reference to the dark song made famous by singer Peggy Lee).

An English Tutor, Jules currently lives in Tamworth, Staffordshire, and performed a sell-out ‘triple-header’ with pals Tal Davis and Hannah Weetman during 2021’s Birmingham Comedy Festival.

Jules O’Brian was shortlisted for Funny Women 2021, and performs at venues and festivals around the country, telling anyone who will listen about ageing disgracefully, body hang-ups, parenting, and dating. She is TalkTalk’s official voice – chosen by none other than the legend Bernard Cribbins – and her silly writings feature frequently in magazines including Prima and MamaLife. This former teacher’s relaxed and chatty style, crowd interaction and warmth, all served with a sardonic wit, make her a natural crowd pleaser.

Nominated for the Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award 2022

“Funny as f***” Mama Life Magazine

“Splendid…a quality performance” Notts Comedy Review

Shortlisted for Funny Women 2021

Get Up Stand Up semi finalist 2022

Ben Ashworth

‘Promising’ newer 19 year old act on the scene that has been gigging mainly around the Nottingham area for the past few months. Notts comedy review said in the past that he ‘would have liked to have seen more’ and at the Juicebar in November many will!

Sonja Reddy

Sonja Reddy is a relatively new comedian having performed her first gig in June 2023, helping to raise nearly £5,000 for Cancer Research in the process.

Since then Sonja has gone from strength to strength, performing in various towns and cities, including Nottingham, Derby, Long Eaton and Coventry.

Sonja’s comedy is based around her own life experiences and her very varied job roles, where she manages to combine the discipline of working for a supermarket with the discipline of being a dominatrix !

“Sonja has good, well written material which she delivers with a strong, confident on stage persona.” – Ian Whitcombe

Vix Jayne Leyton

Discovered by Mark Watson on Twitter in 2019, Welsh comic exiled to London, Vix Leyton is a natural storyteller with a keen eye for observation, combining warm, whimsical charm. A Funny Women awards semi finalist 3 years in a row and named as ‘One to watch’

Her panel show podcast ‘The Comedy Arcade’ is both an audio success and compelling live show, picking up a nomination for Leicester Comedy’s best podcast in 2021 and racking up sell out shows at Edinburgh Fringe two years in a row. Regular club MC for nights including The Stand, Red Imp Comedy and Outside the Box in London.

Robin Ince: “Bursting with impish energy, exudes an infectious delight”

Mark Watson: “Vix has a talent for reading a room and playing with an audience. She is funny, charismatic, resourceful and likely to achieve great things’

‘Charming, surprisingly dark and gonna be famous’ Andrew O’Neill

‘Like hanging with your funniest BFF.’ Fringe Biscuit

‘joyously full of funny’ The Scotsman

‘Purest stand up comedian I have seen in years’ BroadwayBaby

‘Affable and ebullient’ Steve Bennett, Chortle

John Stannard

Probably the oldest ‘new’ act around, John has just completed his 50th gig in post Covid Sheffield. Although mainly based in Yorkshire,  Humberside and Manchester he has kindly agreed to make the long trek to the Juice bar. See him now, while he’s still with us !

Mel Judson

Mel Judson is the ‘Funny, Frank and Fabulous’ Bradford based comedian and proudly cynical misanthropist. She is quickly making her name on the comedy circuit with her dry and deadpan style as she shocks and delights audiences with her true to life stories and reflections. As well as providing tour support, Mel is also working on her own hour show ‘Spoilt’ debuting in Autumn 2023.

‘Surprising, funny and just delightful’ – Daliso Chaponda

Ben Owen

Ben Owen grew up with dreams of stand up comedy fame and no access to a local comedy circuit, so from the age of 20, he’s been performing hour-long gigs all by himself before making a splash (though it’s currently more of a small ripple) in the comedy scene.

His inoffensive but humorous style of observing every day life has led him to his first review “my mum’s new favourite comedian” – one day, he’ll break free of all the mums, for now, he’s just happy someone’s laughing.

Please be advised that our comedy line-ups are subject to change. Our talented comedians are in high demand and, on occasion, may need to cancel at short notice for television or radio recordings, among other reasons. Rest assured, we will always provide a replacement act of similar quality to ensure that our guests receive a great overall show experience.

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.

This event is an 18+ event and may contain strong language.

 

Join us for a fantastic night of live comedy, featuring some of the brightest and best comics in the country. Enjoy hours of laughter with these incredible acts :

Ian Whitcombe (MC)

Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, Taskmaster and Britain’s Got Talent are just a few of the programmes Ian’ has never appeared on. The list is literally endless!

Groan-inducing puns, sparkling one-liners and stories about where doctors like to put their fingers mean that this act is a must-see.

Ian’s one-liners are well thought out, clever and genuinely laugh out loud’ – Oli Clarke, Toolmakers Comedy Club

Ian has a natural & likeable stage presence with good pacing and nice jokes’ – Greg Phillips – Laffa Cake Comedy

Ashley Frieze (Headliner)

With his charming, daft, and warm brand of music-infused stand-up comedy, this guitar-toting funny man has been entertaining audiences across the UK for over 20 years. His original songs, with well-crafted lyrics and catchy tunes, span many genres from Jazz to Coldplay.

Ashley has something for most audiences. Intelligent, geeky, silly, and occasionally naughty, he’s playful but never rude!

He regularly appears at comedy clubs all over the country as a headliner and is the resident MC of his own comedy night. His YouTube channel contains original songs, parodies and other strange goings on.

He’s a sharp, MC, and a powerhouse featured act appearing at theatres, comedy clubs, many many pub function rooms, festival stages, and even a moving bus! His solo Edinburgh Shows, The Seven Deadly Sings, and Discograffiti led to the release of his albums on all good streaming platforms (and many bad ones).
A musical theatre lover, Ashley’s appeared in local productions of The Producers, My Fair Lady, A Little Night Music and Guys and Dolls. He also co-wrote and starred in The Musical!, Edinburgh Fringe 2004.

As a writer, he’s edited and written books about performing at the Edinburgh Fringe, including How to Produce, Perform and Write an Edinburgh Fringe Comedy Show and the COVID-19 special edition – How to Write, Perform and Produce a Cancelled Edinburgh Fringe Show : Quick Guide: Complete guide on how to not write, perform and produce a show at the Edinburgh Fringe. He’s also worked as an editor on the Professor Howe novel series.

Alfie Darlin

Alfie is a new comedian, still cutting his teeth on the comedy circuit, but is still making waves with his brilliant, relatable and above all, funny material.

Dan Lythe

Runner up, best new act, Midlands Comedy Awards 2022. Didn’t win. Not bitter. Dan Lythe has performed for us numerous times in various locations, consistently delivering an outstanding set with remarkable expertise and self-assurance. His performances instill unwavering trust in the audience, setting the stage for an exceptional show. Dan is an incredibly dependable and trustworthy performer, ensuring a flawless experience every single time.

“A stonkingly good performance”

“Lythe never puts a foot wrong”

“Structure, writing, accessibility and delivery, all absolutely spot on” – Notts Comedy Review

Katie Brown

Katie Brown is a larger than life character who doesn’t shy away from tackling the real issues, like health, dieting and where not to get wedged on days out.

Join her as she laughs her way through her midlife crisis in the hope of making it out alive!

“A complete professional with well-crafted jokes and immense likeability.” Late Stage Comedy
“You rock” – Alex Leam
“Katie is an incredibly likeable and funny person. she brightens up any bill.” – George Coppen (from the films and stuff)
“Great energy a hilariously personable stage presence & a lot of fun to watch” – Laffa Cake Comedy

Eppie Brilliant

Bio Trans woman musical comedian combining traditional folk music with surreal, silly and thought-provoking themes. Rooted in the folk traditions of Northeast England, multi-instrumentalist Eppie creates unique compositions drawing on her life experiences in the LGBTQ+ community, the challenges of living with ADHD and a working-class upbringing.. Eppie’s performances are designed to uplift and provide the audience with an escape from daily tribulations. Clean, with adult themes, Eppie engages audiences directly, inviting them to be part of the show, taking ideas suggested from the audience and crafting jokes in real time. Quotes Eppie Brilliant Brilliant opened well and continued the good work from there, all of the way through her set. The songs were short and punchy, her audience work solid and I don’t believe she put a foot wrong. The audience requests were handled superbly. This was a light-hearted and fun performance that no one could dislike.

‘Eppie takes you on a hilariously musical journey through the decades with their fantastic guitar technique and energetic, characterful performance of well-known hits with creative twists. A fun and fresh exploration of the defining songs of our era, Eppie gives our familiar favourites a new lease of life with a welcome North East punch!’ – ARC Theatre

‘Truly original and hilarious. Eppie has a fantastic knack for connecting with audiences from all walks of life’ – Felt Nowt

Hazel Donovan

Hailing from Bury St Edmunds, Hazel started gigging in 2022, Her style of comedy will take you on a journey of misadventure, misfortune, misunderstandings and mishap.to being an observational take on life. It’s nice to know that she’s the last person the audience see right before going into therapy.

Hazel is the current undisputed champion holder of the Chucklmania Gong Belt 2023.

Josh Watmore

Josh Watmore is a comedian from East Anglia, he won the Victoria comedy cup on his 6th gig, was runner up at comedy hotspot’s Suffolk n’ funny, has beat the blackout at the famous up the creek comedy club, Bath new comedian of the year 2023 finalist and currently competing in the Leicester square theatre new comedian of the year competition. Josh shares stories of his past growing up on a council estate and into his present of being a father and marrying into a middle class family and learning to adapt and how much he hates it.

“Josh watmore has been gigging for 3 months and has a handful of shows under his belt. For someone so early in his career to do so well, it is clear he has a future in comedy” Jim howarth

“commands the stage with a relaxed confidence” John mann

“Josh paints a picture of his upbringing nicely and leaves you laughing” Louie Green

Multi award winning Mad Ron brings Crime school (nominated for “Best Show” at the Leicester Comedy Festival 2023) to the Nottingham Comedy Festival. We need to know when we are being ripped off, £1.50 for a bottle of water, dentists on pop star wages just for sticking a finger in your mouth. Huge swathes of our cities are no go zones which are money traps due to congestion charges and ULEZ zones. Before you know it, you’ve had to remortgage your house because you’re thirsty or you’ve misunderstood your SAT NAV. 

Packed with gags…..Lucy Porter

Very Funny…….Paul Sinha

What was your favourite date? Join Leicester’s own Adam & Hannah as they use their encyclopedic* knowledge of the past to bring history to life right in front of you, entirely made up on the spot. No scripts, no rehearsals, just two performers and a selection of anachronistic hats. “Genuinely funny!” “I’m exhausted with mirth!”

Sallyann’s show SALIEN WIP is about not fitting in.

Expect real-life experiences that aren’t even remotely like real life and weirdness that will have you on the edge of your seats – in short, expect tales of the unexpected.

Learn something about her neurodiversity and how this might explain why Sallyann sees the world in a way that no one else sees it and why it feels alien and find out about her journey through life as revealed through a bizarre pantomime of stories and anecdotes. Sallyann is Neurodiverse and LGBTQ+ and welcomes everyone to her show.

New Forest Comedian of the Year 2023

Museum of Comedy Not So New Comedian of the Year Runner-Up (2nd)

2Northdown 2021 New Act Competition Finalist 2021

Comedy Bloomers LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year 2022 semi-finalist

G&B Comedy All Stars Winner 2023

 

This show is part of the Nottingham Comedy Festival.

Embarrassing Dad has already played at Holly Bush Festival, Rhyl, Festival and Didsbury Festival Manchester, going to Brighton Fringe.

Runner up prize as best hour long show at Holly Bush Birmingham.

“They fuck you up, your mum and dad.
They may not mean to, but they do.
They fill you with the faults they had
And add some extra, just for you.”

Yes that well known poem by Josef Fritzel Philip Larkin, is the basis for my show

Interestingly enough Philp Larkin’s own dad was actually a British Nazi, who took his own son to the Nurenberg Rallies, it must have made “First day back at school” a bit interesting when the teacher said “ and what did we all do for the summer holidays?”

It’s one hour of stand up, that reflects back on every mum and dad, a series of dilemmas on being a parent.

How do you be a good parent? and what would you do to get our kids into the best school? And what class are you middle class? Lower middle class? Upper Class?

Would you change religion?

Would you move house?

Or just send them to Bash Street Comprehensive?

Or sell out and join the Elite.? 60 % of the cabinet went to private school, look at Boris Johnson a man who became the Prime Minister only got where he is cos he went to Eton. David Cameron Fucked a dead pig and got to be Prime Minister. I shag one sheep.. And I get a criminal record where’s the justice?

What’s the best name to give your kid? What’s the worst name?

Can you be a cool Dad? Or are you doomed to be an embarrassment to your kids?

Should you try to pass your tastes on to your kids?

Is there simply no way out?

Maybe its best not to grow up and keep drinking cider at the bus stop.

What if your daughter had a tremendous talent? What if she just had the chance to do something amazing, should you be a pushy showbiz parent? This is the true story behind Embarrassing Dad

We tried to send our daughter to a school so posh that…. None of the kids had kids

We tried to send our daughter to a school so posh that…. Instead of sawdust to soak up the puke, the janitor used quinoa

We tried to send our daughter to a school so posh that…. The teachers had butlers to abuse the kids

We tried to send our daughter to a school so posh that…. the teachers read out the register instead of signing one!

We tried to send our daughter to a school so posh that…. Kids took snuff behind the bike sheds.

 The show includes advice from the world’s number one best selling book on parenting….that Roland got given to by his dad, it’s now very embarrassing, because it was written by someone who turned out to be rather infamous..with hilarious

This show is part of the Nottingham Comedy Festival.

Join us for a fantastic night of live comedy, featuring some of the brightest and best comics in the country. Enjoy hours of laughter with these incredible acts :

Ian Whitcombe (MC)

Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, Taskmaster and Britain’s Got Talent are just a few of the programmes Ian’ has never appeared on. The list is literally endless!

Groan-inducing puns, sparkling one-liners and stories about where doctors like to put their fingers mean that this act is a must-see.

‘One of the best newbie sets I’ve ever seen’ – John Morris, Late Stage Comedy

‘Ian’s one-liners are well thought out, clever and genuinely laugh out loud’ – Oli Clarke, Toolmakers Comedy Club

Ian has a natural & likeable stage presence with good pacing and nice jokes’ – Greg Phillips – Laffa Cake Comedy

Callum Jarvis-Jones

Callum has been described by many as “troubling” and “a danger to himself and society”, however such glowing reviews haven’t gone to his head and his feet remain firmly planted on the ground.

“Comedy gold” – Exposed Magazine
“Truly Inspiring” – surprisingly legitimate audience quote
“Really great… but please don’t use that as a wanky quote to promote yourself” – John Robertson

Simon Hall

Loud, manic and ridiculous, Simon Hall is quickly making a name for himself. He tells stories from his life with a high gag rate and engaging stage presence. Fresh off a successful run at Brighton Fringe Simon is taking his debut show, 4 Big Cs, to Camden and Edinburgh Fringe.

“A genuinely funny bloke.” Geoff Norcott.

Phil Jerky

Witty, crude, and irreverent, Phil shares the more ridiculous side of living with a disability, and the odd knob gag.

Cal Fox

International man of mystery Cal Fox failed to put in a biography to post here, so we don’t know anything about him. Will he be good ? Will he be crap ? Who knows !

“Never heard of him” – Ian Whitcombe Comedy

Sunny Shine 

Sunny has been on the comedy scene for several years and survived thru a global pandemic, he is one of life’s hangers on. Bringing his authentic brand of humour as an ephemeral experience to audiences where ever they will have him. With his beguiling tones and rhythmic delivery, he is unique on the standup scene. As a regular host of all jokes aside he has found new a new way to hold audiences captive.

“Very good. closed his performance on a high” – Notts comedy review.

Tash Coyle

Natasha started gigging in Glasgow in October 2022 and has since performed around the UK. She is a proud Midlander and is an English person who studied their own language at an English university and then at a Scottish university. Who knows what accent she’s going to have !

“She was so funny, I lost my trousers” – Donald

Felix Parkin

Felix is a youthful, anecdotal comedian who is rapidly climbing up the comedy ladder, with several recent competition wins. See him now before he’s too famous to appear with us !

“Intelligent and well-written material” – Notts Comedy Review
Ding Dong Gong Show Winner
G&B New Act Competition Winner