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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

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

Joe Kent Walters

Joe is an English stand-up comedian, stage comedian, and actor, who brings his anarchic chaotic, and above all, hilarious comedy to the Juice Bar. After winning the Chortle Student Comedy Award final in 2021, Joe has gone from strength to strength, creating characters as wild and diverse as it’s possible to be. The underlying theme of all these characters is how undeniably funny they all are. You’re guaranteed a headline set that will end with tears in your eyes and your jaw aching from laughing so hard for 20 minutes straight. Don’t miss this incredible act. 

Emily Webster

Emily left school with a dream to do anything but work in an office. Twelve years later she’s chased sheep out of a car park, cleaned a castle and negotiated fuddle politics…

let’s say it’s not gone to plan!

“There’s a real joy in Webster’s use of words and how relatable her material is.” Notts Comedy Review.

Ian Peskett

As the poster child for the formula “tragedy + time = comedy” Ian’s tales of misadventure will keep you on the edge of your seat.

“One of the most promising up and coming acts on the East Midlands Comedy circuit.” Spiky Mike – Funhouse Comedy

Al Stevenson

Al started comedy in October 2022 (a comedy embryo) as a preemptive strike against turning 30. Stories of life as a gay man with adhd sprinkled with smut for the world to hear!

“Destined to be a Stand Up” – Lost Voice Guy Beat The Frog Winner (13/02/2023)

Lovell Smith 

Ex-champion bodybuilder Lovell started comedy mid 2019, after deciding modeling on that type of stage wasn’t the right platform moving forward. After only a few initial shows and months, working the circuits, Lovell won the prestigious Midlands Best New Act Award 2019. Previous winners include Joe Lycett, and Darren Harriot. So as you can see Lovell is in great company with these other well-known comedians.

Where has he been seen? Well, Lovell has performed all around the UK. In an incredibly short space of time, Lovell has established himself firmly on the British comedy circuit. Regularly performing at Glee Club amongst other prestigious venues, filling seats with laughs is never an issue. Not only that, but he’s also collected some international air miles along the way too at a number of shows!
Lovell will be supporting Daliso Chaponda (Britain’s Got Talent star) on his Birmingham dates later this year and also the hilarious Nathan Caton (Live at the Apollo star) also in Lovell’s hometown , Birmingham.

Captain The Butcher Reality

TBC

Eric Powers

Eric Max Powers is an African story telling comedian but British when he needs to be, Eric talks about growing up in England and becoming a dad abit silly, somewhat serious overall funny “The absolute highlight of the night. Well-crafted material, comfortably delivered.” Kung fu pug comedy Solid material – Notts comedy review

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

Adam Beardsmore

Adam is a West Midlands comic gigging up and down the UK. He has performed on Radio 4 Extra as part of the BBC New Comedy Awards in 2018 & 2019 as well as being nominated for Birmingham Breaking Talent Awards.

“So funny and has the ability to make anything work and people have a great time” – Josh Pugh (Mock the Week, The Last Leg)

“Genuinely funny, innovative and disarming” – Nick Page

Rachel Longmore

Rachel is a West Midlands based comedian who has been gigging since late 2019.  She has performed both nationwide and internationally.  In 2021, she was a semi-finalist in the prestigious So You Think You’re Funny competition.

Rachel describes her act as observational and surreal comedy that encompasses quick jokes. To date, her work has focussed on an irreverent take on Millennial struggles. She often incorporates political and topical themes too.

Tom Rostron

A Comedian from the north whose humour is dark, dry and sophisticated like Haig Club Whisky but also cheap and disgusting like Haig Club Whisky. A witty mix of short stories, observational comedy and wordplay. Combined with a strong theatre background wraps up the perfect performance package.

“Best first Gig I’ve ever seen in my f*cking life!” – Katie Mitchell

Bo Walker

Bo is a new comedian, but luckily for him, he’s still young and able to bound around the stage like a lunatic. His jokes go off at the wildest tangent and you just never know what to expect from this crazy dude.

Bo was a finalist in the Funhouse Comedy show and was recently described as “that one who stole my doritos” by a well known local comedy promotor.

Jim Brown

Jim returned to comedy after an 11 yr gap last summer and is 120 gigs into phase 2 and recently gigged with Tom Wrigglesworth and Harriet Dyer.
Historically he did 200+ gigs from 2006-10 mainly in New Zealand, culminating In two one hour shows in the NZ International Comedy Festival ( both Billy T Award nominated) before a sell out hour at the Leicester Comedy Festival in 2010.

Rahul Somia

Rahul is another new comedian but has just won the Funhouse Comedy Gong show title in Leicester, blowing away the competition and winning it at a canter. Rahul’s comedy is observational as he reminisces about his school days and regales us with his surprisingly funny bullying stories 🙂

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

Mark Row(Headliner)

Since taking his first steps in the path towards becoming a comedian as part of Amazon documentary ‘The Long Road to Edinburgh’, Mark Row’s comedy career has been at breakneck speed. He has established himself as a regular on lineups across the country with his hilarious world-weary take on life.

Caleb James

Whiter than your teeth but probably not as straight, Caleb is a beat the frog winner, and has appeared on Dave (the TV channel, not the person). He was on the panel show ‘unforgivable’ for all of 45 seconds last year. The man has no shame…

George Coppen

Ever wondered what it would be like to be a dwarf? Well wonder no more as George takes you on a wild ride that will make you see things from his perspective. George is a hit performing to small clubs and big Sci-Fi convention crowds alike. You will find his stories curiously -and hilariously- relatable. Just ask the two cybermen he’s performed for.

Coppen had the audience in stitches with tales of his gloriously bizarre encounters as a dwarf. -SFW weekender

Hussein Ali

Hussein is an observational comedian who shares a mixture of punchy jokes and short stories from a unique perspective.

A truly eloquent master of the misdirect and patron of the punchline. His intelligent delivery will have you clutching at your sides in Laughter.

He won the infamous “Beat the Gong” in Stockton in December 2022.

Vittorio Angelone – “One for the future, keep an eye out”

Peter Fox – (Nottingham Comedy Review) – “He’s a very promising act”

Jamie Douglas

Jamie was born in Newcastle and grew up in London and gives a hilarious insight into the transition from growing up working class to living middle class. Performed across the Midlands and in Manchester, Liverpool and Newcastle, winner of the Project Mayhem Comic’s Comic of the year 2022 as voted by fellow comedians.

Phoebe Terry

Phoebe is a comedian from Northamptonshire, she has performed at Upstairs at the Soho Theatre, The Bill Murray, and Backyard comedy club, and is doing her first tour of Texas at the end of May. Phoebe decided to pursue comedy after graphic novelist Alan Moore read her tarot cards and said it was fated to happen but warned her if she became famous she shouldn’t bully her coworkers.

Sam Holden

Sam is a new comedian originally from Clitheroe (yes, it’s a real place) who entered the glamorous and highly lucrative world of stand-up comedy in 2022. Since then, he has regularly been found in cellars around Leeds, either performing stand-up or hiding. He decided to try stand-up after attending the Edinburgh festival and thinking it didn’t seem too hard. As with most things, he was wrong.

‘Sam’s combination of confident performances and exceptional writing make him an absolute must see on the comedy scene!’ – Leeds Comedy Cellar

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

Henry Michael (Headliner)

Henry Michael joins us with stories from the NHS frontline. As an A&E doctor, he has seen some incredible sights and will regale you with stories of the frankly unbelievable state the general public can get in to. Never less than entertaining, and probably the only chance you’ll get to see a doctor this year!

Runner-Up – KFPC Comedian of the Year ’21

Finalist – Max Turner Prize ’20

Runner-Up – Rudi Lickwood’s Five Minutes to Shine ’19

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.

‘Surpising, funny and just delightful’ – Daliso Chaponda

John Jo Taylor

John Jo Taylor has performed for top UK comedy clubs including The Frog and Bucket and The Comedy Store. With an absurd take on everything, he delivers well crafted original jokes with a cynical dry wit.

He was a semi finalist in So You Think You’re Funny? new act competition at the Edinburgh Fringe and has worked in Australia, New Zealand and China.

Ed Sumner

Ed is a stand-up comedian with a unique blend of observational humor and bizarre world building. Whilst still reasonably new to the comedy scene, Ed has been making an impact at local nights and small comedy clubs across the Midlands

Josh Reynolds

Josh Reynolds used stand up as a coming out device on both they’re sexuality and gender. It’d have been easier to just post on TikTok… but since then they have been shortlisted for LGBTQ+ new comedian of the year 2022, runner up of best new act – Midlands comedy award amongst others.

Tharun Chelley

Tharun Chelley. Observational comedian has been going since 2018. Leicester based comedian who has used stand up to talk about his frustration of languages and being married. Tried a YouTube career but was too lazy to edit. Performed at the leicester comedy festival, Nottingham comedy festival, Hot water comedy, just the tonic and NCF.

Cassandra Maria Nelson

Cassandra Maria is an award-winning comedian from Birmingham who first made waves on the internet in 2018 with her viral sketches on everything from toes to TV. Since then she’s gone on to produce her own comedy series, write a comedy musical and is a regular guest on BBC WM ‘Mack the Week’. Winning the Street Cred Next Generation Award in 2019, Cassandra’s deadpan, sarcastic jokes have made her an exciting addition to the Midlands comedy circuit.