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Archive for November 2008

Sarah Kendall: My Very First Kidnapping

Posted by: wagspotter on: November 30, 2008

Sarah Kendall is an impressive comic form Australia.  She has been nominated for both Time Out and Perrier Awards and is well known for giving a performance that is intelligent and unique.  Anyone that has ever had the pleasure of seeing Sarah Kendall perform will note how refined her act really is.  She manages to [...]

Russell Kane: Gaping Flaws

Posted by: wagspotter on: November 30, 2008

Russell Kane barrelled onto the stand-up comedy scene in 2003 after spending several years too afraid to do so.  He has quickly established a reputation for himself and within just a few years Kane found himself selling out his performances on a regular basis.  This year the laughs will continue to roll as Russell Kane [...]

Russell Brand

Posted by: wagspotter on: November 29, 2008

Russell Brand is a great comic who has quickly gained notoriety over the span of just a few years.  Even if you do not recognize his name it is more than likely you will recognize his face, as his hairstyle helps to contribute to the very unique persona that is Brand.
 
When Brand was just 15 [...]

Russell Howard: Wandering

Posted by: wagspotter on: November 29, 2008

Russell Howard is a great young comedian who began his stand-up career while he was still a teenager.  In 1999 he advanced to the finals on the show So You Think Your Funny after only a few previous performances.  A short time later he was also one of the final competitors for the BBC New [...]

Richard Herring: The Headmaster’s Son

Posted by: wagspotter on: November 29, 2008

Richard Herring is a comedian who has chosen to relive his childhood in the performance called The Headmaster’s Son.  It should come as no surprise that Herring was indeed the son of a headmaster and as a result he was forced to suffer in a variety of ways that the rest of us can only [...]

The Raymond & Mr Timpkins Revue

Posted by: wagspotter on: November 28, 2008

The Raymond & Mr Timpkins Revue is complete comedic genius.  This pair of comedians, who are actually uncle and nephew, will get you laughing from the very start of the show and you will remain that way until it is over.  The uncle plays a total goofball while the nephew pretends to be a mute.  [...]

Michael McIntyre

Posted by: wagspotter on: November 28, 2008

If you are a fan of the comedian Jerry Seinfeld you will not want to miss a chance to see a performance by Michael McIntyre.  While some comedians rely on props or funny one line jokes, McIntyre talks about everyday life instead.  In the same style of Seinfeld, his show seems to be about nothing [...]

Mark Watson

Posted by: wagspotter on: November 28, 2008

Comedian Mark Watson is fairly new to the scene.  He first came to be known on a large scale back when he managed to win the Daily Telegraph Open Mic Competition in 2002.  Watson also nearly won the show So You Think You’re Funny as well.  Watson can best be described as quirky as his [...]

John Ryan: Those Young Minds

Posted by: wagspotter on: November 27, 2008

If you have ever had the opportunity to see John Ryan perform you will be happy to know that he is currently touring the UK with a new show called Those Young Minds.  It is not hard to like John Ryan as he has a certain charisma that easily captures the attention of those in [...]

John Gordillo: Divide & Conga

Posted by: wagspotter on: November 27, 2008

John Gordillo started off his career as a stand-up comic but took a break for around six years during which time he pursued other outlets.  One of these outlets included a talk show that aired at night for the BBC 3 Station.  Gordillo also took the time to try his hand at directing a few [...]