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Saturday 15th of June 2019
Our TV headliner is the incredibly funny Ben Norris who has appeared on a range TV shows including: Mock the Week (BBC2) and They Think It's All Over (BBC1) and is a regular at the world famous Comedy Store and we are excited to bring him to the Lighthouse. Ben has developed an incredibly relaxed stage persona with an innate ability to improvise as well as deliver sharply crafted material.
"The term circuit legend is overused, but Norris is one of a handful that have been headlining for more than two decades and rarely departs a stage without leaving it torn to shreds in his wake. A master of the craft, this will be the most polished stand-up you are likely to see." GQ Magazine
"A cast iron guaranteed headliner" - Londonisfunny
"Killer gags" - The Scotsman
Opening the show is the hilarious comedy magician Wayne the Weird - master of stupidity and nonchalance and a massive hit with any audience.
Wayne's comedic skills have seen him perform on stage internationally as well as all throughout the UK from comedy clubs, castles and bowling alleys to golf clubs, churches, and even Zippos Circus!
"Outrageous comedian and magician." The Southern Daily Echo
"No one in the audience will ever look at rubber gloves and white rabbits in the same way again." Creative Cows Comedy
Plus support from Andy Stedman who is a lively, likeable and versatile act. Andy has a cheeky persona and his set is a lively and varied one, with a mix of songs, silly poems, jokes and audience interaction.
Don’t miss this top night out with some of the best acts on the circuit. The night is hosted by local comic Adrienne Coles – see you there!
Saturday 13th of July 2019
The Coastal Comedy Show with TV Headliner Stuart Goldsmith.
As seen on Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central and many more!
‘A charming, expert stand-up’ Sunday Times
Stuart Goldsmith is an internationally award-winning comedian, writer, podcaster and host.
With a reputation for smart, accessible stand-up, Stuart’s enthusiasm and natural charm conceal a quick wit as fearlessness honed by his early career as a street performer. Surprisingly candid about his exploits, sexploits and textploits, Stuart likes to get his teeth into love, romance and the downside of getting what you want.
Opening the show is the incredible Rick Kiesewetter. Rick’s ingenious observational material includes anything from adoption to being a Londoner.
“Kiesewetter has plenty of national stereotypes to play on, but he soon steers clear of nationality clichés to deliver punchy observational gags about the little things that annoy everyone.” Evening Standard
Also performing for your laughing pleasure is the very talented Johnny Wardlow who was part of the BBC New Comedy Awards 3 years running! Johnny’s based in Brighton and has played clubs all over the UK and has also just returned from New York, where he performed at Caroline’s on Broadway & Comic Strip Live.
Don’t miss this top night out with some of the best acts on the circuit. The night is hosted by local comic Adrienne Coles – see you there!
Saturday the 14th of Sept
Coastal Comedy offers a great chance to see a famous face close up and personal in an intimate setting, with the very best stand-up comics on the circuit, and are winners of the Gold Night Time Award as part of the prestigious BH Star Awards 2019.
Our headline act is the incredible Paul Tonkinson as seen on:
Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and many more!
HILARIOUS; NOBODY MAKES ME LAUGH LIKE PAUL TONKINSON. SIMPLY ONE OF THE GREATEST COMICS AROUND. GO SEE HIM!” Michael McIntyre
A sensational live performer, Yorkshire man, marathon runner and former (double award-winning) Time Out Comedian of the Year, Paul Tonkinson has long upheld his esteemed reputation as one of the finest stand-ups the UK has to offer. With a unique and distinctive style, Tonkinson is noted for his effervescent physicality and skillful impressions, which bring alive exuberant, tender comic reflections on love, family and the day-to-day idiosyncrasies of 21st century living. A plethora of first class material, combined with tremendous charm and irrepressible, infectious energy make for quite a formidable talent.
“EXCELLENT…EXTREMELY TALENTED…BRILLIANT” Time Out
“CHARISMATIC, COMBINES THE VISUAL TRICKERY OF A LEE EVANS WITH THE IMPROVISATIONAL SKILLS OF PAUL MERTON. BRILLIANT CHARACTERISATIONS, HIS FACE, A WONDER OF CONTORTION” Independent
Opening the show for your laughing pleasure is Michael Fabbri who regularly performs at major comedy clubs throughout the UK and all over the world.
He has worked as a writer for Radio and TV and recently had his own stand up series: 'Dyslexicon' on BBC radio 4. He has done several solo shows at the Edinburgh fringe festival and worked as a support act for Micky Flanagan, Lucy Porter, and Stephen K Amos.
Also appearing on the night is multi-award winning comedian Tom Taylor who has received high praise from audiences and critics alike. His unique brand of musical comedy is smart and silly in equal measure and he boasts an impressive stock of quirky, and very funny, musical one-liners.
In 2013 Tom reached the final of the prestigious So You Think You’re Funny? competition, and recently performed on Radio 2 and Radio 4 as part of the BBC Radio New Comedy Awards.
Don’t miss this top night out with some of the best acts on the circuit. The night is hosted by local comic Adrienne Coles – see you there!
Saturday 12th of October
The Coastal Comedy Show with TV Headliner Dane Baptiste!
Coastal Comedy offers a great chance to see a famous face close up and personal in an intimate setting, with the very best stand-up comics on the circuit, and are winners of the Gold Night Time Award as part of the prestigious BH Star Awards 2019.
Closing the show is the incredible Dane Baptiste who you will recognise from:
Live at the Apollo (BBC Two)
Tonight at the London Palladium (ITV1)
Mock the Week (BBC Two)
Live from the BBC (BBC Two)
8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (Channel 4) and his own BBC sitcom, Sunny D
Original, provocative and exceptionally prolific – Baptiste is already being hailed as one of the most exciting acts to break in years. The London born stand up made comedy history in 2014 as the first black British act to be nominated for a Comedy Award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
He has had incredible success and has written and starred in his own BBC sitcom series and made numerous other TV and radio appearances.
Dane is supported on the night by Mike Cox, winner of the prestigious Fosters South Coast Comedian of the Year Award. Mike’s sharp wit and everyday cynicism have made him one to watch on the comedy circuit in recent years.
Also appearing on the night is Rob Mulholland who fell into comedy after finding a flyer for a local festival on the ground. In the years since, he has performed all over the UK and overseas and won many comedy competitions.
“Very, very tall and equally as talented” TimeOut
Don’t miss this top night out with some of the best acts on the circuit. The night is hosted by local comic Adrienne Coles – see you there!
Saturday 23rd of November
Our headliner is Marlon Davis who is a talented comedian, improviser and actor whose recent TV appearances include BBC’s Live At The Apollo and Comedy Central’s Comedy Store Live.
Beginning his career in stand-up comedy in 2005, Marlon Davis made the final of two national competitions Laughing Horse and So You Think You’re Funny at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival the following year, very quickly and firmly cementing his status as a rising star on the comedy circuit.
Marlon has supported Kevin Bridges, Michael McIntyre and Alan Carr on tour and is performing at clubs, arts centres and theatres all over the UK. Marlon’s act is inspired from his upbringing, exploring urban Britain tackling its social issues with skillful characterisations.
‘Bursts on to the stage like a breath of fresh air, with impish grin, boyish enthusiasm and an effortlessly open, confident style’ Chortle
Opening the show is Ant Dewson who passed his Grade 6 piano exam when he was 14 – and he hasn’t got any better since then! Classical music’s loss was comedy’s gain, and Ant now puts his limited skills to good use performing silly songs at comedy clubs up and down the country.
Also appearing on the night is Sam Savage winner of Funny's Funny and New Act of the Year runner up! Sam is one of the most original and entertaining forces to emerge on the comedy scene for years. There is something for everyone in her silly and surreal look at life.
'Funny bones'. Latest Seven
'Excellent'. Three Weeks
'She writes proper jokes'. Jenny Eclair
Don’t miss this top night out with some of the best acts on the circuit. The night is hosted by local comic Adrienne Coles – see you there!
Saturday 21st December
The Coastal Comedy Christmas Special with TV Headliner Tom Lucy!
As seen on:
Live At The Comedy Store (Comedy Central)
Stand Up Central (Comedy Central)
Roast Battle (Comedy Central) and many more!
Tom Lucy has established himself as one of the most exciting new comedians around. Starting at just 16 Tom quickly rose through the comedy club circuit to became one of the youngest professional stand-up comedians in the world.
At 19, Tom won the prestigious Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year award. At 20, he took his debut solo show to the Edinburgh Festival, selling out and winning The Sun’s Best New Comedian at the Fringe, before supporting Jack Whitehall on his UK & Ireland arena tour.
In 2018, Tom completed a sell-out residency at London’s Soho Theatre – his first solo headline show - before returning to the Edinburgh Festival with another sell-out run and supporting Kevin Bridges on his national tour.
‘The best new comedian I've seen in ages. Believe the hype, this guy is hilarious.’ JACK WHITEHALL
‘Watch him live and you'll understand the excitement.’ THE GUARDIAN
Supporting Tom is Jake Lambert who fell into a career as a stand up, after gaining a following on Twitter under the pseudonym @LittleLostLad he decided to put down his iPhone and pick up a microphone.
Jake has gone on to support Seann Walsh, Kerry Godliman, Tom Allen and Rob Beckett on their UK tours as well as writing on Mock The Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats, The Now Show, News Quiz and many more.
In 2018 he made his TV debut performing on Comedy Central’s Live From The Comedy Store and we look forward to welcoming him to the Lighthouse for this special festive show!
Plus support acts, don’t miss this top night out with some of the best comics on the circuit. The night is hosted by local comic Adrienne Coles – see you there!
Advance tickets are £15* (£20 on the door) £12 for concessions (£16 on the door) from the Box Office on: 01202 280000 or online www.lighthousepoole.co.uk
*Booking Fees: Prices quoted are for tickets booked in person at the Ticket Office. Tickets booked via telephone or online are subject to a booking fee of up to £1.75 per ticket.Please note that acts may change due to TV Commitments.
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