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Friday the 29th of June 2018
The Coastal Comedy Show with TV Headliner 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.
On TV, he’s performed on BBC One’s Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and Comedy Central’s The Comedy Store and The World Stands-up. He’s also been a contestant on Channel 4`s hit show Celebrity Come Dine With Me and has completed a stint as a Programme Associate on BBC One’s Michael McIntyre Chat Show.
“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
Paul is supported on the night by up and coming Nathan Eagle finalist for Leicester Square’s New Comedian of the Year 2017 and Spinnaker Tower Comedy Gong Show winner!
"Nathan is one of the most original and exciting new acts I have seen in ages. Brilliantly funny" Zoe Lyons
Opening the show is the incredibly funny Phil Jerrod who began his stand-up career underneath an Angus Steakhouse in 2012. Since then he has failed his PhD, walked out of his job in publishing and been entertaining audiences up and down the country with his elegant rants on the often unfathomable problems of modern life.
“Casual brilliance” – The Guardian
The night is hosted by local comic Adrienne Coles. All this for just £15 (advance tickets) and in our beautifully intimate setting at Hotel Celebrity, Bournemouth.
Friday 27th of July 2018
The Coastal Comedy Show with TV Headliner Jen Brister!
As seen on: Live at the Apollo (BBC2)
Comedy Central in Live at the Comedy Store
After performing in front of the legendary Spike Milligan and receiving the luminous and prestigious title of having ‘a great pair of Bristols,’ Jen knew that comedy was the way forward. So with the help of two jokes and a push up bra she was on her way…
Since that heady day Jen has become a critically acclaimed comedian and performed stand up in clubs all over the UK and international comedy circuits. Jen has written and performed five solo shows, performed with Russell Brand on his radio comedy Cloud Cuckoo for Radio 2, in Kerry Godliman’s sitcom; Kerry’s List for Radio 4 and many more. More about Jen Brister
“Outrageously Funny” Metro
“Gorgeously talented” Time Out
Opening the show is Scottish Comedian of the Year Leo Kearse who is part of the new wave of raw, bold, American-inspired comedians taking the big UK clubs by storm. Leo is the co-creator of the hit show Hate 'n' Live, which has comedians "hating on" topics suggested by the audience. Leo writes for several comedians and websites and appears as Mick Fleetwood in the ITV Studios drama "Breaking The Band". Leo is also a regular co-presenter on TalkSPORT Extra Time.
"A giant of the art" Chortle
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.
As finalists for the Best Night Out Award as part of the Bournemouth and Poole Tourism Awards 2018 you are guaranteed a top night of live entertainment at Coastal Comedy. Hosted by local comic Adrienne Coles in our wonderfully intimate setting. See you there!
Friday the 28th September 2018
The Coastal Comedy Show with TV Headliner Geoff Norcott!
As seen on Live at the Apollo (BBC2)
8 out of 10 Cats (C4)
8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (C4)
The Sarah Millican Television Programme (BBC2)
Right leaning but well meaning Geoff is a rare beast in stand-up and star of the latest Live At The Apollo series on the BBC. He was previously an English Literature teacher and employs this in developing his routine. He has written comedy sketches for MTV, BBC Radio 2 & 4 and many more.
Geoff claims to be the only outwardly Conservative Party voter on the British comedy circuit and has appeared as a panellist on Question Time (BBC1).
Geoff Norcott’s career has been snowballing since a successful Edinburgh in 2016 with ‘Conswervative’. The show has since gone on a national tour and Geoff has had a flurry of TV appearances as well as gigging in all the top comedy clubs in the UK and beyond.
Opening the show is Tania Edwards who is a successful stand-up comedian and writer. Credits include Stand Up For The Week (Channel 4), Twit of the Year (Channel 4), Mock the Week (BBC2) and she recently supported Katherine Ryan on her sell out tour.
Tania was a finalist in the Hackney Empire, Amused Moose, Leicester Square,
Latitude, and Funny Women competitions. Her last solo show Tania Edwards: Electrifying was named in James Acaster’s top comedy picks for The Guardian, Glamour magazine’s top female comedians to see at the Fringe, and The Mirrors top five jokes of the Fringe.
‘Cuts daggers with sharp one liners’ Glamour Magazine
Also appearing on the night is Michael Frankland South coast comedian of the year finalist 2017! The night is hosted by local comic Adrienne Coles. All this for just £15 (advance tickets) and in our beautifully intimate setting at Hotel Celebrity.
Friday the 26th of October
Coastal Comedy presents the incredible Paul Thorne as seen on:
The Stand Up Show (BBC1)
The Comedy Store (Comedy Central) and many more!
“A must-see comedian” The Guardian
“Amiable cheekiness and easy banter make him a hit with audiences…masterfully delivered” chortle
Paul Thorne is a topical comedian, whose finely crafted material and quirky songs have made him one of the UK’s most sought-after stand-up talents. Well respected headliner and skilful compere, Paul is also a regular member of The Comedy Store’s Cutting Edge team; performing material based on the week’s news in this prestigious long-running topical show.
A wonderfully assured performer, Paul’s provocative topical gags; spontaneous wit, and surreal comedy songs have earned him a reputation as a quality live performer.
Kicking off this top night of entertainment is Joey Page. Joey is eccentric and he is somewhat of an undiscovered sparkling gem. Magical swirling surreal comedy. An antidote to the woes of the world, Joey takes you through the tangled joy of his charmingly childlike logic. Creating a world of uniquely offbeat characters and tall tales of fancy.
"Joey Page is brilliantly inventive and imaginative and very funny" Josie Long
"This innately likeable young man has an instinct for funny" Chortle
Also appearing for your laughing pleasure is Jules Oliver who has been a finalist in 5 National New Act Competitions and most recently awarded runner up at Old Comedian of the Year (35+) at Leicester Square Theatre.
She regularly performs all over the country and likes to cover a range of subjects including: Concorde and falconry but also mainstream topics like Asda’s policy for naming their ranges (badly in her opinion).
'Jules Oliver offers some original ideas and witty lines from an unpretentious, but slightly odd, vantage point, mixing observational comedy with the absurd' Chortle
This show is hosted by local comic Adrienne Coles CEO of Coastal Comedy who are finalists for the ‘Best Night Out’ category of the Bournemouth and Poole Tourism Awards 2018 (BAPTAs). Come and enjoy a top night of live entertainment in our intimate setting at Hotel Celebrity, Bournemouth.
Friday the 30th of November
The Coastal Comedy Show with TV headliner Larry Dean!
As seen on: Live at the Apollo (BBC2)
Comedy Centrals Live at the Comedy Store
Live from the BBC (BBC3)
"FASCINATINGLY FUNNY" - EVENING STANDARD
“UNEXPECTED AND EXCELLENT" ★★★★ - THE TIMES
"A WINNING COMBINATION OF BEING DAFT AND BEING A SMART ALECK"- CHORTLE
Glaswegian comedian Larry Dean's stand-up career started in 2008. In 2013 he was named Scottish Comedian Of The Year and in 2015 he was nominated for best newcomer at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards.
Opening the show is the very talented Jenny Collier. Jenny moved from the Welsh mountains to the Big Smoke in 2010 and has since embarked upon a career in stand-up. Highlight: Appearing on a BBC Radio Wales panel show with Jo Brand. Low point: After a gig, an audience member saying 'You should be a stripper' (Both secretly highlights).
She has written for BBC Radio 4's The News Quiz, Huffington Post and Glamour Magazine. Jenny has won many comedy awards and we are excited to bring her to the Lighthouse.
''Very likeable...Clearly a rising star'' The Evening Standard
''Refreshingly original...Excellent'' ★★★★- Broadway Baby
Also appearing at 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.
The night is hosted by Adrienne Coles, what a fantastic line up for this gig at Hotel Celebrity, Bournemouth. We look forward to seeing you there!
Friday 7th of December 2018
The Coastal Comedy Christmas Special!
Star of BBC Radio 4’s Tez Talks and seen on
Mock the Week (BBC2)
Live at the BBC (BBC2)
Man Like Mobeen (BBC3)
Tez Ilyas hit the ground running in his first year as a stand-up comedian finding himself in no less than eight competition finals. Since then he has achieved phenomenal success with his debut stand up hour TEZ Talks, enjoyed a sell out run at the Soho Theatre and had his own Radio 4 series.
Tez has had a few years storming Edinburgh with his solo shows, but in recent months you will have seen him on Live At The BBC, Chris Ramsay's Stand Up Central, Mock The Week and most recently Comedy Central's Roast Battles.
★★★★ ‘Ilyas has a slickness more reminiscent of US comics, and the gags to back it up, though his most prized asset could yet be his bold, subversive streak’ The Guardian
Learn more about Tez here:
Opening the show is the hilarious Mike Cox who has quickly made his mark on the comedy circuit with his sharp wit and everyday cynicism which have seen him crowned winner of the Fosters South Coast Comedian of the Year, while he reached the final of Amused Moose Laugh Off 2016 both the semi-finals of So You Think You're Funny in 2012 and The Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year in 2013.
Mike’s accessible style and ease with both mainstream and alternative audiences currently make him one of the most enjoyable young comics to watch.
“Like an Everyman, if that Everyman had delicious cynicism and razor sharp wit” - Romesh Ranganathan.
Plus top support acts, the night is hosted by Adrienne Coles. Come and celebrate the festive season with us and enjoy a great night of live entertainment in Bournemouth’s favourite comedy club.
Plus top support acts and hosted by resident MC Adrienne Coles. Advance tickets are £15 from the Box Office on 01202 316316 or online (£20 on the door). VIP tickets are limited and £20 each, booked via the Box Office only.
Friday 28th of December 2018
The New Year Special!
As seen on:
8 out of 10 Cats (C4)
Mock the Week (BBC2) and many more!
'Utterly hilarious. One of the funniest men to pick up a microphone' Time Out
'Likeable, intelligent and full of unpredictable energy' Scotsman
'Robustly funny' List
“Erupts onto the stage. Dynamite...Master of Comedy” Edfest
Come and celebrate the festive season with us and enjoy a top night of live entertainment in Bournemouth’s favourite comedy club headlined by Jarred Christmas!
Jarred has a unique style that deftly mixes gags with storytelling. He has a dynamic onstage persona and the ability to improvise and roll with anything that’s thrown his way, making his comedy sizzle with originality.
Full of passion and charisma Jarred takes the audience on a hilarious thrill ride of laughs and gasps with an edge of anger that manifests itself in his incredible rants against the small things in our lives. His confidence leaves the audience secure in the knowledge that they are in very capable hands. His material is strong and distinctive, drawn from life experience and random happenings.
His energetic storytelling has earned him a whole host of accolades including a Chortle Award and has catapulted him to the forefront of our TV screens in shows such as Mock The Week (BBC2), Never Mind the Buzzcocks (BBC2) 8 out of 10 Cats, (Channel 4), Argumental (Dave), One Night Stand (Dave) and Let’s Dance for Comic Relief (BBC 1).
Opening the show is Steve Best:
"Inspired collection of visual japes" - Time Out
Steve Best is a great visual comedian, harnessing a mind-boggling array of gadgets and gags to keep his audience in stitches. Funny, frenetic and mad his unique form of slapstick comedy is backed up with astounding talent; he plays the guitar like a genius, can juggle 5 balls, ride a unicycle and is fluent in Serbo-Croatian.
Steve’s many TV credits include The Stand-Up Show (BBC1), The Big Stage (C5), and twice on The Slammer (CBBC).
Plus top support acts and hosted by resident MC Adrienne Coles. Advance tickets are £15 from the Box Office on 01202 316316 or online (£20 on the door). VIP tickets are limited and £20 each, booked via the Box Office only.
Waves of laughter at every show!
