DEC 20th 2024
kendal town hall. doors 7pm. show 8pm.
stephen bailey,
chris washington
& nina gilligan
plus mc pete otway
Comedian, presenter, actor and writer, Stephen Bailey is a proud northern, working class, gay man.
The multi-award nominated star’s indecorous brand of gossipy humour has singled him out as one of the UK’s most sought-after talents for comedy and entertainment formats.
As seen on Live at the Apollo (BBC Two), Would I Lie To You (BBC), Richard Osman's House of Games (BBC), Strictly: It Takes Two (BBC Two), Pointless Celebrities (BBC One), The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2), Roast Battle (Comedy Central), Celebrity Mastermind (BBC One), The Apprentice: You’re Fired & Sara Cox's Between The Covers (BBC Two), Love Island: Aftersun (ITV2), Tipping Point: Lucky Stars (ITV) and a regular CelebAbility (ITV2).
"A natural talent for making audiences laugh"
METRO
chris washington
Wigan born Chris made his Edinburgh Fringe debut in 2017 with his self-produced show 'Dream Big (Within Reason)' after taking all his annual leave in his full-time job as a postman. The gamble paid off and Chris received a nomination for Best Newcomer despite having no management, promoter or PR.
A regular on the UK comedy circuit, Chris can be found at comedy clubs across the land as well as being a support favourite for the likes of John Bishop, Jason Manford, Kevin Bridges, Milton Jones and Jonathan Pie.
As seen and heard on Mock The Week (BBC), House Of Games (BBC), Stand Up for Live Comedy (BBC), The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2), Radio X
'Mark my words..he will be a big name'
LOVE COMEDY
Nina Gilligan is sometimes outrageous, always hilarious with a charming, loveable persona which belies an acerbic wit.
Tour Support includes Jason Manford, Clinton Baptiste and Rachel Fairburn.
Described as ‘A Gem of the Circuit’ and with an ability to ‘Transcend age barriers effortlessly’ she continues to rise through the comedy ranks.
CHORTLE BEST CLUB COMEDIAN 2023
NORTHWEST COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR 2023
LEICESTER MERCURY COMEDY AWARD WINNER 2021
“Naturally funny” – John Thomson (Cold Feet)
Kendal's own Pete Otway brings the night together as host and MC.
Pete is a multi-award nominated comedian, presenter and one-time dairy farmer. His razor-sharp wit and hilarious tales have taken him across the world, whilst making him in demand at some of the biggest comedy clubs and festivals in the UK.
A former BBC New Comedy Award finalist, Pete’s first solo show was nominated for Best Debut at the Leicester Comedy Festival and played to sell out audiences at the Edinburgh Fringe.
"Brilliant. Very, very funny"
STEVE WRIGHT, RADIO 2