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.
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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).
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"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.
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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.
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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
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'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.
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Tour Support includes Jason Manford, Clinton Baptiste and Rachel Fairburn.
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Described as ‘A Gem of the Circuit’ and with an ability to ‘Transcend age barriers effortlessly’ she continues to rise through the comedy ranks.
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CHORTLE BEST CLUB COMEDIAN 2023
NORTHWEST COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR 2023
LEICESTER MERCURY COMEDY AWARD WINNER 2021
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“Naturally funny” – John Thomson (Cold Feet)
Kendal's own Pete Otway brings the night together as host and MC.
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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.
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"Brilliant. Very, very funny"
STEVE WRIGHT, RADIO 2