TIM KEY embarks on a low-grade book tour to celebrate the publication of his latest
anthology of poems: L.A. Baby!
He’ll “be in conversation” about the book with whoever agrees to interview him.

He will, inevitably, read some poems out.

The book will be there to buy, he’ll sign whatever etc.

L.A. Baby! is published around the UK by utterandpress.co.uk on July 4th. But it will be all present and correct at these events, too.

Chris Turner is hitting the road with his show, Spontaneous.
If you’ve ever wondered what happens when stand-up meets improv rap looks like, this is it, and he’s coming to The Wardrobe on the 10th July.

Chris’s quotable gags and rapid freestyle raps have established him as one of the most in-demand acts at comedy clubs around the world, currently based in the USA.

In 2022, Chris began a Las Vegas residency, starring in Cirque Du Soleil’s show Mad Apple, the first Cirque show to ever feature stand-up comedy. He appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, becoming the first British Comedian to perform there, and received a standing ovation.

2023 saw his show ‘Vegas, Baby!’ completely sell out its 25 date run at the Edinburgh Fringe, picking up multiple five star reviews and becoming one of British Comedy Guide’s Best Reviewed Shows at the festival

“An exemplary writer of quotable gags” – Chortle
“Beautifully crafted one-liners, witty wordplay” – BBC
“The UK’s finest freestyle rapper” – Fox Sports
“A virtuoso…a hip-hop machine” – Guardian
“Very funny, uniquely appealing…nobody on a Vegas stage does what Chris Turner does” - Las Vegas Review-Journal

The UK’s most delightfully disgraceful comedy podcast, Dead Men Talking, is hitting the road in 2025!
Stand-up comedians Rob Mulholland (Captain Bendy) and Freddy Quinne (The Egg/Coat Boy) bring their unique brand of dark comedy to The Wardrobe in Leeds for a night of harsh roasts, dark jokes, fan-favourite special guests, and questionable features.

Expect absolutely no boundaries - because we scraped the bottom of the barrel long ago and just kept digging.
Join The Army of the Dead for an evening of degeneracy and poor life choices.

Over 18s only.

As a society we love stuff, it’s a statement about who we are and who we want to be. But apparently, this message is at odds with the looming environmental crisis. We’re now struggling to balance these worlds, to focus on the things that bring us real connections and nourish the soul.
Award-winning Comedian and Award-winning Product Designer, Scott Bennett is desperately trying to cleanse his life of stuff.
But is this even possible anymore?

Tour support for Mickey Flanagan, Rob Brydon Jason Manford and John Bishop.
As seen on ‘Live at the Apollo’ and heard on ‘The News Quiz’, ‘The Now Show’, ‘The Ultimate Choice’.

“Without doubt live comedy’s best kept secret” Evening Standard
"Great material, great delivery, a very funny man" Rob Brydon
"Brilliantly funny, a joy to watch" Chris Ramsey

“Bennett is a stand-up in fine control of his material, his delivery and his image, a masterclass in adding a frisson of ‘in the moment’ unpredictability to otherwise tightly written routines” **** Chortle

Kieran Hodgson: Voice of America

The four-time Edinburgh comedy award nominee returns!

America. What happened, man? Ever since he was a little loser kid in a little loser country (yes, England), Kieran Hodgson has been putting on an American accent and dreaming a big American dream. But nowadays it's not so simple. Didn't America go completely bananas? Didn't he get too old for dreaming? And when Hollywood comes calling, does Kieran actually sound American after all?

Join one of Telegraph’s 50 funniest comedians of the 21st Century as he explores how a scared world feels about the USA and impersonates a bunch of old prospectors and former Presidents.

As seen on ‘Two Doors Down’, ‘Prince Andrew The Musical’ and ‘The Flash’.

'Heartfelt and jam-packed with funny' ★★★★★ Guardian

'No opportunity for a laugh is missed' ★★★★ Daily Telegraph

“Deliriously funny” ★★★★★ The Mail on Sunday

“One of the most talented comedians of his generation” ★★★★★ Broadway World

★★★★ The Times ★★★★ Time Out ★★★★ The List ★★★★ Chortle ★★★★★ Beyond The Joke ★★★★★ Entertainment Now ★★★★★ Mail on Sunday

Multi award-winning super-loon, Tony Law returns to with a new show of nonsense and absurdity. Some weird history and ghosts, and cats and dogs and wars and ducks and Britophilia.
The older man with a childish mind and a naughty streak is always entertaining and original and naturally funny but not afraid to do simple shouty silly voices. A whirlwind of surreal farm boy hardcore whimsy.

**** (Telegraph). **** (OnTheMic.co.uk). **** (One4Review.co.uk). **** (BroadwayWorld.com). 'Takes post-modern stand-up to a dangerously funny new level' (Guardian). 'The King of post-modern nonsense' (Telegraph).

As seen on ‘Have I Got News For You’, ‘The Alternative Comedy Experience’, ‘8 Out Of 10 Cats’, ‘Celebrity Mastermind’, ‘Celebrity Squares’, ‘Never Mind The Buzzcocks’, ‘Charlie Brooker’s Weekly Wipe’, ‘Edinburgh Nights’, and heard on ‘Tony Law’s Surreal Guide To Surreal Comedy’, ‘Loose Ends’ and ‘Infinite Monkey Cage’.

Kae Kurd: What’s O’Kurd

Stand up sensation and social media star Kae Kurd returns with his highly anticipated brand-new tour; What’s O’Kurd.

Co-host of the hit podcast ‘Ain’t Got a Clue’, voice of ITV’s ‘Loaded in Paradise’ and star of ‘Live at the Apollo’ (BBC), ‘Mock the Week’ (BBC Two), ‘Celebrity Masterchef’ (BBC One) and ‘The Apprentice: You’re Fired’ (BBC Two)

As a hugely in-demand writer, his credits include ‘Cunk & Other Humans’ (BBC Two), ‘Have I Got News For You’ (BBC Two) and ‘A League of Their Own’ (Sky One)

★★★★ THE HERALD
★★★★ EVENING STANDARD

After a phenomenal, sold-out, international tour, plus, a second round of supporting Milton Jones, the man who asked us, “Do you ski?” is turning everything upside down and asking, “Do you scuba?”

In a world full of relentless click bate, online distractions, and brain rotting content ,Tom’s racing brain finally became too much for him.

Having left the Western world behind, Tom found himself in Indonesia where he plunged into a journey of self-discovery. He submerged himself as far down in the ocean as possible, while asking the most profound questions of what truly makes someone who they are.

And now he’s bringing his discoveries to you.

It’s time to go “Deep”

As seen on Netflix, Comedy Central and host of Very British Problems

“Clever, passionate and soulful“ ★★★★★
The New European

“A twisted view of the world“ ★★★★★
The Sunday Express

“Brilliant, bright and insightful… everyone’s cup of tea“ ★★★★★
UK Cabaret

“Houghton elicits the type of laughter that makes it hard for you to breath; Your eyes glass over with tears, and you can’t look at him for fear of falling off your chair“ ★★★★
The New Current

“Get your tickets today. Tomorrow may well be too late. A Star is Born“ ★★★★★
One 4 Review

“This unexpected tour de force warrants a 21-gun salute“ ★★★★
The Daily Telegraph

“A crafty idiot “ ★★★★
The Daily Mail

Chris Kent: Offline
Cork’s own Chris Kent returns with a brand-new show ‘Offline’.
He tries to give up the internet and navigate life without asking his phone what to eat, where to go or how to get home. He longs for a simpler time of playing ‘Snake’ and constructing emojis himself. Now that he has hit 40 years of age, he wonders if he can ever go back to thinking for himself.
Join him on a journey that will either make him or break him.

“Kent is a master storyteller” **** - The Irish Times

***** - The Mirror

“Carefree comedic bullseye” - Dubliner Magazine

“He really makes me laugh and I think his stuff is so smart, he would be one of the best comics that I would have seen. He's Fantastic" - Tommy Teirnan

Hayley Ellis: Silly Mare

Like all women who literally just celebrated their 35th birthday five years ago, Hayley Ellis is obsessed with true crime. Sure, it's not the most feminist of passions - but since when do we ever do what’s best for ourselves, however old we get? Join Hayley as she navigates middle age - and as everyone agrees, the middle of anything is always the most delicious part (excluding Donuts, Avocados or plane seats), the joys of remaining (mostly) happily unmarried and the truly horrific journey of later-in-life contraception Something for everyone.

As seen as tour support for Sarah Millican and Jason Manford

"Sharp, clever, and very funny" - THE SUNDAY POST

“Ellis is a talent" - FEST MAG

Winner Best Show - NW Comedy Awards 2023

The Screen Rot Podcast

Jacob Hawley and Jake Farrell present Screen Rot, the podcast where they discuss the weirdest and worst content that has been rotting their screens and indeed their minds. After selling out London shows in a matter of hours, the duo now present a tour of the U.K.

Acclaimed beanpole Sean McLoughlin is back on the road with a sensational new stand-up show about getting on, getting lost and getting the feeling he might be useless forever.
As seen on ‘Live At The Apollo’, ‘Mock The Week’, ‘The Stand-Up Sketch Show’ and opening for Ricky Gervais on his international tour.

"Masterclass in imagination and wordplay, shows observational comedy can reach into thrilling places" (The List)

"An excellent and imaginative stand-up" (The Scotsman)

"A hugely accomplished hour of stand-up" (Time Out)

Being loud, brazen and a little bit lairy was all Matt needed to propel himself onto the comedy circuit aged 18 and be presenting national telly by 22. But faster than you can say ‘Celebrity Coach Trip’ he suddenly finds himself in his 30s, so what’s next for the lad?

Matt has moved to the countryside, settled down, and is trying his hardest to not make rude jokes. It’s not going as well as he’d hoped…

Attempting to navigate a world of mate’s kids, mortgages and village life is proving a challenge for the guy who can't resist causing a scene. How do you age with grace and dignity when it’s at odds with all the personality traits that got you this far?

As seen on ‘Dancing on Ice’, ‘The Stand-Up Sketch Show’, ‘Love Island: Aftersun ‘, Comedy Central’s Roast Battle and many more.

‘High wattage stand-up’ The Guardian
‘Hilarious and charming’ The Mirror

Following her killer debut tour, Riawakening (Top Ten Best Stand-up Shows of 2024 - Telegraph), the wickedly funny Ria Lina realised she wasn’t just awake, she was ready to rebel.
Expect a relentless stream of hilarity as Ria explores the state of the world, the eternal battle of the sexes, and the delight of throwing life up in the air after years of following the rules.
This multi-award winner commands the stage with a whirlwind of energy
and leaves audiences breathless with laughter. Her extensive list of credits includes ‘Live At The Apollo’, ‘Have I Got News For You?’, ‘Mock the Week’, ‘Pointless’, ‘Richard Osman’s House of Games’, ‘The Last Leg’ and ‘Celebrity Mastermind’.

“Fearless, provocative, and very funny” - The Scotsman
“Ridiculously gifted” - The Evening Standard
“Engaging, endearing and eye-opening” - Time Out

Josh Baulf: Lovely Stuff

Debut solo tour from comedian and viral star, Josh Baulf.

After bursting on to the comedy scene with his razor-sharp wit and a string of viral videos, Josh Baulf embarks on his debut solo tour!

With his trademark charm and killer punchlines, Josh delves into the hilarities of millennial life, navigating modern relationships and the quirks of British culture.
Described by Rob Beckett as a comedian “you have to see live” and hailed by David Walliams as “a very funny man”, Josh brings his infectious energy to the stage for a night of big laughs and relatable truths.

Appeared on ITV and BBC Radio.

“***** Laugh out Loud Funny” One4Review

“***** “A comedian who will make good on his enormous promise” ThreeWeeks

Fresh from sell out shows at The SSE Belfast Arena and Vicar Street Dublin, our comedy hero is back on the road with a brand new epic standup show.

Join Neil Delamere as he takes on life's absurdities in his own inimitable way. A celebration of the altogether too frequent weaknesses that make us human. Don't miss the hilarious Achilles Neil.

*Does not contain any actual Greek mythology

As seen on ‘Live At The Apollo’, ‘QI’, ‘Countdown’, ‘News Quiz’, ‘Blame Game’ and ‘Celebrity Mastermind’

"No TV camera could accurately measure the lightning speed of Delamere’s wit" - THE IRISH TIMES
"One lean, mean, comedy, killing machine" - THE HERALD

Mike Rice: Cruel Little Man

There's a cruelty to Mike Rice, a wickedness. In this show Mike talks about
doing psychedelics with his brother, an entanglement with a Spanish Sausage
Dog named Nino, and many other such rotten adventures.

'A phenomenal wordsmith, and world class raconteur' ★★★★½ Chortle

'Ireland has yet another legendary comedian' - Dan Nightingale

‘Inbred and re**rded’ – Conor McGregor

Ian Stone is “Looking for the Wow”

“Life can’t just be the humdrum, the mundane and the routine before the inevitable slide to disease, decay and death. Why can’t we sneak in a bit of awesome, a tad of amazing and maybe a smidge of wonderful? A forest canopy opening onto a huge vista would be enchanting for some but my ancestors wandered in the desert for forty years, I think we’ve been outdoors enough. Others get their fix from the spiritual but I’ve been harbouring a grudge against God since my mother stopped me going to Arsenal after my Barmitzvah. Forty-nine years ago. ’God will be watching’ she said. Well, at least he got to see the game. The point is, life could be so much better so I’m on the lookout. Come and join me on the hunt.”