? ALLYSON JUNE SMITHPunch-Drunk Comedy is reaching it's all-time fever pitch following an incredible start to 2017! Join us during the first week in June as we come to the boil - KAI HUMPHRIES again hosts an international lineup of the best laughter money can buy, headlined this time by ADAM BLOOM! Read on for full lineup preview...
? ADAM BLOOM - Adam Bloom is one of Britain's most inventive comedians. He has performed sell-out solo shows at the ‘96, ’97, ’98, ’99, '01, '04 & '07 Edinburgh Festivals as well as performing a sell-out tour of Britain. He has also sold out theatres at festivals in Melbourne, Sydney, Auckland, Wellington & Cape Town. In July '13, Adam made his fifth appearance at ‘Just For Laughs’ in Montreal, including being part of 2004 'Just For Laughs Comedy Tour', playing to 42,000 people in 17 cities across Canada. He has also written three series of ‘The Problem with Adam Bloom’ for BBC Radio 4.
TV Credits include...
- The Young Person's Guide to Becoming a Rock Star (Channel 4)
? DANA ALEXANDER - The only black female comedian on the circuit in Canada, Dana's comedic style is both refreshing and irreverent, drawing her material from her diverse lifestyle, her gay friends and her crazy Jamaican family. Adept, charming and astute, she is warmly funny with an impishly sarcastic sense of humour. This is a lady not to be missed.-'Like a gift from the Comedy Gods' (The Herald)-'An ebullient and instantly likable presence on stage' (Arts Desk)
? ALLYSON JUNE SMITH - Since 2000, Allyson June Smith has been tickling Canada’s comedy scene from the moment she put down the chalk brush and picked up a mic. Playing to packed rooms has become like another day in the classroomfor this former school teacher.After working her way across Canada, Allyson now has taken her craft to the UK. Using her sassy blend of in-your-face stand-up and hilariously insightful commentary, she now works for major UK promoters and comedy clubs.It is her genuine and unique sense of humor, combined with excellent performance timing, that has made audiences laugh. This teacher-come-comic is ready to show international audiences why she is a sought-after fan favourite.
? LIVE MUSIC - Although our shows begin at 8pm, we highly recommend arriving at 7pm and taking your seats early to enjoy our showcase of the best local emerging musical talent!
? FOODBANK - We accept donations of non perishables and non-food items at all of our events, which we will be forwarding on to The Ashington Life Centre at the end of event-week.
? 10% of all profits and fundraising from prize raffles donated to local causes
NOTE - Lineups are subject to change.
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