Tony Law
Multi award-winning power wizard of comedy Tony Law is heading back to the top. Join for a thing that happens anyway. Whimsy is not just for nerds and farmers. Tony Law is your maverick truth slinger of ridiculousness for the people. Hysteria for nurses, mothers and plumbers. Important nonsense for all. Unite in art. For that is what he names this. Escape with purpose. The doctor is in.
''A wonder to behold' ☆☆☆☆ - Mail on Sunday
''Inspired nonsense'' ☆☆☆☆ - Scotsman
Meryl O'Rourke
Inaugural winner of the Betty Box and Peter Rogers/Big Talk comedy writing programme. She is the first winner of the Betty and Peter/Big Talk writing prize, where she has been gifted a chunk of money to help her write a sitcom with a production company. She was chosen by unanimous decision from over 600 entrants. Acclaimed stand-up comic and TV writer Meryl O'Rourke –revels in her bitterness. She has delighted comedy audiences, written some of the best gags on telly and even hosted pop concerts (last one to 12,000 people!). She supported Frankie Boyle during his 2016 tour. She supported him in 2014, 12, 11 and 2010 at the Hammersmith Apollo. In his book Work!Consume!Die! he calls Meryl "Inspiringly funny". She is often heard as reviewer on BBC Radio 4’s Front Row – specialising in comedy and feminism. Meryl has written a pilot sitcom about post-natal depression, for the head of Radio 4 comedy. This has been script edited by Frankie. A highly praised gag writer, a stolen joke of hers went viral on Facebook, reaching at least 100,000 likes and 15 million views (at last count!). Meryl has written for most of the major panel shows on the BBC, Channel 4 and Dave
"Ripe with comedy. A unique perspective: sharp and dark, and refreshingly unsentimental" - Stephanie Merritt, Observer
“Has an authentic, compelling, original voice” - Denise Hicks, founder LOCO comedy festival
“Best and most original pages I’ve read in years. I’m a massive fan” - Dhiraj Mahey, producer and founder of BettyAndPeter prize.
Tiernan Douieb
Tiernan’s done the comedy thing for ages and ages now. Since his early days treading the boards, his comedy has taken on a more satirical edge opting to complain about worldly political happenings in the friendliest and funniest manner possible. This is balanced by his stand-up for children and families which is mostly about bogies and superheroes. Tiernan regularly performs all over the world even though he really likes being at home. He is constantly on Twitter, co-runs the successful Comedy Club 4 Kids and has performed and written several solo shows which have all done alright really.
‘'Gets the juxtaposition between heavy context and winning punchlines right when it is most needed‘' – Festmag
‘'Opinionated yet likeable'’ – The Guardian
'‘Best use of a spurtle I’ve seen in years.'‘ – The Lady
‘'Very funny but fiercely political’' – Time Out
SCHEDULE:
6:00pm - Doors
7:30pm - Tiernan Douieb (MC)
7:45pm - Meryl O'Rourke
8:15pm - Interval
8:30pm - Tiernan Douieb (MC)
8:40pm - Tony Law
9.10pm - End
Timings are approximate
Disclaimer - Contains adult content. This comedy show may contain language and material that may not be suitable for all audiences. The content does not represent any of that of PizzaExpress. Not advisable for children under 16.
