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BRENDON BURNS
"Abrasive but hilarious... demented brilliance." Sunday Times
STEPHEN GRANT
“He’s famously pedantic, relentlessly logical and with the kind of comedy vision that can see round corners.” Chortle.co.uk
KENT VALENTINE
"Rapid-fire, quick-witted ... an undeniably funny hour" The Adelaide Advertiser
JOHN ROBINS
"One of the most naturally gifted comedians I've ever seen" The Daily Telegraph
IAN STONE
“It is the sheer quantity of funny material that really impresses” The List
JOHN GORDILLO
“A grown-up comic who combines emotional intimacy with high-quality gags." The Guardian
ADDY VAN DER BORGH
“This man was born to make people laugh” Edinburgh Evening News
ELIS JAMES
"The anecdotes and observations flow freely, with an endearing wit and fine sense of timing and pace." Chortle.co.uk
SARAH MILLICAN
"Her laughter rate is exceptional" The Scotsman
PAUL SINHA
‘A triumph...explosive punchlines and laser guided political asides.’ Independent On Sunday
Bristol comedian Mark Olver introduces the best new acts on the UK comedy circuit. See tomorrow's stars of Live At The Apollo today.
ALUN COCHRANE
“A master storyteller, holding the audience before dropping an exploding but simple punchline…” The Metro
NEWSREVUE
“Masters of their art” The Stage
DANNY BHOY
"Charming, endearing and very, very funny. The wonder-Bhoy has the comedy world at his feet." Metro
with ALUN COCHRANE plus compere MARK OLVER
SIMON EVANS
“Demonically Dry” Metro. “Rich, complex comedy” Chortle.co.uk
PETE JOHANSSON
“Laughter fest…Hilarious” The List
MILTON JONES
“One of Britain's top gagsmiths” - The Guardian
with guests plus compere MARK OLVER
PAPPY'S
"A show that pairs clever, witty sketches with brilliant clowning." The Metro
ROB DEERING
"Massively engaging intelligent comic offering a cracking mix of songs and silliness" The Guardian
SCOTTISH FALSETTO SOCK PUPPET THEATRE
"Sheer comic genius" Venue
ALI COOK
"A sharp, irreverent magician" Daily Star
ANDREW LAWRENCE
“Lawrence packs more laughs into one of his ninety second rants than most comics manage in half an hour.” The Scotsman
CAREY MARX
"An extraordinarily talented stand-up who reaches into the genre's darkest corners with a tickling stick." Metro
RICHARD HERRING
“Herring simply improves with age” The List
TOM WRIGGLESWORTH
“Magical storytelling…a rare talent...hysterical and accomplished” Time Out
PAUL ZERDIN
“The best ventriloquist Britain has discovered for many years, who has mastered the knack of being acceptable to both comedy club and family audiences” THE STAGE
plus guests and compere
JARRED CHRISTMAS
"A fabulously boisterous Kiwi with a definite future" London Evening Standard
ANDREW BIRD
"One of the hottest prospects in stand-up" Time Out
FRISKY & MANNISH
“Pure exhilarating brilliance from start to finish.” Chortle.co.uk
THE NOISE NEXT DOOR
"Five slick improvisers... No one can fail to be engaged by the vivacious sense of fun" Chortle.co.uk
SEANN WALSH
“Walsh is this generation’s Dylan Moran, with the looks, gags and charm to become something quite special” Time Out
STUART GOLDSMITH
"A pitch-perfect performance, every nuance carefully calculated for maximum impact" Chortle.co.uk
PLEASE NOTE: THIS SHOW TAKES PLACE AT THE TOBACCO FACTORY THEATRE
Michael McIntyre is preparing material for a brand new series of Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow and this is a rare opportunity to watch one of the UK's biggest talents road test his latest hilarious observations for only a tenner.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS SHOW TAKES PLACE AT THE TOBACCO FACTORY THEATRE
Michael McIntyre is preparing material for a brand new series of Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow and this is a rare opportunity to watch one of the UK's biggest talents road test his latest hilarious observations for only a tenner.
ADDITIONAL SHOW ON MONDAY 4 OCTOBER - SEE BELOW
Sarah Millican, star of Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week and if.comedy Best Newcomer, announces her debut UK tour.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS SHOW TAKES PLACE AT THE TOBACCO FACTORY THEATRE
Sarah Millican, star of Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week and if.comedy Best Newcomer, announces her debut UK tour.
It’s been a great 18 months for Micky Flanagan - he appeared in BBC 1’s Michael McIntyre’s Road Show, his Radio 4 series What Chance Change? was a hit with listeners and critics alike and he is one of a handful of comics to perform their own Comedy Central special.
It’s been a great 18 months for Micky Flanagan - he appeared in BBC 1’s Michael McIntyre’s Road Show, his Radio 4 series What Chance Change? was a hit with listeners and critics alike and he is one of a handful of comics to perform their own Comedy Central special.
One of New Zealand’s funniest exports returns to what he does best - stand-up comedy.
Jarred Christmas gets back behind the microphone which is where he truly belongs.
One of New Zealand’s funniest exports returns to what he does best - stand-up comedy.
Jarred Christmas gets back behind the microphone which is where he truly belongs.
In high demand on the UK and international comedy circuit, Alun Cochrane has appeared on Never Mind The Buzzcocks and Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow. "Filled with prime laugh-out-loud stupid moments" The List)
In high demand on the UK and international comedy circuit, Alun Cochrane has appeared on Never Mind The Buzzcocks and Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow. "Filled with prime laugh-out-loud stupid moments" The List)
Hal Cruttenden is one of the UK’s fastest rising comedy stars and he is here to present his own unique comic vision. He’s angry … but not sure why! “Hugely talented” The Times
Hal Cruttenden is one of the UK’s fastest rising comedy stars and he is here to present his own unique comic vision. He’s angry … but not sure why! “Hugely talented” The Times
Superstar Irish comic TOMMY TIERNAN’S shows are simply legendary. He has an instinctive way of crafting words to bring his anecdotes to vivid life and make the jokes truly resonate.
Hire a Comedian
(or a complete Comedy Show)
Workafrolics Comedy and The Comedy Box are experts in booking and running stand-up comedy events and have been promoting comedy in the Bristol area since 1992. Now we are in a position where we can pass on our expertise to events organisers and venues.
If you wish to organise your own comedy show or regular comedy club then we can tailor make an evening to your own requirements, in consideration of your budget, the comedians and the audience.
WE ARE INDEPENDENT
Workafrolics Comedy is an independent comedy promotions business and booking agency, not a management agency. This means we do not represent a particular roster of artistes, therefore we will only book comics who we know will fit your requirements. We will act as your booker and we will approach the artistes direct or their agents. And as we are promoters too we deal with all of the big agents. The entire comedy circuit is at our/your disposal.
YOUR EVENT
Before you contact us you should consider a few very important things first:
- Do you have a good quality PA sound system for a sold out show?
- Will there be a stage and lighting?
- Will the audience be seated?
- Who will be running the show on the night?
- Is the event self-contained or closed? (no external distractions i.e. noise, public wandering through etc)
While stand-up comedy is mostly informal in nature it is always best to regard shows as theatrical events rather than similar to live music or street performance. Comedians like to be listened to and like to be heard and seen and not have to compete with fruit machines, juke boxes, big screen football or the wedding party in the next room.
SHOW FORMATS
There are various formats for a complete comedy show:
- Four acts and a compere (4 x 20 minute acts; plus host)
- Three acts and a compere (1 x 30 min headliner; 2 x 20 mins supports; plus host)
- Headliner, support and a compere (1 x 40/45 min headliner; 1 x 30 min support; plus host)
- Headliner, two supports and a compere (1 x 40 min headliner; 2 x 20 min supports; plus host)
- Headliner and a support (1 x 60/70 min headliner; 1 x 25/30 min support)
- Double headliner (2 x 45/50 min acts)
There are also other types of formats featuring new act or 'open' spots, 10 minute spots etc. Each of the above formats are usually structured around a two hour show including one interval. Some formats can embrace two intervals if necessary.
If you are planning a public comedy event then choosing a night of the week from Sunday to Wednesday means you won't need as much lead time for booking acts as you would for a Thursday to Saturday. Peak nights such as these usually require several months notice to book simply because of the fierce competition for acts by circuit venues. Off-peak nights are easier to book, especially if it's top quality you are after with a short lead time.
Call Steve Lount on 0117 973 7661 if you wish to book a comedian or a complete comedy show for your event. Email steve@thecomedybox.co.uk.
CORPORATE COMEDY
You may want to host an event at our venue at the Hen & Chicken in Bristol. While most of our public shows at the Hen & Chicken take place on Fridays and Saturdays, this leaves the rest of the week available to host private or corporate shows.
The upstairs venue at the Hen & Chicken, situated in the south Bristol suburb of Southville, is perfect for stand-up comedy. The capacity can be up to 140 if the room is set up comedy club or cabaret style, or up to 180 if it is theatre-style in rows. The stage is perfectly visible from all points in the room and with four PA speakers suspended from the ceiling it has the best sound system for performances dedicated to the spoken word. We also have facilities for multi-media presentations and live music.
If you are interested in putting together a comedy show for your organisation, company, or workplace, we can provide you with a professional service to help you realise your idea. We have access to all of the stand-up comics currently working in the UK, and we can organise the show as if it were a public event but it will be exclusively for you. Services including booking the acts, front-of-house operation, show management, ushering and, in conjunction with the Hen & Chicken management, bar operation and catering.
Contact us via email or telephone and we will get back to you.
Private and corporate enquiries: Steve Lount (0117) 973 7661 or via email: steve@thecomedybox.co.uk