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One of the biggest comedians in the UK who is a regular on TV and plays venues the size of the O2 Arena in London, drops in to try out new material.
One of the biggest comedians in the UK who is a regular on TV and plays venues the size of the O2 Arena in London, drops in to try out new material.
With an infectious mix of irreverence and enthusiastic optimism, Kent Valentine is one of the most dynamic comedians on the Australian comedy landscape – and now he’s arrived on the British comedy scene.
With an infectious mix of irreverence and enthusiastic optimism, Kent Valentine is one of the most dynamic comedians on the Australian comedy landscape – and now he’s arrived on the British comedy scene.
LIVE RECORDING FOR BBC RADIO 4
Wondermentalist Cabaret is a comedy-infused, musically-enhanced, slightly interactive poetry cabaret with resident superhero, Matt Harvey plus guests.
Paul Tonkinson is a master at working a crowd. His confident, spirited delivery exudes an infectious vibrancy, on to which his lightning-fast comic mind adds a dollop of spontaneity.
Paul Tonkinson is a master at working a crowd. His confident, spirited delivery exudes an infectious vibrancy, on to which his lightning-fast comic mind adds a dollop of spontaneity.
5PM MATINEE SHOW
Sarah Millican, star of Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week and if.comedy Best Newcomer, announces her debut UK tour.
8PM EVENING SHOW
Sarah Millican, star of Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week and if.comedy Best Newcomer, announces her debut UK tour.
Sarah Millican, star of Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week and if.comedy Best Newcomer, announces her debut UK tour.
Prepare to be amazed and amused by Britain’s leading comedy magician, Pete Firman, as he returns to The Comedy Box with “the best tricks in the universe” (The Independent).
PLEASE NOTE: THIS SHOW IS NOT SUITABLE FOR UNDER 14s.
Manchester comic Mick Ferry has starred in Ken Loach’s Palm D’Or nominated feature film Looking for Eric. He is one of the most sought after comics on the national and international circuit and is renowned as a fine purveyor of lugubrious surrealism.
Manchester comic Mick Ferry has starred in Ken Loach’s Palm D’Or nominated feature film Looking for Eric. He is one of the most sought after comics on the national and international circuit and is renowned as a fine purveyor of lugubrious surrealism.
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.
After taking her successful Edinburgh sell out show ‘All of the Planet’s Wonders (shown in detail)’ on tour, Josie Long is back with a delightful new show entitled “Be Honourable!”
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.
Star of the recent critically acclaimed BBC4 documentary, How the West Was Lost, Edinburgh Fringe favourite and Perrier Award winner Rich Hall is back on the road.
Star of the recent critically acclaimed BBC4 documentary, How the West Was Lost, Edinburgh Fringe favourite and Perrier Award winner Rich Hall is back on the road.
Winner of the 2010 Edinburgh Comedy Award
In his new show, Russell Kane, the triple Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and co host of ITV2’s I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here NOW! explores self, family, and the consequences of his Dad buying his own council house.
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)
PLEASE NOTE: THIS SHOW TAKES PLACE AT THE REDGRAVE THEATRE IN CLIFTON
Phil Hammond is a GP, writer, broadcaster and possibly the only comedian to have appeared at a public inquiry. "Funny, sensible and rude, like eating a penis-shaped vegetable" David Mitchell.
Jeremy Hardy is one of the UK's foremost social and political commentators and stand-up comedians. His career spans three decades and as well as continuing to perform live, touring regularly in the UK and Ireland.
Comedian Jason Cook has packed a lot into his young life and now makes a career out of telling us about his more outlandish experiences. An annual hit at the Edinburgh Fringe, Jason now embarks on his first UK tour and visits The Comedy Box with his latest extended solo show.
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.
Impossible to describe and just as difficult to believe, Frisky & Mannish’s twisted take on popular music will leave you wondering how you can ever listen to songs again without hearing the real truth of those lyrics.
Impossible to describe and just as difficult to believe, Frisky & Mannish’s twisted take on popular music will leave you wondering how you can ever listen to songs again without hearing the real truth of those lyrics.
As seen on Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow, "Andrew Lawrence packs more laughs into one of his ninety second rants than most comics manage in half an hour" The Scotsman
As seen on Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow, "Andrew Lawrence packs more laughs into one of his ninety second rants than most comics manage in half an hour" The Scotsman
John Shuttleworth, "Sheffield's finest synthesizer player and twaddle talker" (Daily Telegraph), decides it's time to instruct the Nation in moral matters. "Perfectly pitched deadpan humour" Daily Mail
Canadian Pete Johannson is assured, relaxed, open and gently hilarious. This is observational, anecdotal, autobiographical comedy at its very original best.
Canadian Pete Johannson is assured, relaxed, open and gently hilarious. This is observational, anecdotal, autobiographical comedy at its very original best.
Returning to the Tobacco Factory after his appearances earlier this year, Chris Addison, off Bafta Award-winning comedy The Thick of It, In The Loop, Skins and Lab Rats is back with his critically acclaimed stand-up show.
Returning to the Tobacco Factory after his appearances earlier this year, Chris Addison, off Bafta Award-winning comedy The Thick of It, In The Loop, Skins and Lab Rats is back with his critically acclaimed stand-up show.
Jeremy Hardy is one of the UK's foremost social and political commentators and stand-up comedians. His career spans three decades and as well as continuing to perform live, touring regularly in the UK and Ireland.
ZOE LYONS takes a sideways view of life, picking out the many absurdities and turning them into hilarious routines which she delivers with tremendous energy, drawing on her acting skills to provide a kaleidoscope of voices and faces throughout the act.
ZOE LYONS takes a sideways view of life, picking out the many absurdities and turning them into hilarious routines which she delivers with tremendous energy, drawing on her acting skills to provide a kaleidoscope of voices and faces throughout the act.
This new show from Australian comic Brendon Burns is a comic love letter, and a preamble through the former Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner’s brilliantly insane mind.
Award-winning Andi Osho (BBC2's Mock The Week and Channel 4's Stand Up For The Week) takes her critically acclaimed stand-up show on tour with Afroblighty, her touching and hilarious story of an identity crisis in the cultural crossfire of Modern Britain.
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