Alexander Bennett is a Chortle and Leicester Comedy Festival Award nominated comedian. He is the creator and co-host of the award nominated cult podcast Born Yesterday, which has featured guests such as Phil Wang, John Kearns and Jordan Gray. His solo shows have received rave reviews, been recommended by the British Comedy Guide, featured in The Times Top Jokes of the Edinburgh Fringe and performed on the West End at London's prestigious Soho Theatre. He has been featured in the Guardian, Metro and IPaper and has been heard on BBC Radio 4 and 5 Live.

 

PRAISE FOR RECENT WORK

 

★★★★★ “A surprisingly powerful show that, even with a dark theme, manages to bring some light into the world - will leave you in tears of laughter" BROADWAY WORLD

 

★★★★★ "Take a risk. See this show" - That is the entire review BROADWAY BABY

 

★★★★★ "I am speechless... Alexander is hugely talented with a captivating stage presence, and the comedy comes thick and fast during this emotional-risk-taking roller coaster" THREE WEEKS

 

★★★★★ "A courageous and powerful hour of comedy… Bennett has created a Fringe classic for years to come with this show. Take a risk and see it" ED FRINGE REVIEW

 

★★★★ "A testament to the power of comedy to illuminate the human experience - Bennett clearly knows what he's doing" THE REVIEWS HUB

 

★★★★ "Balances hilarity with poignant themes, often taking unexpected turns" EDINBURGH FESTIVALS MAGAZINE

 

 

Earl Okin has been a legend in both the jazz clubs and comedy clubs of Britain for over 50 years.

 

Praised for his singing, his guitar and piano playing, his love of fine repertoire (and samba!), as well as his unique gift for poking gentle fun at the music (and himself) - Earl is a sell-out wherever he appears, and his 'mouth-trumpet' is the most unique sound in British jazz.

 

Earl's career has taken him from intimate clubs like Ronnie's and the PizzaExpress Jazz Club to international tours with Sir Paul McCartney's Wings, and earned him his justifiable reputation as a legend of Britain's jazz scene.

 

His shtick is gently witty and beautifully timed in every sense. — The Guardian

 

To see Earl Okin live is the only way to go. — UK Jazz News

 

 

"An underappreciated purveyor of quality downbeat comedy. Nick Elleray is a classy act" - Steve Bennett, Chortle

 

"Time and money spent on Nick Elleray is time and money well spent. He's great." Edinburgh Festivals Magazine

 

PRESS

Review: Chortle, October 2019 "There's nothing lazy about his savvy writing..."

 

Review: Three Weeks, August 2019 "★★★★ - He puts on a cracking display"

 

Review: Short Com, August 2019 "★★★★ - A fantastic Fringe experience"

 

Review: The List, August 2019 "★★★★ - A perceptive portrait of middle age and wheelie suitcases"

 

Review: EdFestMag, August 2019 "★★★★ - a brilliant blend of jokes... Elleray effortlessly flows through the set""

 

Review: Comic Boom Review, December 2018 " ...a set that promises Elleray will soon be a very familiar name..."

 

Review: Edinburgh Festivals Magazine, August 2018 "★★★★ - time and money spent on Nick Elleray is time and money well spent..."

 

Review: Three Weeks, August 2018 "★★★★ - a fine variety of cracking good jokes..."

 

Interview: British Comedy Guide, August 2018 " ...One of many fine discoveries at this year's Edinburgh Fringe..."

JOHN MANN (Your very own MC)

John Mann is one of the most experienced and popular comedians in the UK.

 

As a comedian he has headlined and compered shows throughout the country for over thirty five years and has performed extensively across most of Europe and beyond including America, Hong Kong, South Africa, Norway, Iceland and Canvey Island.

 

As a writer he has written for and been warm-up for some of the biggest names in entertainment including Lenny Henry, Harry Enfield, Paul O’Grady, Milton Jones, Phill Jupitus, Clive Anderson and Jasper Carrot as well as audience warm up for Father Ted, Blankety Blank and Ant & Dec and was the first comedian to act as warm up for a TV music show – The White Room.

 

John has acted as a consultant to several comedians and agents and in 2023 was signed as a consultant for one of the largest and most established comedy agencies in the UK.

 

As equally at home in front of a packed theatre, a student bar, a small pub room or a tent full of soldiers John is able to make an audience feel relaxed and comfortable almost instantly with a confident rapport that endears him to all who watch.

 

“Complete genius . . . Brilliant Observations” - Johnny Vaughan

 

“A fantastic compere . . . The night is his” - Steve Lamacq

 

“One of the funniest people I know” - Phill Jupitus

 

“The man is quite simply very very Funny” - Nihal Arthanayake

 

http://www.johnmann.co.uk