Phil Nichol is a truly unique performer.

 

An acclaimed actor, award winning comedian, producer, presenter, writer and musician there is no end to his talent.

 

Phil is an energetic and exciting performer with an unquenchable thirst to break boundaries and innovate with his work.

 

His skill as an improviser whether it be musical, comedy or straight is unparalleled. With a surreal edge to some of his mischievous rantings Nichol always brings something new to the stage, his keen sense of fun and eye for the shocking and absurd has cemented his position as one of the best comedians on the circuit today.

 

His assured and award-winning performances in his theatrical work have attracted critical accolades and see him in great demand as an actor.

 

Phil headlines all the major comedy clubs around the country and is also heavily involved as a resident host in Old Rope a new material night which runs in London and Brighton.

 

Phil also presented the 2007 IF.Comedy Award alongside his One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest co-star Christian Slater.

 

https://www.philnichol.com

 

 

“A MUST-SEE COMEDIAN” The Guardian

 

Paul can regularly be seen headlining the UK’s biggest and best comedy clubs. His well crafted material, spontaneous wit, and surreal comedy songs have earned him a reputation as a quality live performer both at home and as far afield as Canada, Australia, Dubai, Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore, China, and Japan.

 

“MAKES WORKING AN AUDIENCE LOOK EFFORTLESS” The Stage

 

Comedy festival appearances include Edinburgh, Melbourne, Adelaide, Newcastle, Leicester and Bath as well as two critically acclaimed tours of fringe festivals across the length of Canada including Toronto, Edmonton and Vancouver.

 

“A SHARP AND FAST-PACED COMEDIAN WITH JUST THE RIGHT MIX OF EDGY POLITICAL INCORRECTNESS. NO ONE IS LEFT UNSCATHED DURING A HILARIOUS HOUR-LONG SHOW” Toronto Sun

 

“A BRILLIANT WAY TO SPEND AN HOUR AT THE FESTIVAL, HE’S SATIRICAL, CYNICAL AND VERY FUNNY” www.edfestmag.com

 

This culminated in a successful residency in London’s West End at The Leicester Square Theatre performing a brand new topical solo show.

 

“PAUL THORNE’S SATIRICAL SONGS, WITH HIS OWN GUITAR ACCOMPANIMENT, A WASPISH, SWEARY PLEASURE” Telegraph

 

TV credits include The Comedy Store (Comedy Central), The Stand Up Show (BBC One), Comedy Bigmouths (Channel 5), It’s Later Than You Think (BBC1), Oddballs (ITV) and The World Stands Up (Paramount). He also served as Team Captain on three series of the Montreux Award-winning comedy panel game Bring Me the Head of Light Entertainment hosted by Graham Norton (Channel 5).

 

On Radio, he’s guested on Cabaret on Four (BBC Radio 4), The Lost Weblog of Scrooby Trevithick with Andy Parsons (BBC Radio 4) and Hold the Front Page (BBC Radio 4).

 

 

Originally based in Toronto Michelle Shaughnessy fast made a name for herself across North America. She’s had numerous appearances on television and her debut album “You Know What You Did” hit number one on the iTunes comedy charts. Her sophomore album “Botoxic” received a coveted 5 star review from Toronto’s NOW Magazine.

 

In 2017 she was a finalist in Canada’s “Top Comic” competition and her audition video has since went viral, with 5 million views and climbing.

 

In 2018 her original scripted pilot was a finalist in Just For Laughs Stand Up and Pitch” sitcom contest.

 

Michelle is also an accomplished writer and actor with credits that span commercial, variety, scripted and unscripted television. Her acting work has been featured on Hulu, Amazon Prime and Netflix.

 

Newly based in London Michelle is becoming a fan favourite all over the UK. She appeared at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2022. Her show “Be Your Own Daddy” was directed by Adam Hills. The Scotsman called it a “winning debut”.

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