
Soho Comedy Club
ph: 07535 285150
kevin
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays
The Comedy Pub
7 Oxendon St
London SW1Y 4EE
between Leicester Square
and Piccadilly Circus
Doors 8pm, Show 8:30-11pm
£7, £5 if you book ahead
All acts are correct at time of publication. Whilst we make every effort to keep this information up to date we cannot be held responsible for late changes beyond our control.
Shazia Mirza, “Her laconic one-liners represent something quite unique in modern comedy. In these fraught times, she actually manages to make being a Muslim woman seem wonderfully life-enhancingly funny. Anglo-Islamic understanding is now even more elusive than before, but if anything, that makes Shazia’s comedy even more vailid, and even more vital” The Guardian
Sam Veale, "deadpan and showmanship come together brilliantly. " Chortle
With Joseph Wilson, Snorri Kristjanson, and a Special Guest.
MC Jools Constant, ‘ A very original and entertaining guy.’ Sol Bernstein. ‘Jools is fluid, energetic and engaging.’ Voice magazine
John Gordillo, “Intellectual yet heartfelt, Gordillo makes the personal political with the sort of relaxed intelligence associated with Reginald D. Hunter, whose shows Gordillo used to direct. It’s the kind of show that makes you delighted to be there." - The Times
Luke Benson, "Benson has one of the best ‘I know what you’re thinking, he looks like…’ openings around, and his set has a liberal sprinkling of inventive imagery on everything from 50 Cent to his own weediness." Chortle
Rob Deb, Rob has worked on numerous cable shows and most notably as GMTV's Batman Consultant. Commissioner Gordon was busy with his neice Barbara that day.
Luke McQueen, "Luke McQueen is a smiley, relaxed act, whose at ease bantering with the audience, showing an innate, easy confidence.". Chortle
Further acts to be announced
MC Jools Constant, ‘ A very original and entertaining guy.’ Sol Bernstein. ‘Jools is fluid, energetic and engaging.’ Voice magazine
Benjamin Crellin, one of New Zealand's top international comedians. With eighteen televised stand-up performances and four nominations for his countries highest comedy award he is a nine-year veteran of the industry.
Tom Webb, "Ingenious and fresh" – TIME OUT. "Wicked and skilful" - reviewsgate.com
Rosie Wilby, 'hugely engaging presence’ - Chortle. "..talented performer with a winning self-deprecating personality’ – Evening Standard
Also Inel Tomlinson and Guests
MC Jools Constant, ‘ A very original and entertaining guy.’ Sol Bernstein. ‘Jools is fluid, energetic and engaging.’ Voice magazine
Shazia Mirza, “Her laconic one-liners represent something quite unique in modern comedy. In these fraught times, she actually manages to make being a Muslim woman seem wonderfully life-enhancingly funny. Anglo-Islamic understanding is now even more elusive than before, but if anything, that makes Shazia’s comedy even more vailid, and even more vital” The Guardian
Rik Moore, "fabulously funny and original gags jostling for their place in the lively, conversational routine", Chortle
Lenny Peters, of BBC's Fifteen Stories High
Crispin Flintoff, “That was crazy.” Arthur Smith.“Hot newcomer” Time Out
Plus Guest T.B.A.
MC Jools Constant, ‘ A very original and entertaining guy.’ Sol Bernstein. ‘Jools is fluid, energetic and engaging.’ Voice magazine
Paul Foot, "Rarely, if ever, has this reviewer seen an audience laugh as hysterically or long" - The Scotsman. "He attacks the funny bone from an utterly obstuse angle" - Evening Standard.
Jason Patterson, "likeable yet authoritative stage presence is thoroughly engaging" Chortle
James Acaster, "With James anything can happen" - Music for Squares. "Bounding about the stage with a joyful enthusiasm" - Latest 7
Sy Thomas, “Highly enjoyable” Time Out, “Sy Thomas steals the show with his hysterical clowning” The Stage, “A lot of talent – one to watch out for in the future” cheekycomedy
Ray Devito, U.S. Television Comedian.
MC Jools Constant, ‘ A very original and entertaining guy.’ Sol Bernstein. ‘Jools is fluid, energetic and engaging.’ Voice magazine
Dave Ward, "Enjoyable and entertaining" Time Out. "always enjoyable… builds an atmosphere where laughter flourishes…really funny" Chortle. Very much in demand, David Ward is a friendly, upbeat comic with a cynicism that gives his comedy a unique gentle bite. Fluid, quick thinking and with an original take on life, David is much sought-after as both a great comedian and compere.
Gareth Berliner, "a natural storyteller with more soul than 100 other comedians." Metro Edinburgh
Grainne Maguire, Leicester Mercury New Act of The Year 2009, Hackney Empire Finalist 2009, Funny Women Finalist 2008, Laughing Horse Finalist 2007, Sparky with killer routines - The Stage 2009, "Highly promising, has a big future ahead of her" TimeOut, "An engaging and natural performer with has deep reserves of excitable energy ... enjoyably bizarre ... can employ understatement with the dry mastery of a Father Ted script" - Chortle
Plus Jag Ghankas, and Guests T.B.A.
MC David Mulholland (Downstairs)
"biting punch-lines and irreverent humour" ThreeWeeks
Friday 26 February
MC Kate Smurthwaite brings you Stand-up Comedy from:-
Nick Revell, "A master craftsman back at work" Time Out. "Easy delivery and a great stage presence" The Times. "Satirically brilliant...travel miles see him" Guardian.
Henry Paker, “Henry Paker delivers a mightily impressive set that is rarely less than superb… The man will be a star.” Chortle
Liz Carr, "This is hardcore comedy - onstage Carr is somewhere between Phylis Diller and Davros. The audience participation in her shows is about as close to the bone as it gets without oozing marrow. You really should see her. Just be careful about how you compliment her." Kate Copstick, The Scotsman, “She soon brings the house down with a cocktail of caustic observational gags.” Mary O'Hara, The Guardian
David Mulholland, "biting punch-lines and irreverent humour" ThreeWeeks
With Dave Florez and Vusi Mlilo
MC's Kate Smurthwaite & David Mulholland bring you Stand-up Comedy from:-
Nick Revell, "A master craftsman back at work" Time Out. "Easy delivery and a great stage presence" The Times. "Satirically brilliant...travel miles see him" Guardian.
Jason Patterson, "likeable yet authoritative stage presence is thoroughly engaging" Chortle
Catie Wilkins, “Laugh out loud comedy” – BBC3. “A fertile imagination in the writing, with a keen grasp of how to express it” – Chortle
Andy Davies, An anecdotal style and a love of audience banter.
Benjamin Crellin, one of New Zealand's top international comedians. With eighteen televised stand-up performances and four nominations for his countries highest comedy award he is a nine-year veteran of the industry.
Moonfish Rhumba, “Hilarious!.. mad, sexually frustrated and with more chemistry than cheese and pickle.” -Such Small Portions, “Splendid comedy” -Artrocker Magazine, “Piss funny.. so good i gently hate them.” -Mark Dolan, C4 Balls of Steel
Rik Moore, "fabulously funny and original gags jostling for their place in the lively, conversational routine", Chortle
Dave Gibson, "Manages that rare feat of making you laugh and cringe at the same time...painfully funny..." David Edwards, The Mirror
David Mulholland, "biting punch-lines and irreverent humour" ThreeWeeks
Saturday 06 March
Benjamin Crellin, one of New Zealand's top international comedians. With eighteen televised stand-up performances and four nominations for his countries highest comedy award he is a nine-year veteran of the industry.
Brett Goldstein, "Very amusing," Time out. "Brilliant!" London Lite. "Great!" Three Weeks.
Simon Feilder, “His nervy, excitable, simmering energy is compelling to watch… lifted further by some nice little touches and subtle nuances that demonstrate a keen attention to detail.” - Chortle.co.uk
Alyssa Kyria, The Queen of all the WAGS. This is the stuff that dosen't make the Sunday papers!
Mondays
The Round Table
26 St Martin's Court
London WC2N 4AL
Next to the Wyndhams Theatre
Closest tube: Leicester Square
Doors 8pm, Show 8:30pm-11pm
£7, £5 if you book ahead
Monday nights are different than the other nights. It is the Soho Comedy Club open mic with priority given to experienced acts doing new material, experienced acts trying out for the other nights and lastly new acts. Just about every Monday we have Inder Manocha of E4's Skins, Andi Osho of E4's Andi O Show and Ali Cook of Channel 4's The Secret World of Magic as they are working on new shows. It is basically the best and the worst of the Soho Comedy Club. The nights are compered by David Mulholland.
Monday 08 February
Guest compere Andrew J. Lederer brings you the new acts and new material night with experienced comedians trying out new material and newer acts doing shorter spots
Soho Comedy Club
ph: 07535 285150
kevin