'Matt Holt is a genuine comic delight; the show is a pick 'n' mix of perfect late-night comedy making an ideal way to end the night' 4/5 three weeks

C Venues Presents
Electric Cabaret

The poly-comic spree

Flick the switch on a unique 'cream of comedy' bill every night

Electric Cabaret is a brand-spanking new comedy cabaret show which is set to become one of the must have late-night tickets on the fringe. Our resident host Matt Holt ('Very funny, top laugh' Loaded) leads you through a unique laugh-fest every night featuring the very best in stand up, character and sketch comedy available on the fringe. With his extensive knowledge of the circuit, this will prove to be far more than just another "4 stand ups" show but will rather provide a massively exciting variety of acts hand-picked by Matt himself - very much his comedy 'best of'. Set against the backdrop of this fabulous old art deco cinema - Electric Cabaret is looking to establish itself as the comedy flagship for this fantastic new venue for many years to come. With a well-stocked bar open throughout the show, and with the promise of a few major surprises along the way, it's very much a case of grab a drink and join the party.

Matt Holt made his first big splash at the Edinburgh Fringe in the highly acclaimed hit show UberArmy ('endlessly inventive and brilliantly funny' * * * * Scotsman) at C in 2001. Since then he has toured extensively with Fuse Productions in the sublime physical comedy Somehow I Feel Dirty (* * * * * Metro), and for 18 months was resident MC and programmer at On the Funny Side in Blackfriars (where he attracted such luminaries as Sean Lock, Danny Bhoy, Chris Addison, Andrew Maxwell & Reg D Hunter). Other MC credits include the last season of Comedy a JoJo's, it's little sister OhOh at C Venues, Edinburgh 2004, and the infamous Hoxton Bark. Last year he co-wrote and starred in Nudge at the Pod Deco with long-term double act partner James Lamont & the legendary Charlie Chuck. A mercurial and fearless stand up with the uncanny ability to place audience and atmosphere above the need to churn through old material. In turn angry and genial, this charismatic fella once helped men everywhere by shamelessly admitting that ET can still make him cry (100 Greatest Tearjerkers, Channel 4)

UnderHand Productions also proudly present:

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11.08.05	Andrew Lawrence - 'Performance of manic genius' 3 Weeks	Ruth Bratt - 'Subtly subversive' Chortle	Brendon Burns - 'A legend in the making' Guardian
12.08.05	Cowards - 'Brilliant' Esquire	Matt Kirshen - 'Winning material' Evening Standard	Lucy Porter - 'Of the highest grade' Sunday Times
13.08.05	Justin Edwards - 'Hottest character act in comedy' Guardian	Mark Watson - 'Magnificent' Daily Telegraph	Rob Deering - 'Truly wonderful stand up' Times
14.08.05	-	Peter Cain - 'Witty and unpredictable' Chortle	Carey Marx - 'Excellent' Guardian
15.08.05	-	Keith Farnan - Up and coming Irish comedy star
17.08.05	Katy Brand - 'Faultless' Chortle	Steve Williams - Star of The Comedy Zone 2004	Barry Castagnola - Star of BBC2's Cyderdelic
18.08.05	-	Alex Horne - 'Winning intellect' Times	Dave Johns - 'Generates sparks of magic' The List
19.08.05	-	Nick Sun - Winner of So You Think You're Funny	Stephen K Amos - Time Out Best Stand Up 2004
20.08.05	-	Al Pitcher - 'Star in the making' Time Out	Charlie Chuck - Star of The smell of Reeves & Mortimer
21.08.05	-	James Sherwood - 'Fantastic' Time Out
22.08.05	Perret & Limb - 'A riot' Scotsman	Ayesha Hazarika - 'Very funny' Sunday Express	Reginald D Hunter - Perrier Award nominee
23.08.05	-	Markus Birdman - 'Uniquely talented' Evening Standard	Robin Ince - Star of C4's The Pilot Show
24.08.05	Toulson & Harvey - The explosive new double-act	Tom Price - 'Outstanding' Evening News
25.08.05	-	Stephano Paolini - Maestro comic & impressionist	Tony Law - 'His timing is astonishing' The Times

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