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Comedy Storm a storm in a tee-hee cup UnderHand are back in the West-End with a bang. The company that brought you Comedy-a-JoJo and 60 Acts in 60 Minutes are proud to present a brand new cabaret night in the heart of London's West End. MC'd by Underhand legend Matt Holt ('a genuine comic delight' 4/5 Three Weeks), this show is will fill you with glee, setting you up perfectly for the weekend ahead (Fridays, as we all know, simply don't count). Check out this little lot of comedy genius ... |
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| Resident MC Matt Holt Our very own comedy cherub has been gigging like crazy since you last saw him & in addition to 25 superb nights at this year's Edinburgh Fringe, he also has a warm-up on the latest series of Deadringers under his belt. 'Matt Holt is a genuine comic delight' * * * * Three Weeks |
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Stewart Lee That's exactly correct, In case you don't know who he is; he's regarded by peers and audiences alike as a consummate and controversial stand up of wondrous intelligence. He wrote Jerry Springer: the Opera, he also famously was wrote and performed on the hugely popular BBC TV shows, Fist of Fun and This Morning with Richard, Not Judy. Do you honestly need a press quote? Oh go on then: 'He is so sure of his grip on the crowd, which at times was close to hypnotic, that he can stop halfway through a joke to await the doubled wave of laughter that will come when the audience work out the punch-line for themselves. * * * * *' Guardian |
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Rob Deering Rob and his glorious guitar (he can play anything) make up one of the best headline double-acts on the circuit! This extraordinarily funny and genial entertainer never fails to deliver a resoundingly entertaining, energetic set. He's been on far more TV shows than can be listed here (he's best known for hosting 99 Things to Do Before You Die) and stormed the last 5 Edinburgh Festivals in a row. Ooh it's shaping up for a good night! 'Truly wonderful stand up' Sunday Times 'An utter delight from start to finish * * * * *' Three Weeks |
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Sarah Kendall This gorgeous, side-splitting, Perrier nominated Ozzie is the very first comic to be invited back to play Storm following her fantastic surprise duet of Elton John's 'Tiny Dancer' with Glenn Wool at our very first night, way back in November 2005. This is with good reason: she's an internationally headlining class act and it's simply ludicrous that we have her on this bill alongside Rob and Stewart! To miss her is to miss-take. No, that doesn't really work - basically don't miss this bill for god's sake it may never get this good again! 'Thoughtful, intelligent, subtle, enlightening and... really funny. Kendall has a dry, subtle British-style sense of humour.' Observer |
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Nick Mohammed Here's our expert tip for tonight - watch out for Nick! (Preferably at our gig, natch) He has kicked up a huge cloud of golden dust in the past year and it seems inevitable that his follow-up material to last year's surprise Edinburgh smash 'Back in Town Again' will secure him widespread success. Honestly, he opens his mouth and genius pours out! 'A comedy Columbus, finding land that no-one's found before. Gloriously surreal, brilliantly executed...Go see this awesome, exciting talent before he gets on the telly' Three Weeks |
| Plus live music from the delightfully witty duo, Fergus March & John Worsey as THE HOLY GOATS! | |
Nights that have been and gone ...
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Phil Nichol This breathtaking Canadian is a hysterical whirlwind of energy that simply cannot be missed! He has starred (and understudied Christian Slater) in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest in the West End (as well as in Edinburgh and an International tour) and with Bill Bailey in Twelve Angry Men and The Odd Couple (also starring Alan Davies) in Edinburgh. Last year he won a Stage Award for Excellence for his astonishing performance in A Zoo Story as well as incredible acclaim for his solo stand-up show, Nearly Gay. This year he will be taking the lead in Talk Radio, directed by Stewart Lee. 'The face of an angel, the tongue of a whore and the energy of a toddler on an Irn-Bru binge.' Times 'The craziest and sharpest on the fringe' Guardian |
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John Oliver Quite possibly the finest political comedian in the country, John is both thought provoking and bloody hilarious! He is a series regular on the BBC 2 hit panel show, Mock the Week. He has also appeared in the groundbreaking The Department (Radio 4), Armando Iannucci's GASH (Channel 4) and The State We're In (BBC3). As an actor, John's credits include Green Wing (Channel 4) Chambers (BBC1), the Ardal O'Hanlon sitcom My Hero (BBC1) and People Like Us (BBC1). 'Wildly funny' Telegraph 'A wonderfully intelligent comic' Evening Standard |
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Al Pitcher This brilliant, brilliant Kiwi is an unstoppable rolling barrel of laughter that is guaranteed to get any audience buzzing with glee. He has two superb Edinburgh solo shows under his belt, headlines all over the country and he is an extremely popular TV Warm Up man. 'Can reduce an Audience to tears of Laughter' Scotsman 'Absolute star in the making' Time Out |
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Sarah Millican Runner up in this year's BBC Comedy Awards, Sarah is an irresistible softly spoken Geordie with a shockingly mature set - Alan Bennett, eat your heart out! She has more than a touch of the Joyce Grenfell's about her and we at Underhand tout her for very, very big things (so does the rest of the entire comedy industry, mind). 'Assured, accomplished stuff' Chortle 'She had the audience roaring' BBC Tees |
Plus live music from wry duo, THE HOLY GOATS, featuring Fergus March who recently completed a year as 'Sky' (the romantic lead) in the West End's world-famous Abba musical, Mamma Mia. Oh and John Worsey, who is a very talented actor, a fine musician and a tremendous wit. But he hasn’t been in any West End shows or anything...yet. |
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Scott Capurro This outrageous but sexy gay man from San Fransisco is bar none the most vicious tongued comic to tour the UK. He's just brilliant and currently appearing on many talking head shows cos his opinions are truly unique. I have never seen him fail to shred it up! 'The margherita of the comedy world: delicious, sharp and acid.' - The Scotsman |
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Katy Wix & Anna Crilly This delicious double-act are simply superb! They are bringing juicy bits from their wonderfully strange and hilarious show, Penny Spubb to Storm just for you! If you haven't see them yet, I can telly you they've been snapped up by a huge agency for good reason - they are in development with every TV company out there and they've only been going a year! 'Excellent...full of fun.'Three Weeks |
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Stephen Grant Stephen hosts the infamous Komedia in Brighton to 800 people every weekend, has produced two five-star sell-out Edinburgh shows and is a phenomenal TV writer to boot. He's written for everyone from Zoe Ball to John Peel and presented two documentaries for BBC2. Widely-regarded as one of the best comperes in the UK this is a rare chance to see him kick back with a 20 minute London set. 'Comedy as it should be' The List***** |
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Anil Desai Founder member of cult favourites The Giant Pineapple Boys Anil is a wonderful comic character actor to boot. With a US TV career looming on the horizon, its going to become increasingly difficult to see his finally crafted comic creations on the live stage. Catch him while you can. 'Great comic performer' Chortle/td> |
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Andrew Maxwell C4's King of Comedy has recently returned from appearing alongside the likes of Jerry Seinfeld and Robin Williams in Vegas and has achieved major acclaim in his native Ireland for his appearance's on Dara O'Briain's hit TV show, 'The Panel' as well as being one of the biggest headliners around. 'Without doubt the strongest comedian on the circuit right now' Daily Telegraph |
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Matt Blaize Tall, dark, handsome and damn funny, Blaize has matured into one of the most commanding comedians out there. He makes sides splits and legs turn to jelly - smart, sexy and searing! 'Fast talking, hard hitting, watch out for him. He's in hot form!' Time Out |
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Josie Long Stewart Lee's favourite warm up is going from strength to strength! She's that rare thing - an outright funny person that happens to be female; an astonishing talent and a full-on one woman giggle-fest! 'Bright new hope of the comedy scene' Sunday Times |
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Edward Aczel He's not been doing this long but by gum, he's good at it! A truly unusual stand up, who has no material, nor is he quite sure what he's doing there, or why quite so many people are laughing so very much. A gem of a find no to be missed! 'An unforgettable performer' Chortle |
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Adam Buxton Exactly. Adam off of Adam & Joe, a genuine comedy legend. Fresh from his sell-out solo character masterpiece, I Pavel at the Edinburgh Fringe, he's picked our cheeksy little night to debut an all-new character. Be the first to see it dammit, the first! 'Absolutely stunning' The Scotsman * * * * * Independent |
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Sarah Kendall Perrier Nominee 2004, this Australian beauty is one of the best comediennes in the world and probably the funniest woman to work the UK circuit in the last five years. She brings the house down whenever she performs and we are ecstatic to present an act of her peerless quality. And she is beautiful. Seriously beautiful. 'Thoughtful, intelligent, subtle, enlightening and really funny' Observer |
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Matt Kirshen Winner of the 2003 Hackney Empire New Act Competition and the Comedy Store King of Kings, Matt has stormed onto the comedy scene with an intelligent and skilful talent that belies his youthful looks. An inevitable star of the future now working up his first Edinburgh solo show, he's simply on fire right now (metaphor). 'Winning material, Kirshen shone' Evening Standard |
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Danielle Ward Ok she's a minx. But that's okay cos she's just so damned funny she's gotten the whole industry haggling over her. Her twisted sensibilities and darkly surreal humour, will have you begging for more. See her, then start following her everywhere. We did. 'Combination of freakishness and humour makes her unforgettable' Chortle |
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Hopkins & Tunley John Hopkins and Gareth Tunley began performing together at the infamous Ealing Live! where they display their astonishingly fluid character skills on a weekly basis, including the immensely popular Rootin' Tooin' Cowboys. You can currently catch them performing as The Real Musicians TV on MTV. 'Super-efficient, adrenaline-filled, and deliciously off-the-wall.' - Stage |
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Pete Gold Aaaah, lovely Pete Gold and his guitar. It's been a while since we've presented this glorious comedian, but suffice to say he's not been idle. Having just completed writing a new hour long show there's going to be plenty of new songs to enjoy. A JoJo's favourite, it's just so wonderful to have him back on our stages at last! 'Kept the audience weeping with laughter' The List |
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Will Smith No not Hitch, this is the white middle class boy who renders all pop references into pure fall-off-the-chair funny. He's all over the telly and tickets for his live shows sell hopelessly fast. He is an entirely appropriate inaugural headliner for us. Chortle's Best Headliner Winner 2005. |
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Alun Cochrane Comedy Store regular and last year's Perrier Best Newcomer Nominee, Alun is a consummate comedian who will keep you completely enthralled. We are honoured to have him open our new flagship gig with a full set. 'A star in the making' * * * * * The List |
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Justin Edwards The big guy out of The Consultants earned himself a Perrier Nomination this year, for his 3rd glorious outing as alcoholic children's entertainer, Jeremy Lion. He's going stellar right now. He is a magnificent comic genius - don't miss it! 'Just brilliantly silly' * * * * Chortle |
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The Congress Of Oddities Margaret and Zoe are making their proper Underhand debut at this gig, after much chasing first time around. They are damn cool these two, performing as irreverent Victorian duo, Chlamydia and Calamine Lloyd-Haemorrhage! If you haven't seen 'em before you have no idea! Trust. |