LIVE STAND UP COMEDY

in the Channel Islands

The Bailiwick Islands are in for a real treat over the next few months as we bring the best live stand up shows to Guernsey.

OUR PROMISE TO YOU

When we say the best - we mean the best! All the comedians performing are headliners - not just playing but HEADLINING either at JONGLEURS and other major comedy clubs

Comedy shows around the UK often have a headliner and a few support acts at different levels, some being very new acts - HOWEVER ....

We bring you HEADLINER, HEADLINER & HEADLINER - Every SHOW!

NEXT SHOW

Monday 25th February

MITCH BENN

DONNA McPHAIL

RUDY LICKWOOD

See below for biog.

VENUE

BEAU SEJOUR THEATRE - St Peter Port, Guernsey

Tickets £8.50

Doors 7.30pm - Show 8.00pm

Beau Sejour Centre - Ticket Hotline

01481 728591 (9am - 9pm)

COMEDIANS BIOG.

MITCH BENN

Not only one of the most sought-after acts on the circuit, but is also widely acknowledged as one of the best writer/performers of comic songs in the country. You can hear Mitch as he is a regular performer on Radio 4's 'The Now Show' and radio 2's 'It's been a bad week' Plus 'Gas' for Channel 4, 'Live at Jongleurs' and 'The Warehouse' for ITV, 'The Comedy Store' for Channel 5/Paramont Channel and is the presenter for the paranormal discussion show 'Out There'

Recent winner of best comic at the Glastonbury Festival, Mitch has toured extensively including Hong Kong, Montreal, Dubai, Ireland, Holland and South Africa, and is looking forward to visiting the Channel Islands. Mitch is also a regular performer at the Edinburgh Festival with a number of one man sell out shows under the XXL Mitch Benn Belt.

Mitch has recorded a top selling CD of comic songs and verse which you will want as soon as you see this big cuddly hunk of a bear perform. More details on Mitch go to www.mitchbenn.com

RUDI LICKWOOD

The Jongleurs Award winner for best perfromer 2000/2001. Rudi as a comedian has something to say with a persona which is both likeable and challengingly perceptive in a playful, intelligent and charismatic way. His infectious charm and confidence has made him a desirable commodity and as a leading compare, makes him a unique talent.

TV include 'Club Class', Blouse & Skirts', 'The A-Force' and 'Get Fresh'.

More details go to www.rudilickwood.com

DONNA McPHAIL

With a string of TV credits and best known as the presenter on BBC2's 'Sunday Show' add to this Perrier nominee in 1993 and a string of other TV credits including 'Have I got News For You' and 'Never Mind The Buzzcocks'. We are delighted to have Donna as part of our great Feb line up as she is the origional 'Bovver bird' of comedy, known for airing her views from anything from politics to perversion. Be prepared to see and hear one of the countries top, and I mean top comics at work.

DID YOU COME TO OUR LAST SELL OUT SHOW!

Then you already know the top night of comedy to expect from our next shows. The three headliners from our last show were -

MANDY KNIGHT

(Current female comic of the Year)

HARRY DENFORD

(Saff London Geezer and ex-pilot)

REG D. HUNTER

(Recently filled a packed London Palladium)

NEWS - STOP PRESS

CONGRAGULATIONS!

TO

LES SAVAGE

Winner of our prize giveaway in our last show.

The Prize was a 40 minute trail flying lesson with Guernsey Aero Club

MORE PRIZE GIVE-AWAYS AND SOME TOP PRIZES

IN OUR FEBRUARY SHOW

So who am I?

SARAH

My brother recently moved to the Channel Islands and just as I was thinking that it might be a fine old idea to bring some comedy to the islands, he said to me "What we need is some comedy over here."  Well, how could I resist?!

So, here I am in the Bailiwicks, responsible for a bunch of comics for three days.  Cleaning, making coffee, running around apologising to hotel managers for their behaviour (well, if they WILL insist on bringing their stolen TeleTubbies costumes and parading around at breakfast shouting "Po needs grapefruit") - of COURSE I don't regret doing this!

Me?  Well, I've been known to do a lot of things - but can only list a few!  Started off at a Holiday Camp as a youngie - was so irresponsible back then, wasn't even trusted to call out the bingo numbers.  They tried to sack me, but I hung on by the last permed hair on my head (weren't those frizzy 80's perms just the PITS?) - moved onto cabaret - a feather girl who kicked the main man around stage - always fun if you can get the work.  Wormed my way into a comedy sketch show on Channel Four back in the mid 80's - "Comedy Wavelength" - remember it?  No, nobody does!  (We were after Max Headroom . yeah - don't tell me, it's all ringing a bell now - well, Max is!)

Became a singer - did the pubs and clubs in and around London for 4 years - got fed up with people throwing full ashtrays at me.  Finally, got myself into TV - done cable, satellite and some mainstream.  Do a lot of corporate work these days - dead posh stuff - have to talk all proper for that! And on the side?  I can't tell you THAT!  Well, ok then ... I do a 70's Glam show - everything from Abba to Gloria Gaynor - have always loved 70's music and wanted an excuse to wear my hotpants and thigh-length sparkly silver platform boots - HOW sad!

I now do a bit of stand up myself - not in the league of these guys and girls - however recently my stand up career has seen on the same bill as the likes of Harry Hill and Ed Byrne and I am getting a far number of gigs under my belt. It's nice to be able to understand the buzz these comics get from performing live stand up.

The photo below is my publicity photo for look-a-like work - and boy, you've never been in a stranger world than look-a-likes - it's toooooo spooky!  They send me out as Demi Moore (I'd prefer to do Pavarotti obviously) - it's surprising what a bit of make-up can do and before anyone asks, yes I HAVE seen "Ghost" and no I DON'T have a potter's wheel.

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

What sort of comedy is it?

All the comics come from the comedy circuit that was first pioneered in the early 80's - don't expect any 'Mother-in-law or racist material. On the other hand comedy has come along way from the political alternative comedy scene of the late 80's, so also don't expect wry political satire. Best way to describe today's comics is as observationalist - if you like the ramblings of Jasper Carrott etc - you love today's breed of comedians.

Will there be any swearing?

Yes, all three comics will talk about adult related material during part of their set - and with it will come the odd expletive or two. Hence why, like most comedy clubs around the country, we have a minimum entry age of 18 to see our shows.

What is the format of the show?

There will be two halves each of about 50 minutes with an interval in between and plenty of time to get last orders in after the show - you can have a chat with the comics, as no doubt they will be in the bar. Also despite what you may think, comics are approachable. One of the biggest oddities comedians have told me, is that at this level they play to 400 /500 people per night and afterwards most people are too scared to come over and say hello and say they enjoyed it etc. So the poor comic sits there not talking, while everyone else is laughing and joking about the show.

Will I get picked on if I sit at the front?

Possibly, but knowing some of the comics tonight - the safest place is the front row. So if you are in rows B to L - think of it as a game of comedy Russian roulette!

Can I Heckle?

You can try if you want. Not the cleverest idea though as these comics will eat any heckler for breakfast and last thing you want in there is the comics undivided attention on you. Many non regular comedy goers actually think that heckling is part of the show, actually it's not and often it is the rest of the audience who get annoyed by the heckler's constant interruptions. Remember they have paid to listen to the comics - not you. Also remember that the guys and girls on stage are actually giving a performance - you wouldn't shout out half way through 'Mid Summers Nights Dream 'Oi Bottom, you fat %£$ard'.

So that 99% of the audience's wishes are met, any person who interrupts the show with contant heckling will be asked to leave.

Is Heckling the same as joining in?

No - they are different. Hecklers ruin a show - audience members who join in with the comics, say for instance, being asked to stamp their feet or being asked on stage etc - make a show.

NEXT DATES

Tuesday 9th April

Tuesday 28th May

WE GO TWICE NIGHTLY FROM APRIL SO MORE SHOWS = MORE FUN!