Clients, Contacts, Info & Stuff....
Brett Vincent
Manager, Agent, Promoter, Booker | Get Comedy Ltd.
Get Comedy Ltd. The Undercroft, St Georges
6-7 Little Russell St, London. WC1A 2HR
Office: 0203 475 7573
[email protected] |www.getcomedy.com
[email protected] | www.brettvincent.com
Please contact Christopher Quaile about acts, tv/radio and live bookings
[email protected]| Office: +442034757573 | www.getcomedyagency.com
Exclusive representation:
Adam Bloom - www.adam-bloom.com
Benny Boot - www.facebook.com/pages/benny-boot
Chris Betts - www.chrisbettsisntfunny.com
Emmanuel - www.emmanuelstandup.com
Damian Clark - www.damianclark.com
Gina Yashere (NOT USA) - www.ginayashere.com
Glenn Wool - www.glennwool.com
Jim Jeffries (NOT USA or AUS) - www.jimjefferies.com
John Hastings - www.thejohnhastings.com
Keith Farnan - www.keithfarnan.com
Matt Reed - www.myspace.com/comedianmattreed
Nico Yearwood - TBA
Paul Myrehaug www.paulmyrehaug.com
Papa CJ - www.papacj.com
Pete Cain - www.petecain.com
Sarah Callaghan - www.sarahcallaghan.com
UK / Joint / Live representation only:
Ben Hurley (NZ) - www.benhurley.com
Pete Johansson (CAN) (UK Only) - www.petejohansson.com
Rhys Darby (NZ) (UK, LIVE ONLY) - www.rhysdarby.com
Manager, Agent, Promoter, Booker | Get Comedy Ltd.
Get Comedy Ltd. The Undercroft, St Georges
6-7 Little Russell St, London. WC1A 2HR
Office: 0203 475 7573
[email protected] |www.getcomedy.com
[email protected] | www.brettvincent.com
Please contact Christopher Quaile about acts, tv/radio and live bookings
[email protected]| Office: +442034757573 | www.getcomedyagency.com
Exclusive representation:
Adam Bloom - www.adam-bloom.com
Benny Boot - www.facebook.com/pages/benny-boot
Chris Betts - www.chrisbettsisntfunny.com
Emmanuel - www.emmanuelstandup.com
Damian Clark - www.damianclark.com
Gina Yashere (NOT USA) - www.ginayashere.com
Glenn Wool - www.glennwool.com
Jim Jeffries (NOT USA or AUS) - www.jimjefferies.com
John Hastings - www.thejohnhastings.com
Keith Farnan - www.keithfarnan.com
Matt Reed - www.myspace.com/comedianmattreed
Nico Yearwood - TBA
Paul Myrehaug www.paulmyrehaug.com
Papa CJ - www.papacj.com
Pete Cain - www.petecain.com
Sarah Callaghan - www.sarahcallaghan.com
UK / Joint / Live representation only:
Ben Hurley (NZ) - www.benhurley.com
Pete Johansson (CAN) (UK Only) - www.petejohansson.com
Rhys Darby (NZ) (UK, LIVE ONLY) - www.rhysdarby.com
ADAM BLOOM
Adam Bloom is one of Britain’s most inventive comedians and comedy writers. He has performed sell-out solo shows at the ‘96, ’97, ‘98, ’99, ‘01, ’04 and ‘07 Edinburgh Fringe Festivals, as well as performing a sell out tour of Britain. In 1998 he was named Best Stand Up by the Time Out Awards, and nominated for the Stella Artois Award the following year. He has also sold out theatres at festivals in Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland, Wellington and Cape Town and performed at the Montreal Just For Laughs festival three times. Adam took part in the Just For Laughs Comedy Tour in 2004, performing to 42,000 people in 17 cities across Canada.
He has been featured on BBC’s Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Mock The Week, The Stand-Up Show, Head On Comedy, Comedy Central’s Comedy World Tour, The World Stands Up & many more TV shows.
“Bloom not only has meticulous, brilliant lines, but also an intense and fragile honesty.” Ricky Gervais
"A light-speed wit, focussed over years at the pinnacle of stand-up." Steve Bennett, Chortle.co.uk.
Adam's writing work includes:
1999: Writer: ‘Beyond a Joke’ Comedy Lab, Channel 4
2002: Writer: ‘Deconstruction of a Crime’ Pilot BBC Radio 4
2003-2005: Writer: ‘The Problem with Adam Bloom’ BBC Radio 4
2009-2010: Brainstorm: Fallon, potential advertising material
2003-2012: Some of the comedians Adam has written for:
Jimmy Carr, Micky Flanagan, Stephen K. Amos, Patrick Monahan, Andi Osho, Phil Nichol, Rob Rouse, Ava Vidal & Alistair Cook to name just a few.
Ben Hurley - Currently working in New Zealand
“COMEDIC LEGEND” - The New Zealand Herald (NZ)
One of the success stories of New Zealand stand up comedy. After winning the two biggest comedy awards in New Zealand (NZ Comedy Guild Best Male Comedian and The 2004 Oddfellows Billy T award in 2004), Hurley set sail for the UK and within a very short time has established himself, as a headline act. He has just nabbed his third award, in May 2008, the Fred Award.
“HE CAN EASILY BE CONSUMED AS PURE ENTERTAINMENT”- Metro (UK)
With a massive but hugely likeable stage presence, Hurley can win over even the toughest room. A sharp improvisational mind and well honed, original material make Hurley a versatile act who is quickly becoming a favourite with the major UK clubs both as a host and a Headliner.
"IT’S EASY TO SEE WHY HE’S BEEN GIVEN THAT ‘ONE TO WATCH’ TAG" - The Dominion Post (NZ)
Not only does the demand for Ben’s talent take him all over Britain but he has performed all over the world in the last 2 years in over 10 countries including Singapore, Dubai, Ireland, Australia, Bahrain, Spain and Switzerland.
"HE DELIVERS HIS SET WITH AN ACOMPLISHED, AWARD WINNING AIR” - The Capital Times (NZ)
One of the few Kiwi acts to be invited to perform on the prestigious Comedy Store TV show, shown on the Paramount Comedy channel, he has also branched out in to radio, having just completed a new series with fellow comedian Andy Parsons. Ben has also been one of the stars of the famous Reading and Leeds Festivals, Latitude and Bestival playing to a packed Comedy Tent. You can catch Ben spending Autumn touring with Ed Byrne.
“A LIKEABLE, RELAXED MANNER AND HE GIVES OFF ALL THE RIGHT SIGNALS TO REASSURE AUDIENCES THAT THEY’RE IN SAFE HANDS”- Chortle.co.uk
Awards:
2008 Winner Fred Award for outstanding performance at NZ Comedy Festival
2005 Winner Best MC Wellington Comedy Awards
2004 Winner Best Male Comedian New Zealand Comedy Guild awards
2004 Winner Best Industry Friend New Zealand Comedy Guild awards
2004 Winner Billy T Award 2003 Winner Best Full Show Wellington Comedy Awards
2003 Nominated Best Male Comedian New Zealand Comedy Guild Awards
2002 Nominated Most inspiring performer New Zealand Comedy Guild Awards
2002 Winner Best Stand Up act Wellington Comedy Awards
2001 Nominated Best New Face New Zealand Comedy Guild Awards
2001 Winner Best New Face Pulp Comedy TV
T.V. The Comedy Store, Paramount Comedy Channel New Zealand Big Comedy Gala 2005, TV 2 New Zealand Big Comedy Gala 2004, TV2 Pulp Comedy Series #7 and series #8, TV2 The Strip Guest Cast TV3, Insiders Guide to Happiness Guest Cast, TV2 Target: Know Your Rights TV3,
Festivals to DateReading and Leeds Festivals 2006 &2007 Edinburgh Comedy Festival 2004 & 2006 New Zealand International Comedy Festival 2001-2010 Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2003
One of the success stories of New Zealand stand up comedy. After winning the two biggest comedy awards in New Zealand (NZ Comedy Guild Best Male Comedian and The 2004 Oddfellows Billy T award in 2004), Hurley set sail for the UK and within a very short time has established himself, as a headline act. He has just nabbed his third award, in May 2008, the Fred Award.
“HE CAN EASILY BE CONSUMED AS PURE ENTERTAINMENT”- Metro (UK)
With a massive but hugely likeable stage presence, Hurley can win over even the toughest room. A sharp improvisational mind and well honed, original material make Hurley a versatile act who is quickly becoming a favourite with the major UK clubs both as a host and a Headliner.
"IT’S EASY TO SEE WHY HE’S BEEN GIVEN THAT ‘ONE TO WATCH’ TAG" - The Dominion Post (NZ)
Not only does the demand for Ben’s talent take him all over Britain but he has performed all over the world in the last 2 years in over 10 countries including Singapore, Dubai, Ireland, Australia, Bahrain, Spain and Switzerland.
"HE DELIVERS HIS SET WITH AN ACOMPLISHED, AWARD WINNING AIR” - The Capital Times (NZ)
One of the few Kiwi acts to be invited to perform on the prestigious Comedy Store TV show, shown on the Paramount Comedy channel, he has also branched out in to radio, having just completed a new series with fellow comedian Andy Parsons. Ben has also been one of the stars of the famous Reading and Leeds Festivals, Latitude and Bestival playing to a packed Comedy Tent. You can catch Ben spending Autumn touring with Ed Byrne.
“A LIKEABLE, RELAXED MANNER AND HE GIVES OFF ALL THE RIGHT SIGNALS TO REASSURE AUDIENCES THAT THEY’RE IN SAFE HANDS”- Chortle.co.uk
Awards:
2008 Winner Fred Award for outstanding performance at NZ Comedy Festival
2005 Winner Best MC Wellington Comedy Awards
2004 Winner Best Male Comedian New Zealand Comedy Guild awards
2004 Winner Best Industry Friend New Zealand Comedy Guild awards
2004 Winner Billy T Award 2003 Winner Best Full Show Wellington Comedy Awards
2003 Nominated Best Male Comedian New Zealand Comedy Guild Awards
2002 Nominated Most inspiring performer New Zealand Comedy Guild Awards
2002 Winner Best Stand Up act Wellington Comedy Awards
2001 Nominated Best New Face New Zealand Comedy Guild Awards
2001 Winner Best New Face Pulp Comedy TV
T.V. The Comedy Store, Paramount Comedy Channel New Zealand Big Comedy Gala 2005, TV 2 New Zealand Big Comedy Gala 2004, TV2 Pulp Comedy Series #7 and series #8, TV2 The Strip Guest Cast TV3, Insiders Guide to Happiness Guest Cast, TV2 Target: Know Your Rights TV3,
Festivals to DateReading and Leeds Festivals 2006 &2007 Edinburgh Comedy Festival 2004 & 2006 New Zealand International Comedy Festival 2001-2010 Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2003
Benny Boot
With his unconventional comedic delivery and the perfect combination of one-liners, observations and gags, Benny is considered in the industry to be one of the most original and finest joke writers in the business. Because of this he is fast becoming known as the next ‘comic’s comic’. He stormed the Altitude Comedy Festival this March and was the one comedian, out of a line up of top acts such as Tim Minchin, Jimmy Carr and Frankie Boyle that everyone - audience, critics and comics - was talking about.
Last year, Australian born Benny’s debut solo Edinburgh show Set Up, Punchline, Pause For Laughter deconstructed the comedians’ performance. This year, Benny brings to Edinburgh a brand new hour of fresh new jokes, delivered in his soon-to-be-famous style, and trying to reach a level that athletes call ‘in the zone’ where, once reached, you would (theoretically) be able to say anything and the audiences will lose their minds.
Benny is still establishing himself on the comedy circuit after going full time this year. He has performed at numerous comedy festivals throughout the world and once became a UK finalist on NBC’s Last Comic Standing.
www.facebook.com/benny.boot / TWITTER: @bennyboot / www.brettvincent.com / www.getcomedy.com
COMEDIANS ON BENNY
"Benny Boot is the real thing. Charming, disarming, and proper fucking funny" TIM MINCHIN (March 2012)
"Benny Boot offers something unique. I'm not sure exactly what it is, as I couldn't concentrate - I was laughing too damn hard" RUFUS HOUND (March 2012)
“He was on such fantastic form at the Altitude Festival this year I’d happily recommend him to anyone” ANDREW MAXWELL (March 2012)
PRESS ON BENNY
★★★★★ “One of the comedians of the moment. Comedy gold!” CREAM OF THE FRINGE
★★★★★ “Boot possesses an incredible sharpness of wit” EDINBURGH GUIDE
★★★★ “Boot’s mind is a fecund and strange place and he has some of the most memorable jokes of the Fringe to prove it” SPOONFED
“He may come from down under but we should be loath to let them have him back… Brilliant gags” THE GUARDIAN
“He’s got a keen instinct for the joke, an imaginative turn of phrase and an ability to find an offbeat angle to whatever he chooses to talk about” CHORTLE
Last year, Australian born Benny’s debut solo Edinburgh show Set Up, Punchline, Pause For Laughter deconstructed the comedians’ performance. This year, Benny brings to Edinburgh a brand new hour of fresh new jokes, delivered in his soon-to-be-famous style, and trying to reach a level that athletes call ‘in the zone’ where, once reached, you would (theoretically) be able to say anything and the audiences will lose their minds.
Benny is still establishing himself on the comedy circuit after going full time this year. He has performed at numerous comedy festivals throughout the world and once became a UK finalist on NBC’s Last Comic Standing.
www.facebook.com/benny.boot / TWITTER: @bennyboot / www.brettvincent.com / www.getcomedy.com
COMEDIANS ON BENNY
"Benny Boot is the real thing. Charming, disarming, and proper fucking funny" TIM MINCHIN (March 2012)
"Benny Boot offers something unique. I'm not sure exactly what it is, as I couldn't concentrate - I was laughing too damn hard" RUFUS HOUND (March 2012)
“He was on such fantastic form at the Altitude Festival this year I’d happily recommend him to anyone” ANDREW MAXWELL (March 2012)
PRESS ON BENNY
★★★★★ “One of the comedians of the moment. Comedy gold!” CREAM OF THE FRINGE
★★★★★ “Boot possesses an incredible sharpness of wit” EDINBURGH GUIDE
★★★★ “Boot’s mind is a fecund and strange place and he has some of the most memorable jokes of the Fringe to prove it” SPOONFED
“He may come from down under but we should be loath to let them have him back… Brilliant gags” THE GUARDIAN
“He’s got a keen instinct for the joke, an imaginative turn of phrase and an ability to find an offbeat angle to whatever he chooses to talk about” CHORTLE
Glenn Wool
Glenn began his comedy career in his hometown of Vancouver in 1995. He moved to London in 1998 and quickly became an established star of the London comedy circuit and now very much in 2011 he is a star of the World comedy circuit. Having performed nearly everywhere. Glenn is truly one of the funniest comedians on the planet right now! '
Most recently Glenn has conquered most of the states with performances on Jon Olivers 'New York Stand-Up Show' and Jim Nortons 'Down and Dirty'. As well as appearances on '8 Out Of 10 Cats', 'Never Mind The Buzzcocks' and numerous UK stand-up shows, Glenn wrote and starred second and third series of 'Comedy Cuts' for ITV. Glenn has also appeared in 28 Acts in 28 Minutes for BBC Radio 4, contributed to BBC3's The Comic side of Seven Days, BBC Stand Up Show, Live Floor Show, The World Stands Up and Comedy Blue for Paramount and in 2005 he wrote, starred and directed his own show 'What's The Story?', broadcast on Channel 4 as part of the 'Comedy Lab' series.
In recent years Glenn has hit the International circuit in a big way, performing to huge crowds in Singapore, Cape Town, Melbourne, Montreal, LA, New York, Holland, Dubai, Auckland and Sydney where he won 'Best Comedian' at the Sydney Comedy Festival 2010 adding to that Chortle 'Best Headliner' nominee in 2009 (other nominees were... Michael McIntyre, Rhod Gilbert and Jim Jefferies) makes him a popular addition to many of the great Summer music Festivals in the UK, including Reading & Leeds, Bestival, Download, Sonisphere and of course Glastonbury.
What the papers say...
‘WHY AREN’T YOU IN A QUEUE SOMEWHERE BUYING A TICKET?’ – The Scotsman
‘LETHALLY FUNNY.’ - Metro‘ONE OF THE SHARPEST MINDS, CRAFTIEST TURNS OF PHRASE AND MOST EXTRAVAGANT IMAGINATIONS ON THE FRINGE’ – Daily Telegraph"
GOING TO SEE GLENN WOOL SHOULD BE MADE COMPULSARY FOR THE MELANCHOLY" - **** Metro
"A COMPLETE JOY TO WATCH” - ***** Skinnyfest
"YOU HAVE TO GO AND SEE GLENN WOOL” - The Guardian
"WELL WORTH AN HOUR OF YOUR TIME” - The Independent
"TIPPED FOR GREATNESS” - The Telegraph
“WINCINGLY FUNNY, IT’S ENOUGH TO BUCKLE A BULL MOOSE” - Melbourne Age
"HE’S DROP DEAD GORGEOUS. BAD NEWS FOR OTHER COMICS IS THAT HE’S ALSO VERY FUNNY" - The Scotsman
‘IF THERE WERE ANY JUSTICE IN THIS GODFORSAKEN COMEDY WORLD, WOOL WOULD BE MUCH BETTER KNOWN THAN HE IS” - **** The List
Most recently Glenn has conquered most of the states with performances on Jon Olivers 'New York Stand-Up Show' and Jim Nortons 'Down and Dirty'. As well as appearances on '8 Out Of 10 Cats', 'Never Mind The Buzzcocks' and numerous UK stand-up shows, Glenn wrote and starred second and third series of 'Comedy Cuts' for ITV. Glenn has also appeared in 28 Acts in 28 Minutes for BBC Radio 4, contributed to BBC3's The Comic side of Seven Days, BBC Stand Up Show, Live Floor Show, The World Stands Up and Comedy Blue for Paramount and in 2005 he wrote, starred and directed his own show 'What's The Story?', broadcast on Channel 4 as part of the 'Comedy Lab' series.
In recent years Glenn has hit the International circuit in a big way, performing to huge crowds in Singapore, Cape Town, Melbourne, Montreal, LA, New York, Holland, Dubai, Auckland and Sydney where he won 'Best Comedian' at the Sydney Comedy Festival 2010 adding to that Chortle 'Best Headliner' nominee in 2009 (other nominees were... Michael McIntyre, Rhod Gilbert and Jim Jefferies) makes him a popular addition to many of the great Summer music Festivals in the UK, including Reading & Leeds, Bestival, Download, Sonisphere and of course Glastonbury.
What the papers say...
‘WHY AREN’T YOU IN A QUEUE SOMEWHERE BUYING A TICKET?’ – The Scotsman
‘LETHALLY FUNNY.’ - Metro‘ONE OF THE SHARPEST MINDS, CRAFTIEST TURNS OF PHRASE AND MOST EXTRAVAGANT IMAGINATIONS ON THE FRINGE’ – Daily Telegraph"
GOING TO SEE GLENN WOOL SHOULD BE MADE COMPULSARY FOR THE MELANCHOLY" - **** Metro
"A COMPLETE JOY TO WATCH” - ***** Skinnyfest
"YOU HAVE TO GO AND SEE GLENN WOOL” - The Guardian
"WELL WORTH AN HOUR OF YOUR TIME” - The Independent
"TIPPED FOR GREATNESS” - The Telegraph
“WINCINGLY FUNNY, IT’S ENOUGH TO BUCKLE A BULL MOOSE” - Melbourne Age
"HE’S DROP DEAD GORGEOUS. BAD NEWS FOR OTHER COMICS IS THAT HE’S ALSO VERY FUNNY" - The Scotsman
‘IF THERE WERE ANY JUSTICE IN THIS GODFORSAKEN COMEDY WORLD, WOOL WOULD BE MUCH BETTER KNOWN THAN HE IS” - **** The List
Glenn Wool on Facebook
Jim Jefferies
"Why can't every comedian be this funny" ***** The List
BUY TICKETS FOR ALL JIM JEFFERIES UK GIGS HERE
Jim Jefferies (now with added E), the globally renowned Australian stand-up, who is returning to the Edinburgh Festival for the sixth time with his brand new solo show ‘Alcoholocaust’ in 2010. This time he will perform at the mammoth 1031 capacity venue McEwan Hall for the whole month of August. He is then back in the autumn for a full national tour of the UK.
Over the last two years Jim has been making his mark on the U.S.A, where he now resides in Venice Beach. He is currently making his own show for Comedy Central entitled ‘The Jim Jefferies Show’ and has screen-tested alongside Hollywood stars Drew Barrymore and Justin Long amongst others. His own one-hour HBO special ‘I Swear To God’ has given him huge success, following in the footsteps of comic legends Eddie Izzard and Billy Connolly who were also awarded one-hour specials. Cementing his place as now one of the biggest names in comedy around the globe. Last year Jim was the only international comic to perform his own show at the new ‘Just For Laughs Festival’ in Chicago alongside comic luminaries that include Ellen DeGeneres and Jimmy Fallon.
Jim can currently be seen as the face of Comedy Central’s ‘Grouchy Young Men’ and has appeared on the BBC1’s ‘Have I Got News For You’ (where he flirted outrageously with, and was turned down by, host Moira Stewart!), BBC 2’s ‘Never Mind The Buzzcocks’, Ch4’s ‘8 Out of 10 Cat’s’, E4’s ‘Big Brother’s Celebrity Hijack’, Sky 1’s ‘Premier League All-Stars’(playing for Fulham) and Paramount’s ‘Class of ’97’ alongside Simon Pegg, Matt Lucas, David Walliams and Mighty Boosh. Stateside Jim has hosted HBO’s ‘Live at Gotham’ and the American ‘NME Awards’ amongst other things.
Praise for Jim:
“One of the funniest comics on the planet” HBO
"Dried-blood-black Comic… Very, very entertaining” NME
"Britain's most offensive stand-up comic…fearless….acid-tongued” Q
"One of the most gratifyingly riotous comedians working today" THE LIST *****
“Jeffries will have you roaring in the aisles” EDINBURGH EVE NEWS *****
“Unbelievably funny… Simply magnificent” MANCHESTER EVE NEWS *****
“Magically ascended to rock star status…He’s so offensive Jerry Sadowitz might wonder if he’s going too far…” INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY ****
“Outrageously funny…Orgasmic abilities…Better than Jesus” SCOTSMAN ****
“An electrifying performer” TIMES ****
“Razor sharp” SCOTTISH SUNDAY MAIL ****
www.jimjefferies.com
www.facebook.com/jimjefferies
Twitter Handle: @jimjefferies
BUY TICKETS FOR ALL JIM JEFFERIES UK GIGS HERE
Jim Jefferies (now with added E), the globally renowned Australian stand-up, who is returning to the Edinburgh Festival for the sixth time with his brand new solo show ‘Alcoholocaust’ in 2010. This time he will perform at the mammoth 1031 capacity venue McEwan Hall for the whole month of August. He is then back in the autumn for a full national tour of the UK.
Over the last two years Jim has been making his mark on the U.S.A, where he now resides in Venice Beach. He is currently making his own show for Comedy Central entitled ‘The Jim Jefferies Show’ and has screen-tested alongside Hollywood stars Drew Barrymore and Justin Long amongst others. His own one-hour HBO special ‘I Swear To God’ has given him huge success, following in the footsteps of comic legends Eddie Izzard and Billy Connolly who were also awarded one-hour specials. Cementing his place as now one of the biggest names in comedy around the globe. Last year Jim was the only international comic to perform his own show at the new ‘Just For Laughs Festival’ in Chicago alongside comic luminaries that include Ellen DeGeneres and Jimmy Fallon.
Jim can currently be seen as the face of Comedy Central’s ‘Grouchy Young Men’ and has appeared on the BBC1’s ‘Have I Got News For You’ (where he flirted outrageously with, and was turned down by, host Moira Stewart!), BBC 2’s ‘Never Mind The Buzzcocks’, Ch4’s ‘8 Out of 10 Cat’s’, E4’s ‘Big Brother’s Celebrity Hijack’, Sky 1’s ‘Premier League All-Stars’(playing for Fulham) and Paramount’s ‘Class of ’97’ alongside Simon Pegg, Matt Lucas, David Walliams and Mighty Boosh. Stateside Jim has hosted HBO’s ‘Live at Gotham’ and the American ‘NME Awards’ amongst other things.
Praise for Jim:
“One of the funniest comics on the planet” HBO
"Dried-blood-black Comic… Very, very entertaining” NME
"Britain's most offensive stand-up comic…fearless….acid-tongued” Q
"One of the most gratifyingly riotous comedians working today" THE LIST *****
“Jeffries will have you roaring in the aisles” EDINBURGH EVE NEWS *****
“Unbelievably funny… Simply magnificent” MANCHESTER EVE NEWS *****
“Magically ascended to rock star status…He’s so offensive Jerry Sadowitz might wonder if he’s going too far…” INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY ****
“Outrageously funny…Orgasmic abilities…Better than Jesus” SCOTSMAN ****
“An electrifying performer” TIMES ****
“Razor sharp” SCOTTISH SUNDAY MAIL ****
www.jimjefferies.com
www.facebook.com/jimjefferies
Twitter Handle: @jimjefferies
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Keith Farnan
“Brilliant, thought-provoking and laugh out loud funny”
Time Out
Keith Farnan is the latest in a long tradition of great Irish comedians. His first two Edinburgh Shows have already been received with critical acclaim as well as Sell Out runs.
With a flair for combining intelligence, charm and sharp writing, his first show, Cruel and Unusual, dealt with the Death Penalty in America. Such was the response to the show, it appeared in the Royal Festival Hall in London as part of their Unwrapped Season. It has been touring various festivals and venues around Ireland and England since then.
The Second, No Blacks. No Jews. No Dogs. No Irish. All Welcome dealt with racism and immigration-ism and is being transferred to the Soho Theatre in March 2010 after a Sold Out run at the Edinburgh Festival 2009. Both shows featured on BBC Radio 4’s Loose Ends and Cruel and Unusual is in development for Irish Television.
TV Credits include the Irish Stand-up shows, the “Liffey Laughs” for RTE as well as “One Night Stand” for BBCNI television. He has written and performed for the show “Sweet” on Irish Television and recently wrote for the Topical Panel show, “That’s all we have time for”. For Radio, he has written and performed his own comedy pilot, ”The Insomniac Club” for BBC radio as well as co-hosting and featuring on a variety of Arts Programs on Irish Radio.
“With his shaggy mind and ruffled demeanour he is as close to a reincarnated pre-Black Books Dylan Moran as we're likely to see nowadays…
If Eddie Izzard had been Irish, he'd surely have turned out a lot like Keith Farnan.” -The Scotsman
“Both witty and insightful, Farnan combines charm and chutzpah and tells a good yarn – his jokes can be sparky and sometimes even edgy, yet he remains gleeful throughout” – The Stage
“A Pacy, Compassionate Show… A Comedian with formidable Skill” ” – The List
Keith Farnan on Facebook
Matt Reed
Born and bred in Sunderland, Matt's affable style has won him fans across the UK. He effortlessly plays with the crowd with a natural rapport that is found in few comics. Matt, always ready, never disappointing will always make a good gig - great.
With so many gigs of every size under his belt, from 3000 to 30, there is pretty much no comedy situation Matt can't handle. Having played all the major clubs in the country (Comedy Store, Jongleurs, The Roundhouse, The Glee) Matt is now also in great demand as MC for music festivals, burlesque nights and corporate occasions. As pleasant as he is wonderfully brutal Matt is a welcome addition to any comedy night entertaining the crowd while skillfully destroying any heckler that crosses his path.
Matt is also perfect as a presenter and would also be very good at talking heads and radio shows.
Festivals:
Camp Bestival & Bestival 2008 & 2009
Reading & Leeds 2007, 2008 & 2009
Dublin Comedy Festival 2006 & 2007
Edinburgh 2006 Big Value
Liverpool: Matthew Street Festival
Press Quotes
"fantastic and talented up and comer a future in comedy assured" - The Independent.
"absolutley hilarious had the crowd rolling around" - BBC Lincoln.
"brilliant always original one of the newest stars of comedy......the finest compere ive seen in a long time...." - The Leeds Guide.
"Brilliantly handled a very difficult room this fashionably unkempt lad will go far" - Swansea Telegraph.
"reason alone to attend the laughing gas nights in sunderland is resident compere mat reed who consistantly has the crowd in stitches." - The Sunderland Echo.
Awards
Finalist Leicester Comedian of the Year 2003
Semi - Finalist So you think your Funny BBC 2001 & 2003
Finalist Daily Telegraph award 2001
TV & Radio
Five Live (Radio 5)
Stand Up Britain (ITV)
New Comedy Awards (BBC Choice)
The Sack Race (Cable)
BBC Radio Leeds
Matt is also in demand as a warm-up act for numerous production companies
With so many gigs of every size under his belt, from 3000 to 30, there is pretty much no comedy situation Matt can't handle. Having played all the major clubs in the country (Comedy Store, Jongleurs, The Roundhouse, The Glee) Matt is now also in great demand as MC for music festivals, burlesque nights and corporate occasions. As pleasant as he is wonderfully brutal Matt is a welcome addition to any comedy night entertaining the crowd while skillfully destroying any heckler that crosses his path.
Matt is also perfect as a presenter and would also be very good at talking heads and radio shows.
Festivals:
Camp Bestival & Bestival 2008 & 2009
Reading & Leeds 2007, 2008 & 2009
Dublin Comedy Festival 2006 & 2007
Edinburgh 2006 Big Value
Liverpool: Matthew Street Festival
Press Quotes
"fantastic and talented up and comer a future in comedy assured" - The Independent.
"absolutley hilarious had the crowd rolling around" - BBC Lincoln.
"brilliant always original one of the newest stars of comedy......the finest compere ive seen in a long time...." - The Leeds Guide.
"Brilliantly handled a very difficult room this fashionably unkempt lad will go far" - Swansea Telegraph.
"reason alone to attend the laughing gas nights in sunderland is resident compere mat reed who consistantly has the crowd in stitches." - The Sunderland Echo.
Awards
Finalist Leicester Comedian of the Year 2003
Semi - Finalist So you think your Funny BBC 2001 & 2003
Finalist Daily Telegraph award 2001
TV & Radio
Five Live (Radio 5)
Stand Up Britain (ITV)
New Comedy Awards (BBC Choice)
The Sack Race (Cable)
BBC Radio Leeds
Matt is also in demand as a warm-up act for numerous production companies
Matt Reed on Facebook
Papa CJ
If you like your comedians worldly, Papa CJ is right up your alley. This funny Indian export’s stand-up has been likened to that of an Indian Chris Rock – full of attitude, energy and caustic observations about society. He has sold-out not just his tours in India, but performances across North America, Europe, Africa and Asia. His international exposure reached new heights when he became a top ten finalist in NBC’s Last Comic Standing. In the wake of such success, Papa CJ has not forgotten his roots; he founded the charity One Child which helps underprivileged children in India, funded by proceeds from his own comedy. It’s one more good reason why fans of international stand-up should come to Papa CJ.
Papa CJ has been employed by clients in multiple roles including performing stand-up comedy live or for TV, as an MC and compere for corporate events, as a host and presenter for high profile award ceremonies, as a warm up act for TV shows, as an auctioneer at charity events and as a performer at private functions.
"Possessing the energy and attitude of an Indian Chris Rock"
- Derek O'Brien, Manchester Comedy
"Caustic observations"
- Metro, Edinburgh Fringe
"Papa CJ's material is fresh and up to the minute with a sly sting in the tail"
- Louise Hill, The British Theatre Guide
"Trademark acerbic humour"
- Indian Express
"An unabashed master of the sideswipe"
- The Mirror
"It wasn't an earthquake, it was Papa CJ's comedy"
- The Times of India
"An unbridled laugh riot"
- Asian Age
Papa CJ has been employed by clients in multiple roles including performing stand-up comedy live or for TV, as an MC and compere for corporate events, as a host and presenter for high profile award ceremonies, as a warm up act for TV shows, as an auctioneer at charity events and as a performer at private functions.
"Possessing the energy and attitude of an Indian Chris Rock"
- Derek O'Brien, Manchester Comedy
"Caustic observations"
- Metro, Edinburgh Fringe
"Papa CJ's material is fresh and up to the minute with a sly sting in the tail"
- Louise Hill, The British Theatre Guide
"Trademark acerbic humour"
- Indian Express
"An unabashed master of the sideswipe"
- The Mirror
"It wasn't an earthquake, it was Papa CJ's comedy"
- The Times of India
"An unbridled laugh riot"
- Asian Age
Papa CJ on Facebook
Pete Cain
Pete Cain’s dark comedy is irresistibly funny. He tackles sensitive subjects with a sledgehammer. Blessed with a knowing look and a cheeky grin he makes people laugh against their will at the things they know they shouldn’t. He skilfully pulls the rug from beneath the audiences’ pre-conceptions, laughing them into a different way of thinking.
Pete has been a regular on the comedy circuit since 2002, after his second ever gig saw him into the semi-finals of Channel 4’s “So You Think You’re Funny” competition. Since then he has appeared at every major u.k comedy club, supported Lucy Porter on her national tour, featured on Radio 4’s “Political Animal”, warmed-up at the BBC for “That Mitchell & Webb Look” and is a favourite on the summer festival circuit. In 2006, Pete’s debut solo show, “The Idea Hunter”, opened at the Edinburgh Festival to critical acclaim.
In 2008, Pete took a year out to co-write, produce and direct the cult television sketch show, “No Signal”, for the FX channel. More recently Pete supported Jim Jefferies on his sell-out U.K tour, gaining a few fans of his own in the process.
Catch Pete at the Comedy Store in London, The Glee Clubs in Birmingham & Cardiff. The Stand in Edinburgh & Glasgow,
Press Quotes
“Adopting a cleverly conceived Everyman anti-hero persona, Cain reasoned that, as all the world’s problems are caused by overpopulation, the only logical solution is to start killing people, beginning with the “morons”. Dark but delicious” – Roger Cox, The Scotsman
“His stories are real and brilliantly funny. Definitely not a show for those of a delicate disposition, but sharp, dark and funny” – Three Weeks
“Get a ticket to see Pete Cain.” – Simon McKenzie, Edinburgh Evening News
"What an outstanding comic: sharp, inspired writing and he even looks funny.” – Independent
Pete has been a regular on the comedy circuit since 2002, after his second ever gig saw him into the semi-finals of Channel 4’s “So You Think You’re Funny” competition. Since then he has appeared at every major u.k comedy club, supported Lucy Porter on her national tour, featured on Radio 4’s “Political Animal”, warmed-up at the BBC for “That Mitchell & Webb Look” and is a favourite on the summer festival circuit. In 2006, Pete’s debut solo show, “The Idea Hunter”, opened at the Edinburgh Festival to critical acclaim.
In 2008, Pete took a year out to co-write, produce and direct the cult television sketch show, “No Signal”, for the FX channel. More recently Pete supported Jim Jefferies on his sell-out U.K tour, gaining a few fans of his own in the process.
Catch Pete at the Comedy Store in London, The Glee Clubs in Birmingham & Cardiff. The Stand in Edinburgh & Glasgow,
Press Quotes
“Adopting a cleverly conceived Everyman anti-hero persona, Cain reasoned that, as all the world’s problems are caused by overpopulation, the only logical solution is to start killing people, beginning with the “morons”. Dark but delicious” – Roger Cox, The Scotsman
“His stories are real and brilliantly funny. Definitely not a show for those of a delicate disposition, but sharp, dark and funny” – Three Weeks
“Get a ticket to see Pete Cain.” – Simon McKenzie, Edinburgh Evening News
"What an outstanding comic: sharp, inspired writing and he even looks funny.” – Independent
Pete Cain on Facebook
Pete Johansson
“Supremely Entertaining” The Independent (UK)
Awesomely funny! irreverent, brilliant, and smooth like fine jazz. Catching Johansson perform is a trip… You can't guess where he is going, but you die with laughter when he gets there. A former resident of Vancouver, Canada, Pete made his first forays into Hollywood after a wildly successful debut at the Montreal Just For Laughs festival, where appearing in one of the smaller shows he signed a deal with Warner Brothers Television.
‘With very little effort, Pete Johansson’s brief set brought the night back from the abyss of commonplace.’ -LA Weekly (USA)
Soon after Pete made his network debut on NBC’s Friday Night and followed that with the lead in the independent film ‘Mixed Signals’ with Jason London and Brook Langdon. Keeping on the road Pete performed across the United States for the Improvisation comedy clubs in his spare time. Returning from the road Pete started working with HBO independent productions in a new development deal and landed a spot at the USA Comedy arts Festival in Aspen Co, as one of the new faces.
‘One of the comics to watch in Aspen is Pete Johansson’-Hollywood Reporter (USA)
Pete also starred in his first half hour special for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in an episode of Comics, he followed this up the following year with an hour long special for The Comedy Channel’s Comedy Now series.
‘Pete’s relaxed and insightful performance at the Improv brought the crowd what they had been waiting for all night’-National Post (USA)
Pete has also performed on several Just For Laughs Galas(CBC),
‘By far the breakout performer this year at Just for Laughs, but more importantly made my list of best jokes of the fest twice!’ – The Montreal Gazette (CAN)
The Late Show with Craig Kilborn(CBS), and an appearance on Comedy Centrals Premium Blend, Two episodes of Comedy Centrals Remix, Open Mike with Mike Bullard(CTV), National Lampoons Funny Money(GSN), and the Showtime film The Incredible Mrs. Ritchie with Gena Rowlands and James Caan.
‘Strong performances all around at the Theatre St Denis, including some standouts…Pete Johansson being one of them.’ – Variety (USA)
Pete headlines comedy clubs around the world, from New York’s Caroline’s Comedy Club, The Helium Club In Philadelphia, Austin’s Capital Comedy Club, Minneapolis’s Acme Comedy Theater, The Comedy Store in London and Manchester, as well as shows in Dubai, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Afghanistan, Guam, Cayman Islands, Germany, Malta, Cyprus, Amsterdam, Ireland and Canada, and many, many more too numerous to mention.
‘Laughter fest… Hilarious’ – The List (UK)
Pete arrived in the UK earlier this year where he has already become a favourite at London’s renowned Comedy Store (where he recorded his new live CD), been invited on Radio 4’s prominent Loose Ends as well as other radio and TV programmes, performed alongside the likes of Stephen Merchant, Stewart Lee and Simon Amstell as part of charity Alert’s peace benefit at the Bloomsbury Theatre in London, and bagged a starring role opposite Ed Byrne is BBC4’s Sex Bombs.
In his hit solo Edinburgh show Naked Pictures of My Life, Pete illustrated the embarrassing developments of his life and how he has reached his ‘happy-apathy’ attitude towards life… This show garnered rave reviews and also bagged him a nomination for one of the most coveted awards in comedy. Here is some press Pete received…
‘This is the funniest first hour I have ever seen from a comic here in Edinburgh. Johannson is assured, relaxed, open and gently hilarious onstage. In fact, the rest of this review is just going to go on and on about how great he is so why not stop reading and go and get your ticket now… This is observational, anecdotal, autobiographical comedy at its best. His closing riff on engagement rings, intimacy and anal sex is one of the unmissable joys of this year’s Fringe. Look, I’ll give you my money-back guarantee. Now will you go and buy a ticket?’
Kate Copstick The Scotsman (UK)
‘He may have been shortlisted for Edinburgh’s best newcomer award, but Pete Johansson is no rookie. He has 19 years of experience behind him. That wealth of experience certainly shines in this assured show… Sharp asides add to the enjoyment. Cheekily playing up his foreigner status, he takes great joy in deliberately mispronouncing British words and asking ‘is that right?’, while he mocks the shock-jock comics with a sarcastic: ‘Ha, ha! Rape is funny.’ Steve Bennett Chortle (UK)‘Johansson is simply a lovable performer who wasted no time in exchanging banter with the very appreciative audience… he had the entire crowd hooked. Pete Johansson delivered his show with enormous confidence and panache. I couldn’t recommend this show enough to anyone looking for some mood-enhancing comedy. His show is simply fresh, positive and sheer comic pleasure.’ All The Festivals (UK)
Critics Choice: The Guardian, Daily Telegraph, The Independent, Scotland On Sunday, Sunday Herald, The List, The Scotsman, Three Weeks, Such Small Portions, Broadway Baby & All The Festivals
Awards:
Edinburgh Comedy Awards (formerly Perrier Awards) Nominee 2009
Chortle Award Nominee – Best Breakthrough Act 2010
Awesomely funny! irreverent, brilliant, and smooth like fine jazz. Catching Johansson perform is a trip… You can't guess where he is going, but you die with laughter when he gets there. A former resident of Vancouver, Canada, Pete made his first forays into Hollywood after a wildly successful debut at the Montreal Just For Laughs festival, where appearing in one of the smaller shows he signed a deal with Warner Brothers Television.
‘With very little effort, Pete Johansson’s brief set brought the night back from the abyss of commonplace.’ -LA Weekly (USA)
Soon after Pete made his network debut on NBC’s Friday Night and followed that with the lead in the independent film ‘Mixed Signals’ with Jason London and Brook Langdon. Keeping on the road Pete performed across the United States for the Improvisation comedy clubs in his spare time. Returning from the road Pete started working with HBO independent productions in a new development deal and landed a spot at the USA Comedy arts Festival in Aspen Co, as one of the new faces.
‘One of the comics to watch in Aspen is Pete Johansson’-Hollywood Reporter (USA)
Pete also starred in his first half hour special for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation in an episode of Comics, he followed this up the following year with an hour long special for The Comedy Channel’s Comedy Now series.
‘Pete’s relaxed and insightful performance at the Improv brought the crowd what they had been waiting for all night’-National Post (USA)
Pete has also performed on several Just For Laughs Galas(CBC),
‘By far the breakout performer this year at Just for Laughs, but more importantly made my list of best jokes of the fest twice!’ – The Montreal Gazette (CAN)
The Late Show with Craig Kilborn(CBS), and an appearance on Comedy Centrals Premium Blend, Two episodes of Comedy Centrals Remix, Open Mike with Mike Bullard(CTV), National Lampoons Funny Money(GSN), and the Showtime film The Incredible Mrs. Ritchie with Gena Rowlands and James Caan.
‘Strong performances all around at the Theatre St Denis, including some standouts…Pete Johansson being one of them.’ – Variety (USA)
Pete headlines comedy clubs around the world, from New York’s Caroline’s Comedy Club, The Helium Club In Philadelphia, Austin’s Capital Comedy Club, Minneapolis’s Acme Comedy Theater, The Comedy Store in London and Manchester, as well as shows in Dubai, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Afghanistan, Guam, Cayman Islands, Germany, Malta, Cyprus, Amsterdam, Ireland and Canada, and many, many more too numerous to mention.
‘Laughter fest… Hilarious’ – The List (UK)
Pete arrived in the UK earlier this year where he has already become a favourite at London’s renowned Comedy Store (where he recorded his new live CD), been invited on Radio 4’s prominent Loose Ends as well as other radio and TV programmes, performed alongside the likes of Stephen Merchant, Stewart Lee and Simon Amstell as part of charity Alert’s peace benefit at the Bloomsbury Theatre in London, and bagged a starring role opposite Ed Byrne is BBC4’s Sex Bombs.
In his hit solo Edinburgh show Naked Pictures of My Life, Pete illustrated the embarrassing developments of his life and how he has reached his ‘happy-apathy’ attitude towards life… This show garnered rave reviews and also bagged him a nomination for one of the most coveted awards in comedy. Here is some press Pete received…
‘This is the funniest first hour I have ever seen from a comic here in Edinburgh. Johannson is assured, relaxed, open and gently hilarious onstage. In fact, the rest of this review is just going to go on and on about how great he is so why not stop reading and go and get your ticket now… This is observational, anecdotal, autobiographical comedy at its best. His closing riff on engagement rings, intimacy and anal sex is one of the unmissable joys of this year’s Fringe. Look, I’ll give you my money-back guarantee. Now will you go and buy a ticket?’
Kate Copstick The Scotsman (UK)
‘He may have been shortlisted for Edinburgh’s best newcomer award, but Pete Johansson is no rookie. He has 19 years of experience behind him. That wealth of experience certainly shines in this assured show… Sharp asides add to the enjoyment. Cheekily playing up his foreigner status, he takes great joy in deliberately mispronouncing British words and asking ‘is that right?’, while he mocks the shock-jock comics with a sarcastic: ‘Ha, ha! Rape is funny.’ Steve Bennett Chortle (UK)‘Johansson is simply a lovable performer who wasted no time in exchanging banter with the very appreciative audience… he had the entire crowd hooked. Pete Johansson delivered his show with enormous confidence and panache. I couldn’t recommend this show enough to anyone looking for some mood-enhancing comedy. His show is simply fresh, positive and sheer comic pleasure.’ All The Festivals (UK)
Critics Choice: The Guardian, Daily Telegraph, The Independent, Scotland On Sunday, Sunday Herald, The List, The Scotsman, Three Weeks, Such Small Portions, Broadway Baby & All The Festivals
Awards:
Edinburgh Comedy Awards (formerly Perrier Awards) Nominee 2009
Chortle Award Nominee – Best Breakthrough Act 2010
Pete Johansson on Facebook
FOR ALL NON-LIVE CIRCUIT ENQUIRES PLEASE CONTACT
Mandy Ward Artist Management
http://www.mandywardartistmanagement.com/client/peter-johanson/
Number: 020 7434 3569
Mandy Ward Artist Management
http://www.mandywardartistmanagement.com/client/peter-johanson/
Number: 020 7434 3569
Music Management
Hertzian
Sam Willott and Si Baines are the driving force behind Hertzian. The boys met back in 2000 and spent time focusing on separate projects, until in late 2008, they discovered they were destined to be together!!
Now they're busy producing, remixing and DJing some of the grimiest, uplifting and totally original music to hit the scene in some time.
Willott's background in Drum n Bass, Hard House and Breaks, combines with Baines’ Trance, Hip-Hop, Folk and Rock influences... to produce a powerful, heavy and unique sound.
Their debut album, "LOAD" is scheduled for completion at the end of 2010 and will include the club smashes "Introducing" and "MIDI Evil", big remixes and some fresh, never-heard-before material...
With soundtracks on the cards, and festivals appearances on the horizon, the future is looking bright for Hertzian
Read more:http://www.myspace.com/hertzianuk#ixzz0ymNXPQVk
Now they're busy producing, remixing and DJing some of the grimiest, uplifting and totally original music to hit the scene in some time.
Willott's background in Drum n Bass, Hard House and Breaks, combines with Baines’ Trance, Hip-Hop, Folk and Rock influences... to produce a powerful, heavy and unique sound.
Their debut album, "LOAD" is scheduled for completion at the end of 2010 and will include the club smashes "Introducing" and "MIDI Evil", big remixes and some fresh, never-heard-before material...
With soundtracks on the cards, and festivals appearances on the horizon, the future is looking bright for Hertzian
Read more:http://www.myspace.com/hertzianuk#ixzz0ymNXPQVk
