Tuesday 18 March
Clapham Comedy Club : Dave Griffiths : C U in Court / Rob Collins: Jesus Christ Flew Into the Cuckoo's Nest DOUBLE BILL
Following the enormous success of these two brilliant shows in Edinburgh last year it gives us great pleasure to bring them both as a great value double bill at Clapham Comedy Club.
C U IN COURT is the extraordinary true story of how Dave Griffiths obsessively fought clothing giant French Connection for his right to wear his CNUT t-shirts on stage. An incredible David vs Goliath story exposing the unbelievable double standards, intimidation and ruthlessness of huge corporations.
For more information : www.kingcnut.com
“One of the best shows I’ve seen…you need to see it. ★ ★ ★ ★” – Comedy-Reviewer.com“This true David & Goliath story is remarkable.” – Time Out “Fcuking Brilliant” – Hal Cruttenden BBC2’s Mock The Week
“Hilarious…a great story and very entertaining” – Three Weeks “The best use of the iconic ‘Dad’s Army’ graphic ever used at the Fringe” – The List
“Morgan Spurlock (Super Size Me) has met his match! An extraordinary and highly entertaining show.” – Mark Dolan, host of Channel 4’s Balls Of Steel
Rob Collins: Jesus Christ Flew Into the Cuckoo’s Nest.
On the 31st of March 2013 the men in the white coats took Rob away as he thought he was Jesus Christ . 40 years of misdiagnosis, medication and madness.Pull up a pew. He’s better now. He’s got stories to tell.
“A cracking story, entertainingly and candidly told with natural self-effacing wit ….. a classy show!” – CHORTLE " a compelling narrative, a distinct warmth to compliment his commanding stage presence" – Three Weeks " extremely funny" – Mental Health Practice JournalTuesday 25 March
Clapham Comedy Club : My Son's Not Rainman - by John Williams. / Paul Harry Allen: The Lost Letters of Cathy G Double Bill with Resident Host Sion James plus Free Lollipops!!
Following the enormous success of these two brilliant shows in Edinburgh last year it gives us great pleasure to bring them both as a great value double bill at Clapham Comedy Club.
My Son's Not Rainman
My Son’s Not Rainman – by John Williams. Directed by ITV British Comedy Award nominee Anna Crilly.
John is a comedian and single dad. His son is eleven years old and autistic… he isn’t a genius. His only special power is making his dad laugh. A lot. This is their true story.
“John Williams’s tales of fatherhood are touching, warm and heartfelt, and he’s also an incredibly funny man. He pours his heart out and the laughs pour in… By the end of the hour, you’re invested in their life together, and want to hear more. Well crafted, funny and full of heart. Go and see it.” ★ ★ ★ ★ – The Skinny
“A sincere, moving hour.” ★ ★ ★ ★ – Three Weeks
Some recent audience feedback:
“The best show I’ve seen in moons … Hilarious and heartwarming in equal measure”
“A fantastic show, autism awareness with a laugh! Funny, moving and will challenge perceptions. So lovely!”
“It was amazing, I was on the edge of crying and laughing all 55 minutes. I’ve never seen anything like that.”
For more information and to read the blog that accompanies this incredible show visit: www.mysonsnotrainman.com
The Lost Letters of Cathy G
Whilst in a junk shop, looking for photographs of families I’d never met, I stumbled across a wad of forgotten letters. Dating from 1963-69, they spanned across America, France and Edgware and gave a fantastic insight into how 60s teenagers got their kicks, from miserable French exchange visits to screaming at a Monkees concert. I’m now bringing back my four-star 2010 show, as I have found some of these hopeful groupies and first loves. With a mixture of stand-up and storytelling, I will share my quest to find more.
“Charming” – The Independent “Very Funny” – Time Out. “Paul Harry Allen is Rob Brydon meets Russell Howard and a joy to watch” – Three Weeks.
Saturday 29 March
Clapham Comedy Club @ The Bread & Roses
Bonus Saturday Show
BBC New Comedy Award Winner, Triple Perrier Award Nominee, Dave Award Winner.
Star of Jigsaw Sketch Trio -as seen on BBC 3’S ‘LIVE AT THE ELECTRIC’
“A dazzling stage presence and a great store of one-liners” – The Times
“Undeniably the most imaginative comedian on display” – Time Out
Winner of No 1 Funniest Joke @ Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2009
Star of BBC’s “Russell Howards Good News” “Tonight With Rory Bremnar,” and BBC Radio 4’s “The Now Show”
Andy Zaltzman delivers his clued-up political comedy with surreal similes and often punchlines of pure silliness ,Co-presents The Bugle-A weekly satirical podcast for TimesOnline with John Oliver.
“A purveyor of subtle but excellent political satire” – Julian Hall, The Independent.
“The best political comedian in the business, Zaltzman lets loose a veritable torrent of jokes, facts, observations, very short stories, silly remarks and inspired asides… Zaltzman is breathtakingly good.”Time Out
“Probably one of the finest satirical comedians this country’s ever produced."Tim Arthur
Pioneer of grizzly bear comedy
“He has a voice …very easy to watch” Tamer Kattan (fellow standup)
“Has the makings of decent stand-up” Comedy promoter
“He makes me laugh so much that a bit of wee dribbles down my leg” University friend
“He looks like a Belgium paedophile with that beard” Former Boss
“I love Sam’s laid back observations, interspersed with mad links and thoughts.” -Sadie Nine. BBC Essex
“I don’t mind being quoted.” -Carl Donnelly
“Utterly charming "… "
Lovable giant’ Time Out
“Sion James bases his set around interaction with the audience and reminds us what stand-up should be as he riffs expertly "
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