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FRIDAY 4TH NOVEMBER
Iain Stirling
A well-known face on television, Iain is also the recognisable, cheeky voice of Love Island (ITV2) which is now in its second series, adding to a list of multiple credits including: performing on Russell Howard’s Good News (BBC Three), Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central and Drunk History (Comedy Central). He has joined the panel on Fake Reaction and Safe Word (ITV2), Sweat the Small Stuff (BBC Three), and appeared in the BBC3 Comedy Feed Pumped.
"One of the best joke writers on the circuit” GQ
"Possesses all the born-with-it-or-you’re-not-qualities associated with the world’s leading comics” The List
Lauren Pattison
One of the brightest young talents on the Northern comedy scene who is beginning to make her presence known across the country. Finishing runner up in 2014’s Funny Women competition, she went on to be the only female finalist in 2015’s Chortle Student Comedy Awards. Fresh from Latitude and Edinburgh Fringe festivals and supporting Katherine Ryan on tour, this baby faced comic is one to watch out for.
‘Sharp writing’ The Guardian
'You.Are.So.Funny’ Katherine Ryan
Rose Matefeo
In 2016, Rose has been nominated for Best Newcomer at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and also made her Edinburgh debut this year with her show Finally Dead, which enjoyed success from both audiences and critics. The Guardian described it as “an emphatic start to Matafeo’s fringe career”.
James Gill (MC)
Regular MC James Gill returns to host November’s show. James is a comedian, presenter, warm-up artiste and writer, establishing himself as one of the most popular compères on the circuit.