Live Nation & The Comedy Store presents

Sully O’Sullivan

Liam Farrelly

Harry Stachini

Markus Birdman

With nearly 40 years’ experience in the business and as the premier name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new comedy talent, and remains the place to see tomorrow’s stars today. The likes of Eddie Izzard, John Bishop, Jimmy Carr, Rhod Gilbert and Sarah Millican, have all cut their comedy teeth with us.We bring you “The Best In Stand Up” from around the globe, showcasing the brightest names in comedy today, right to the Bridport stage!

Sully O’Sullivan is a seasoned international headliner who has performed all over the world. First stepping onto the stage in his native New Zealand, Sully rocketed to stardom making his TV debut just 7 months later in New Zealand’s cult stand-up series Pulp Comedy on TV2, where he went on to appear in another three seasons.In 2005 Sully decided to spread his comedy wings and head to the sunny coasts of Great Britain. Over a decade later and he’s now performed in almost every corner of the country including the Orkney Islands, the Isle Of Man, the Isle Of White & the Channel Islands! Basically there’s not many places in the UK that Sully hasn’t set foot. Renowned as an act capable of performing in any room and to any audience, Sully has also built up a reputation as one of the most reliable and quick witted comperes on the circuit.Sully has also provided tour support forTim Vineon his 2005Tim Vine Livetour,Mick Foley’s2011/2012Nights In Red Flanneltour.Steve Hugheson both his 2012Big Issue& his2013While Its Still Legaltour.

Stachini is the comedian to watch in this new decade. Climbing up the ranks of the stand-up comedy world, Harry has established a reputation as an exciting young comedian with an impressive easy-going style. His warm and friendly stage presence comfortably leads us through hilarious and skilful storytelling which is beyond his years. Harry feels like a mate of the audience as he shares his distinctive but familiar outlook on the world. His likeable character involves the audience, luring them into well-crafted scenarios, with expert delivery leaving us in stitches. Harry performs at the UK’s finest comedy clubs and festivals, having hosted the prestigious Bound and Gagged Comedy Showcase at the Edinburgh Festival in 2017. He returned in 2019 to perform his debut solo show ‘Tigers Don’t Cry’ to sold-out audiences.

Markus Birdman is one of British comedy’s most experienced and well-travelled performers. In demand all over the UK and abroad, Markus is a veteran of the Edinburgh Fringe with 11 solo shows to his credit and headliner status at all the top clubs, including The Comedy Store, The Komedia, Hot Water, The Stand and Soho Theatre. Markus’ Netflix Stand Up Special, Live in Amsterdam and is co-writer on Jayde Adams’s Amazon Prime Stand Up Special, Serious Black Jumper.He’s performed at major Australian Festivals and was nominated by the New Zealand Comedy Guild for Best International Guest. His international gig list includes Pakistan, Singapore, China, UAE, Austria, Spain, Norway, Sweden, Finland and India to name a few!

Check out several other upcoming dates across 2023!