Live Nation & The Comedy Store presents
Josh Jones
Tom Toal
Michael May
Lou Conran
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!
Josh JonesBorn and bred in Manchester, Josh Jones is one of the most refreshing and original voices to emerge from the North-West in recent years.
In just five years Josh has gone from open spot to a TV regular, with his breakthrough year coming in 2020 after making his hilarious debut appearance on E4’s 8 Out of 10 Cats and subsequent appearances on ITV’s Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club and Ch5’s Goes Horribly Wrong series.2021 has seen Josh go on to host BBC Three’s Fast Food Face Off and make guest appearances on ITV2’s Iain Stirling’s CelebAbility, E4’s Reality News and Comedy Central’s Undeniable.
Josh hosts his own historical-gossip podcast Dead Drama and has made guest appearances on Russell Kane’s Evil Genius and Tom Read Wilson’s Has Words With podcast.
Josh was nominated for the Hackney Empire New Act of the Year and named one of Chortle.co.uk’s Ones to Watch. He was also selected for the prestigious Pleasance Comedy Reserve at the Edinburgh Fringe and was a finalist in the prestigious BBC New Comedy Award.
Tom ToalOne of comedy’s rising stars he performed his debut show On The Scrapheap about the break-up of his 6 year relationship at the Edinburgh and Leicester Festivals in 2010 achieving widespread acclaim and reviews.
One of Tom’s major strengths is his ability to adapt to his audience. Having hosted a range of events from Post Rock Bands album launch to benefit nights for the Socialist Workers Party, Tom has no trouble changing his style to suit the audience, whether it be Stag/Hen weekends, art centre events or corporate crowds.
Michael MayMichael is one of the most exciting new comedians on the UK circuit. Already a regular MC up and down the country, Michael’s unique take on the world is a hit with audiences everywhere. Michael’s writing prowess continues to grow as his second sitcom script has piqued interest with more than one comedy commissioner. Michael’s warm and open style has proven to be a winning formula for corporate functions as his unflappable smile has seen him sail through numerous awards ceremonies and private functions in the last year.
Undeniably, one to watch!
Lou ConranCheeky, quick off the mark and side achingly funny.. Lou Conran is one of the newest additions to the Get Comedy Fam! Having trained as an actress at The Oxford School of Drama in the 90’s, she’s gone on to craft her career as a comedian – A high energy storyteller with an instinctive wit that has been wowing audiences and industry alike over the last 15 years.
Lou is renowned on the international comedy circuits for her compere and hosting skills as well as being a favourite tour support for the likes of Sarah Millican, Joe Lycett, Suzi Ruffell, and Puppetry of The Penis.
She’s Sarah Millican’s resident MC for her new material night “The Playground” which started in 2015, and has since moved online over the last six months due to lock down.
A popular choice for festivals have seen her grace the comedy stages at: Latitude, Download, Kendal Calling, Wilderness, as well as internationally at Perth & Adelaide Fringe Festivals in Australia.
Check out several other upcoming dates across 2022 and 2023!
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