Incredible international award winning TV comedian at LOL Comedy Club Southport

20th September 2017
Lol Southport OTS News

Comedian, actor and writer Alistair Barrie is blessed with a witty turn of phrase and an on stage elegance he is one of the most sought after performers on the international comedy circuit.

He has worked throughout the UK and Ireland, as well as further afield in the States, Australia, Switzerland, The Netherlands, South Africa, Estonia, Mumbai, The Channel Islands, Austria, Antibes, Cyprus, Crete, Luxembourg, Qatar, Belgium, Prague, Dubai, Doha, Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, Norway, Hong Kong, Macau, Malta, Singapore, Indonesia, Kuala Lumpur, Egypt, Afghanistan, Hungary, Jordan, Athens and Myanmar, on a ship in the North Sea and at the world’s highest gig on top of a mountain in France.

Alistair is a core member of The Cutting Edge team at London’s Comedy Store and has made numerous radio and television appearances around the world. A regular at corporate events and festivals, he has taken seven solo shows to the Edinburgh Festival – his 2012 show ‘Urban Fogey’ and 2015 show ‘No More Stage Three’ were both runner up for best show at the Fringe in the Amused Moose Laughter Awards. No More Stage Three was then invited to the 2016 Perth Festival in Australia before a European tour and dates at London’s prestigious Soho Theatre.

He also appeared in the hit plays ‘Breaker Morant’ with Adam Hills and ‘Coalition’ with Phill Jupitus, which transferred to London after its Edinburgh run. He created and compered ‘Bye George,’ the comedians’ farewell to George W. Bush, at the Southbank’s Queen Elizabeth Hall in 2009 and has performed in some of the country’s most prestigious theatres including The Bloomsbury, Lyceum, Harold Pinter, Shepherd’s Bush Empire, Oxford New Theatre and The Manchester Opera House. He has written for the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Sky, Radio 4 and a number of other comedians.

Alongside former Perrier nominee Nick Revell, between 2011 and 2015 Alistair co-produced, wrote and performed in ‘No Pressure to be Funny,’ a monthly topical show and podcast presented by LBC’s James O’Brien, described by The Daily Telegraph as ‘the fringe’s answer to Question Time’ and by The Observer as one of the top ten podcasts of 2015.

“Excellent” The Independent

“One of the circuit’s classiest stand ups” London is Funny

“Smart, slick and truly funny. Don’t take my word for it, check him out yourself” Bruce Dessau, Beyond the Joke.

After a decade in the business as a hugely successful headliner, Tony Burgess was nominated in 2004 for best stand up and writer at the North West Comedy awards. This led to a prolific period of writing on a wide range of shows such as the award winning BBC 3 comedy Ideal (where he also played Troy, a mad DJ who lived in a cupboard).

Tony has also written for wide variety of comedians including Lily Savage, Brian Conley, Steve Coogan and Johnny Vegas.

Although he looks a bit rough, he’s instantly likeable and never fails to charm a crowd making him one the most sought after comedians and headliners in the country. Don’t miss!

“Deceptively intelligent and incredibly funny” BBC

“Wish he could have talked all night: side-splitting stuff!” Metro

Phil Chapman began performing comedy in 2006, performing around the North of England, where he placed second in four more competitions, including the legendary Beat the Frog World Series.

Given his consistency, and undeterred by his near brushes with success, he decided to carry on performing and has now established himself as a regular in many clubs around the country, and he is renowned for his ability to win over any audience.

From his carefully crafted gags, to his engaging anecdotes, his material and stage presence ensure he is a big hit wherever he’s playing, and he always leaves.

“An instant hit” Liverpool Echo

“A good stage presence, with jokes to match” Gigglebeats

“Fearless as well as bloody funny” Smacked Arse Comedy

Damion Larkin is your MC for the night and will often improvise his entire set to hilarious effect.

There are no genuine comparisons to this man. He is a versatile and creative comedian who always leaves audiences wanting more.

“Industrious in rotating his material…which is warmly and intelligently told” Chortle

“One of the country’s top new acts” BBC

All line ups are subject to change, but don’t worry, we’ll only replace them with someone twice as funny!


Doors: 7.30pm / Start: 8pm

Tickets: £15.00 in advance / £18 on the door / £40 Season Ticket

HOW TO BOOK

Call on 01704 533 333 or

online at

http://lolcomedyclubs.co.uk

Laugh Out Loud Comedy Clubs have a successful track record of bringing the very best comedy acts on the current club scene and talent on the cusp of stardom – we’re the people who previously bought Jason Manford, John Bishop, and Sarah Millican to Southport!

Each night will have four comedians: three side-splittingly funny acts and a Compere. Wherever possible there’ll be comedians off the telly from such shows as BBC2’s Mock The Week, Shooting Stars, Channel 4’s 8 Out of 10 Cats, BBC1’s Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Have I Got News For You, QI, and Paramount’s Live at The Comedy Store.

Tickets are available from The Atkinson in person, over the phone and online.

All line ups are subject to change

For further information of all the shows, listings, interview requests and pictures please call

Damion Larkin M 07875 295 839

damionlarkin@gmail.com

THE ATKINSON
Lord Street, Southport
PR8 1DB