Blue Pepper

For your delight and delectation, Blue Pepper present a mix of sublime sketches, superb songs, sensational slapstick, absurd observations, audacious audience participation and bizarre business in a style which is smooth, slick and sweaty. Thrill to the incredible Dr Golby, with his anthropological talk on Northerners! Gasp at the scintillating sounds of Sab the Rabbit! Shriek at the shocking sharpness of Sherlock Poirot! Join in the dastardly debate of Pants vs Boxers! Expect exceptional experiences at the Expectant Fathers’ Class! Drop your jaws to the Binge Drink Drag!

Catface Cabaret

ROLL UP!  ROLL UP!  Catface Cabaret is here!  Join us for an evening of laughter, amazement and wonder!  Set your face to stunned, as a menagerie of top acts entertain one and all in a single evening!  Hosted by stand- up comedian Leanne Diggins.

Chris Cox: He Can't Read Minds

"…masterful skill and technique - MUST SEE" - The Stage
BBC Radio 1's resident magician takes magic into the new world of technology. His props are the stuff of the 21st century - no magic wand, no fez - but he does have big feet. This is a completely unique and new form of mind reading, even though he says he can't read minds! A fully interactive - and funny - multi-media theatrical experience; it's also very funny - encompassing mind reading, magic, psychology and comedy.
"A fun show… I guarantee Chris' final trick will leave you awe struck and speechless" - Three Weeks magazine
Expect to see Chris prove that he can't read minds, through giving the impression that he can read minds. Enter his own Big Brother House, select things he couldn't possibly know, and watch as he tells you exactly what you're thinking. His jaw dropping finale will give all movie goers a treat and shall leave your jaw on the floor.

Dick Underwood & Del Strain & Ashley Frieze

An hour of comedy from these three misfits of the comedy circuit. They have toured the seedy function rooms of far too many pubs around the country and are ready to let loose their own particular brand of wit in a room with proper seats.

Fordham & Lipson: He Barks She Bites

Skilled TV, radio and live comedy performers Philippa Fordham (This Is Dom Joly, People Like Us) and Simon Lipson (Dead Ringers, The Stand-Up Show)  play an array of diverse and extraordinary characters in a panoply of sharp and startling sketches. Nothing is as it seems. Journey into their off-kilter comedy universe.
He Barks She Bites is not like any other sketch show. For a start, they are that rarity on today’s sketch comedy scene – a male/female partnership. Fordham & Lipson are highly polished comedy actors with a phalanx of TV and radio credits. While the show does not specifically seek to make points about gender relations or politics, the sketches inevitably explore the chemistry, or lack of it, between men and women. 
Meet an inadequate couple on a blind date whose tortured conversation finally blooms into something musically dramatic, before sinking back into painful mundanity.  Witness two bored pilots amuse themselves by playing games with their unwitting and terrified passengers. Observe what happens to a frightened patient whose doctor is more interested in his skills as an impressionist than his cancer diagnosis.
Fordham and Lipson play an eclectic mix of characters who find themselves in a variety of familiar and not so familiar situations.  They utilise music and song throughout, and throw in a handful of impressions, some startling physical comedy and a bit of playful nonsense.

Jaik Campbell: Least Wanted UK

Fresh from successful 03-05 Edinburgh shows, stuttering comedian and ITV's Stand-Up Britain finalist, Jaik Campbell, brings his new show to the Etcetera Theatre.  Jaik explores our need to find love, happiness and fulfilment in life, but also offers relief to those of us who are feeling a bit confused and least wanted at the moment.  True-life tragi-comedy from the heart, full of honesty, gags and pathos.
"Effortless charm and sharp wit." Evening Standard
"Genuine pathos ***" Scotsman
"A funny man. A self-deprecating and spontaneous style." one4review.com
"Check it out, unusual and good fun. Bittersweet pathos and genuine, often
brutal honesty." Three Weeks
"Endearing and enjoyable." The List

Jason John Whitehead: Bully Boy

Canadian comedian Jason John Whitehead takes a year off from the Edinburgh Festival to bring his new show to the Etcetera theatre. Do we ever defeat our school yard demons? Family, peer pressure and bullying go under the comedy knife.

'Bully Boy' promises to deliver the same slick wit and gags that Whitehead has become know for.
"Stage presence that simply demands your attention and sense of humour" Fest

"Sharp observations, moves at an impressive speed” Metro

"Observational comedy is a dying art. In Jason John Whitehead however, unpretentious stand up may have met it's unlikely saviour" The Independent

Judith

Dry Mouth Productions return to the Etcetera Theatre with their compelling production of Howard Barker’s Judith. If you love wordplay, seduction and a little beheading, then come and indulge in this ‘theatre of catastrophe.’

MACK and PAGE or PAGE and MACK

Crazier than a hippo in a top hat. Joey Page and Tommy Mack provide you with some comedy swizzle sticks for you to dunk in your sherbet. Come and see these two cool but slightly bizarre gentlemen who clearly can’t stand each other try and co-exist in a shambolic two man show containing sketches and character comedy.

Martin Evans

Martin Evans is a bit confused. That's not completely his fault though ­ having a Welsh Dad, Scottish mum, born in an office in Slough and growing up in South Africa His comedy is based on his reality of this unusual upbringing.

McGonagall & Harrold: Yaks ‘n’ Kilts ‘n’ Rock ‘n’ Roll.

One witty English eccentric who drinks tea, and one shouty Scottish anarchist who drinks.  Following in the footsteps of such double acts as Crosby and Hope, Rogers and Astaire, and Ant and Dec, McGonagall and Harrold bring you marvellous comic literary entertainment suitable for all the family except children, very old people, the uneducated or those who never pick up a newspaper, a book or turn on the radio.

Mixt Nuts

Each and every show of MIXT NUTZ delivers a whole new night of comedy. With its special blend of improvisational comedy, live performances and filmed sketches, no two shows are ever the same!

NiCe mUm present A.S.S!*

Jumbo-nosed double-act Nice Mum take a break from writing their comedy sketch show series for BBC Radio 2 to present their brand spanking new A.S.S! (A Sketch Show). Hot, slick, sizzling, sexy new sketches along with classic material from Edinburghs past.

“One of the funniest shows of the Fringe” The Stage
“A brilliant show” Three Weeks
“Brilliantly stupid” Evening News
“Genuinely funny” Scotsman
“Deliciously silly” Paramount Comedy
“There is no significance to the name” Daily Mail.

From the people who gave Chocolate Benders to the world, don’t miss Camden’s cheekiest cracking most bumptious double-act.

Nice Mum’s A.S.S! will be open for 3 nights only!



* A Sketch Show

Robert Broderick

Rob has been gigging constantly in London since moving here October '04. This year he was the only Irish act to reach the So You Think You're Funny Final in Edinburgh sponsored by C5 TV(this placed him amongst the top 9 out of near 500 entrants, including over 50 from Ireland).

He also compered a four-person show every night At the Edinburgh Festival 2004, receiving a four star review from 3 Weeks magazine (he was described as "a hilarious compere"). He also participated in the Amused Moose Hot Starlets, a 6 person nightly show featuring up and coming comics; The Metro reviewed the gig, saying "Robert Broderick generated the most laughs, taking the biggest risks".

His act is entirely improvised, and has been compared to Jason Byrne and Ross Noble. He uses some props on stage but mostly improvises and riffs, using plenty of crowd participation.

Roisin Conaty

Camden girl Roisin Conaty is a stand up comic and sketch writer/performer. She was a regular writer and performer on BBC Radio 1's flagship comedy show 'the Milk Run' and she recently featured in 'Transmission Impossible' a comedy lab for Channel 4. After writing and performing in three successful Edinburgh shows with other performers 'Bling Blush Bonk 2004 and 'An Hour with Danielle Ward and the Tiger Aspect sponsored Comedy Reserve 2005. This is her debut solo show.It will be both absurd and lovely.

Time Out - 'Beautiful and Funny'

The List  'Definitely one to watch'

Evening Standard –'effervescent'

Three Weeks –' Hilarious… sensational performance, sure to have you chortling away'

Attitude Magazine- 'one of the best new comics to come through in years'

Chortle - 'Impressively adept at bringing characters to life… with out a trace of actressy bad habits'

Fringe Report - 'Her language is gorgeous - stuffed with colourful and imaginative similes. Her perceptions of life's tricky parts are extremely subtle, and she reveals them with contagious excitement. Roisin Conaty's beautiful face may have been constructed with comedy in mind. It's angelic - the better to contrast with what comes out of her mouth. Which is a lot - Roisin Conaty in full flow can deliver an impressive stream of verbal. It's delightful. And it's robust.'

Sandy Hole

Welcome to Mountview Bed & Breakfast Lodgerie and Garden Hideaway in Sandy Hole, tucked away on the rim of Ipswich's industrial zone.

And welcome your never-knowingly-dressed hostess Helen Heels, perpetratour of this star-studded star stud farm.

In 1987, several of Dire Straits' members were lodged in Helen's Sandy Hole and since then, a panoply of celebrities have dallied upon her threshold. Join Helen (aka Caroline Mabey) and a host of acclaimed stand-up guests for a guided tour. It's un-B&BelIevable!

The Gazebo Of Death

Blodwin, Malvina and Clemence are The Guys (99% bravado, 1% skill), a three-woman roving justice squad in a mystical realm, on a quest to smear evil with the cold wet hand of ignominy. And they won’t stop until they get a stitch.
The Gazebo of Death sees them take on a highly skilled demon, their ineffectual, egomaniacal arch nemesis, Lord Venger, and an amorous, moustachioed, hat-wearing spider in a tale of love, death, betrayal and a gazebo.

The Revolution Will Be Accessorised

Dr Style* is the head fashion stylist for "Have A Nice Cup Of Tea And A sit Down Magazine" the magazine for ladies who find HEAT too much of an intellectual challenge .Tonight She explores the following topics...

Why you should never ever wear vintage or the Little black dress.
Secrets of the catwalk models.
Audrey Hepburn. Style icon or dull over-rated, flat chested Belgian?
The seven immutable laws of style.

* legal disclaimer Dr Style is a doctor in the sense that Dr Fox is a doctor. She's not a medical doctor although she does play one in the shattered dreams of her parents.

Dr Style is the creation of Irish comedienne Mary Bourke.

Tony Howes: A Midsummer Nights Dream

Performed by Tony Howes in 45 minutes complete with Tap Dancing and Juggling!

Tony trained at the National Youth Theatre and at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, where he received the Best Comedy Actor Award. His west end credits include the Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, The Hobbit and Lady Be Good (nominated for an Olivier award). Tommy Steele directed him as Cosmo Brown in the London Palladium production of Singin' in the Rain. Tony then went on to star as Bill Snibson in Me and My Girl. Tony has also appeared on Broadway.

Uncle Laughter’s House of Hilarity

Super brilliant comedy wonderment for your beady little eyes. Shiny new comedy talent from four of the best rookies on the circuit and a special guest headline act.

Comedy from Jim Hooper (Jimmy Carr comedy idol finalist)
Adam Terry ( fine young bizarre observationalist)
Mark Talbot ( Literally the most unpredictable man alive)
And Hosts Tommy Mack and Joey Page ( Stand up or die Champion)

Plus a special guest headline act.

War On Worry

A hugely entertaining show loosely based around the idea that we all worry too much. Stand up comedian Gareth Richards and performance poet and beat-smith William Stopha join forces to fight against this enemy of us all. Gareth's pleasingly surreal and slightly wrong comedy and William's energetic, thought provoking and often funny rhymes will seamlessly meld into an unstoppable torrent of enjoyment. Or failing that Gareth will do some jokes and Will'll do some poems, which will be lovely. So no need to worry.

Wes Packer, Dan Mitchell, Kevin Coleman, Dean Burnett

Founded by writer/comedian Dan Mitchell in 2005 The Confederacy of Comedians(COC) is a South Wales-based collective of comedians, writers, performers and promoters that aims to foster cooperation within the Welsh comedy scene. The COC promotes diversity and originality in its members, giving support and sharing advice with anyone who wishes to get involved in the world of comedy.

Dan Mitchell: Laughing Horse New Act 2006 Semi Finalist Founder, The Confederacy of Comedians. Dan Mitchell started his career in comedy in 2003, after realising that the only way out of the mundane world he lived in was by using deep baritone voice, twisted imagination and a microphone.

Wes Packer: Laughing Horse New Act 2006 Semi Finalist Amused Moose Laugh Off 2006 Semi Finalist. Since barging onto the stand-up scene courtesy of Poncho Comedy Club's open-mic night in August 2005, Wes has quickly morphed into a talented stand-up and a favourite on the Cardiff comedy circuit.

Dean Burnett: Laughing Horse New Act 2006 Semi Finalist Dean is officially South wales' best stand-up comedy Neuroscientist and has been for 2 years running. He started doing stand-up in order to keep from becoming too morbid whilst working as a corpse embalmer. It seemed to work, so he kept at it.

Kevin Coleman: Laughing Horse New Act 2006 Semi Finalist Kevin has been performing comedy for many years and is widely regarded as one of the best on the South Wales circuit.