Come to River Studios to watch these following talented comedians!
Joe Wells
Joe Wells is an autistic comedian from Portsmouth. His video Having a Brother Who is Not Autistic went viral, with over 2 million views. He has supported both Frankie Boyle and Alexei Sayle.'Some of the most surprising and thought-provoking material coming from any comedian' (Guardian).As seen on BBC Two’s Ouch! Storytelling Live, BBC Three's Quickies and Dave's Comedy Guide to Life. Writer for Have I Got News For You.
Paul Cox
Paul Cox is a comedian, writer and performer best known for his hilarious anecdotes about his personal life. Born in Portsmouth, he has performed stand-up all over the UK and is a member of the the London based sketch group, Unhinged. He has also appeared in adverts for On the Tools. Paul's debut Edinburgh show, 'Common People' received 4 stars from Edinburgh based magazine Ed Fest. Commenting on his confident stage presence the reviewer said Paul 'lit up the room'.
Paul was a Finalist in the prestigious Hackney Empire New Act (NATYS) in 2018 and a finalist for South Coast Comedian of the year in 2017.
www.paulcoxcomedy.co.uk
Kathryn Vine
Currently through to the semi-finals of South Coast Comedian Of The Year 2022!!
Michael Billham
The perfect combination of dry delivery, a mix of one liners and twisted logic. Michael Bilham was South coast comedian of the year semi-finalist as well as the winner of his heat at the Jason Manford new comedian of the year. Winner of Southsea Kings loft gong show. He’s written for BBC Newsjack!
Sarita Hunt
Cornish Comedian Of The Year 2022 - Finalist Stand Up For Cider 2022 - Finalist (ongoing)“Sarita has a calm, charming and disarming stage presence. Her material will raise you spirits.” - A Press of Subjects Presents.
MC for the night Matt Roseblade
Matt Roseblade started comedy in 2015. He felt that embarrassing himself on stage in front of strangers was a far more dignified mid-life crisis than buying a sports car or playing golf. His first gig was deemed "not shit" by the promoter and since then he's aimed to maintain that level. Since then he's done around 250 gigs, won some minor competitions, done 3 solo Fringe shows and MCs a couple of nights he runs in Portsmouth.