GRINSTOCK COMEDY CLUB - April 10th (Meridian Hall, East Grinstead)

After another packed out and amazing night with Headliner Russell Hicks, we give you are April instalement of AWARD WINNING COMEDY ON YOUR DOORSTEP. 

We bring back the amazing Russell Hicks to MC for us and the headliner is the amazing and extremely talented and experienced Debra Jane Appleby. We're expecting another busy night, so book early and fill out the reservation form on our site to select where in the room you'd like to sit. 

April 10th EAST GRINSTEAD GRINSTOCK LINEUP

MC: RUSSELL HICKS - "Russell Hicks is Amazing", Comedy Palace

One of the most exciting comics to come out of America, Russell Hicks is branded one of the 'Top Six Comics to Watch' by LA's Stand Up Talk Magazine. He has appeared on LA based panel show Direct TV's 'What's News?' and is a regular guest on hit podcasts such as Talkin' Sh*t with Eddie Ifft.

Headlining the nationally acclaimed student circuit in the United States, Russell regularly takes his hour long solo shows across the country to the biggest universities. Prolific and consistently delivering quality new work, audience members are often compelled to return for two nights in a row. Fast and loose, no two shows are ever the same. If you’ve ever seen one of his shows, then you’ll know exactly what we are talking about.

He’s played alongside some of the biggest names in the industry and soon will be one himself, his razor sharp wit, and fully off the cuff sets are legendary and envied by hundreds of acts across the national circuit. Now in his 5 th year with Grinstock. Make sure you don’t miss this incredible and talented comedian on your doorstep

What the Press have to say:

"Hicks has a sharp wit.. the pessimism of Jack Dee mixed with the deadpan aggression of Denis Leary. A riproaring night of tough love from a witty comedian ****", Broadwaybaby.com - Aug-2014

"Russell Hicks was a surprising highlight for me – American standup who wove wide-ranging improvisation and interaction with the crowd with deprecating jokes about American stereotypes and a wry swipe back at British culture... very funny.", Ashbourne Voice - Jul-2014

"Russell Hicks is Amazing", Comedy Palace

"absolutely smashed it last night. What was most impressive is that he somehow managed to completely improvise for the entire 30 minutes, which I have never seen done before. I have worked in numerous different comedy venues and I have also never seen a comedian get a huge round of applause for simply leaving the green room, which Russell did. I believe he has a bright future in comedy with his unique talent to riff so well.", Bearcat

"It’s impressive to witness the fountain of verbal gold that comes out of the comedian.", NerdsDoItBetter

"a gift…very funny", Stand Up Talk

"Russell Hicks is Amazing", ADN

"He had us in stitches….non stop laughs", NoFrillsThrills

TOM SMITH - ‘Fresh and very funny’ – Grinstock Comedy

A relative newcomer to the world of comedy, local boy does good, Tom a coastal resident in the local area has been making a stand at stand-up and has already had his slot at Komedia in Brighton, to great response. We loved what we saw of him we’re sure your love his style and take on stand-up

JOSH DILLON - "Great act with great jokes”  Nathan Caton

Brighton-based Josh Dillon is a regular at Komedia’s Krater Comedy and Manford’s Comedy Clubs, and a popular headliner all over the South Coast. Winner of the Comedy Cafe New Act night in October 2015, Josh successfully combines a dry, deadpan demeanor with charismatic warmth. His act gives a hilarious insight into his frankly sometimes disturbing, but always novel and unexpected mind, and he demonstrates some unique problem solving skills along the way!

What the press and people have to say about him:

"Great act with great jokes. Has the audience entertained from start to finish." Nathan Caton

“Josh Dillon really impressed me with his confidence, his instinctive stage craft and above all some excellent, well crafted gags. One to watch!” Simon Evans

"Josh Dillon is charming, dark and very very funny. I like him a lot.” Sean McLoughlin

“Josh came to my night in Cannes and the crowd really loved him - both the ex-pats and the locals. Would thoroughly recommend him for any gigs abroad.” Vanessa Marcia - British Invasion, Cannes

“Josh Dillon is definitely one to watch out for. He had the audience in stitches throughout his dry delivered but very funny & clever set.” Collin Baxter, Jailhouse Screamers

“Josh Dillon amuses, surprises and engages the audience with a nicely balanced blend of well timed jokes and devastating dryness. His immaculately maintained dead-pan demeanour leaves you wondering whether you’ve witnessed a comedy routine or the confessions of a sociopath. There are two things I can say for certain; He’s very very funny and I never ever want to get into a staring contest with him.” Joss Gurney, The Laughter Lounge

“Josh Dillon has appeared and headlined at many of the Comedy nights I run. His dry wit is always guaranteed to make the audience laugh. It's always a pleasure to have him on the bill. If you book him, you won't be disappointed.” Charmaine Davies

 “Josh Dillon is seriously funny. Audiences are drawn into his slightly dark and miserable persona to hilarious effect. I've booked him for Jolly Comedy Club and worked with him at other gigs and he's always delivered the funny. He is also reliable and great to work with” Jo Public, Jolly Comedy

“Josh did us proud at Coastal Comedy! He performed to a sell out crowd and really captivated the audience. His dead-pan persona was a great contrast and the feedback was really good.” Adrienne Coles, Coastal Comedy

“Josh is one of the most naturally funny comedians on the scene and is constantly improving. Great headline act, highly recommended for any comedy night” Matt Nicholson, Verdict Comedy

"I love working with Josh Dillon because his persona is so strong it's guaranteed to engage the audience. Josh is brave enough to take risks with his material, but his charm keeps the crowd on his side. The originality of his act is refreshing to behold. The pace and rhythm of his delivery always make it a pleasure to watch him. If I was an agent, I'd be wining and dining him, and waving a contract under his nose!" Dave Thompson

HEADLINER DEBRA-JANE APPLEBY - "razor sharp never misses a beat" - ScotsGay

Winner of both The Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year, and Funny Women Comedy Award, Debra-Jane has appeared BBC's 28 Acts in 28 Minutes and on Comedy Central's The World Stands Up as well as regular appearances on BBC Radio 5 Live, and as a guest on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour.

Debra performs up and down the country with her Northern no-nonsense take on the world, gaining accolades wherever she goes. She’s fast paced, punchy and controls the stage from the minute she gets behind the mic. We love her and we know you’re going to as well.

"Debra-Jane Appelby stole the show at The Stand“  - The Scotsman

"intelligent and original" - Leicester Mercury

"brilliant" - Scotsgay Magazine

"a warm, charismatic standup" - The List, Edinburgh

"has won a stack of awards. Go see why" - ScotsGay

"Her strength is in performance, confident, punchy " - Chortle.co.uk

"had that magical spontaneous quality to her comedy, delivering piss funny material with all the charisma of a Peter Kay. She has true funny bones and oozed laughs from her every line and her every look - one to keep a close eye on in our never ending search for comedy stars of tomorrow" - Shane Allen, Commissioning Editor of Comedy at Channel 4

"Debra-Jane Appelby made her triumphant return to Keighley and absolutely demolished The Cricketers Arms with her headline set. One of the best closers we've had. A great headline set with some razor sharp banter mixed in with the material." - Chris Broker

"Hands down the funniest female comedian I have ever seen. A no-nonsense Yorkshire lass, Debra climbed on to the stage and was blunt and unapologetic in her approach from the offset. I would even go as far to say that Debra, along with Richard Herring, is one of my favourite comedy acts out of those who have climbed the Circle stage since Final Friday began a year ago" - Worksop Guardian

"Debra Jane Appelby was on top form, chatting with the crowd and working the room" - Leighton Buzzard Observer

"Highlight from Howlers included Debra-Jane Appelby, who is one of the funniest female comics I have ever seen! Talking about her roots, her family, the riots and youth today she had the audience in her hand for the entirety of her short set, ending on a joke about her being called 'Bat-nan'... I'm not giving anything else away, go see her now!" - The Mag

"the very assured Debra-Jane Appleby, whose wicked take on modern life rates a full 12-tog and allowed us to nestle in duck-down" - Latest.co.uk

Awards

Leicester Comedy Festival, Comedian of the Year, 2005, Winner

Funny Women Awards, 2005, Winner

C4’s So You Think You’re Funny, 2004, Semi-Finalist

TV

FHM Stand Up Hero, 2010, ITV4

The World Stands Up, 2005, Paramount Comedy