GRINSTOCK COMEDY CLUB - March 8th (Peacehaven)

GRINSTOCK COMEDY CLUB – MARCH 8TH PEACEHAVEN

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 costal 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

ZAHRA BARRI 

‘A cool Rita Rudner’ Alan Nixon Channel 5

Zahra hit the stand up scene in February 2011 and has since been a 2013 Bath New Act of The Year Finalist, a Funny Woman (in association with Company Magazine) Finalist, Laughing Horse New Act at Brighton Fringe Finalist, Comedy Cafe New Act 2012 Finalist, beaten 'The Frog' at The Frog and Bucket and reached the Semi Finals of The Picadilly New Act of The Year Competition.

She has also gigged with Gail Porter and supported notorious 'Best Seller' and International Drug Baron (!) Howard Marks. She has opened for Tiffany Stevenson, Dana Alexander and Kate Smurthwaite.

A fantastic well oiled and perfect act, huge stage presence and an ability to read a room like a pro, she’s a pleasure to watch every time we see her.

What the press have to say:

'Zahra Barri who is Irish/Egyptian: a combination which makes stand-up comedy an almost unavoidable career choice, and had some unexpected Muslim viewpoints on blind dates and bikini waxing, and a terrific gag about the similarity between stand-up comedy and terrorism' Venue Magazine

'Zahra Barri, a cool Rita Rudner...' Alan Nixon Channel 5 Head Of Comedy and Entertainment and Director of Absolutely Productions

'Great. Being half-Irish half-Egyptian, Zahra was able to talk about life as a Muslim woman in countries such as Egypt and Saudi Arabia, plus be very funny. You just know she is going to be big soon.' Cheeky Monkey Comedy Club

'A genuine airhead' Christian Riou 400 Television

HEADLINER DEBRA-JANE APPLEBY  

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

"razor sharp never misses a beat" - ScotsGay

"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