Kickin' Comedy at BAR KICK in London tickets and event info

Pappy’s Fun Club (pictured) Pappy's perform across the UK, were on Radio 4's 28 Acts in 28 Minutes, nominated as Chortle's Best Newcomer, have a Radio 4 pilot in the pipeline; and at the Edinburgh Festival, received a string of fantastic reviews and an If.Comedy Award (formerly the Perrier) nomination for Best Show. ‘Pappy’s Fun Club does exactly what it says on the tin. And it’s glorious stuff.’ - The Times. ‘A triumph of personality over format.’ - The Independent Dan Antopolski Dan Antopolski is one of the most inventive, intelligent, edgy and unusual comics to emerge on the UK circuit. With many Perrier Award nominations, at the Edinburgh Festival, Dan has entertained audiences at comedy festivals in Montreal, Melbourne and New York. Dan stars as Jeffers in the BBC2 sci-fi spoof Hyperdrive, played Jesus in the Da Vinci Code, and his TV appearances include The Mighty Boosh, The Stand-Up Show, The Live Floor Show, The Perrier Awards, Time Gentlemen Please, and The World Comedy Series. ‘A dazzling stage presence and a great store of one-liners.’ - The Times. ‘Undeniably the most imaginative comedian on display.’ - Time Out Joe Wilkinson A hotly-tipped new face on the UK comedy scene, Joe was won Hackney Empire New Act of the Year in 2006, and was a runner up in So You Think You're Funny 2005. Part of the Edinburgh Festival's longest-running group comedy show, The Comedy Zone, this year Joe will be at Edinburgh with his own show 'Two Episodes of Mash Presents Joe Wilkinson and Diane Morgan.' Tiernan Douieb With his fast-paced, energetic style, unpronounceable name and topics ranging from dancing bears, being diabetic, and sometimes Lionel Ritchie, Tiernan Douieb is now gigging all over the UK. Tiernan co-starred and wrote the dark comedy sketch show 'Tea and Cake' with Lauren Shearing, at the 2007 Edinburgh Festival. Currently appearing in the new Carlsberg Karaoke ad, Tiernan hosts the Fat Tuesday Comedy Club at the Salmon and Compass in Islington, recommended by Time Out, Metro and the Guardian. ‘… Uplifting and light hearted ... Douieb was energetic, fast paced and his humour was full of kitsch appeal’ – BBC. ‘Top class ... always watchable.’ - Chortle.co.uk Jack Whitehall Just nineteen, Jack Whitehall has made a remarkable impact on the comedy world. Fresh from an impressive Edinburgh Fringe Festival debut, with a host of competition titles and an array of live appearances under his belt and TV projects in the pipeline, expect big things from Jack. Winner: Amused Moose 2007, Charlie Harthill Special Reserve 2007; Finalist: So You Think You’re Funny 2007. ‘A rising star’ – Time Out MC Jimmy McGhie Jimmy McGhie is one of the fast rising young comics on the comedy circuit today. Playful and poignant, Jimmy combines sparkling banter and hilarious stories and is one of the most sought-after MCs in the UK. After only ten gigs, he reached the So You Think You're Funny Final at the Edinburgh Festival and the BBC Talent Comedy Awards finals, securing him weekend bookings at the Comedy Store and Jongleurs in London and regular UK-wide bookings. Jimmy studied Drama at Kent University and his meteoric rise in the world of stand up is matched by his progress in the acting world, with exciting TV roles in the pipeline. ‘Hilarious’ – BBC. ‘Impressive Talent’ – The Observer Velocet: Production company Velocet are a London based theatre and production company, producing comedy and music nights, schools workshops and touring physical theatre. They are committed to new writing and new work, and have created a distinct style of physical story telling. Velocet have received 4-star Guardian reviews plus a Guardian Fringe Award for Best Physical Play. Their previous stand-up and music night at Bar Kick, in 2004, featured among others Russell Brand and Mark Watson.

Entry price (public): £10
Entry price (members/NUS): £10
Doors open: 7pm til 11pm

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