Funny Beeseness: Emmanuel Sonubi

EMMANUEL SONUBI

A back-to-back double Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, he was nominated for Best Newcomer in 2022 and Best Show in 2023, firmly establishing himself as one of the leading voices in contemporary stand-up.

He headlined Live At The Apollo in 2022 before returning to host the show in 2024, and has also appeared on QI, Mock The Week, Have I Got News For You and Richard Osman's House of Games.

"The bloke has got funny bones. He's incredibly likeable, despite looking like he could snap you in two!"Romesh Ranganathan

ALI WOODS

Ali won Hackney Empire New Act of the Year in 2020 and has appeared on BBC Radio 4, Talksport and TalkRadio.

His online comedy sketches have gained millions of views and likes, and have featured on LadBible and Buzzfeed UK.

Ali has supported Russell Kane and Axl Blake on tour and his first ever comedy special is now on Youtube, racking up thousands of views.

SIMON EMANUEL

Known for his manic energy, quick wit, far flung observations and abstract punchlines, Simon is a firm favourite wherever he performs.

He is a previous winner of the Welsh Unsigned Stand Up of the Year Award.

Since 2024 he has co-hosted alongside Sandro Ford the hit comedy podcast The Problematic Pub, which achieved over 30 million streams and downloads in its first year.

HOSTED BY GUEST MC SAMANTHA DAY