Over 18’s event
Award winning Iranian-Irish stand up comedian Patrick Monahan has performed all over the world, including Dubai, Australia, New York, Norway, and almost every town and city in Britain. With a family-friendly fanbase, his shows cover topics such as class, family, relationships and his hilarious observations of daily life. He has performed over sixteen solo shows at the Edinburgh Festival over consecutive years, which have then toured to sell-out crowds, both nationally and internationally. Patrick has recorded four solo comedy specials, released online and on DVD. He has made multiple television appearances on BBC One, BBC Two, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5 and Sky. He was also the winner of two ITV competition series, Take the Mike and Show Me the Funny.
Tez Ilyas is one of the most celebrated stars in British comedy. In 2015 Ilyas achieved phenomenal success with his debut stand up hour TEZ Talks. A sell out run at the Soho Theatre and his own Radio 4 series based on the show followed, with a second series quickly being recommissioned. In 2016 his highly anticipated follow up show Made in Britain went on to sell out every single performance (including extra shows) at the Edinburgh Fringe and gained spectacular critical acclaim, with a smash hit nationwide tour in 2017. His third show Teztify once again delivered a spectacularly powerful, provocative and brilliantly funny hour of topical stand up, delivering to packed out audiences night after night.
Tez has appeared on Live at The Apollo (BBC Two), The Last Leg (C4), Mock the Week (BBC Two), Live From the BBC (BBC Two), The Chris Ramsey Show (Comedy Central), Man Like Mobeen (BBC Three), Live from the Comedy Store (Comedy Central), Kevin Hart’s Live from Montreal (LOL Network), Virtually Famous (E4), The Now Show (BBC Radio 4), Roast Battle (Comedy Central), The Rob Rinder Verdict (C4) and The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice (C4), Celebrity Supply Teacher (CBBC). Tez’ Channel 4 comedy Blap Bounty is the most watched show in the strand’s 10 year history. In 2019 he fronted his own Channel 4 satirical sketch series The Tez O’Clock Show to huge critical acclaim.
In 2020, Tez released his first stand up comedy special, Teztify, recorded live at the Southbank Centre, playing out exclusively on Youtube. In 2021, Tez Ilyas will embark on his brand new nationwide tour show Populist. Tez’ hotly anticipated debut novel The Secret Diary of a British Muslim Aged 13 3/4, a teenage memoir, will be released on April 8th 2021.
BIRMINGHAM COMEDY FESTIVAL – BREAKING TALENT AWARD 2022 WINNER – HANNAH WEETMAN
A resident of Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, Hannah Weetman began performing in 2019, debuting at The Hare and Hounds, Kings Heath.
She currently combines stand-up with working in a Birmingham call centre.
“I’d say my comedy style is honest, sometimes surreal, loud,” she says. “[And] my comedy icons and inspirations are Rik Mayall, Caroline Aherne, and Sean Lock.”
Meet the Scottish comedian with a larger-than-life personality – quite literally! With gigantism as his ally, he commands the stage with his side-splitting stories and witty observations. A finalist in the Midlands newcomer of the year 2022 and a Chortle student comedy awards semifinalist, he’s quickly gaining a reputation as one of the funniest comedians around. Don’t miss him in action – he’s guaranteed to leave you in stitches!
Smart, sharp and brilliantly funny, Lovell has made a serious name for himself, mostly by being recognised as one of the hottest new acts on the comedy circuit. After only a few initial shows and months, working the circuits, Lovell won the prestigious Midlands Best New Act Award 2019. Previous winners include Joe Lycett, and Darren Harriot. So as you can see Lovell is in great company with these other well-known comedians. Lovell has already supported some big names on the comedy circuit such as Guz Khan, Nathan Caton, Brennan Reece and Daliso Chaponda He’s got charisma, charm, confidence & quality jokes. A great formula. He’s the future.” Nathan Caton – Live at the Apollo
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Over 18’s event
Location
Arden Hall, Water Orton Rd, Birmingham B36 9PB
Entertainment
Comedy Night
Itinerary
7:00 pm Doors Open
7.30 pm Comedy Starts*
*Please note: Performance timings are approximate and may change with little or no notice.