Comedy at The Horton – August
Friday 4th August, 8pm
It’s a summer of fun for our comedy club!
Enjoy this month’s sizzling comedy crackers with non-other than Chris Brooker, Caroline Maybe, Michael Akadiri and Roger Monkhouse!
Caroline Mabey
“Hilarious…funny and touching and brilliant” The Guardian
“A mischievous, kooky talent” Time Out
“Mabey is thoroughly enjoyable company…. The slightly deranged offspring of a menage a trois between Vic Reeves, Harry Hill and Floella Benjamin” Evening Standard
Caroline is resident MC at 99 Club and has done tour support for Hal Cruttenden and George Egg, headlining at XS Malarkey, MCed and/or 20s at The Stand, Just the Tonic, Top Secret, Frog & Bucket, Manfords, Comedy Company, Toby Jones, Kill for a Seat, Hilarity Bites, Trish Caller/ Genius, Kings Head, Screaming Blue Murder, Alexander’s, Comedy Central, Crack Comedy etc.
Michael Akadiri
“Charismatic. Sharp-witted everyman. In effortless control” Chortle
“Supremely talented and likeable” Metro
“Expect to be laughing regularly at him in the future” Evening Standard
Winner – Komedia New Comedy Award 2020 | NextUp Biggest Award in Comedy nominee 2022 | London Finalist – BBC New Comedy Award 2021
Michael Akadiri is an multi award-winning stand up comedian and junior doctor who has been seen on the ITV2s Stand Up Sketch Show, Channel 4’s Tik Tok, LadBible & BBCs New Comedy Award. His sold out debut Edinburgh Fringe show, No Scrubs was nominated for NextUp’s inaugural Biggest Award in Comedy.
Roger Monkhouse
“Unfailingly entertaining – a gifted natural” Chortle
Roger Monkhouse is one of the regular writers on Channel 4’s hugely popular comedy panel show ‘8 Out of 10 Cats.’ He is responsible for scripting up-to-the-minute topical gags every week for the show which features Jimmy Carr alongside team captains Dave Spikey and Sean Lock. Other television credits include appearances on ‘The Comedy Store’ and ‘The World Stands Up’, (both Paramount), ‘My God I’m My Dad’ (Bravo) and ‘Street Cred Sudoku’ (UKG2). Nevertheless, he remains a clear favourite of comedy insiders and is probably comedy’s best kept secret: In other words, in our view and the view of many others, he is one of the best (possibly THE best) comedian who’s not famous yet!
A consummate stand-up who exerts a masterful control over any audience. A highly original and quirky performer, his trademark stage-prowling style and curious, inimitable manner have established him as one of the hottest names on the comedy circuit. Supremely confident, with audience banter down to an art form, he’s happy to improvise freely but has no shortage of first class material in his armoury. Roger is widely regarded as a master of observational comedy with routines that are universally and unfailingly hysterical.
Chris Brooker
“Very funny, very quick… On the spot humour.” BBC
“The best act of the night, his quick wit silencing hecklers and getting plenty of laughs.” Manchester Evening News
“The revelation of the night. Spot on.” Now Toronto
A gifted performer, Chris Brooker has taken his unique mix of comedy and improvisation to stages all over the world. After a decade on the UK comedy circuit Chris has forged a fine reputation for himself as a stand-up comedian and compère. His versatility has seen him play to audiences of all sizes and backgrounds, winning them over with his infectious enthusiasm, swift wit and immense likeability. Dubbed comedy’s ginger Viking by a promoter, he really is a larger than life character.
One of comedy’s heavy hitters, Chris Brooker’s infectious energy and enthusiasm sweeps through a room like an irresistible force. Chris’ combination of hilarious, original material and inspired improvisation means that you will never see the same routine twice. Immensely likeable, there’s no doubting his
ability to win over any crowd and drag them along for the ride.
Tickets:
£20*
Groups of 4+ £15*
Ages 18+ – Line-ups are subject to change.
*A £1.50 booking fee applies per ticket when booking online and in person. The booking fee covers costs charged to the charity for the booking system and payment processing.
