Comedy at The Horton – July
Friday 12th July, 8pm (Bar opens 7pm)
Come and hide from the blazing sunshine/torrential downpours of the British Summer and enjoy some top notch comedy. This month’s fun is brought to you by Michael Fabbri, James Cook, Karen Bayley and headlined by Michael Akadiri!
Ages 18+ – May contain strong language and content some might find offensive. Line-ups are subject to change.
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
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.
Winner – Komedia New Comedy Award 2020
NextUp Biggest Award in Comedy nominee 2022
London Finalist – BBC New Comedy Award 2021
James Cook
‘Not to be confused with the explorer, the bass player in the Arctic Monkeys, a character off of Skins, the BBC’s Scotland correspondent, the Australian Rules footballer, the boxer, the square in Middlesbrough, the University in Queensland or the type of Mercedes Mini-van’.
‘An award-winning commercial radio presenter and stand-up comedian his laid back attitude, dry sense of humour and sharp tongue are a rare mix that always fascinates his audiences’ (Funhouse Comedy). You can often find him performing at clubs such as The Glee, Jongleurs, Komedia among others, and he’s a regular at the Edinburgh Fringe, either doing stand-up, or performing shows about board gaming.
His act has been described as “truly original” (Danny Wallace (off of the telly)), whereas he’s been called “suave and chirpy” by that publishing powerhouse, the Bromsgrove Advertiser, and a “sarcastic raconteur” by the Leeds Metro.
For some reason, this means that he has been likened to “the future Frank Skinner” (Birmingham Metro) and “Dylan Moran’s younger brother” (The Stage). How this is possible remains a mystery.
Karen Bayley
“Bayley’s material surprises with inspired and sparkling punchlines…with comic timing that is rarely less than brilliant. An assured performer who doesn’t have much trouble getting audiences laughing.” Chortle
“I saw her recently and she blew my socks off. Funny in her own right, she was brilliant, clever and she’s gonna be huge.” BBC Online
“Likeable headstrong persona- packing a considerable performing punch.” The List
Delightfully saucy, her friendly and confident stage presence, combined with a killer wit, an infectious giggle and some devastating one-liners make her a comedic force to be reckoned with a warm and welcoming with a delightfully saucy and spiky edge, her bold, no nonsense attitude strikes a perfect pitch with men and women alike. Karen can be seen performing at all the established clubs and bookers across the UK and has recently been supporting Joe Lycett on his tour.
Michael Fabbri
Michael Fabbri has been a stand-up since 2003 and regularly performs at major comedy clubs throughout the UK and all over the world.
He has worked as a writer for Radio and TV and recently had his own stand-up series: ‘Dyslexicon’ on BBC radio 4. He has done several solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and worked as a support act for Micky Flanagan, Angela Barnes, Lucy Porter, and Stephen K Amos.
Tickets: £20*
(Early Bird rate £17*, available until 7th May)
Groups of 6+ £17* per person
Ages 18+ – Line-ups are subject to change.
*A £2 ticket booking fee applies when booking online and in person. The booking fee covers costs charged to the charity for the booking system and payment processing.
