THREE top comedians, a venue packed to the rafters and 2 hours of the best stand-up comedy in the UK today, that’s what The Comedy Club at Havana is all about. Each act is handpicked to give the best blend of comedy so you’re assured a great line-up and jokes that will keep you laughing until the next installment in a month’s time. Tickets cost from just £10 in advance and line-ups are first available on www.hahaheehee.com, so get online to sign up for free Comedy Club Membership and receive the latest news first. (next show 1st Apr)
MC –PHIL BUTLER
Hotel Babylon (BBC1), Funny Business (BBC3), The Des O’Conner Show (ITV)
Phil Butler has always been a popular act, even in the early days when he was serving his apprenticeship in holiday parks, end of the pier shows, pantos and cruise ships. Wanting to explore other avenues and experience new challenges, in 2001 he joined the UK comedy circuit, where he is now found closing the show at all the major comedy clubs. Phil has also had the great honour of performing for our British troops in Iraq and more recently Afghanistan. Dipping his toe into an acting career he had a cameo role in BBCs 'Hotel Babylon' and a TV advert for the AA. He is currently producing and hosting a Podcast called 'THE GREEN ROOM' which is recorded backstage on the comedy circuit with interviews and clips of the show. It's a free podcast available at www.philbutler.co.uk or on itunes.
OPENING – CHRISTIAN REILLY
"Fizzing with energy and spewing out one-liners like he had just scoffed a dodgy prawn, Pirie is a man we will be seeing more of" Daily Record
At the age of 15, Christian Reilly joined a band to get laid. The Salvation Army had different ideas! As former integral part of the Perrier award-winning show Otis Lee Crenshaw and the Black Liars, with comic/songster Rich Hall, Christian's career has taken him around the world three times. On his way, he received accolades at international festivals and numerous network TV credits in the USA, Australia, New Zealand and Britain. Now a solo stand-up performer and playing all the major comedy venues in his own right, Christian uses his dynamic guitar and vocal skills to target histrionic rock bands, musical theatre and morose indie musicians.
HEADLINE – ADAM CROW
The Dream Team (Sky One), Casualty (BBC1), Trust (ITV), The Leaflet (BBC2)
A clear candidate for the title of comedian’s comedian, Adam Crow has been described by Ricky Gervais as “really funny” and is also a favourite of such diverse luminaries as Griff Rhys Jones, Gloria Hunniford and Dr Fox. Equally at home as a comedian or compere, Adam will be equally familiar for his dexterity on TVin such varied programmes as The Dream Team (Sky One), Casualty (BBC 1), Trust (ITV), The Leaflet (BBC2), The Bill (ITV and The Real Dating Show (Channel 4) to name but a few.
SHOW DETAILS
• Waitress service • Candle-lit tables • Joke competition with prizes
Tickets £10 in Advance | £12.50 on the Door | Over 18's |
