Funhouse Comedy Clubs- East Midlands

We have a stellar bill of comedy this Thursday in Nottingham at The Good Fellow George in Canning Circus with TV comics Paul Tonkinson and Paul McCaffrey plus comedy magician Alex Cahill and compere Dave Bryon.

New season launches tonight at Derby, Bless. Just £7 for Tom Toal, Dragos Mostenescu, Henning Nilsen, Tyson Bradley, Dee Allum-Gruselle, Keefy Jewell, Madeleine Bee and MC Me.
Come along and join the fun!

A sad day!

As summer comes to an end we have 33 shows this month to keep you laughing and 53 venues hosting our events this Autumn.
Come along and join the fun!

We have just 6 tickets left for tonight's show in Wollaton in the lovely little room at The Admiral Rodney. Just £8 for Alex Hylton, Jurgen Strack, Adrian Hanlon, Tim Biglowe, Hazel Donovan, Rez Bhatt, Louis George and compere Fran Jenking.

Funhouse Comedy tickets go on sale at 9am tomorrow. Pre‐sale link below.

NEW SEASON LAUNCHES AT THE SARACEN'S HEAD

Hi Folks, we kick off the new season at the Saracen's Head on Thurs Sep 12th with a great line-up of top comedians, featuring the cheeky and cheerful Paul McCaffrey who has appeared on 'Live at The Apollo', topping the bill and the wonderful Paul Tonkinson who has appeared on 'Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow’, opening the night.

Tickets are £15 and can be booked via the website, see comments below.

Topping the bill is the friendly and mischievous Paul McCaffrey, who has appeared on ‘Live at The Apollo’, BBC 3’s ‘Impractical Jokers’ and ‘Russell Howard’s Good News’ and has supported Michael McIntyre, John Bishop and Lee Mack on tour. With his spontaneous, exuberant accounts and genuine magnetism he captivates his audiences.

Opening the night will be, the unique and distinctive Paul Tonkinson who has been a special guest on Michael McIntyre’s live UK tours, on his global arena tour playing to millions across the globe and on BBC’s ‘Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow’. Known for his effervescent physicality and skilful impressions, which bring alive exuberant, tender comic reflections on love, family and the day-to-day idiosyncrasies of 21st century living. A plethora of first class material, combined with tremendous charm and irrepressible, infectious energy make for quite a formidable talent.

Also appearing is Roger Monkhouse one of the most experienced acts in the business. His deadpan style and quick wit make him one of the best acts out there, and he is a regular fixture at top venues all over the country, as well as performing extensively throughout the rest of the world.

Completing the line-up will be the personable and amusing Howard Anstock.

Compere for the night is the lively and likeable Spiky Mike.


7.15pm doors
8.00pm show

Saracens Head Hotel
Market Place
Southwell
Nottinghamshire
NG25 OHE
Phone 01636 812701

Never mind Oasis, Funhouse Comedy will be running great value, top quality shows at 50+ venues this Autumn across The Midlands and beyond.
Take a look at the website in the comments to find your nearest show.

For the price of an Oasis ticket, you could go to about ten Funhouse Comedy shows. You also probably won't get a pint of p lobbed at you!

Hi Folks, last Sunday's event was an absolute cracker and this Sunday's promises be every bit as good:

Join us at Bar One in Derby this Sunday July 28th for our second fantastic Edinburgh Festival Preview All-Dayer in the wonderful covered beer garden, featuring 5 top comedians who will be taking their shows up to the Edinburgh Festival.

We have a couple of changes to the bill. Friz Frizzle, who absolutely smashed it last Sunday returns with a totally different set!

£12 in advance for a full day ticket
£8 evening ticket (after 6pm) can be booked on the website:
See comments below for link.

2.00pm – Andrew Bird – Ticklish Mind
When asking his 9-year-old son if he is ticklish, he replied “only my mind”. Which is a great way to describe a sense of humour. And lord knows we all need a good tickle in the mind now and then so join Andrew as he finds the funny from “Sports washing” to Spa hotels. "A brilliantly funny comedian" Russell Howard.
“Birdie supported me on my arena tour and made me laugh every night. Truly an excellent comedian.” Michael McIntyre

3.25pm – Hudson & Hudson – 2 Become Wand
When real-life married funny magicians decided to perform a double-act, they thought it would be the perfect combination of fun and tricks. However, their personal-life bickering tends to get in the way of the magic. 'Climaxes ranging from silly to mind-blowing. Two immensely engaging and talented performers' **** (BroadwayBaby.com). 'You fooled us' Penn & Teller. 'Ace. Brilliant. Authentic' (Amanda Holden).

4.50pm – Diane Spencer: Sweet & Sore Live Tour
Do you take a dangerous mole to the doctors or the vets? Dangerous moles, fudge-making and the meaning of life feature in this brilliant new stand-up comedy show from comedian Diane Spencer.
“Sweet & Sore” is her tenth show and is touring around the country. Diane’s humour is cheeky, self-deprecating and involves storytelling but is always light hearted, silly and packed with punchlines. Diane works in comedy clubs up and down the country so this is adult humour, and not recommended for the more genteel or younger folk. Sit in the front row, laugh along, you won’t be picked on and you might even get to try some homemade fudge.

6.15pm – David Eagle – The Eagle is Candid
The adventures of blind comedian and folk singer David Eagle: accosted by faith healers, bamboozling aggressive Australians and escaping arrest after a nocturnal accordion-based antisocial incident. Plus a couple of his songs, one of which was described by the Guardian as 'a comic tour de force', and another one which wasn't. Best Variety Show, Leicester Comedy Festival. 'Brilliant, nuts, heartily recommend!' (Rufus Hound). A regular on BBC Radio 4's The Now Show. Three-time winner, BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian Of The Year. Directed by Ben Van der Velde.

7.30pm – Friz Frizzle- Incredible musical comic, who will round the day off in glorious style.

Doors 1.30pm

Takes place on the outdoor stage in the covered beer garden. Food available.

Bar One
1 Newland Street
DERBY
DE1 1JD
01332 590580

BEER GARDEN ALL-DAYER AT BAR ONE, DERBY
Hi Folks, next Sunday's all-dayer in the beer garden at Bar One has now sold out, however the good news is we have a second and final all-dayer, the week after on Sun July 28th, featuring 6 top comedians who will be taking their shows up to the Edinburgh Festival. This is a truly outstanding line-up, do not miss!

£12 in advance for a full day ticket
£8 evening ticket (after 6pm) can be booked on the website, see details in comments below.

2.00pm – Andrew Bird – Ticklish Mind
When asking his 9-year-old son if he is ticklish, he replied “only my mind”. Which is a great way to describe a sense of humour. And lord knows we all need a good tickle in the mind now and then so join Andrew as he finds the funny from “Sports washing” to Spa hotels. "A brilliantly funny comedian" Russell Howard.
“Birdie supported me on my arena tour and made me laugh every night. Truly an excellent comedian.” Michael McIntyre

3.25pm – Hudson & Hudson – 2 Become Wand
When real-life married funny magicians decided to perform a double-act, they thought it would be the perfect combination of fun and tricks. However, their personal-life bickering tends to get in the way of the magic. 'Climaxes ranging from silly to mind-blowing. Two immensely engaging and talented performers' **** (BroadwayBaby.com). 'You fooled us' Penn & Teller. 'Ace. Brilliant. Authentic' (Amanda Holden).

4.50pm – Diane Spencer: Sweet & Sore Live Tour
Do you take a dangerous mole to the doctors or the vets? Dangerous moles, fudge-making and the meaning of life feature in this brilliant new stand-up comedy show from comedian Diane Spencer.
“Sweet & Sore” is her tenth show and is touring around the country. Diane’s humour is cheeky, self-deprecating and involves storytelling but is always light hearted, silly and packed with punchlines. Diane works in comedy clubs up and down the country so this is adult humour, and not recommended for the more genteel or younger folk. Sit in the front row, laugh along, you won’t be picked on and you might even get to try some homemade fudge.

6.15pm – John Robertson – The Human Hurricane
Got an opinion? Got a story? Seen a show you liked or didn’t? Want to pop content into the brain of the UK’s most manic comic? Grab a seat and play along with the new interactive stand-up show from the creator of legendary Fringe hit The Dark Room. Crowdwork! Crowdsurfs! High-octane anarchy! 'A splendid comedy beast' **** (Scotsman). ***** (Skinny). **** (Telegraph).

7.30pm – Michael Shafar – Lots to Say
Since arriving in the UK last year from Australia, Michael Shafar has become one of the freshest new voices on the UK club circuit. Come and see a preview of this dark, boundary-pushing show where Michael fearlessly weighs into the culture wars and the controversial topics that most comedians are smart enough to avoid. 'A wildly inventive, darkly comic imagination' ★★★★★ The Edinburgh Reporter

8.45pm – David Eagle – The Eagle is Candid
The adventures of blind comedian and folk singer David Eagle: accosted by faith healers, bamboozling aggressive Australians and escaping arrest after a nocturnal accordion-based antisocial incident. Plus a couple of his songs, one of which was described by the Guardian as 'a comic tour de force', and another one which wasn't. Best Variety Show, Leicester Comedy Festival. 'Brilliant, nuts, heartily recommend!' (Rufus Hound). A regular on BBC Radio 4's The Now Show. Three-time winner, BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian Of The Year. Directed by Ben Van der Velde.

Doors 1.30pm

Takes place on the outdoor stage in the covered beer garden. Food available.

Bar One
1 Newland Street
DERBY
DE1 1JD
01332 590580

We have some excellent shows coming to our top venue, Ashby De La Zouch, Lyric Rooms.

Scotland may as well go home now. I've just checked and it's roughly 500 miles and then 500 more.

Rishi Sunak's parents wouldn't allow him satellite TV until he'd got his first girlfriend.
'No woman, no Sky.'

Hi Folks, tonight we are at The Bless in Derby for the 'Should I Stay or Should I Go?' Gong Show competition. 12 acts battle it out and judges with red and green cards decide who stays and who goes..
Why not come and join the fun?
Tickets are just £7 adv. Link to book below.

Looking forward to hosting Derby Gong Show tonight upstairs at The Bless. 12 acts compete. Judges with red and green cards vote for who stays and who goes..
Always a great fun night and just £7. Comics on are Kyran Scott, Heeren Bhundia, Ed Pooley, Grant Birkin, Matthew Peartree, Tarik Badwan, Dominic Marshall, Craig Charlesworth, Stuart Vincent Moore, Niall O'Dwyer, Liesl Soards and Colin Etches.
Why not come and join the fun?

TV'S STEPHEN BAILEY COMES TO SARACEN'S HEAD, SOUTHWELL
Hi Folks, join us at the Saracen's Head, Southwell on Thurs May 9th for another top night of comedy, featuring the hilarious Stephen Bailey who has appeared on countless TV shows. including 'Live at The Apollo', topping the bill and the wonderful Rob Rouse who has appeared in 'Upstart Crow', opening the night.

Tickets are £15 and can be booked via the website, see details in comments below.

Topping the bill is multi-award nominated comedian, presenter, actor and writer the cheeky and camp Stephen Bailey, who’s appeared on numerous TV shows including ‘Live at The Apollo’, ‘Would I Lie To You’, Big Brother's Bit On The Side’, ‘Pointless Celebrities’, Celebrity Mastermind‘ and done warm-ups for ‘Let’s Lunch with Gino and Mel’ and ‘Loose Women’. With his sharp wit and warm persona he soon has the crowd fascinated.

Opening the night will be Rob Rouse, ever exuberant and recognizable from his many TV appearances including ‘Upstart Crow’, ‘8 Out Of Ten Cats’, John Bishop’s Only Joking’, ‘Celebrity Juice’, ‘Dave’s One Night Stand’ and ‘The Friday Night Project’, as well as making a guest appearance on ‘Coronation Street’. With his cheeky banter and extremely funny tales, he’s always one step ahead of his audience’s expectations and keeps them enthralled with his comedic storytelling.

Also appearing is the clever and incredibly funny character act, Mad Ron, who amid his threatening manner, this unapologetic rogue bemoans such ‘modern’ developments as va**ng or email, and has amusingly intolerant lines to explain why. He has been absolutely smashing our other venues and could easily be a headline act.

Completing the line-up will be the likeable Ian Hamilton with his humorous personal tales and opinions.

Compere for the night is the energetic and chatty Spiky Mike.

7.15pm doors
8.00pm show

Saracens Head Hotel
Market Place
Southwell
Nottinghamshire
NG25 OHE
Phone 01636 812701

Tonight at The Bless in Derby the brilliant Andrew Bird, who was tour support on Michael McIntyre's arena tour, will be doing an extended set of new material. Also appearing will be Ryan Stephenson, Jamie Douglas and Tom Towelling.
Just £7. Come along!

We are delighted to announce that Funhouse Comedy will be bringing a load of wonderful comedians to the fantastic Bearded Theory Festival next month.

Tonight for the first time ever we are hosting a Supergong!
12 acts try to survive 7 minutes. 5 audience judges with red and green cards vote on who to keep on and who to send off..
£100 prize for winner. £50 runner-up.
Compere Spiky Mike.
Some great acts are on, so should be a cracker.
Line-up is Tom Ratcliffe, Pat Smith, Niall O'Dwyer, Douglas Carter, Daniel Lythe, Daniel Blacow, Paul Dennis, Tarik Badwan, Nuala Ryan, Stephen Hampton, Fraser Ball and Alexandra Krekan.

Funhouse Comedy Club is back upstairs at The Bless in Derby tomorrow evening for more fun and laughter with BBC New Comedy Award semi-finalist Ricky Balshaw, topping the bill. He has taken the comedy world by storm in the past year, rapaidly ascending to pro status and getting booked by the prestigious Comedy Store in London.

Tickets are £7 adv. See tickets link in comments below.

Topping the bill is BBC New Comedy Award semi-finalist Ricky Balshaw a former Paralympic, World Championship and European Championship dressage medallist and sports pundit with a penchant for dark humour.

Also appearing will be Alfie Carter with his funny bones and wondrous imagination.
Completing the line-up are up and coming comedians, Josh Elton, Jim Brown, Chris Yates and Ryan Kenny.
Compere for the night will be the lively and friendly Spiky Mike.

Funhouse is looking to take on further venues. If you know someone with a pub, bar, theatre, village hall, festival, restaurant, sports or social club that may like to host our shows, please tag them.
Info on how to become one of our venues is in the comments below.

Southwell Saracen's Head is delighted to be hosting the multi-award-winning Funhouse Comedy Club in our function room.

On Thurs March 14th we will welcome the fantastic GLENN MOORE, an Absolute Radio DJ, who guested last month on Richard Osman's House Of Games and also appeared several times on Mock The Week.

Delicious food will be available pre-show.
Tickets are £15 and can be booked via the website. See link in comments below.

Topping the bill is Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Glenn Moore, who has appeared on BBC TV’s ‘Mock the Week’. One of the best and most prolific joke writers in the country, having written for BBC’s The Mash Report, Play To The Whistle, and Russell Howard’s Good News. With his silly turn of phrase and smart little one-liners and funny observations, he keeps the audience hanging on to his every word.

Opening the night will be the unique and hilarious Stephen Grant. A TV and radio presenter/guest as well as a talented writer he still finds time for stand-up. With his wonderful anecdotal material, his speed and dynamism create a magical energy, which has everyone gripped.

Also appearing is the deadpan Peter Brush, who was a finalist in the BBC New Comedy Award 2013 and has written for BBC Radio 4’s ‘The News Quiz’; as well as supporting Arthur Smith and Stephen K Amos on tour. Sometimes referred to as a geek, his mind seems to find the oddities in ‘normality’! His imaginative use of words and strange lines of thought, results in unique and sharp material.

Completing the line-up will be Yorkshire double act The Halls of Ridiculous pushing the boundaries of improv, sketch and character creativity.

Compere for the night is the amiable and animated Spiky Mike.

7.15pm doors
8.00pm show

Saracens Head Hotel
Market Place
Southwell
Nottinghamshire
NG25 OHE
Phone 01636 812701

Funhouse Comedy Clubs- East Midlands Established in 2002, Funhouse are The Midlands' premier promoters of live stand up comedy. We can al

Hi Folks, we are delighted to welcome the fantastic GLENN MOORE, an Absolute Radio DJ, who guested last month on Richard Osman's House Of Games and also appeared several times on Mock The Week, to The Saracen's Head in Southwell on Thurs March 14th.

Delicious food will be available pre-show.
Tickets are £15 and can be booked via the website. See link in comments below.

Topping the bill is Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Glenn Moore, who has appeared on BBC TV’s ‘Mock the Week’. One of the best and most prolific joke writers in the country, having written for BBC’s The Mash Report, Play To The Whistle, and Russell Howard’s Good News. With his silly turn of phrase and smart little one-liners and funny observations, he keeps the audience hanging on to his every word.

Opening the night will be the unique and hilarious Stephen Grant. A TV and radio presenter/guest as well as a talented writer he still finds time for stand-up. With his wonderful anecdotal material, his speed and dynamism create a magical energy, which has everyone gripped.

Also appearing is the deadpan Peter Brush, who was a finalist in the BBC New Comedy Award 2013 and has written for BBC Radio 4’s ‘The News Quiz’; as well as supporting Arthur Smith and Stephen K Amos on tour. Sometimes referred to as a geek, his mind seems to find the oddities in ‘normality’! His imaginative use of words and strange lines of thought, results in unique and sharp material.

Completing the line-up will be Yorkshire double act The Halls of Ridiculous pushing the boundaries of improv, sketch and character creativity.

Compere for the night is the amiable and animated Spiky Mike.

7.15pm doors
8.00pm show

Saracens Head Hotel
Market Place
Southwell
Nottinghamshire
NG25 OHE
Phone 01636 812701