On Friday 29 September The Atkinson’s Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club presents a comedy corker with the award winning Alistair Barrie .
Comedian, actor and writer Alistair Barrie is blessed with a witty turn of phrase and an on stage elegance he is one of the most sought after performers on the international comedy circuit.
He has worked throughout the UK and Ireland, as well as further afield in the States, Australia, Switzerland, The Netherlands, South Africa, Estonia, Mumbai, The Channel Islands, Austria, Antibes, Cyprus, Crete, Luxembourg, Qatar, Belgium, Prague, Dubai, Doha, Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, Norway, Hong Kong, Macau, Malta, Singapore, Indonesia, Kuala Lumpur, Egypt, Afghanistan, Hungary, Jordan, Athens and Myanmar, on a ship in the North Sea and at the world’s highest gig on top of a mountain in France.
Alistair is a core member of The Cutting Edge team at London’s Comedy Store and has made numerous radio and television appearances around the world. A regular at corporate events and festivals, he has taken seven solo shows to the Edinburgh Festival – his 2012 show ‘Urban Fogey’ and 2015 show ‘No More Stage Three’ were both runner up for best show at the Fringe in the Amused Moose Laughter Awards. No More Stage Three was then invited to the 2016 Perth Festival in Australia before a European tour and dates at London’s prestigious Soho Theatre.
He also appeared in the hit plays ‘Breaker Morant’ with Adam Hills and ‘Coalition’ with Phill Jupitus, which transferred to London after its Edinburgh run. He created and compered ‘Bye George,’ the comedians’ farewell to George W. Bush, at the Southbank’s Queen Elizabeth Hall in 2009 and has performed in some of the country’s most prestigious theatres including The Bloomsbury, Lyceum, Harold Pinter, Shepherd’s Bush Empire, Oxford New Theatre and The Manchester Opera House. He has written for the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Sky, Radio 4 and a number of other comedians.
Alongside former Perrier nominee Nick Revell, between 2011 and 2015 Alistair co-produced, wrote and performed in ‘No Pressure to be Funny,’ a monthly topical show and podcast presented by LBC’s James O’Brien, described by The Daily Telegraph as ‘the fringe’s answer to Question Time’ and by The Observer as one of the top ten podcasts of 2015.
“Excellent” The Independent
“One of the circuit’s classiest stand ups” London is Funny
“Smart, slick and truly funny. Don’t take my word for it, check him out yourself” Bruce Dessau, Beyond the Joke.
After a decade in the business as a hugely successful headliner, Tony Burgess was nominated in 2004 for best stand up and writer at the North West Comedy awards. This led to a prolific period of writing on a wide range of shows such as the award winning BBC 3 comedy Ideal (where he also played Troy, a mad DJ who lived in a cupboard).
Tony has also written for wide variety of comedians including Lily Savage, Brian Conley, Steve Coogan and Johnny Vegas.
Although he looks a bit rough, he’s instantly likeable and never fails to charm a crowd making him one the most sought after comedians and headliners in the country. Don’t miss!
“Deceptively intelligent and incredibly funny” BBC
“Wish he could have talked all night: side-splitting stuff!” Metro
Phil Chapman began performing comedy in 2006, performing around the North of England, where he placed second in four more competitions, including the legendary Beat the Frog World Series.
Given his consistency, and undeterred by his near brushes with success, he decided to carry on performing and has now established himself as a regular in many clubs around the country, and he is renowned for his ability to win over any audience.
From his carefully crafted gags, to his engaging anecdotes, his material and stage presence ensure he is a big hit wherever he’s playing, and he always leaves.
“An instant hit” Liverpool Echo
“A good stage presence, with jokes to match” Gigglebeats
“Fearless as well as bloody funny” Smacked Arse Comedy
Damion Larkin is your MC for the night and will often improvise his entire set to hilarious effect.
There are no genuine comparisons to this man. He is a versatile and creative comedian who always leaves audiences wanting more.
“Industrious in rotating his material…which is warmly and intelligently told” Chortle
“One of the country’s top new acts” BBC
All line ups are subject to change, but don’t worry, we’ll only replace them with someone twice as funny!
Laugh out Loud is normally on the first Saturday of every month but this month there is a change of date to Friday 29 September , doors open 7.30pm and the fun starts at 8pm. Tickets: £15.00 in advance / £18 on the door / £40 Season.
To book please call our Box Office on 01704 533333 or visit theatkinson.co.uk
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EDITORS NOTES:
For interviews images or further information, please contact Emma.Lloyd@Sefton.gov.uk
Laugh Out Loud Comedy Clubs have a successful track record of bringing the very best comedy acts on the current club scene and talent on the cusp of stardom – we’re the people who previously bought Jason Manford, John Bishop, and Sarah Millican to Southport!
Each night will have four comedians: three side-splittingly funny acts and a Compere. Wherever possible there’ll be comedians off the telly from such shows as BBC2’s Mock The Week, Shooting Stars, Channel 4’s 8 Out of 10 Cats, BBC1’s Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Have I Got News For You, QI, and Paramount’s Live at The Comedy Store.
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LISTING INFORMATION
Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club
Friday 29 September
Doors: 7.30pm / Start: 8pm
Tickets: £15.00 in advance / £18 on the door / £40 Season Ticket
Starring:
Al Barrie
Tony Burgess
Phill Chapman
Damion Larkin (MC)
Please be advised that there is a £1 per ticket booking fee for telephone and online sales and a 2% fee for credit cards at the Box Office.
About The Atkinson
The Atkinson is Southport’s beautiful home for music, theatre, art, poetry, literature and history, right in the middle of Lord Street in Southport. The stunning 19th century buildings were refurbished in 2013 to create a really welcoming family friendly multi art-form venue with a strong contemporary feel.
The Atkinson offers an exciting and varied destination for families, cultural tourists and arts enthusiasts alike, with a full day and night time offer. Wander through the major exhibitions and see performances from some of the UK’s foremost musicians, actors, performers and companies, films, family activities and much more.
Find out about Sefton’s heritage with amazing tales of the sea, Red Rum, Dan Dare and Motor racing in the Museum and then ‘Discover Ancient Egypt’ in our Egyptology Gallery, this remarkable collection of archaeology was discovered by Mrs Goodison from Bootle and until 2015 had not been seen for over 40 years.
Our lovely gift shop is well worth a visit, with its handmade in Merseyside jewellery and crafts collection and Southport memorabilia and then relax in our new café – Great Little Place opening in September 2017.
Posted on 19 September 2017 under General news
