Resident host DAN NIGHTINGALE introduces double headliners TONY LAW and DANNY McLOUGHLIN
TONY LAW is a Canadian surrealist and master story-teller. He’s a three-time Chortle Award winner, Amused Moose Best Show winner and Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee. His extensive TV and radio credits include: Have I Got News for You (BBC One), The Alternative Comedy Experience (Comedy Central), 8 Out Of 10 Cats (Channel 4), Celebrity Mastermind (BBC One), Celebrity Squares (ITV), Never Mind the Buzzcocks (BBC Two), Heading Out (BBC Two), The Culture Show (BBC Two), Charlie Brooker’s Weekly Wipe (BBC Two), Edinburgh Nights (BBC Two), Tony Law’s Surreal Guide To Surreal Comedy (Radio 4 Extra), Loose Ends and Infinite Monkey Cage (Radio 4). ‘Takes post-modern stand-up to a dangerously funny new level’ – The Guardian
DANNY McLOUGHLIN has firmly established himself as one of the country’s premier comics, with his sharp material and quick wits. A highly regarded MC and sought after name on any circuit bill, Danny regularly performs at the UK’s biggest comedy clubs and festivals. During his career he has supported a number of acts on tour, including; Sean Lock, Micky Flanagan, Sarah Millican and Doc Brown. Gracing our small screens, Danny has appeared on ‘One Night Stand’ for Channel Dave and the ‘Premier League Show’ for BBC Two, and recently took to the radio waves to co-host one of Jason Manford’s Sunday morning shows for Absolute Radio. Danny currently has a number of his own projects in development, including a live revival of a much loved TV show… more details to be announced soon!
DAN NIGHTINGALE, widely regarded as one of the best performers working on the comedy circuit today, is our resident MC. Mixing fiendishly accurate observation with energetic characterisations and killer punch lines, his comedy is original, playful, intelligent, poignant and exciting; sometimes ridiculous… but always hilarious. As well as being a top-class circuit headliner and in-demand MC, he has also performed regular TV warm up for the likes of Jonathan Ross, John Bishop and Celebrity Juice.
