‘There’s Something About Gary’… and that something is he likes to write and perform jokes. An awful lot of them. He thinks a good joke should be like a drunk Glaswegian, short and punchy.
“I laughed, and I laughed and I laughed… master craftsman” – The Times
Gary’s last tour was extended four times and took in over 240 dates. His next tour will once again showcase exactly why he is seen as the premier gagsmith of his generation.
Through Twitter and TV he’s become one of the most quotable comedians in the country. He loves each and every gag and you can’t help but be carried away by his infectious charm. He’s like a cheeky schoolboy who can barely hide his glee with each and every punch line.
“Expect a cavalcade of brilliantly inventive puns” – The Guardian
He recently won Celebrity 15 to 1 and will soon be seen on Celebrity Mastermind and Celebrity University Challenge for team LSE, with his old university mate Martin Lewis (from MoneySavingExpert.com) who encouraged Gary to make his comedy bow. His other TV and radio credits include Robert’s Web (Channel 4), Loose Ends (BBC Radio 4) and Russell Kane’s Whistle-Stop Tour (BBC Radio 2).
“Wickedly funny” – The Sunday Times
A regular on Mock The Week, he has won two Sony Awards, as well as receiving a Chortle Award nomination. He’s also a regular writer for shows including Cats Does Countdown, A League Of Their Own, Live at the Apollo and The Royal Variety Performance, and his jokes have twice appeared in Dave’s Top 10 Funniest Jokes from the Edinburgh Fringe.
“Gary Delaney has more quality jokes in one hour than many comics have in their entire careers… quite brilliant” – The Scotsman
Host and MC, JIMMY McGHIE, introduces double headliners DAN NIGHTINGALE and LARRY DEAN at our Comedy Club this September – a night of hilarity not to be missed.
DAN NIGHTINGALE is widely regarded as one of the best performers working on the comedy circuit today. 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.
LARRY DEAN is an award-winning comedian and writer. Since being crowned Scottish Comedian Of The Year at just 23, Larry’s star has continued to rise and rise, with his debut Edinburgh Fringe show receiving widespread critical and audience acclaim as well as a Fosters Comedy Award nomination for Best Newcomer. 2016 has seen Larry star on Live From The BBC on BBC2, having already appeared twice on BBC Presents: Best Of The Edinburgh Festival. He’s also supported Stephen K Amos and Eddie Izzard on tour.
**STOP PRESS** We are delighted to announce that Larry won the “Amused Moose Comedy Award” at the recent 2016 Edinburgh Festival Fringe – “The Amused Moose Comedy Award searches for the best comedy shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe from talent on the cusp of fame.”
JIMMY McGHIE is a highly regarded stand-up and comic performer. He performs on the UK and international comedy circuits to great acclaim and was nominated for Chortle Best Compere in 2011. He can be seen on series 3 of BBC Three’s Live at the Electric and has appeared on Russell Howard’s Good News, as well as co-presenting the Dave Gorman radio show on Absolute Radio. He has also supported Chris Addison and Simon Bird on tour and is a highly sought after TV warm-up.
