Taunton Comedy Club – Pro Stand-up Comedy Night – Sat 22nd Mar

Doors 7.00pm. Start 8.00pm.  Adv ticket £15 online. £19 OTD.

Brought to you by CICCIC and Genius Events (the people who bring you Stand Up for Cider) this bi-monthly comedy club will exercise your chuckle muscles and deliver a great night out at CICCIC’s amazing Memorial Hall.

You’ll get the chance to 4 professional comedians on the night along with some amazing talent from known comedians. It will be unadulterated, full of surprise and have you laughing all the way through the weekend.

So why not relax in comfort, enjoy a drink or three, while we take you on a few hours journey of forgetting your worries while you dose yourself in laughter. Tickets are limited and booking is advised.

YOUR COMEDY LINEUP

Headliner – Matt Price

Matt Price has proven himself to be consistently funny in comedy venues of all shapes and sizes, all over the world from Penzance to Cambodia to a piece of plywood on top of a former gangland criminal’s hot tub.

Matt interacts with an audience in a way that makes everyone in the room feel good, he tells jokes and he spins a great yarn. In short, Matt is accessible, professional and above all, very funny. He has also gained a reputation as a very funny but generous host, who can make a great atmosphere for the acts and the audience. Born in Cornwall, but London based Matt has done :

• 5 tours of Australia including Perth, Adelaide and Melbourne International comedy festival.
• Been booked for a lot of the major comedy clubs in the UK
• Headlined comedy clubs in South East Asia, Scandinavia, Turkey, Russia, and the Middle East
• Television warm up for Channel 4 and the TLC Channel.
• Performed at fifteen Edinburgh Festivals and much more

Middle Act – Tim Biglowe

Tim Biglowe is a British comedian known for his engaging storytelling style, often drawing on humorous personal experiences and lives on a canal boat. It’s high-energy stand up from a calamitous captain. His recent show, Grease Monkey, was well-received at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe, where he entertained audiences with anecdotes about life as a newlywed living on a canal boat, his unexpected turn as a mechanic.

• “Assured the audience they were in for a decent night” –  Chortle
• “A rare breed indeed. Great jokes among well crafted stories” –  Indie Comedy Review

Opening Act – Jules O’Brian

Brummie based Jules performs around the country, telling anyone who will listen about ageing disgracefully, body hang–ups, parenting, and dating. This former teacher’s relaxed, chatty style, crowd interaction and warmth, all served with a sardonic wit, make her a natural crowd pleaser.

Jules was nominated for the Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent award in 2022, and was shortlisted for Funny Women 2023.

She performs her one woman show, “Avoid excessive cleavage (and other advice to ignore)” at comedy festivals, and gives talks about having embarked on her comedy career as an older woman, to various groups.

MC – Ian Murphy

At 51, Ian Murphy is a fresh face in the comedy world, bringing a unique mix of 80’s cynicism and contemporary confusion to the stage. Originally from Liverpool, Ian’s transition from a failed football career and a loss of £1M live on TV to stand-up comedy has provided him with a wealth of material that resonates with audiences. Now living away from his hometown for over half his life, Ian humorously reflects on his recovering “scouseness” and the cultural shifts he’s witnessed.

Since starting his comedy career, Ian has quickly gained recognition, winning the title of Devon Comedian of the Year 2023. His performances at the Altitude Comedy Festival 2024 and the renowned Hot Water Comedy Club, as well as providing tour support for Emmanuel Sonubi, showcase his rapid rise in the comedy circuit. Ian’s humor is inspired by early childhood comedy heroes such as Morecambe and Wise, Tommy Cooper, and Billy Connolly, blending nostalgic wit with his unique perspective on life.

• “An exceptionally confident entertainer, delivering humour that resonates brilliantly. A definite standout new act to keep an eye on!” – Torquay Comedy Club

Please note: Online tickets close 45 minutes before the event. On the door tickets may be available. Call 01823 337477.