The Chimes Cafe in Ashbourne has started running regular stand-up comedy nights, and the next show takes place this Thursday (October 4th) at 8pm. Admittance is £6, and you are encouraged to come earlier and book a pre-show meal.
Thursday’s headliner is Chris Stokes, whose debut show won an award at this year’s Leicester Comedy Festival. Chris has supported Milton Jones on tour, and The Scotsman has described him as “hilarious”.
Also appearing:
- Scott Bennett, “one of the Midlands’ brightest rising stars”, who won Comedy Cellar Best New Act 2011 and Old Speckled Hen Comedian Of the Year 2010.
- James Hately, “a weird and wonderful performer with a spindly ‘pythonesque’ figure and a dazzling imagination”, who “makes use of surreal logic and imagery to bring a magical quality to the everyday.”
- Rob Kemp, “a rising star from Wolverhampton.”
- Bruce Edhouse, “who may well be talking about aubergines… “
The evening is compered by Alan Seaman, who has won praise from Isy Suttie, of Channel 4’s Peep Show: “Alan always makes sure there’s a wide variety of acts and a warm and friendly atmosphere where audiences get value for money. They are always a joy to do.”
Chimes Cafe is at 48 St John Street Ashbourne, DE6 1GH.
Telephone 01335 300220, or reserve via shipoffoolscomedy@yahoo.co.uk (email) / 079 414 71648 (text).
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