Central Studio Basingstoke

Comedy @ Central Studio

CENTRAL STUDIO STAND-UP COMEDY

All acts are correct at the time of printing but are subject to change.

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 Compere for all shows – Matthew Baylis 

 MC is Basingstoke comedian Matthew Baylis. Although a relative newcomer Matthew has appeared at   over 100 venues around the country from Truro to Tunbridge Wells including short spots at The   Bearcat, The Comedy Store and as a guest at The Edinburgh Festival. He is also a frequent comedy   performer and music compere at festivals throughout the summer months and is regular host at the   Central Studio in Basingstoke.  

 "… a really good set, I enjoyed it a lot." Reginald D Hunter (Perrier Nominee 2002-2004) 

 "...very assured and very funny." Zoe Lyons (if.comedy Nominee 2007) 











Saturday 25th February at 7.30pm
Simon Lipson


lipson  Simon Lipson came into comedy in 1994 and reached the final of the Hackney Empire New  Act of the Year competition that same year. Since then he has clocked up an impressive array  of  TV, radio, theatre and comedy club credits as a comedian, impressionist, actor, writer and   voiceover artist.

 Tickets: £10 full, £8 concessions













Friday 23rd March at 7.30pm

Jarred Christmas 

jcEnergetic and surreal, Jarred Christmas is a unique comic talent with a character all of his own. His delivery is both high-energy and brimming with a self-belief that makes his bizarre thoughts and observations completely acceptable to the listener. Jarred's material is drawn from an imagination let loose, and his wild style mixes gags with storytelling, pulling the audience into his surreal world. His success with improvisation and his ability to interact with an audience make him the perfect stand-up, compere or presenter.

'Jarred is human Red Bull - you will laugh and laugh and then you won¹t believe he¹s been on for 20 minutes.' Comics Choice - Time Out

'The talented Mr Christmas has certainly been bitten by the comedy fairy.... he is a highly engaging performer and his verbal gymnastics are impressive.' Chortle

 Iszi Lawrence

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Iszi cuts a lean figure onstage that is counterbalance to her intelligent, silly jokes and stories.  Resident compere of the Lil Fat Comedy Club, Witney and Resist the Glamour, Cheltenham, her
radio credits include appearances on BBC Radio 1's The Milkrun, BBC radio Oxford's Breakfast  show and BBC 7 as a BBC New Comedy Award semi-finalist. She has also written and  performed for Resonance FM's The Ten Minute Sketch Show.

Tickets: £10 full, £8 concessions


Friday 27th April at 7.30pm
Yianni Agisilaou 

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 Yianni is an Australian comedian who has an established and growing fanbase in London.  His  electric material, sharp improvisational mind and smooth crowd control skills make him one of  the most in-demand acts and MC’s in the UK.
 He regularly performs at all major UK comedy venues and at Comedy Festivals worldwide  including Edinburgh, Melbourne, Amsterdam, Johannesburg, Leicester and Brighton.
 His shows have been critically acclaimed with a raft of 4 star reviews.  Respected industry  website Chortle said “it takes real skill to pull of a show of such simple ideas” and “sharp social  commentary to compare favourably with Woody Allen”
 He has made numerous television appearances including ITV’s “Take the Mike”, Paramount  Comedy’s “The World Stands Up” and ABC’s “Raw Comedy” (Australia) and is soon to be  featured as “The Dealmaker” as the face of dealmarket.com.

 


Jonny Awsum

jaAfter completing an eight-year comedy apprenticeship as barman at The Chuckle Club, Jonny  Awsum exploded onto the UK comedy scene with a crowd-pleasing set that’s seen him smash  hundreds of gigs across the UK.
With his likeable style and trusty guitar, Jonny’s musings include everything from the white lies  he tells his girlfriend to his new home town of Croydon and the memory of his first love at eight  years old.
In his first two years on the circuit Jonny won the Magners Funhouse Comedy Gongshow, the  Comedy Café new acts night and completed a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with  his hit show ‘Playtime’.
Comfortable with any type of gig, Jonny’s feel-good set has captivated audiences at venues  including pub back rooms, 400 seat theatres and the nation’s top comedy venues The Glee  Club and Jongleurs.
Jonny was recently cast for EDF Energy’s new TV campaign by Trigger Happy TV director Sam Cadman and is also proud to be the public face of Puntigamer beer in Austria!

Tickets: £10 full, £8 concessions


Future Comedy

Friday 25th May 2012
Friday 29th June 2012

Tickets: £10 full, £8 concessions



There are no age restrictions for Central Comedy, but please be advised that there may be adult content and strong language.



Kindly supported by: 
Basingstoke and Deane    Hampshire County Council    QMC College Basingstoke    The Arts Council

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