Taunton Comedy Club – Stand-up Comedy Night – Sat 7th Sept

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 – Nathan Caton

Award winning comedian, Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week, Russell Howard’s Good News, BBC R4’s Can’t Tell Nathan Caton Nothing…

Nathan Caton is one of the most exciting young comedians on the scene. Gigging since the tender age of 19, over the last decade he has established himself both as a circuit headliner, and a name on TV and radio.

Within his first few years on stage, he had picked up various accolades and coveted plaudits including the Chortle Student Comic of the Year award and Broadcast Hotshot and written and starred in a pilot for Paramount Comedy (now Comedy Central) entitled The Nathan Caton Show.

Since then Caton has gone from strength to strength, wowing audiences at comedy clubs up and down the UK, and on his numerous TV and radio appearances, with his delightfully charming blend of personal and political comedy.

• ‘A comic well worth catching any chance you can’ – One4review
• ‘Funny, clever and a pleasure to listen to.’ – Broadway Baby
• ‘A charming and convincing operator’ – The List

Middle Act – Richard James

He has a fondness for the absurd and the awkward details of life and is an unashamed nerd for history and science fiction.

The material that he uses stretches from topical humour to bizarre family stories to films and history. His passion for writing comedy means that he is constantly coming up with new ideas, sketches and routines.

• ‘…coped with a ‘excitable’ crowd exceptionally well, engaging them with warming stories of his childhood and own personal geekery.’ The Funny Fort: Plymouth
• ‘…continues to deliver brilliantly in front of audiences of any size. I’ve seen rooms captivated as he transports audiences back through nostalgic school days and his precarious experiences as a youngster. There’s something for everyone as Richard’s friendly stage presence facilitates the absurdity of the situations this rising star has found himself in over the years. ‘ Ministry Comedy Bournemouth.

‘quick wit and hilarious anecdotes quickly endear him to an expectant crowd.’ New Life Magazine

Opening Act – Andy Roach

Bubbly, engaging and extremely funny Scouser, Andy Roach is wowing audience up and down the country.

Shortlisted in the Musical Comedy Awards 2022, he took a wonderful show on tour ‘Laughing at conspiracy theories’. Targets for his likeable and friendly Scouse wit include Flat earthers, Instagram stalkers, The Titanic, Paul McCartney, YouTube wormholes and God. He’s been described as a “Generational talent” and “Outstanding” and we agree!

Each performance promises a dose of genuine humor and a glimpse into the comedic charm of Liverpool’s rising star. Get ready for a comedic journey that’s as authentic as it is entertaining.

• “Hilarious from start to finish left us all panting with laughter” LOL Comedy Clubs

MC – Pam Ford

A Birmingham Born woman with strong Aussie accent, this former Pub landlady turned comedian, soon out grew her small Kent village pub to perform her unique comedy set in comedy clubs and Theatre’s all over the UK and Europe. A regular at the Edinburgh fringe festival.

Pam stands tall as a comedy icon, captivating audiences with her timeless wit, infectious charm, and undeniable talent. With a career that spans generations, she has left an indelible mark on the comedy landscape, delivering laughter that transcends time.

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