Fin Taylor has made a name for himself as one of the most talked about comedians working in the UK. His successive Edinburgh shows “Whitey McWhiteface” and “Lefty Tighty Righty Loosey” were 5 star sell-out runs, and cemented his reputation as a fiercely funny and uncompromising social commentator.
His huge talent has propelled him on to appearances on Live At The Apollo, The Mash Report, and 8 out of 10 Cats, as well as Comedy Central’s Roast Battle and Live From The Comedy Store. In Australia he has appeared as part of The Allstars Melbourne Gala and at Just For Laughs in Montreal - the Superbowl of comedy - he recorded a spot on The Michael Che Gala. In the US, Fin has written for Comedy Central’s Alec Baldwin Roast. He's got this far already and we've got a funny feeling that he's only just getting started.
“The most discussed, and critically lauded comedian of recent Edinburgh Fringes.” ★★★★★ The Scotsman
“Phenomenal…Taylor is on top of both his game and the zeitgeist.” ★★★★★ Chortle
“A gutsy, ingenious and fearless truth-teller with the jokes to back up his attitude”. ★★★★ The Times
“A talent with serious conviction and jokes to spare.” ★★★★ Independent
IAN SMITH
Ian Smith is a multi-award winning comedian, actor and writer as seen on Comedy Central Live - and heard on BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz, The Now Show and his own comedy-documentary Girl Stuck in Basketball Hoop. He is the co-host of the Guardian-recommended Northern News podcast, alongside Amy Gledhill.
Ian’s six Edinburgh Fringe shows have received critical acclaim, an Amused Moose Comedy Award, ThreeWeeks Editors’ Award and transfers at Soho Theatre and international festivals. He has performed at New Zealand Comedy Festival twice, including a set at the prestigious New Zealand Comedy Gala TVNZ.
Ian is also a talented actor – starting off as a lead in BBC2 sitcom Popatron. He has gone on to star alongside Katherine Parkinson in Sky comedy Officially Special and have a leading role in BBC1 drama, The Ark– as well as a number of supporting roles including The Emily Atack Show, Siblings, Pls Like and BBC drama The Syndicate.
“A riot of sprightly silliness.” Chortle
“An effortlessly brilliant stand-up.” The Scotsman
GBEMI OLADIPO
Gbemi’s engaging and unpredictable writing style combined with his high energy performances have seen him nominated for the BBC’s New Comedian of the Year, and win the Max Turner Prize for Comedy and The Comedy Stores King Gong.
He also wrote and starred in the award-winning , F*ck My Life – Most Racist Uber Ride Ever, a story based on one of his real-life experiences. The short film produced by Pulped Productions won the prestigious Broadcast Digital Awards in 2020 for Best Short-Form Format. It was also nominated for a Webby Award for Comedy 2021 alongside videos from James Corden winner, Trevor Noah’s the Daily Show, and The Simpsons.
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SIKISA
Sikisa is a three time Leicester Comedy Festival Nominee and critically acclaimed stand-up, writer and producer.
Often cited as one to watch, her authentic, fearless and vivacious personality and on-stage presence has been wowing audiences across The UK, none more so was this apparent than when she clinched the public vote in the 2017 BBC New Comedy Award Award. Since then, she has quickly made a name for herself on the comedy circuit and has become a sought-after act and MC at Britain's most prestigious comedy nights. She has also appeared on the likes of Live at the Apollo, Comedy Central Live and the Stand Up Sketch Show.
“Uproariously hilarious.” Scotsman