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- 12
- 08
- 2024
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- 07.00
- pm
Blizzard Comedy LIVE – featuring Anna Thomas
- £FREE TO REGISTER
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We are returning to The Castle Hotel (opposite our usual home at Gullivers) for the FINAL TIME before our long overdue admin break on Monday 12th August. Book your ticket now so you don’t miss this line-up of awesome comedians bringing a bit of joy to a dreary world suffering under late stage capitalism.
Come along and see…
Anna Thomas
Anna Thomas is an award-winning comedian, originally hailing from Carmarthenshire, South Wales. She wrote and starred in ‘Lady Bigfoot’, a short film that premiered on BBC One Wales. As heard and seen on ‘What Just Happened’ on BBC Radio Wales and BBC One Wales, ‘The Machynlleth Comedy Festival Showcase’ on BBC Radio Wales and BBC 4Xtra.
Winner of The BBC New Comedian of the Year, 2021
Nominated for the Sean Lock Award on Channel 4, 2023
Listed on Jiksaw’s ‘Ones To Watch’ List for 2023 and Skiddle’s ‘Best New Up & Coming Stand Up Comedians in 2023’
“She has the appealing air of not quite being of this world. But whatever planet she’s from, they know funny” – Chortle
“Welsh starlet, Anna is the breakthrough act of the moment and highly touted for a successful career in comedy. Comparisons with fellow Welsh comic, Rhod Gilbert don’t end with their accents; Anna’s delightfully grumpy and gruff delivery leaves audiences belly laughing” – Punch Drunk Comedy
“A dotty oddball with a giddy energy… tumble of daft ideas that sweeps everyone up with her daffy charm” – Chortle
“Anna Thomas is a Welsh delight on stage” – Skiddle
“She’s an odd fish, that’s for sure, but owns it.” – Chortle
“Playful and whimsical, Anna Thomas has instant likeability.” – Nodding Dog Comedy
“She’s like if Bjork was Welsh and did comedy.” – Gag ‘N’ Bone Man Comedy
With support from
Jen Zheng
Regularly performing at the Angel and Queer Comedy Club pro shows.
Jen Zheng is a BAFTA nominated, Queer Northern Irish grown Chinese storyteller comic who’s good at diving clit first into trouble. She’s been rewarded well for it: SYTYF semi finalist 2023, Winner of Rising Star New Act 2023, Max Turner 2024 finalist, West End New Act finalist 2024, Cav Arms INGTE23 finalist, Winner of: Quantum Leopard,G&B, Queerovision & Ding dong gong.
“Soo Fucking Funny!” – Desiree Burch
“Veeerrrry funnnyy” – Sofie Hagen
Willow Millard
Get ready for puns, piano and plliteration, as musical comedian Willow Millard takes to the stage with original songs, jokes, poetry and more! At just 18 years old, they call themselves a songer/singwriter.
“Willow is an exhalation of fresh air in the scene of comedy – If you like Bo Burnham, Tim Minchin, or laughter, you’ll love Willow Millard” – James McCrea
Danielle Frances
Danielle is a Scottish comedian based in the of England. She has a sweet but sassy sense of humour … who’s an anxious mess underneath. A gag teller with silly stories, and a bit of a self confessed drama queen, Danielle is a bit of an attention seeking girlie. Don’t show her too much affection though, she might get overwhelmed.
“I loved Danielle’s self depreciating banter and fervent funny energy. Expect daft tales about daft people before she immerses you in her hilarious quirky plot twist! An absolute joy to have on any line up!” – Claire Berry, Fem de le Femme
“Danielle is another fine example of a comedian who we’ve had the pleasure of seeing perform from quite early on in her comedy journey. And we’ve seen her progress really well since. She’s got genuine passion for what she does and her material is slick with a perfect amount of punches on offer. Self deprecating, observational and colourful. Recently, Danielle has shown/developed more of an attitude in her performances, which is great to see. Especially when she’s interacting with audiences. She’s performed at many Cat & Stick nights of all levels. Each and everytime, she delivered without fail. Definitely talented and a name for the future I’m sure.” – Marty Riley | Cat & Stick Comedy
“Danielle captivated our audience from the start and kept them laughing throughout” – Oli Clarke | The Red Deer Comedy Club
and Mark Nicholas
Mark Nicholas is an Autistic Comedian of 5 Years who takes the stereotypes of his disability and turns them on their head with hilarious consequences! Mark is an Award Winning Promoter, Workshop Lead and Comedian who runs an Award Winning Comedy Night known as Laugh-Able. As well as this he is resident Panelist of the Award Nominated 5 Star Reviewed Gameshow The Blue Badge Bunch.
“Impressively Skilled”- The Scotsman
“Mark is one of the most exciting new acts on the circuit. See him before he becomes Famous” – Joe Wells
with host Jonny Collins
Jonny Collins is an aggressively inclusive Non-Binary comedian, Jonny pulls no punches yet makes everyone feel welcome and represented in their thought provoking, and well constructed deconstructions of gender, sexuality and politics. With radical leftist ideals and a fast and furious delivery style, Jonny Collins is a favourite of socialists, anarchists, feminists (of the trans inclusive variety), and queer activists alike.
“Jonny is a force of nature on stage. A whirlwind of hilarity with a unique viewpoint, they energy and passion personified.” – XS Malarkey
“Jonny Collins is deceptively rapid-fire, with a gag rate that would shame most one-line merchants. They can bring a simmer to a boil with ease, and make a huge mess of your kitchen.” – James Ross (Quantum Leopard)
As always, this show is free to book, with a pay-what-you-want option on the door by either cash or card.