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DAD'S ARMY RADIO SHOW
You've seen the television show, now listen to the radio broadcast, with a pair of talented actors taking up position behind their microphones to play more than 25 characters between them.
The production features three much-loved episodes of David Croft & Jimmy Perry' s classic 1970s' sitcom, complete with sound effects and vintage music.
Theatre Severn, Wednesday 9 July
MICK MILLER & NINA GILLIGAN
MICK MILLER
Mick first came to prominence on the iconic ITV show The Comedians, and went on to co-host his own Saturday evening show on ITV called The Funny Side. Since then, he has been in constant demand on the circuit, working throughout the UK and around the world, and used his comedy talent and timing to land several acting roles. He has appeared in IDEAL with Johnny Vegas, and Peter Kay's Car Share. He fulfilled a lifetime ambition to work in Las Vegas when he was chosen to be part of the major ITV series Last Laugh in Vegas.
NINA GILLIGAN
A trained actor at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, Nina is sometimes outrageous, but always hilarious with a charming, loveable persona which belies an acerbic wit. She is a skilled writer, creator and improviser and has written several comedy shows and plays. Described by The Skinny as 'A bolshier Mrs Merton she’s not one to suffer fools lightly so watch out for a razor-sharp wit used at will', she was acknowledged as Best Act at both the Chortle and North West Comedy Awards in 2023.
St Mary's Church, Wednesday 9 July
IGNACIO LOPEZ
Spain’s Best Export™ Ignacio Lopez is on a mission to destroy himself, and build a better version; Leaner. Smarter. Funnier.
Join the star of Live At The Apollo, Have I Got News For You, Comedy Central and more, for a riotously funny exploration of vices, decadence, and self-improvement.
Expect an armada of playful, wicked humour from the exotic outsider comedian, as he tries to identify his faults and how to improve. Is it worth going to the gym? Can you be addicted to technology? Do you know what happens if you give spiders drugs?
Ignacio uses his razor-sharp wit, and effortless charm to tackle these questions and a bunch of other irrelevant horses**t
Henry Tudor Inn, Thursday 10 July
MRS SMITH... SEE ME
Mrs Smith was an ordinary teacher in an ordinary school until she went viral on Facebook and accidentally became a stand-up comedian. Her wit and insights into daily school life, politics, socks, swearing, the side effects of a full moon and more inspired the sell-out show Mrs Smith - See Me which debuted at the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe.
Child 1. "I've got 20 subscribers to my YouTube channel."
Child 2. "Yeh, so, my cousin's got 36 subscribers on Twitch."
Child 3. "My sister got almost 50 views on her dance TikTok."
Mrs Smith shakes her head and walks away. 'Is that it??? You have no idea', she mutters to herself. 'No idea at all.' Mrs Smith has 80,000 followers.
Year 6 would be soooooooo annoyed if they knew.
St Mary's Church, Thursday 10 July
COMEDY TAPAS #1
There will be a number of comedians doing short bits. No one will like them all, but everyone will like some... Just like tapas. And just like tapas, it will be a bit unclear how many or which acts will be taking the stage.
Some will be tasters for full shows, and some will be morsels leaving the audience hungry for more (warning: the food metaphors will continue). So, if you want your fill (you were warned!), this is the show to whet your appetite at the start of an evening of entertainment.
The Loft at The Old Post Office, Friday 11 July
STELLA GRAHAM
Stella’s rising from the ashes of a monumental life event, luckily she's got the fiery chaos of being one of nine Coventry siblings to share it with.
As seen on Never Mind the Buzzcocks and Booze Britain. Stella is a nine-time Edinburgh Fringe veteran.
The Loft at The Old Post Office, Friday 11 July
TERRY CHRISTIAN
Award-Winning broadcaster, comedian and writer Terry Christian, celebrates the legendary TV show, The Word with a unique one-man comedy show.
With some rarely seen clips and a no-holds-barred Q&A, Terry hosts this stand-up performance that delves into the iconic and quintessentially ‘90s ground-breaking and hugely influential TV show.
St Mary's Church, Friday 11 July
FRANKIE MUNROE
Yorkshire’s biggest b*****d and Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer 2024 is back!
This time he's dead… dead good! And also dead. He's a dead man.
Join the nation's favourite demonic working men’s club owner as he dazzles you from beyond the grave.
The Loft at The Old Post Office, Friday 11 July
A POLITICAL BRUNCH #1
A Political Brunch is a light hearted panel show best described as Have I Got News For You meets Question Time.
The panel's focus is on fun and some satire which has been chaired by Chris O'Neill over a hundred times. There will also be audience involvement with the chance to have the panel's take, as well as chat about a current news story, usually trivial and of limited importance because there is enough doom and gloom.
The show has been a returning popular success at Leicester, Buxton Edinburgh and Nottingham comedy festivals for many years.
The Loft at The Old Post Office, Saurday 12 July
DAVE CHAWNER
Stand-up about mental health (NOT mental illness). Celebrating good mental health by having a laugh. For people sick of all the sob stories and pity porn. As seen on BBC, ITV and Channel 5. As heard on BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 4. Warning – this show doesn't mention ADHD.
The Loft at The Old Post Office, Saturday 12 July
A COMEDY TAPAS #2
There will be a number of comedians doing short bits. No one will like them all, but everyone will like some... Just like tapas. And just like tapas, it will be a bit unclear how many or which acts will be taking the stage.
Some will be tasters for full shows, and some will be morsels leaving the audience hungry for more (warning: the food metaphors will continue). So, if you want your fill (you were warned!), this is the show to whet your appetite at the start of an evening of entertainment.
The Loft at The Old Post Office, Saturday 12 July
TONY LAW
Tony Law's breakthrough came after he won the Amused Moose Laughter Award with his Edinburgh Fringe sell-out show Go! Mr Tony! Go!. His show Nonsense Overdrive enjoyed a sell-out 60-date UK tour, including five weeks at London’s Soho Theatre in December 2013.
He has continued to be one of the most in-demand and much-loved club comics, headlining comedy clubs and festivals all across the world.
Henry Tudor Inn, Saturday 12 July
TROY HAWKE
Described as 'undeniably funny' by Chortle, Troy Hawke is an erudite, home-schooled 1930s throwback, the Errol Flynn of the high street.
Educated, but utterly clueless, he tackles modern issues head on in his unique, untimely manner.
Having gained popularity through viral social media videos, where he offers eccentric greetings and compliments to strangers on the street, the self-proclaimed founder of the Greeter’s Guild, which started with a non-consensual customer service shift outside TK Maxx, has led Troy all around the world, entertaining audiences at various comedy festivals and TV shows.?
Henry Tudor Inn, Saturday 12 July
JOSH JONES: WORK IN PROGRESS
Brand-new hour from one of the most refreshing and original comedic voices to emerge from the North-West in recent years.
The Loft at The Old Post Office, Saturday 12 July
A POLITICAL BRUNCH #2
A Political Brunch is a light hearted panel show best described as Have I Got News For You meets Question Time.
The panel's focus is on fun and some satire which has been chaired by Chris O'Neill over a hundred times. There will also be audience involvement with the chance to have the panel's take, as well as chat about a current news story, usually trivial and of limited importance because there is enough doom and gloom.
The show has been a returning popular success at Leicester, Buxton Edinburgh and Nottingham comedy festivals for many years.
The Loft at The Old Post Office, Sunday 13 July
SALLY-ANNE HAYWOOD
An award-winning comedian (Best UK Compere 2019 and Holsten Pils ‘Fans of Comedy’ award), Sally-Anne has performed all over the world providing tour support for Sarah Millican, Russell Howard, Russell Kane, Hal Cruttenden and Suzi Ruffell. She was co-host on Tell Teresa (BBC Radio Ulster) and appeared in Mark Steel’s Unite (BBC Radio 4).
The Loft at The Old Post Office, Sunday 13 July
TEZ ILYAS
An hour of crowd participation and fun. Tez Ilyas is one of the most celebrated entertainers in British comedy.
Henry Tudor Inn, Sunday 13 July
SHREWSBURY INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL GALA SHOW
MC SCOTT BENNETT
A stand-up comedian and writer who is ‘without doubt live comedy’s best kept secret’ according to The Evening Standard newspaper. He made his debut on Live at the Apollo in 2021 and has also appeared as a regular guest on BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz, The Now Show, The Likely Dads and Elephant in the Room with Sarah Millican. During the lockdown of 2020, Scott pioneered the viral hit, Stand up from the Shed, a weekly topical live-streamed stand up show from his actual garden shed. The show achieved national coverage in the press, Sky News, BBC News and Five Live. Scott’s tour dates sell out almost as soon as they go on sale and he is a firm favourite with audiences at SICF.
ABANDOMAN
Ireland's finest hip hop musical comedian Rob Broderick, aka Abandoman uses his trademark blend of audience interaction and razor-sharp improvisation to transform audience likes, loathes and daydreams into hit songs and captivating tales. Abandoman has previously headlined comedy stages at Glastonbury, Latitude, Reading and Leeds festivals, been seen in Dictionary Corner in 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, and toured with pop behemoth Ed Sheeran. The Stage magazine described Abandoman as: ‘Killer punch lines. Note-perfect, lyrically mind-blowing hip-hop. Improv genius!’
LINDSEY SANTORO
Birmingham based Lindsey Santoro has emerged as one of the most original female voices to come out of the West Midlands. She enjoyed success at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2023, winning Next Up’s Biggest Award in Comedy for the most outstanding show. Naturally effusive and full of giddy joy, Lindsey made her TV debut on Mel Giedroyc’s: Unforgivable (Dave), Comedy Central Live and The Stand-Up Sketch Show (ITV2). Other credits include Channels 4’s The Joy of Missing Out and The Elephant in the Room with Sarah Millican on BBC Radio 4. Lindsey has been named on several ones-to-watch comedy lists.
TEZ ILYAS
Described as ‘radiantly entertaining' by The Times Tez Ilyas is one of the most celebrated entertainers in British comedy. Star of The Tez O’Clock he has appeared on Live at The Apollo (BBC Two), The Last Leg (C4), Mock the Week (BBC Two), Comedians Giving Lectures (Dave), Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (Dave), Comic Relief’s Big Night In (BBC One), Live from the BBC (BBC Two), The Chris Ramsey Show (Comedy Central) and Live from the Comedy Store (Comedy Central). He is also author of the 2022 Sunday Times Bestseller Secret Diary of a British Muslim Aged 13 3⁄4.
CALLY BEATON
Cally Beaton is a keynote speaker, awards host, comedian, business leader, podcaster, writer and entrepreneur. Well-known for being a natural storyteller, full of intelligent, distinctive and insightful material, Cally is one of the UK’s most sought-after names for live comedy work. Her television appearances to date include being a regular panellist on QI (BBC2), Live At The Apollo, Pointless Celebrities, Richard Osman’s House of Games and The Blame Game. Radio 4 appearances include The Now Show, The Unbelievable Truth, Saturday Live, Museum Of Curiosity, PM and Woman’s Hour.
TROY HAWKE
Described as 'undeniably funny' by Chortle, Troy Hawke is an erudite, home-schooled 1930s throwback, the Errol Flynn of the high street. Educated, but utterly clueless, he tackles modern issues head on in his unique, untimely manner. Having gained popularity through viral social media videos, where he offers eccentric greetings and compliments to strangers on the street, the self-proclaimed founder of the Greeter’s Guild, which started with a non-consensual customer service shift outside TK MAXX, has led Troy all around the world, entertaining audiences at various comedy festivals and TV shows.
Theatre Severn, Sunday 13 July