The George in Rye is hosting a very special evening of top comedy acts on Friday 27th April, organised by the well-established Lonestar Comedy Club. Lonestar run regular club nights across Kent and East Sussex and are organising a great show of up and coming talent. Acts will include:
Headline - Zoe Lyons
"Her routine was a fireproof parade of quick fire observational gags delivered with utter conviction and unfailing professionalism. The audience didn't really have a chance". Chortle
In 2003 Zoe did a five-minute open spot at a new act night. She got the comedy bug and hasn't looked back since. In 2004 Zoe won the national Funny Women competition and got to the final of So, You Think Your Funny? She now gigs regularly all over the country and has resident gigs in both Brighton and London.
Zoe is an extremely versatile performer. Her works spans corporate training, radio acting, live TV presenting, and stage sketch shows. She also demonstrated to the nation her ability to laugh in the face of adversity, as a contestant on ITV's 'Survivor!' where she ate a rat and lived to tell the tale and no, rat does not taste like chicken.
TV Credits Include: Michael McIntyre Roadshow, The Paul O Grady Show, Mock the Week, Michael McIntyres Roadshow
Competitions: Winner of Dave TV Funniest Joke of the Fringe , If.comedy Best Newcomer Nominee, Winner of Nivea Funny Women Award, Finalist in C4' 'So You Think You're Funny'
Support - Wittank
Witness the unacceptable mess as this sketch group mix razor-sharp wit with charm. And they look good. For boundless energy, infectious fun and above all great jokes that leave behind fond memories and possibly a restraining order you cannot beat WittTank.
Forget your troubles and immerse yourself in theirs. WitTank is: Kieran Boyd, Mark Cooper-Jones and Naz Osmanoglu.
"The jokes are first-rate, top-drawer and dazzling! Has to be seen to be believed." The List
"The hype for WitTank is very much deserved and this show is a definite must see." British Comedy Guide
"Extremely imaginative, energetic and surreal sketches." The Skinny
Compere - Mark Simmons
Mark Simmons is an emerging new talent on the comedy scene. Having the misfortune to come from Sellindge in Kent he has done well to find his way onto the circuit from deepest, darkest Kent. In 2009 Mark made the finals of the Amused Moose and So, you think you are funny? Competitions at the Edinburgh fringe and performed a show every day at the Festival. He has grown into an accomplished Compere and establishes a great rapport with the audience.
"Fantastic" -
Tim Vine
Tickets are available for £10 from The George in Rye or "2 for 1" for Dragons (ie £5 each) (call us on 01797 222 114) - Doors open at 7.30pm. Drinks and snacks will most definitely be available on the night! In fact, it is possible to have add Lamb Curry to your ticket price for an additional £5 per head.