COMEDY IN THE GREEN 17TH MARCH, 2 FIRSTS IN ONE NIGHT!!!!!

Thats right guys we have 2 firsts this month...the first is our first ever female act, cbbc's Holly Walsh!!!!

And shes gonna be awesome..

The second first is our first ever returning act..

I have been asked over and over again for this guy and as hes got his Edinburgh show coming up we have booked him to head line!!

He did our first ever show for us back in april 08, yes its nearly a year since we started!!, and he stormed it so Mr Phil Berto will be gracing our stage this month..

Please tell your freinds and dont miss this one as he's so so so funny!!

Thats it for now so book early !!!

Take care and keep it funny

Spotted On Screen

Thanks to everyone who has phoned, texted or emailed when you've spotted one of our comedians on the telly. We thought we'd have some fun on the blog and get you to let us know when you spot someone you've seen at a comedy night on the telly!

Here are a few to start you off with....if you spot someone then leave us a comment or send us an email and we'll post it up!

• The C4 production, “Skins”, is now in its second series and this, just like the first, is a case of “spot the comedian/comedienne” playing one of the adult characters”! (Harry Enfield, Arabella Weir and Bill Bailey have all made an appearance). In a recent episode, you may have caught our December 2008 head-line act, Ray Peacock. Ray played an angry shell-suited “gang” member mouthing-off at Mackenzie Crook’s Bristolian “mobster” at a family party which cumulated in an almighty nightclub fight! It was a small cameo part with just one line but that hair was unmistakable!
• Compere for our September 2008 show, Jarred Christmas, can be spotted tucking into a burger whilst mesmerised by glamorous air crew in the Virgin Airlines 25 Year anniversary ad which was, he tells us, actually filmed at the new futuristic Ascot Racecourse!
• The talented Mr. Rufus Hound (MC in October 2008) can be seen on satellite channel, Dave, as a team captain on the comedy game show “Argumental” clashing swords with opposing team captain, Marcus Brigstocke. In a recent edition, Jarred Christmas also appeared on the show in Marcus’ team.
• Rob Deering (Head-line act October 2008) – was a guest on “I’m a Celebrity Get me out of Here Now” (the behind the scenes one with Mark Durden-Smith) back in December.

Mickey Flanagans One Man Show

Hi Guys

What a show!!!!!Thanks so much for all of you comments and emails Ive passed them onto Micky..Just still cant believe how good it was..Thanks again for all of your support as there were loads of you there aswel..

Following on from your feedback we will be starting to do one month on a tuesday and one month a saturday.The first sat show will be in June and we are trying to secure the act as we speak..This will be a bigger budget show attracting higher profile acts so its really exciting.We do have another tour date in may,the 19th, and its Ivan Brackenbury..I have been desparate to see him live for a long time and now hes coming to see us.Just you tube him its just too funny..

Also as you may be aware our Ascot night started last month and was a great success.Its at Jagz in Ascot ,so only ten mins away,and its a super venue..The next show is next tuesday,flyer attached,so if you missed last nights show and need a comedy fix or if you just want to funny it right up come along!!


Thanks again

Review of 21 October show

We were pleased that the numbers were significantly up after the smaller audiences for the August and September shows. With a comfortable number of pre-bookings plus some extras on the door we counted approx. 115 altogether which really added to the atmosphere and there was a great buzz in the room.

After a slightly delayed start – sometimes the comedians cut it very fine! – the show was opened by our fantastic MC, Rufus Hound. His ability to create humour out of his interactions with the audience was great and he is obviously quick-witted and intelligent which ensures that every show he does will be different. Highlights for me were; opening up the floor to guess the profession of the first person he spoke to in the audience (who turned out to be a reporter for the Surrey Herald – or should that be The Englefield Green Packet!?); the “virtual” flipchart on which he took us all through a lesson on why a particular heckle didn’t work; the universal cry of “Dave” from drunken blokes on a stag-night and his dead-pan complaint of having to hang around for the entire closing act just to deliver 5 mins at the end! A great guy who we hope to book again in the future.

First up was Jimmy McGhie, who soon demonstrated some great observational humour and a flair for accents – ie; the Geordie who waxed philosophical in the bar and the dutch policeman who was also amazed by the availability of a certain Mc Flurry in an Amsterdam McDonalds! A good start from a likeable (and nice looking - I think you will agree ladies?!) guy who I think will do really well.

Then, a change of style and pace with Henry Paker. I really warmed to his observations about visual grammatical marks and how predictive text can turn an enticing text message into a goofy one! He was very physical and the lunging and eyebrow flexing – although odd – really did work. I also liked his ploy to get some paid help to complete his tax return at a better rate than an accountant and overall, thought he was great.

Finally, the headline act, Rob Deering took to the stage. He soon got the audience going with his energetic take on different musical styles – “Don’t Worry Be Happy” was especially funny - and some clever and amusing use of the musical equipment, even prescribing to the Les Dawson school of wrong notes on occasion but that only added more humour to an already strong performance.

This was my favourite night so far as it ticked so many boxes but mainly because all the comedians were of a high standard and all very different – with a musical element too just to add even more variety.