sheffcomedy Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 The Last Laugh Comedy Club has a bumper packed show of belated St Valentines love at the Lescar this Thursday with a superb bill of top flight comedy. Mike Newall hosts Scott Bennett, Tim Clark and Michael Legge Venue – Lescar, Sharrowvale Rd Date - thurs 16 Feb 8pm Tickets - £8 plus booking fee 80p http://www.wegottickets.com or tickets on door MIKE NEWALL Manchester has a rich comedy heritage, seemingly able to produce iconic comedians quite effortlessly. Mike Newall is certainly the latest, and could even go on to become the greatest. A gentle, amiable power-house of a comic, Mike’s timing is the envy of performers with ten times the experience and is living proof that you can’t learn to be funny, some people just are. Since making his debut in 2003, he has toured the country honing his skills and is now a force to be reckoned with. A talent who audiences, colleagues and industry-types alike are really sitting up and taking notice of, Mike Newall is the future of the Manchester scene, as cheering crowds from Penzance to Inverness will happily testify. “Effortlessly likeable” THE LIST “Destined for stardom” Ents 24 SCOTT BENNETT Scott drops by to showcase for us. Scott makes his debut a the Last Laugh though in 2 years of turning pro he’s already playing most clubs in the country. One to watch. "A star of the future" Huddersfield Examiner TIM CLARK 'An unsung hero of stand-up comedy - the current master of this underrated art' Guardian Comedian, writer and actor Tim Clark is one of the brightest lights on the national comedy scene and a familiar face on television. He regularly appears at live venues throughout the country keeping his wit sharp and his material fresh. His striking looks, quick wit and affable nature have made sure that Tim makes an instant impact on his many TV and radio appearances. As an actor Tim was part of the Fringe First winning production 'What I Heard About Iraq' at the 2006 Edinburgh festival, a production that toured nationwide in the spring of 2007. He has also starred in several short films; '22nd Century Sitcom' and the Anglo/Canadian production 'The Bed Guy' are both enjoying considerable success at film festivals around the world. Tim has written three critically acclaimed shows at the Edinburgh festival. The second of these 'Talking to Ted' subsequently appeared on BBC Radio 4 in 2006 starring Les Dennis. His play about two football fans 'The Beautiful Game' was premiered at London's Riverside theatre and then commissioned by Channel 4. He has had further plays produced at the Liverpool Playhouse and at London's Latchmere theatre and 'Six pack' (a play co-written with Mickey Hutton) premiered to critical acclaim in London 2007. 'Loved it' The Sunday People '...hides his considerable skill behind a blokeish mask of bonhomie which appears absolutely effortless in construction' The Guardian MICHAEL LEGGE Bafta Nominee and BIMA Award Winner. Having hosted the backroom chat for MTV’s European Music Awards two years running, Michael Legge is one of the most sought after hosts on the comedy circuit. He is a unique comic talent with a background in stand-up,improvisation, writing, compering, hosting, acting and TV warm-up work. He is sharp and cutting edge, whilst being cheeky, lively and charming and performs all over Britain and beyond, including The Irish Republic, Australia, Canada and Dubai. Michael writes for the BBC, C4, C5 and Sky One and was sole writer for MTV’s website The Osbournes, winner of a BIMA award and nominated for a BAFTA. Corporate work includes One To One, Citroen, Tank! and Interbrew. "Every word is dressed with a layer of irony *****", Gigglebeats - Jul-2011 "a splurging, sweary flow of consciousness about his hates, fears, and desires", ed guide - Jul-2011 "a definite stand out from normal stand-up.", 3weeks - Jul-2011 "One of the hidden gems of the live comedy circuit, with effortless rapport and a first-class collection of down-to-earth tales.", Guardian.co.uk - Apr-2009 "Without doubt one of the best comperes and improvisers on the circuit", Time Out - Sep-2007 "the undisputed compere’s compere. It is only a matter of time before Michael is snapped up", Time Out - Sep-2007 "top material, excellent delivery", What's On Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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