sheffcomedy Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 Toby Foster is back to hosting duties this weekend. Joining Toby This week’s line up has an international feel with top comic Ron Vaudry, Irishman Owen O’Neil. Joining them on Friday is ward winning comic and satirist Nick Revell. Sat see’s Jamie Sutherland closing with his cheeky scouse charm. Rounding off the night is DJ Foxy’s infamous cheesy disco. Venue – Memorial Hall, Sheffield City Hall Doors open 7pm Show 8 30pm Tickets £16 / £10 NUS Box Office - 01142210317 Details http://www.lastlaughcomedy.co.uk RON VAUDRY Ron Vaudry, was born 1956, looked around and said, “You can’t be serious!” Never the class clown, but rather making fun of the class clown, Ron found his niche. Finding the opportunity to perform on stage for the first time in 1979 on labour day weekend in a small club in Montreal for the Jerry Lewis Joke-a-thon.Twelve noon to twelve midnight, all proceeds going to Muscular Dystrophy. "Good deposit in the karma bank!", he thought. Performing twelve sets that day, the hook was set and he never looked back. Quickly becoming a forerunner on the Canadian comedy scene. Ron has appeared on numerous television shows in Canada, The United States, and the UK, as well as many of the top Comedy Festivals around the world. An uncompromising master in his field of hard hitting social and political satire, Ron’s reputation as a comic’s comic has not detered audiences from enjoying his unique comedic perspective around the world, "As hard-boiled and urban as any native New Yorker." - - The Scotsman "Biting, sometimes cynical and almost always angry, he's mimicked but rarely mastered." - - The Sun. "His rapier wit and existential angst shine through in his act like a dark beacon from hell." - - NOW Magazine. "He has about as much vulnerability as a porcupine on amyl nitrate. Vaudry is funny and fun to watch." - - EYE Weekly. Intelligent, witty and sardonic, Ron Vaudry is the thinking man's comedian. A satirical genius teetering precariously at the edge of comedy, Vaudry guides audiences through a series of hilarious, yet thought provoking political and social observations. A favourite at both the Just For Laughs International Comedy Festival in Montreal and The Edinburgh Comedy Festival in Scotland, Ron has parlayed his standup success into headlining appearances at major comedy clubs on several continents. He is also a favourite at campuses across North America and the world. His numerous television appearances include CBC's "COMICS!", Best of the Fest BBC3, "Comedy @ Club 54", and "The Late Show" with Arsenio Hall. He has also been featured on several radio programs including CBC's "Madly Off In All Directions" and "Definitely Not The Opera." Cynical, angry and always controversial, Ron is truly a talent to be savoured. OWEN O’NEIL Owen O'Neill is an award winning stand-up comedian, writer and actor. He made his stand-up TV debut in 1985 on Saturday Live and has since performed all over the World. He has guested twice on Late night with Conan O'Brien. He is an annual visitor to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival where he has produced, directed and starred in eight one man-shows, winning a string of awards including two Fringe Firsts, the Edinburgh critics award for best comedy a Perrier nomination and the LWT award for best original one-man play. 'To call what he does 'stand-up' doesn't do him justice. This is genuine comedy from the gut, a true original.' THE SCOTSMAN Owen has been performing stand up comedy for twenty eight years and has performed all over the World. His speciality, outside of the comedy circuit, is the one man show, once described by Time Out as Stand-up theatre. Owen was one of the first to embrace this genre being heavily influenced by Spalding Gray and Eric Bogosian. He has won several awards for these shows including a Perrier nomination and two Fringe Firsts at The Edinburgh Festival. He has guested on Late night with Conan O'Brien and did his own one-man run of plays at the West Beth theatre in New York, in a season of BBC America sponsored shows with the League of Gentlemen and Bill Bailey. He has also starred in his own BBC 2 special, taking over the Stand-Up show with a solo performance. His sit-com, The Fitz was aired on BBC 2 in 1999. He originally wanted it to be a cartoon, but was talked out of it by TV excecutives. He now regrets not sticking to his guns. 'Wild and wonderful anarchy' The Telegraph Videos and more http://www.owenoneill.co.uk NICK REVELL Ahead of his national tour we have a real treat for alternative comedy fans, Nick is recognised as one of the original comics who pioneered the whole comedy scene. Nick was a regular at The Comedy Store and Jongleurs and made many visits to the Edinburgh Fringe, including Brave New Comedy in 1984 (with Arnold Brown, Norman Lovett and Paul Merton) and was nominated for the Perrier Award for his solo show in 1987. He’s appeared on countless TV and Radio shows, including Friday Night Live, Live at Jongleurs, made two visits to the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal, several series of the award-winning Million Pound Radio Show on BBC Radio 4 in which he co-starred with Andy Hamilton, two series of the Radio 4 sit-com The Nick Revell Show, and his own show Nick Revell, on BBC-1. Also panel shows such as Just A Minute, The News Quiz, Quote Unquote. His TV and Radio credits as a writer include sitcoms, sketch shows and material for other comedians - Drop the Dead Donkey, Dressing for Breakfast, After You’d Gone, Dave Allen, Three of a Kind, Not the Nine O’Clock News, Alas Smith and Jones, Rory Bremner and Jasper Carrot, The Million Pound Radio Show, House of the Spirit Levels, Living with the Enemy, Weekending, The News Huddlines, The Unofficial Election, The Nick Revell Show, and The Sunday Format, to name but a few. Awards for the above include Perrier Nominee, BAFTAs, International Emmys, British Comedy Awards, Sony Radio Awards, Writers’ Guild Awards, Silver Rose of Montreux. "A master craftsman" (Time Out) "...one of the most creative and incisive comics on the circuit" (Guardian) "Revell's pedigree goes back to the Eighties, but his patter is as relevant today as it ever was" (London Evening Standard) "Satirically brilliant. Travel miles to see him" (Guardian) JAMIE SUTHERLAND Liverpool has a history for producing some of the countries finest comedy talent, and Jamie Sutherland can now be added to that fine list. A headline act on the comedy circuit, working for some of the countries finest clubs including Sheffield Last Laugh, Jongleurs, and Comedy Central. Jamie also provides pre match entertainment at Premiership clubs Stoke City, Wigan Athletic. A very original act, who will keep you amused with gags, tales, and stories. Jamie is a modern act, with many observational topics, and up to date material, and don’t worry if you prefer a good old style gag, he has plenty of them thrown in, ensuring a performance that will touch everyone’s buttons. Jamie is one of only a few comics that can tailor his performance to suit your audience, extremely popular with corporate clients, and he's equally at home performing to crowds at his nearby social club. He can be seen regularly at Brinsop Comedy Club, Bolton, were he has been resident compere since Nov 2005, he has supported some of the biggest names in comedy, and has gained a reputation as one of the rising stars of comedy with the sell out crowds, and his fellow comedians. Jamie has taken his show into Europe, entertaining the masses of holidaymakers, and in 2008 he stretched as far as Sydney, Australia. He has also had sell out shows 2011, 2012 Sheffield Comedy Festival. “undeniably brilliant” Chortle “Sutherland combines the two style of observational and story telling, and really is very funny.” The Stage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyndsey90 Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 We are 3 final year event management students at Sheffield Hallam, as part of our final year module we are required to host a fundraising event. The charity chosen to raise money for is Artfelt - Artfelt transforms the wards of Sheffield's Children's Hospital and also organises workshops for the children to take part in. We are organising an international talent show on 18th March 6.30pm at the Common Room and would love if members of your society would be interested in giving a 5-10 minute performance? We feel that having a comedian will add a great atmosphere to the event and we also would like a wide range of talent to showcase. It would be great if your society wishes to be involved Let me know if anybody would like to take part as soon as you can. My email address is a9021467@my.shu.ac.uk Kind regards, Lyndsey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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