The Funny Side’s Saturday night comedy show in Southwest London features some of the very best UK and international stand-up comedians on the circuit. The Funny Side began in 2006 and has established an excellent reputation as a hilarious boutique comedy night – don’t miss these great acts in our intimate venue.
FUNMBI OMOTAYO
Funmbi is a force of nature, a natural comedian who oozes charisma that makes the audience instantly fall in love with him. A circuit headliner who boast a host of awards including Best Newcomer At The Black Comedy Awards, Winner of Amused Moose & Leicester Square Comedian Of The Year. His talents have seen him perform across the globe including Canada, Holland & Germany to name a few. Funmbi has provided tour support for John Bishop & Hal Crutteden, has popped up on ITV, BBC, Comedy Central & Channel 4.
“A charming young comic, he’s got the jokes to back up his charm soon he could be playing to thousands” Timeout
“A classy young stand up, a headliner in the making” London is Funny
NAOMI COOPER
Sharp storyteller Naomi Cooper has performed across Europe, and supported Curb Your Enthusiasm’s Jeff Garlin for the entirety of his extended sold-out run at the Soho Theatre, after he hailed her as “a comedy badass.” In 2020, Naomi was a finalist in the Funny Women Stage Awards.
“A delightfully joyful demeanour that fills the stage with mischievous glee.” Chortle
“A multi-talented performer, she’s a seasoned stand-up comedian, accomplished improviser and classically-trained actor. Her star is most definitely in the ascendant.” Beyond the Joke
“Accomplished well-honed storytelling. This comedian is definitely one to keep an eye out for.” Remotegoat
JOSEPH EMSLIE
Joseph’s easy conversational manner, anecdotal, and sometimes self-deprecating, style of comedy has helped him secure him some early critical acclaim by taking the runner up place in the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2021
“Definitely a name to keep tabs on.” Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke“Radiating comic innocence and making great play on his schoolboy looks” Chortle
SUZIE PREECE
Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year Finalist 2022
‘Suzie Preece is a standout” Kate Maltby, The Times
‘Naturally likeable, cheery engaging attitude – what lively company she is’ Steve Bennett, Chortle
All wonderfully hosted by the Funny Side’s resident compere GARETH KANE
Please note that line-ups may occasionally be subject to change.
