The Funny Side of Earlsfield – December 2024

A top-notch night of stand up comedy

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.

HEADLINING ….

ROBERT WHITE

Runner-up in Britain’s Got Talent 2018, Robert goes from strength to strength, securing a dedicated following of fans and working his way well up the ladder of comedy. Robert White , the only Autistic, gay, dyslexic, cross-lateral, quarter- welsh, webbed-toed, hyper-sensitive, Gluten-intolerant, pseudo-genius, musical comedian there is…. probably!

 “Souped-up risqué keyboard-based songs, waspish asides and neurotically charged camperie from a hyperactive man-child who is among the most original of this year’s Fringe. …. Superb” Daily Telegraph

“Just one of the funniest performers I’ve ever seen, I’ve never laughed like that” David Walliams

“You’re very unique, you’re very quirky, very funny, very naughty, Robert, which we like!” Simon Cowell

“Surprisingly original, and funny…. exactly the sort of act who should win Britain’s Got Talent.” Daily Mail

 

MAIN SUPPORT…

JENNY COLLIER

Jenny Collier is a multi-award winning stand-up comedian and writer. An established regular on the international club and festival circuit, Jenny has supported Jason Manford, John Bishop, and Arthur Smith on their UK tours and has won the Percy Award during the Adelaide Fringe in Australia.

Jenny has appeared on “The Rhod Gilbert Show” (BBC) “The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan Introduces” (Channel 4), New Comedian of the Year Award (BBC Radio 4 Extra) and has written for BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz, The Now Show, Huffington Post and Glamour Magazine.

★★★★★ “An Excellent comedic work” Edfest Mag

★★★★ “Refreshingly original…Excellent” –Broadway Baby

★★★★ “Fast-paced wit…Quick and clever” theupcoming.co.uk

“Ace… Strong set… Strong persona” – London is Funny

 

OPENING ACT…

JACK SKIPPER

Jack Skipper, hailing from South London, has recently gone from a carpet fitter with no qualifications to blowing up, becoming an internet sensation and full-time comedian. Whether telling stories of life as a family man or observations on working-class life, his everyday guy persona has gained an impressive following on social media, with over 16 million likes on TikTok alone and 360k followers on Instagram.

Jack was a runner up in the prestigious “So You Think You’re Funny?” New Comedian of the Year competition in 2022, and recently starred in the Stand Up Sketch Show on ITV2.

Delivery that commands the room and a no-nonsense outlook that gels into strong punchlines” – Chortle

All wonderfully hosted by the Funny Side’s resident compere GARETH KANE

Please note that line-ups may occasionally be subject to change.

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