Written by Lisa
Rating: 5
VERIFIED
Great night, all acts were really funny and the room was busy and fun.
Only downside is having drinks served in cheap plastic cups!
GRINSTOCK COMEDY CLUB - NOVEMBER 20TH 2021 @ LEONARDSLEE LAKES & GARDENS
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3 reviews - Leonardslee Gardens
Description
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Pop-Up, Date Night and Comedy
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Tickets from £11.00 - £14.00
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Over 18 or at Parents discretion but no younger then 16
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Sat, 20th Nov 2021 @ 19:00 - 22:20
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19:00 - 22:20
GRINSTOCK COMEDY CLUB
SATURDAY 20TH NOVEMBER
(INDOOR, SEATED SHOW)
WE'RE BACK WITH OUR SECOND INSTALMENT OF AWARD-WINNING COMEDY AT THE FANTASTIC LEONARDSLEE LAKES & GARDENS. AFTER LAST MONTHS SOLD OUT SHOW, NOVEMBERS LINE-UP IS SET TO BE ANOTHER AMAZING NIGHT OF COMEDY FROM THE NATIONAL TV AND COMEDY CIRCUIT ACTS. IT'S AN AMAZING AWARD-WINNING LINE-UP OF COMEDIANS, EXPECT BELLIES FULL OF LAUGHTER, ACHING FACES AND A MUCH-NEEDED EVENING OUT.
WE'VE PUT TOGETHER A LINE-UP OF ACTS THAT IS LEGENDARY, SOME OF THE COUNTRIES HOTTEST COMEDY ACTS TAKE TO THE STAGE AT THE STUNNING VENUE OF LEONARDSLEE LAKES & GARDENS. WITH A FULL BAR AND THE BEST WOODFIRED PIZZAS YOU'VE EVER TASTE, ITS GOT ALL THE MAKINGS OF THE PERFECT NIGHT OF LIVE COMEDY ON YOUR DOORSTEP.
AS THE SOUTH EAST'S LEADING COMEDY CLUB BRAND, NOW IN OUR 13TH YEAR, YOU CAN REST ASSURED YOUR IN SAFE HANDS. TWICE NOMINATED FOR COMEDY CLUB OF THE SOUTH BY DAVE TV & ABSOLUTE RADIO TWO YEARS RUNNING AND HOLDERS OF THE BIGGEST MONTHLY COMEDY CLUBS SHOWS IN THE SOUTH EAST PRE-COVID TIMES.
FOOD & DRINK
Will have excellent woodfired and hand made pizzas available on the night, alongside a full bar
THE AWARD-WINNING LINE-UP OF ACTS
MC RUSSELL ARATHOON
SO YOU THINK I’M FUNNY – SEMI FINALIST
AMUSED MOOSE NEW COMEDIAN – FINALIST
LEICESTER SQUARE NEW COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR – SEMI FINALIST
HASTINGS COMEDY FESTIVAL COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR WINNER
MANCHESTER NEW COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR -SEMI FINALIST
Russel’s first gig was at the notorious King Gong at the Manchester Comedy Store. He went on to win it and then followed it up later that year with a semi-final appearance in the Manchester Comedian of The Year Competition.
Now residing in London, Russell is regularly popping up at prestigious clubs such as Top Secret & Up The Creek, as well as sharing the stage with acts such as Joe Lycett, Sean Walsh and even the chatty man himself Alan Carr.
In 2018 Russell made his Edinburgh Fringe debut with his critically acclaimed show ‘The Curious Incidents of The Gay In The Night Time’. Since then, Russell has gone on to perform at festivals all over the country including Leicester, Nottingham, Manchester & Brighton. He even appeared on the Glee Cardiff Pride Stage alongside Robert White in 2019.
What the press has to say -
“Instantly connects with the audience” - CHORTLE
“His style is throughly engaging” - CHORTLE
“Guilty Pleasure” - CHORTLE
“A brilliant wordsmith” - TOBY HADOKE
Opener – Daman Bamrah
MAX TURNER AWARD FINALIST 2020
BLACKOUT AT UP THE CREEK WINNER 2019
SO YOU THINK YOU’RE FUNNY? SEMI-FINALIST 2019
COMEDY VIRGINS SUMMER COMPETITION FINALIST 2019
MONTY’S STAND-UP NIGHTS COMPETITION FINALIST 2019
Daman Bamrah is one of the most exciting and unique new comic voices to emerge from the London circuit. A British-Sikh performer with energy, raw wit and heart, the in demand Daman is known for his topical writing, acute observations and imaginative storytelling. His blend of carefully crafted jokes along with his signature charm have already secured him top spots at the country’s leading venues including Angel Comedy Club, Up The Creek and The Museum of Comedy.
Daman began performing improv while at university and went onto train with the prestigious ‘Second City’ before applying his skills to stand up. Since then he has built up his accolades racing to the semi-finals of So You Think You’re Funny?, and being a finalist for the Max Turner Award, Monty’s Stand Up Nights, Comedy Virgins Summer Competition and winning Up the Creek’s notorious new show The Blackout.
During the 2020 lockdown Daman began producing multiple viral videos on TikTok and is developing his first sit-com idea. He has also starred in Lynx’s ‘Men In Progress’ branded campaign.
Newcomer – Isabelle Farah
Funniest Shows in London 2019 - Time Out
2020 Funny Women Shorts Prize Finalist
Semi-finalist - Funny Women New Act & Leicester Square 2018.
**** The Daily Telegraph, Chortle & The Wee Review
Time Out Funniest Shows in London - 2019
Funny Women Shorts Prize Finalist - 2020
Isabelle is a British Lebanese actor, comedian, and writer. Her debut show, Ellipsis, was commended for the Screenshot Award in 2020. It's been at Camden People's Theatre, Southwark Playhouse and EdFringe with Assembly Festival in 2021.
It's also programmed for Vault festival 2022. Ellipsis is Isabelle's one woman comedy show about grief and grieving. It did a run at the Soho Theatre in October 2021.
A mixture between sad and funny, it received critical acclaim at Edinburgh Fringe 2021 with several 4* reviews. She performed at Assembly’s ‘Best of the Fest’ alongside Pierre Novellie, Olga Koch, and Ahir Shah.
What the press has to say -
“Put this moving comedy at the top of your must see list” - **** - Daily Mail
"Quietly profound...warmly witty...spellbinding" - **** - Chortle
"A marvellous one woman show" ****- The Wee Review
"Seriousness and silliness throughout." - The Stage
“Promising newcomer” - The Telegraph
Headliner – James Michael Alderson
Tour Support for Dane Baptiste & Jo Brand
"Best Comedy Act 2015" by the WOW247
Voted "Best Comedian 2014" by The Guide Awards
Performing live most nights of the week before the dreaded 'Rona’, James has also spent the last 12 months growing his own fan base online, performing solitary half hour online shows every night since March 19th 2020! Racking up 299 shows
James has continued to develop his reputation with many major clubs across the UK since turning pro in 2013, working for the best clubs in the country including Komedia, Just The Tonic, Up The Creek, The Boat Show, Off The Kerb, Barnstormers, Grinstock Comedy, The Comedy Store, Funhouse, Avalon, Buzz Comedy, Hot Water, Crack Comedy Clubs and many more during his 250+ shows in the last year!
James Alderson was voted "Best Comedy Act 2015" by the WOW247 Awards and was voted "Best Comedian 2014" by The Guide Awards, and since then, things have just got better and better!
James has established himself as one of the most booked MCs on the circuit too, now regularly appearing as MC or resident MC for over a dozen professional comedy clubs around the country, including resident compere for Just The Tonic and MCing their prestigious BIG VALUE Edinburgh Showcase every night at the Edinburgh Festival 2020!
He also regularly gigs abroad travelling to Italy, Cyprus, Spain, Egypt, Crete, Turkey and various corporates including performing in Iceland for WowAir, Switzerland for Nestle and in New York at Christmas.
What other top comedians have to say -
"James sets the room alight like a pyromaniac in a fireworks shop!" - Russell Kane
"James is one of the most original and fun MCs I've worked with!" - Dane Baptiste
"Proper funny! Made me howl laughing!" - Paul McCaffrey
"Great set! Really funny!" - Nathan Caton
"James is already big time!" - Paul Chowdhry
"James Alderson is a joy to watch!" - Rob Riley
"F**cking brilliant!" - Sol Bernstein (Steve Jameson)
Offers
Promotions
Tickets/Times
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Adult
18 or over (Our standard single adult ticket, also for 16 and over at parents discretion, please be aware there can be rude language at the shows) |
19:00 - 22:20 | £14.00 |
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Student / OAP /NHS/ Fire & Ambulance staff tickets
These are our reduced price tickets for Students, OAP's, NHS Staff, Ambulance staff, Fire & Police only (you may be asked to provide evidence of working for one of these. |
19:00 - 22:20 | £11.00 |
Location
Address
Leonardslee Gardens, Brighton Rd,, Lower Beeding,, Horsham, RH13 6PP
Organiser
olivertully@hotmail.com
Grinstock Comedy now in it's 13th year as the South East's Leading comedy club provider, twice nominated for Comedy Club of the South 2 years running by Dave TV & Absolute Radio.
Hosts of the largest monthly comedy club nights in the South East pre-covid times. Bringing some of the UK's hottest comedy talent from the TV & National circuit to your doorstep.
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2. Tickets are issued subject to the rules and regulations of the venue.
3. Please check your tickets, as mistakes cannot always be rectified.
4. Occasionally, events are cancelled or postponed by the promoter, team, performer or venue for a variety of reasons. If the event is cancelled, please contact us for information on receiving a refund from the responsible party. If the event was moved or rescheduled, the venue or promoter may set refund limitations. It is your responsibility to ascertain the date and time of any rearranged event.
5. The venue reserves the right to refuse admission and may on occasion have to conduct security searches to ensure the safety of the patrons.
6. Every effort to admit latecomers will be made at a suitable break in the event, but admission cannot always be guaranteed.
7. We regret that tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded after purchase.
8. Tickets are sold subject to the venue or promoter's right to alter or vary the programme due to events or circumstances beyond its control without being obliged to refund monies or exchange tickets.
9. If this ticket is re-sold or transferred for profit or commercial gain by anyone other than the promoter, venue management, DesignMyNight or one of their authorised sub-agents, it will become voidable and the holder may be
refused entry to or ejected from the venue.
10. The venue may operate a No Smoking Policy.
11. The promoter, venue management and DesignMyNight accept no responsibility for any personal property.
12. We have a strict 100% money back refund policy, which includes your booking fee, this is only valid when we cancel an event for any reason, before the film has started. If we have to stop the film in the first 45 minutes of the film starting, we will only be able to offer a voucher for future use.
2. Tickets are issued subject to the rules and regulations of the venue.
3. Please check your tickets, as mistakes cannot always be rectified.
4. Occasionally, events are cancelled or postponed by the promoter, team, performer or venue for a variety of reasons. If the event is cancelled, please contact us for information on receiving a refund from the responsible party. If the event was moved or rescheduled, the venue or promoter may set refund limitations. It is your responsibility to ascertain the date and time of any rearranged event.
5. The venue reserves the right to refuse admission and may on occasion have to conduct security searches to ensure the safety of the patrons.
6. Every effort to admit latecomers will be made at a suitable break in the event, but admission cannot always be guaranteed.
7. We regret that tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded after purchase.
8. Tickets are sold subject to the venue or promoter's right to alter or vary the programme due to events or circumstances beyond its control without being obliged to refund monies or exchange tickets.
9. If this ticket is re-sold or transferred for profit or commercial gain by anyone other than the promoter, venue management, DesignMyNight or one of their authorised sub-agents, it will become voidable and the holder may be
refused entry to or ejected from the venue.
10. The venue may operate a No Smoking Policy.
11. The promoter, venue management and DesignMyNight accept no responsibility for any personal property.
12. We have a strict 100% money back refund policy, which includes your booking fee, this is only valid when we cancel an event for any reason, before the film has started. If we have to stop the film in the first 45 minutes of the film starting, we will only be able to offer a voucher for future use.
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