Good Ship Comedy presents Slim

SLIM

9 X WINNER OF BEST BLACK MALE COMEDIAN | BLACK ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS

Slim is one of the UK’s biggest stand up stars and the undisputed king of the Black British comedy circuit. Physical, ebullient and unashamedly for the people, his multi award winning 20 year career has seen him perform to thousands all over the world.

His popular and all embracing brand of humour is generous, smart and bursting with infectious energy. He’s toured the world extensively including the whole of Europe, Barbados, Jamaica, Qatar, the Falklands Islands, Dubai and even performed at the N.A.T.O Headquarters in Belgium.

He’s sold out several smash hit tours, including the Hackney Empire numerous times over. Slim has also supported several high profile US acts including Kevin Hart. In 2021 he recorded his latest hit stand up special Slim: Live at the Palladium. 

Slim was also the first Black British act invited to perform at the Hollywood Comedy Store.

In 2020, Slim was one of the stars of Black, British and Funny, a groundbreaking documentary showcasing legends of the Black British comedy circuit. He has also finally leapt into the mainstream with recent appearances on Live at the Apollo and Russell Howard Hour.

"One of this country’s best comedians." Huffington Post

DAISY EARL

Daisy is a rising star in comedy and a circuit favourite. Daisy is a former Scottish Comedian of the Year, Scottish Variety Award and Chortle Best Newcomer Winner, and has previously provided tour support for Jason Manford, John Bishop and Tom Stade.

Daisy performed a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2022 sharing a show with Canadian comedian Allyson June Smith called "Working Out". Daisy has previously also performed sell out solo shows both at the Edinburgh and Adelaide festival and has also appeared at Utrecht Comedy Festival, Tramlines, Rewind, Belladrum, Latitude Festival and Kendal Calling.

"Crisp storytelling talent and self-deprecating humour, a rare cunning, defiant attitude. Hilarious." Chortle

"Strikingly honest and hilarious." Huffington Post

CHARLIE GEORGE

Charlie is an award winning stand-up comedian and writer, having won the LGBTQ New Comedian of the Year 2019 and placing in the finals of the prestigious So You Think You’re Funny, Leicester Square New Comedian, Funny Women Awards and Pride’s Got Talent.

She has since performed stand-up on BBC Asian Network Live and the BBC’s No Country for Young Women Podcast, as well as appearing on Comedy Central in Rhod Gilbert’s Growing Pains & ITV2’s Stand Up Sketch Show.

A talented and accomplished writer Charlie was chosen to feature in Charlie Brooker’s writers room for Cunk & Other Humans 2019, The BAFTA nominated AntiViral Wipe 2020 and Death to 2020 & 2021 for Netflix. She has written for the C4 Election night special, 8 out of 10 cats, Hypothetical, Newsjack, The Now Show, Have I Got News For You, Horrible Histories, Joe Lycett’s Got Your Back & Frankie Boyle’s New World Order.

"A personable and witty comic with a playful, naughty streak and an ear for a strong gag." Chortle

AND YOUR RESIDENT HOST:

BEN VAN DER VELDE

One of the quickest wits around and a much-loved compere, he always brings a jam-packed back of nonsense, silliness and wisecracks to every gig he hosts.

"Wonderfully improvised riffs showcasing his impressive spontaneity and sharp tongue." Edinburgh Festivals Magazine

“The perfect comedy club host – he is a master of audience interaction. The audience weren’t just warmed up, but pretty hysterical even before the first act of the night hit the stage.”  Huffington Post