GRINSTOCK COMEDY CLUB - 09th Jan 2019 - Crowne Plaza Felbridge Hotel, East Grinstead

Welcome to 2020 and another year of award-winning comedy on your doorstep here is West Sussex, and the town of East Grinstead. Now in our 11^th season of providing comedy to the masses and twice nominated for Comedy Club of the South two years running by National TV & Radio stations Absolute Radio & Dave TV.

Now the largest independent club in the South East monthly outside London.

Always guaranteed to be a line-up to rival even the biggest comedy clubs in the country and all on your doorstep, for less then the price of a train ticket to London or Brighton.

If you’ve yet to try out the award winning Grinstock Comedy Club then you’re truly missing out. Come see what has us still going stronger than ever a 11 years after we started, with around 200 plus attending each month and running out of the stunning Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Felbridge Hotel in East Grinstead, with ample free parking and a full monthly food menu on offer and drinks you can even order by text from your seat.

Come see what has over 78% of our audience coming back year after year, month after month.

We look forward to welcoming you to one of our excellent award-winning shows. Please see below the line-up for our first show of 2020 with our DOUBLE HEADLINER night to kick things off in 2020.

Jan's LINE-UP

MC JAVIER JARQUIN

‘Best Show‘ at the 2010 New Zealand International Comedy Festival

‘Best National Artist‘ at the World Buskers Festival

“seriously talented at working a crowd” - The Stage

Probably the most multi-national comedian you will ever see, Javier Jarquin started out joking around at high school before cutting his teeth on the New Zealand circuit. Resident in the UK since Javier Jarquin 2010, the change of country has occasionally baffled this observational comedian;

“Boots doesn’t actually sell shoes whereas Office does!”

After winning the 2007 ‘So You Think You’re Funny’ competition in Christchurch Javier performed at New Zealand and Melbourne’s biggest comedy clubs, on television and was a core member of New Zealand’s longest running comedy show: Scared Scriptless. A unique and extremely adaptable performer, Javier has won numerous awards ranging from ‘Best Show Wellington‘ at the 2010 New Zealand International Comedy Festival right up to ‘Best National Artist‘ at the World Buskers Festival!

“Jarquin is seriously talented when it comes to working a crowd” The Stage

“High calibre throughout” Morning Star “Fresh, funny and unique” The Press (NZ)

“Jarquin draws in the audience like an industrial magnet”  SG Fringe 

“Kept the audience laughing throughout” Edinburgh Spotlight

NEWCOMER – Celya Ab

Funny Women Finalist 2019

Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Nominee 2019

As Heard on Union Jack Radio

As Heard on Brum Radio

Celya Ab is the most unique emerging talent on the UK circuit. Originally from Paris, France and of French – Algerian origins. Celya is now residing in the sunny city of Birmingham and has been making a huge impression on the UK comedy scene despite only starting her comedy career in 2017. Able to perform in French & English, Celya’s sharp writing brings a unique look into life as a EU expat living in post brexit Britain.  With a very likeable stage presence and natural ability Celya looks destined for the top

Celya is currently doing trial spots for: Mirth Control, Alexanders, Glee, XS Malarkey & Top Secret to name a few

“I was shocked and appalled by Celya’s sharp and annoyingly observant gags. An exciting and promising writer.” - Joe Lycett

HEADLINER 1 – James Alderson

Best Comedy Act 2015" WOW247 Awards

"Best Comedian 2014" The Guide Awards

Tour Support Dane Baptiste & Jo Brand

"Proper funny!" - Paul McCaffrey

James has established himself as one of the most booked MCs on the circuit, 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!

Comedian, writer and actor James Alderson is a familiar face at comedy clubs throughout the UK, performing regularly for large comedy chains and independent clubs around the country, as well as a variety of universities, charities, sports dinners, military shows and corporate events. James has also performed around the world in various venues including most recently New York, Switzerland, Cyprus, Turkey, Ibiza, Crete and Egypt.

James writes regular magazine and newspaper columns and is also an experienced comic actor, having been seen on-screen in many TV adverts, and most recently starring in Sky's "Scared of Santa", and in Channel 4's prank show called "Eye Spy"!

In previous years James was asked to support the outstanding Dane Baptiste on his UK tour and Jo Brand the year before that, whilst also filming a new Sky Christmas comedy show, which aired in the UK at Christmas.

Don’t just take what we have to say, this is what others say about James:

“James lights up the room like a pyromaniac in a fireworks shop!” Russell Kane

“One of the funniest and most original MCs I’ve ever 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)

"James Alderson is one of those rarities in the comedy world. A naturally funny man! He has the ability to magic hilarity with a variety of wonderful jokes.." - John Marshall/Agraman (Buzz Comedy)

"A true comedy gem. Tore the roof off!" - Steyning Comedy Club

"James made what looked like an unplayable gig look easy!" - Joe Bromehead (Love Comedy)

"Spot on! Absolutely great!" - Aldershot Garrison (Officer's Mess)

"James Alderson was simply hilarious....he deserves a biggger stage!" - The News, Portsmouth

HEADLINER 2 – Karen Bayley

As seen on The Last Word – More 4  

Sex On The Job – Channel 4

Writer for 8 Out Of 10 Cats

Writer for Celebrity Juice

Pet fringe Comedian of The Year Finalist 2018

“the night’s star attraction” Tamworth Herald

Karen Bayley is a midlands based act hailing from Birmingham. Karen has been on the circuit for over a decade. She made a name for herself early on in her career reaching the semi-final of the prestigious BBC New Comedy Awards and was later crowned the winner of the 2001 Komedia New Act prize, Karen Bayley followed by becoming the first ever female winner of the prestigious Comedy Store King Gong award as well as reaching the finals of both the BBC New Comedy Awards Showcase and Babycham Funny Women.

Delightfully saucy, her friendly and confident stage presence, combined with a killer wit, an infectious giggle and some devastating one-liners make her a comedic force to be reckoned with a warm and welcoming with a delightfully saucy and spiky edge, her bold, no nonsense attitude strikes a perfect pitch with men and women alike.

Karen can be seen performing at all the established clubs and bookers across the UK and has recently been supporting Joe Lycett on his 2016 tour. Karen also appeared in the Aviva Goth Advert Campaign

What the press have to say:

“Bayley’s material surprises with inspired and sparkling punchlines…with comic timing that is rarely less than brilliant. An assured performer who doesn’t have much trouble getting audiences laughing.” Chortle

“I saw her recently and she blew my socks off. She doesn’t dwell too much on “lady issues”. Funny in her own right, she was brilliant, clever and she’s gonna be huge.” BBC Online.

“Likeable headstrong persona- packing a considerable performing punch.” The List

“the night’s star attraction” Tamworth Herald

“Karen is one of the most consistently hilarious comedians I have had the pleasure of working with . She’s a sharp writer and an unflappable compère, able to cajole any room with her warm audience interaction and precise intelligent gags, ” Joe Lycett

Radio & TV:

BBC Radio 5 Live

BBC Radio Dunstable – Anything But Coldplay (panellist)

Aviava Goth TV Advertisement Campaign

The Last Word – More 4

100 Greatest Cartoons – Channel 4

Sex On The Job – Channel 4

8 Out Of 10 Cats – Writer (Joe Lycett)

Celebrity Juice – Writer (Joe Lycett)