Shappi established herself as one of the UK’s finest comedians with her sell-out Edinburgh show, Asylum Speaker. Despite the basis for the show being her   experiences as a child refugee fleeing Iran and terrorists attempting to murder her father, Shappi’s sensitive yet witty exploration of these events created   an instant comedy smash hit.

It also lead to the publication of her childhood memoirs, “A Beginner’s Guide To Acting English“, her best-selling literary debut, described by the Scotsman   as  ‘filled with laughter, wonder and compassion’. Emma Thompson said “This very funny, acute book also made me cry”.

Shappi went on to publish her first novel, Nina Is Not Ok, which was described by the Telegraph as ‘moving, funny and shocking’ and received tremendous   acclaim from critics and readers alike.

Shappi’s career has taken her to all corners of the globe. She has appeared on countless TV & Radio shows, including: Live at the Apollo, Michael   McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, I’m a Celebrity: Get Me Out of Here, Mock The Week, 8 Out Of 10 Cats, MasterChef, Have I Got News For You, QI, Pointless   Celebrities, Question Time and Just a Minute, as well as her own show, Shappi Talk.

Phil Nichol is a truly unique performer.

An acclaimed actor, award winning comedian, producer, presenter, writer and musician there is no end to his talent.

Phil is an energetic and exciting performer with an unquenchable thirst to break boundaries and innovate with his work.

His skill as an improviser whether it be musical, comedy or straight is unparalled. With a surreal edge to some of his mischievous rantings Nichol always brings something new to the stage, his keen sense of fun and eye for the shocking and absurd has cemented his position as one of the best comedians on the circuit today.

His assured and award winning performances in his theatrical work have attracted critical accolades and see him in great demand as an actor. Phil headlines all the major comedy clubs around the country and is also heavily involved as a resident host in Old Rope a new material night which runs in London and Brighton.

Phil also presented the 2007 IF.Comedy Award alongside his One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest co-star Christian Slater.

Nichol's 2002 Edinburgh Festival Fringe show Things I Like I Lick was nominated for the Perrier Award. In 2006, Nichol won the if.comedy award (successor to the Perrier) with a show titled The Naked Racist, which he performed at The Stand;[1] he later performed the same show at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. In 2007, Nichol was nominated for Best Headliner at the Chortle Awards.

Joe Foster is a stand-up comedian from Brighton with a sharp, dry wit and likeable persona, which has established him as a firm favourite with audiences around the country.

In 2015, Joe won the Fosters South Coast Comedian Of The Year Competition, which cemented his reputation as one of the fresh new voices on the UK comedy circuit, and he has since established himself on the comedy circuit with a bright future ahead.

Winner of Foster’s South Coast Comedian of the Year 2015

“He tells them well, with an off-hand wit” Chortle

“Tightly written and very funny material” Latest 7

“Reassuringly confident” The List

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Known for his quick wit and imaginative material, Dave is a staple of the circuit. He is a very well-regarded MC with a reputation for being able to tame   nearly any crowd (“the lion tamer of late nigh” Privates comedy)

His debut hour, ADHDave, about a late diagnosis of ADHD in the midst of some very challenging life events, was a sell out hit across Brighton and   Edinburgh Fringe festivals. It has recently been filmed for broadcast.

His podcast Pop, Collaborate and Listen takes a sideways look at the number one albums of the 90’s and is one of the most downloaded music commentary podcasts in the UK.

★★★★★

“Engaging and energetic. A must see"

Latest Brighton

"Quickness, stage presence and quickness with audience interactions"

Brighton Seagull