8th January
Free/Paid Tickets: Eventbrite
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Bilal Zafar (Stand Up)
Mark Simmons (Stand Up)
Olga Koch (Stand Up)
Joe Grant (MC)
Every Wednesday at The Finsbury, Bear Funny Comedy bring you some of UK's best comedians trying out brand new material.
In Jan 2020 we are partnering with Leicester Comedy Festival to showcase professional comedians heading to the festival to share some of their latest jokes. England's biggest comedy festival runs from 5-23 Febuary this year and we totally reccomend a trip to the Midlands!
At this show you will see three acts performing for thirty minutes each seperated by a break to explore our excellent bar, food and facilities at the Finsbury.
On Wednesday 8th Jan we feature:
BILAL ZAFAR: Bilal Zafar worked in a massive private care home for a year on a zero hour contract.. He blocked most of it out, but will remember it for you innit. The care industry in UK, how we treat our elderly, employment etc. Edinburgh Fringe Best Newcomer Nominee 2016, as seen/ Heard on BBC 1, MTV, BBC Radio 4, BBC Radio 5 Live and other stuff. At Leicester Comedy Festival on Friday 14th and Sunday 16th Feb: “Endearing, relaxed and naturally funny…hilarious” - ★★★★ - Emily Phillips, EdFest Mag See him on stage here
MARK SIMMONS: This show is for people that like jokes. Lot's of jokes. Silly jokes, clever jokes, naughty jokes. "Master of one liners" one4review *****. Leicester Mercury Comedian Of The Year - Runner up. As seen on ITV1's 'Out There'. Rob Brydon and Rob Beckett Tour support 2019. At Leicester Comedy Festival for a solo show on Sunday 9th Feb and Sunday 16th Feb with a podcast recording. He has just been on Mock the Week - See it here!
OLGA KOCH: 2018 Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer Nominee 'Slick mature hour' **** Telegraph. 'Laugh-a-minute hour' **** List. 'Unashamedly whip-smart' **** Fest. In her new work in progress show she tackles her identity as an immigrant, a drama queen and the biggest Vampire Weekend fan the world has ever seen.. At Leicester Comedy Festival on Sat 8th Feb and on Weds 19th Feb See her doing stand up on BBC TV's Mock the Week
and your loveable MC JOE GRANT
*Line up is subject to change
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***A portion of your ticket purchase will go to Big Difference Company, a charity registered in England (1135167). Big Difference Company are the organisers of the Leicester Comedy Festival and a partner of this event.