XS Malarkey

A tall, gangly Northerner who delivers his own brand of no-nonsense humour. He has made appearances on Just A Minute, Have I Got News For You, Mock The Week and Nevermind The Buzzcocks.

'A master storyteller, holding the audience before dropping an exploding but simple punchline...' (Metro)

'Filled with prime laugh-out-loud stupid moments' (The List, Glasgow & Edinburgh)

'... real craft and creativity... results that satisfy both the comedy purists and those who simply want big laughs on a big night out' (The Guardian)

'The best, as well as the most natural stand-up I've seen' (The Independent)

'Alun Cochrane's ability to make the little things in life a comedy goldmine is

phenomenal' (Chortle)

'Brilliant no-frills stand-up comedy' (The List)

'A no-nonsense comedian who specialises in funny nonsense' (Camberley Theatre).

'Toby is an actor, writer and comedian, who has a stupid name that no-one can pronounce or spell. He was born in a small cottage in Ludlow, Shropshire at the turn of the century, and even as a baby, sported a rather manly collection of facial hair.'

Manchester comedy Legend and host of XS Malarkey. Toby was the inaugural winner of The Les Dawson Award, beating a shortlist including Peter Kay, Daniel Kitson, Dave Spikey, Ken Dodd, Caroline Ahearne, Craig Cash and Steve Coogan. He works regularly in TV and Radio having appeared in shows ranging from Coronation Street to Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights.

'Superior stand-up skills – very, very funny' (The Guardian)

'A comedy genius' (Metro).