Comedy at Cross Keys

Please note that the artists appearing may be subject to change.

Markus Birdman

Markus is an original and highly talented stand up. He has been described by the BBC as “the all-round package; witty, controversial, hip, topical, silly. A master of timing and physical comedy." His relationship with the Beeb goes back to his performance at the Edinburgh Festival in 2001 as part of Screaming Blue Murder's Big Value Show and as a finalist in the televised BBC New Comedy Awards 2001. He was nominated for the NZ Comedy Guild Award as Best International Artist 2014. 'The crowd fell for his dry, witty, confused little boy mutt-schtick in a big way' (The Observer) 'Delightfully comic. Controversial, personal and wickedly punchy' (The List) 'Birdman cuts a dashing figure, elegant, smart, theatrical. A hugely entertaining hour of thoughtful, heartfelt, mature comedy, performed with great energy and dynamism... Engagingly mixes the silly and the downright wrong' (Chortle) '... already on his way up...' (Time Out) 'Second to none' (Adelaide Advertiser) 'Infectious, likeable and popular... A consummate comic... energetic, engaging, thought-provoking and funny' (The Stage).

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Andy White

Andy White is a comedian from Birmingham who pleases the crowds with his take on offbeat subject matter. Regular compere of the Brummie Comedy Cocktail at the Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham. He also has the honour of winning the BBC quiz show The Weakest Link - The Comedian's Special! 'Andy's humour embraces silly voices, funny faces, observational humour, topical humour and his mixed race background. He can do material that's clever, cheeky, sick or just silly' (Riproar Comedy) 'Oozes talent and confidence'. (What's On, Birmingham) 'The laughs turned to applause many times for And... Had me exercising my pelvic floor muscles to avoid an accident' (BBC).

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Rob Coleman

A comedian delivering beautifully crafted gags that range from the dark to the ridiculous. '... the clever and funny Rob Coleman, whose material ranges from the sinister to the ridiculous' (Funhouse Comedy Club).

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Tony Basnett

An upbeat and playful North-easterner who has been seen across the country at top comedy clubs or performing at some of the UK’s major music festivals. With a mischievous and positive style that will get any crowd to warm to his charm. "Genuinely rib-tickling material coupled with an effortlessly confident yet reassuringly laid-back demeanour, Mr Basnett is a compelling and welcome addition to any evening of quality stand-up" (Spotlight Comedy).

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