Comedy @ Heyrod Village Hall

Phil began performing comedy in 2006 at a local Chinese restaurant, he was asked to leave soon into the performance, but such was the reaction of the crowd - a rapturous round of applause (in hindsight, this may have been more for the management although no one can really confirm anything) - he decided to pursue a career via more conventional means. He then found a local comedy venue running beginners nights, and after his first performance, was asked to perform in the final of the new act competition, where he placed second.

He continued performing around the North of England, where he placed second in four more competitions, including the legendary Beat the Frog World Series. Given his consistency, and undeterred by his near brushes with success, he decided to carry on performing and has now established himself as a regular in many clubs around the country, and he is renowned for his ability to win over any audience.

From his carefully crafted gags, to his engaging anecdotes, his material and stage presence ensure he is a big hit wherever he's playing, and he always leaves.

Dean Coughlin is a multi-award winning, working-class comic from Liverpool, who has quickly established an outstanding reputation for his talent. Dean won Breakthrough Act of The Year 2023, and Best Comedy Podcast at The Northwest Comedy Awards 2023.

He's been declared a highlight of the New Zealand International Comedy Festival by The NZ Herald, a highlight of the Glasgow International Comedy Festival by The Scotsman, won Canada's Master's of the Universe Improv Competition, and featured on Australian TV's The Comedy Channel.

'A vitriol which makes Richard Dawkins look like the Archbishop of Canterbury... engaging...' (The Scotsman)

'... a blast of hilarity' (Manchester Evening News)

'... quintessentially Kiwi comedy...' (The Press, NZ)

'... a wicked sense of humour, gets the audience involved from the kick off...' (BBC)

'... perfectly dropped punchlines... Easy control of an audience, who hang on his every word' (Chortle)

'Sully had the audience showing their appreciation with fits of laughter and applause' (http://www.channel 4.com).