Marcel Lucont

Marcel Lucont is a flâneur, raconteur, and bon-viveur. France's premier misanthropist and lover with his unique blend of sardonic wit and Gallic charm. Alter ego of Alexis Dubus. Winner of multiple awards including Chortle, Best Fringe show and Best comedy show at the Edinburgh festival.

'A must-see... In his own words, he is fantastic' (Herald Sun)

'Wonderful French wit... superb stuff... His elegant, sardonic turns of phrase are an utter joy' (Time Out)

'Fresh, accessible and hilarious' (The Guardian).

Originally based in Toronto Michelle Shaughnessy fast made a name for herself across North America. She’s had numerous appearances on television and her debut album “You Know What You Did” hit number one on the iTunes comedy charts. Her sophomore album “Botoxic” received a coveted 5 star review from Toronto’s NOW Magazine.

In 2017 she was a finalist in Canada’s “Top Comic” competition and her audition video has since went viral, with 5 million views and climbing.

In 2018 her original scripted pilot was a finalist in Just For Laughs Stand Up and Pitch” sitcom contest.

Michelle is also an accomplished writer and actor with credits that span commercial, variety, scripted and unscripted television. Her acting work has been featured on Hulu, Amazon Prime and Netflix.

Newly based in London Michelle is becoming a fan favourite all over the UK. She appeared at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2022. Her show “Be Your Own Daddy” was directed by Adam Hills. The Scotsman called it a “winning debut”.

Former model turned aspiring model.

With a caustic, catty wit and unapologetic confidence, he has taken the UK comedy circuit by the balls, and the circuit liked it.

Selected for the Pleasance Comedy Reserve at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2015 and a finalist in the prestigious NATYs awards and Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian, Joe now performs at the biggest and best clubs in the country.

Also working as an actor and writer, he has been seen in the movie Pride and written for really cool publications that you probably haven't heard of.

Baby-faced comedian with the voice of an angel on 40 B&H a day.

Chortle - "Demands attention... He exudes a star quality, and on his own terms... Definitely one to watch."

"Very likeable, sardonic, and with enough great lines to make other comics jealous."- Rhys James

"A delightful host. Lyle's golden comedy, more like."- Ivo Graham

"Warm, engaging, charming, funny. Nice hair too." Ahir Shah

"Superb comic performance"- PleaseMindTheBlog

"Great stage presence. This guy is NOT shit!"- Leo Kearse

"A mixture of quirky and relatable humour which brings a perfect balance. He bounces off the audience like a true pro." - Dom Mackie

"Lyle is an amazing act and MC. With relatable and self deprecating wit, he leaves you not knowing what he's going to say next. Highly recommended."- Full Frontal Comedy

Lyle is a regular MC for many reputable comedy clubs. He has hosted the likes of Nick Helm, Janine Harouni, Rhys James, Glenn Moore, Andrew Maxwell, Ivo Graham, Seann Walsh, Fern Brady, Joel Dommett, and Phil Wang. He was MC at the Panc Comedy Festival to an audience of 1000 at Ljubljana Castle, Slovenia in August last year, as well as performing at the prestigious Antwerp Comedy Club in Belgium, and runs his own comedy club which runs at five different venues to sell-out audiences; Quip Shed Comedy (www.quipshedcomedy.com/shows).

Lyle is represented by Mirth Control Comedy Management (https://www.mirthcontrolcomedy.com/lylebarke) and sold out his debut solo hour Tragic Potential in 2021 at the Museum of Comedy, as well as a short Camden Fringe run at the Canal Cafe Theatre. Lyle has also recently performed MC/opener/middle/closing pro weekend spots at the likes of Backyard Comedy Club, Covent Garden Comedy Club, The Hard Rock Cafe, Up The Creek, The West End Comedy Club, Camden Comedy Club, Crack Comedy, The Stand Up Club, Outside the Box, The Bearcat and Mirth Control, and has been a support act for the likes of Mark Watson, Shaparak Khorsandi, Kerry Godlimen, and Reginald D Hunter.

Lyle has previously been a Get Up, Stand Up Semi Finalist, Max Turner Prize Semi Finalist, Moth Club Honk Show Finalist, Comedy Store King Gong Finalist, & Top Secret Gong Show Finalist.