Come laugh your Thursday night away at The Hampton Hub as Jonny Awsum headlines a hilarious comedy show with support from Tom Ward and Michael Legge. Resident MC Elaine Blackmore will also be on hand to keep things lively throughout the evening! Don't miss out, get tickets now for what promises to be an unforgettable night of laughter.
Tom Ward
His TV appearances include Live at The Apollo, Roast Battle (Comedy Central), Stand Up Central (Comedy Central), Live from The Comedy Store (Comedy Central) and The Stand-Up Sketch Show (ITV2). He is now a regular performer in the UK’s top comedy clubs and at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival, where his shows have received critical acclaim.
“Hits the millennial sweet spot” **** Metro
“Inventive, imaginative…Like a post-rave Mickey Flanaghan” **** Beyond The Joke
“Packed with first rate gags, impressions and absurdist humour” **** Broadway Baby
“Big laughs” ****½ One4Review
“Imaginative, mischievous, and yet gleefully authentic” **** The Student
Michael Legge
Michael is a legend of the comedy circuit, a seasoned headliner and multi award winning comedian. There’s not much Michael hasn’t done or a club he hasn’t performed at. He has literally been there and done.
From being a presenter on MTV to performing stand up for Comedy Central Stewart lee’s Alternative Comedy Experience, Michael has also been a regular voice on the radio popping up on BBC Radio 4 & 6 and absolute radio where he co-hosted The Dave Gorman Show.
Michael has also performed an incredible 11 Edinburgh Shows with his most recent show ‘Idiot’ being available on ITVX courtesy OF Next Up Comedy.
His awards include the Sony Award and a BAFTA nomination, and he has performed across the globe. There’s not much he hasn’t done
He hosted the backroom chat for MTV’s European Music Awards to 53 million viewers worldwide, Michael Legge is fast becoming the most sought after host on the comedy circuit. He is a unique comic talent with a background in improvisation, stand-up, writing, compering, hosting, acting and TV warm-up work. As a performer, he is sharp and cutting edge, whilst being cheeky, lively and charming. Currently one of the circuit’s most sought-after acts and hosts, Michael performs all over Britain and beyond, including The Irish Republic, Australia, Canada and Dubai. He writes for the BBC, C4, C5 and Sky One and was sole writer for MTV’s website The Osbournes, winner of a BIMA award and nominated for a BAFTA.
Jonny Awsum
Jonny Awsum is an award-winning comedian who has charmed audiences all around the world with his high energy performance style and unique brand of musical comedy.
After building his reputation on the UK comedy circuit, where he is a regular headliner and closing act, Jonny shot to national fame on Britain’s Got Talent. His TV performances won standing ovations and unanimous praise from the judges and went viral on the internet, racking up over 50 million views on YouTube.
Following BGT, Jonny enjoyed a whirlwind 18 months including a sell-out five-star reviewed run at the Edinburgh Fringe, a starring role in his first pantomime, and tour support to both Lost Voice Guy and Tape Face on their hit UK theatre tours.
After being inundated with requests to perform his own tour, Jonny created the show ‘Jonny Awsum is Coming to Town’ and played to full houses in many of the UK’s towns before COVID-19 put a temporary halt on live performances.
Undeterred, Jonny set about writing a virtual show specifically for youngsters. The show proved a hit, winning Best Kids’ Show at the 2021 Leicester Comedy Festival and is now being booked for live performances by family-friendly festivals and events all across the country.
In 2022, Jonny performed at the Glastonbury Festival, supported Jason Manford in arenas around the country and recorded his 2000th show for a new live album.
2023 saw Jonny take to the high seas, performing for P&O on their brand new excellence-class cruise ships ‘Arvia’ and ‘Iona’.
In April 2024 Jonny will be running the TCS London Marathon and raising money for World Cancer Research Fund.
Jonny regularly pops up on TV and radio. He has featured on BBC Breakfast, GMTV, BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 5 Live and Absolute Radio and has appeared in TV commercials for brands including Cravendale, EDF, The Post Office, VW and Samsung.
What they're saying about Jonny Awsum:
"Guaranteed to lift your spirits"
***** Daily Mirror
"Brilliantly inventive...you went to town...we couldn't want for anything more!"
- David Walliams
"It was so smart, I think this whole kind of musical thing, singing, it really works for you because it makes you stand out, I like you a lot"
- Simon Cowell
"Jonny Awsum positively smashed this musical comedy show, taking the audience all the way with him...That's entertainment"
**** Chortle
"It was absolutely brilliant...it was the best ending to a show ever!"
- Amanda Holden
"60 minutes of pure unadulterated fun"
**** What's on Stage
"Numerous belly-aching, laugh-out-loud cheers"
**** Big Issue
Tickets are £15 (£13 Concessions & £18 OTD) and available by clicking the 'Get Tickets' button or you can text / call the box office (07770 636303) to reserve your place. Doors at 7 and laughs start at 8. Gonna be fun... KEEPING IT LIVE!
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LIVE COMEDY WITH JONNY AWSUM, TOM WARD, MICHAEL LEGGE & ELAINE BLACKMORE (MC)
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