Specs Comedy Luton - April 2019

Mitch Benn

Mitch Benn is not only one of the most sought-after acts on the comedy circuit but is widely acknowledged as one of the best writer/performers of comic songs in the country. Mitch began his comedy career in Edinburgh in 1994. He moved to London in 1996 and quickly established himself as a comedy club "headliner" as well as a favourite on the university circuit. Mitch is a regular writer and performer on "The Now Show" for BBC Radio 4 and "It's Been a Bad Week" for BBC Radio 2. Three series of his successful Radio 4 show, "Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music" have been broadcast so far. He also presents "The Mitch Benn Music Show" on BBC Radio 7. "Although the UK has a fine tradition in producing top- notch musical comedians, we have recently been left in the dust by the arrival of acts like Tim Minchin and Tenacious D, two acts who have found international stardom holding a tune as well as splitting their audience’s sides. This is where Mitch Benn comes in. Not exactly a new name on the comedy circuit, Benn has spent the last few years quietly composing some of the best rib-ticklers you’ll ever hear." Tom Goodwyn, Oxford Times

Radu Isac

Radu Isac has been a professional comedian in Romania for about 9 years where he was know as Romania’s comedian’s comedian. In 2015 he moved to London to be known as a open mic comedian. After about 2 years, 9 competition finals and 3 BBC appearances, Radu is proud to call himself the poorest professional comedian on the UK comedy circuit.

"Simultaneously sweet and dark, cynical and tricksy"

Chortle

"Certainly impressive"

Beyond the Joke

The Noise Next Door

The U.K’s premier improv comedy troupe have taken the comedy world by storm.

Eight time sell-out veterans of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and one of the country’s most sought after comedy club headliners, The Noise Next Door leave audiences everywhere in awe of their lightning-quick wit and totally original comedic talents. They have been performing their own distinctive brand of off-the-cuff comedy together since they met at university. Taking audience suggestions, the cheeky and charming quartet, transform them into fantastically funny scenes and songs in the blink of an eye with a perfect blend of ludicrous characters, witty one-liners, epic stories, and explosive physicality. The Noise Next Door have appeared on BBC One, BBC Three, ITV1, BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 4, they were nominated for a Chortle Award in 2014, and have performed alongside the likes of Michael McIntyre, Al Murray, and Harry Hill. Having received standing ovations in front of corporate dinners, the British forces, secondary school students and even fans at ‘Download’ Heavy Metal music festival, they are also one of the most versatile acts in the business. Unstoppably funny and uniquely talented, The Noise Next Door are the next big thing in British comedy.

“HILARIOUS… A SUPERIOR KIND OF CHOAS”
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The Daily Telegraph

“COMEDY GOLD”
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The Guardian

“IMMACULATELY WELL EXECUTED”
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The Times

Joseph Wilson

Joseph Wilson started his multi talented career at the age of 18 with aplomb and has flourished into a comedic force to be reckoned with. A stand up comedian, actor, voice over artist, a television warm up and a writer, Joseph has carved out an impressive CV. Joseph is a likeable stand up and impressionist who’s energetic, physical and improvised style has been wowing audiences from Britain, Holland, Israel, France & USA. Speaking of travelling, Joseph recorded a special podcast episode 'Cuba, Cubita' whilst he was there. Perfect moment to push the podcast, right? The Social Hand Grenade Podcast interviews comedians, actors and life's live wires about their process including The Morgan Freeman Impression and each guest's 'social hand grenade moment (social faux pas)'.

"Very good...Funny stuff coupled with good impressions "

DON WARD, THE COMEDY STORE

"Fabulous! A great act!"

NOEL FAULKNER, THE COMEDY CAFE

"…original and funny material"

THE DAILY ECHO

"A brilliant impressionist"

TERRY ALDERTON

"Terrific"

BARRY CRYER