FRIDAY 25TH OF APRIL
A NIGHT OF TOP COMEDIANS & BIG LAUGHS!
with headliner PAT CAHILL / MC LATEEF LOVEJOY / OPENER OLIVIA LEE & MIDDLE CALLUM MACKENZIE
SEASON 16 KICKs OFF BIGGER, BOLDER & FUNNIER THAN EVER!
Get ready for an unmissable night of award-winning comedy as we launch our 16th season with an incredible lineup of TV & national touring comedians!
Expect aching faces, belly laughs, and unstoppable fun as we bring the UKβs best stand-up acts straight to East Grinstead.
With huge names from ITV, BBC, and global comedy circuits, our opening night is set to be an absolute stormer! We've spent 15 years selling out shows, packing rooms, and bringing top-tier entertainmentβand this season is no different.
π₯ Gather your friends, book a table, and get ready for a night of pure laughter!
π Hosted at the stunning Felbridge Hotel & Spa Ballroom
π Twice nominated for Comedy Club of the South by DAVE TV & Absolute Radio
ποΈ Book nowβthis WILL be another packed out!
Letβs kick off Season 16 with a bangβbecause the world needs more laughs, more fun, and more unforgettable nights!
THE LINE-UP OF comedians ON THE 25TH
MC LATEEF LOVEJOY
βA charismatic comedy maestroβ ***** The Metro
βMagnetic stage presenceβ ***** Time Out
Star of ITVβs βYoung Gifted & Brokeβ
As seen on ITVβs βTake The Mikeβ
Nominee BECA Awards Best Male Comedian
Nominee Best Comedian, Pride Of Africa Awards
ITVβs Young, Gifted, and Broke star β Lateef Lovejoy, is one of the most unique and distinctive acts on the comedy circuit, and is one of the UKβs finest young comedians & actors who made his showbusiness debut as a witty 12 year old on Britainβs famous morning gameshow Mousetrap. Lateefβs skilful blend of stand-up and impressions has seen him showcased on ITVβs national comedy search βTake the Mikeβ.
Having vastly gained the reputation of becoming a force to be reckoned with, both on the Black, Mainstream, and International comedy circuits.
Lateefβs comedic flair shines through at many of Britainβs top comedy clubs and venues regularly, alongside top comedy clubs worldwide, earning him a reputation as a rising star. Heβs also appeared in promotions for Channel 4, ITV, and major brands like U Switch, played father Kiss Mass for Kiss FM all racking him up millions of views on YouTube and a knack for captivating audiences.
He is one of the UKβs most internationally performing comedians, having performed in the Netherlands & Sweden in a sold-out tour of both countries, taking New York by storm by playing at the legendary Times Square Comedy Club, The Comedy Strip and The Comedy Cellar. Heβs also performed in Belgium, Holland, Nigeria, Jersey, Germany, Thailand, UAE, Singapore, Malaysia, South Africa, Tanzania, Kenya and has just performed at the renowned Melbourne Comedy Festival with fantastic reviews.
Lateef has a tremendous comedic talent, being one of the most unique and distinctive acts on the international comedy circuit. If that wasnβt enough, Lateef has worked with major television networks such as E4, ITV, Nickelodeon and Paramount, and has also been featured in the smash hit blockbuster βThe Darknightβ ( Warner Bros).
OPENER olivia lee
Multi award-winning comedian
As seen on βBalls of Steelβ C4 / βOlivia Leeβs Naughty Bitsβ C4 / βThe Tonight Show with Jay Lenoβ NBC
βOlivia Lee is very, very funnyβ - Time Out
βFearless, sexy, with razor-sharp witβ - Daily Star
βA comedian with nerves of steel!β - Daily Mirror
βOlivia Lee is funny. She has the ability to push awkwardness to unbearable levels!β - The Guardian
βA very talented British comedy ladyβ - Heat
Olivia Lee is a multi award winning writer, stand up comedian and actress, with a long track record of creating, writing and starring in her own TV shows. She has many scripted projects in development with UK & US production companies and broadcasters.
A well known face of TV comedy, Olivia started her career on Channel 4βs hit comedy show βBalls of Steelβ with her own slot called βPrank TV with Miss Leeβ. She created her own vehicle for Channel 4, βOlivia Leeβs Naughty Bitsβ. This led to her own series on Comedy Central; βOlivia Lee: Dirty, Sexy, Funnyβ. The USA came calling and Olivia was invited to regularly appear on NBCβs βThe Tonight Show with Jay Lenoβ where she wrote and starred in her own regular comedy slot. That led to truTV giving Olivia her own comedy pilot βThe Olivia Lee Showβ β which Ben Stiller produced with his company Red Hour.
As an actress she has starred in many BAFTA nominated shows. Her feature script βPardon The Interruptionβ has recently won multiple awards. βBest Feature Scriptβ at βThe Rome Prisma Film Awardsβ, βBest Comedy Screenplayβ at βThe Prague Screenplay Awardsβ and βBest Comedy Screenplayβ at the βBerlin International Screenwriting Festivalβ.
Recently she created and starred in her own pilot βMake Me A Misogynistβ for which she played all men for Channel 4. She also launched her first album with Universal records; βMindful Mum; How Not To Lose Your Total Fuc*ing Sh*tβ a unique spin on mindfulness, this was a hit and Olivia has turned it into a one woman show βOlivia Lee; Losing Her Total Fuc*ing Sh*tβ playing homage to female anger and toxic femininity. A tour of this is now in the works.
MIDDLE ACT Callum mackenzie
Former Broadway Comedy Club resident comic (NYC)
Max Turner New Act competition Runner Up
Chuckle Mania comedy competition Runner Up
Callum Mackenzie is a fantastic new act on the UK comedy stand-up scene, he originates from the local town of Forest Row, so is some fantastic home grown talent.
βEndearing and energetic, Callum Mackenzie is an award-winning comic from the depths of the English countryside, who looks at life outside his tiny village with puppyish enthusiasm.β
Heβs fast rising up the comedy ladder, and performing internationally with it, heβs one to watchout for, heβll soon be headlining shows in all the big clubs.
HEADLINER pat cahill
βWonderfully weirdβ - The Guardian
βTrue star qualityβ - Evening Standard
Tour support for Ardal Ohanlon & Nina Conti
As seen on Daveβs One Night Stand & 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown
βCahill strikes an unlikely balance between stretched absurdity and sophisticated introspection...This is one of the strangest and most satisfying hours of the Festival.β ***** Edfestmag
Chortle Best Newcomer 2012 & Hackney Empire New Act of the Year 2012 Winner
From winning Chortle Best Newcomer and Hackney Empire New Act Awards in 2012, Pat has gone on to become a perenially daft presence on the alternative comedy scene in the UK and internationally. His own style of βcontrolled sillinessβ (Fest mag) has led him to appearances on Daves One Night Stand, Sky Arts, BBC3, BBC Radio 1, 4 (The Now Show) and 4 Extra. As well as two national tour support slots for Ardal Ohanlon and Nina Conti, Pat has written and performed 4 critically acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe Festival solo shows, and appeared internationally in Belgium, Switzerland, France, Ireland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, The Netherlands, and Peterborough.
Nominee Best Show, Daves Leicester Comedy Festival 2016.
With an impressive array of accolades under his belt, including the prestigious Chortle Best Newcomer 2012 award and the Hackney Empire New Act of the Year award, Pat Cahill is a force to be reckoned with. Brace yourself for an unforgettable comedy experience as you dive into the world of this award-winning comedian.
When Pat Cahill takes the stage, get ready for an electrifying performance like no other. His energetic presence and infectious enthusiasm captivate audiences from the moment he steps into the spotlight. With a unique blend of surreal storytelling and quick-witted banter, Pat Cahill effortlessly connects with his audience, leaving them in stitches and craving for more.