We have some great acts who have said yes to supporting the event and help raise lots of cash for charity!

Winner of the comedy store’s KING GONG 2018 , Anglo/Lebanese mum of two Esther Manito will be hosting the night.

Joined by top performances from one of the country’s best TV and circuit performers Kerry Godliman, award winning British stand-up comedian and writer Shazia Mirza, with circuit headliner including TV and radio Nathan Caton, with hilarious anecdotes from Atlanta Born Phileo Huff and acerbic wit from award winning John Ryan.

Please note this is an adult event 18yrs+

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Esther Manito

Lebanese British comedian is the nights host and winner of the comedy store’s KING GONG 2018.

“Esther has a lot of hair and a lot of talent” Beyond the Joke.

“An adept and assured performer”- Chortle

“We need more gritty reality of the feminine kind and Esther tells it like it is” Funny Women

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Kerry Godliman

The charmingly straight-talking, quick-witted comedian is one of the country’s best performers. Kerry appearances include BBC’s Mock The Week, Live At The Apollo, Channel 4’s 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Comedy Gala in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital’ and BBC’s Celebrity Pointless.

**** ‘Goes for the jugular. Quick wit, frank and engaging’ - The Independent

****‘Exquisitely crowd-pleasing form’ - The Evening Standard

‘Hits a nerve with every observation. Honest, smart and very funny’ - Ricky Gervais

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Shazia Mirza

Her previous stand-up show, the critically acclaimed; ‘‘The Kardashians Made Me Do It’‘, played for 103 nights internationally across the UK, US, Sweden, Ireland and France and completed four sell out runs at London’s Soho Theatre;

∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ “is provoking laughter and large intakes of breath once again… brave and urgent”- The Telegraph

∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ “she’s effective at getting under your skin… strikes a blow” - Metro

∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ “at this moment in time – post-Brexit, post-Nice, post-Orlando – it’s on point chilling and superb” - The Skinny

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Nathan Caton

Regarded as one of the best young comics in the UK, Nathan’s award winning combination of personal and topical anecdotes. Appearances including, BBC One's Live at the Apollo, BBC Two’s Mock The Week, Channel 4’s Comedy Gala, BBC Three’s Russell Howard’s Good News, BBC Radio 4’s Now Show.

‘Laidback, on-the-nose material, chopping down fools of all colours, both in day-to-day life and in the media’ - The Guardian

‘Caton is probably the most exciting young black comic on the scene’ - Fest

‘More than material, presentation is Caton’s strongest suit and he’s confident, charismatic and upbeat’ - Chortle

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Philéo Huff

Is in opposition of being defined in only one way. Originally from Atlanta, his turbulent personal experiences have enabled countless controversial and hilarious anecdotes, that inform his deeply realist-nihilist comedic style.

"Funny is an understatement, his talent is Unreal!" - Kishan Sheth, Comedy On (UK)

"Brilliant in every way! Dynamic personality and unpredictable punchlines." - FX Network (USA)

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John Ryan

The irresistibly amiable John Ryan uses his acerbic wit and seemingly encyclopaedic knowledge of the world around him to keep any audience on their toes. His East End Irish upbringing gives him the rare ability to connect with people from diverse backgrounds. No stranger to either the strange or the norm, he will put an amusing spin on any subject matter going.

“Upbeat, interesting and unique” - ITV

“A five star performer” - LBC Radio

"Genius 5 *****" - Daily Telegraph

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**Please note this line up may be subject to change.