Bromey Comedy reserve the right to change acts due to unforseen circumstances
Sat December 7th Xmas Show
Ben Norris + Will Hannigan
Plus special guests
Sat March 1st
D A N E B A P T I S T E
POSTPONED! Check back soon
Sat Feb 1st Special Show
Andrew Lawrence (Tour Show)
Still on The Naughty Step!
Andrew Lawrence Show
CHANGE OF VENUE!!!!
Bromley United Reformed Church
20 Widmore Road & Glades Place, Bromley, Kent BR1 1RY
Central Bromley (Next to BOOTS)
Andrew Lawrence is often courting controversy in his career. He rose to prominence with appearances on platforms like Live at the Apollo and BBC Radio 4, where his writing and performances in shows such as What To Do If You’re Not Like Everybody Else showcased his wit and range. His style blends self-deprecating humor with incisive critiques of societal norms, which has earned him both critical acclaim and a polarized audience.
Lawrence’s career milestones include accolades at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and nominations for major comedy awards, underlining his impact on the UK comedy scene. Despite these achievements, his outspokenness has sparked significant backlash, most notably a 2014 social media post that critiqued political correctness in comedy, drawing accusations of bigotry. This controversy was explored in the 2016 Sky Arts documentary The Outcast Comic, which examined his challenges with censorship and his position as a provocateur in comedy.
Lawrence has also embraced digital platforms, building a sizable following on YouTube where he further explores contentious topics. His work invites both laughter and debate, ensuring his place as one of comedy’s most divisive figures
Ben Norris, a sharp-witted comedian with a charismatic edge, charms audiences with his quick humour and engaging performances. With a confident stage presence and a razor-sharp wit, Ben Norris’ is a delightful mix of clever observations and hilarious anecdotes. His ability to find humour in the quirks of everyday life, as well as in broader social commentary, sets him apart as a true comedic talent. appearances on popular television shows such as “Mock the Week” and “Never Mind the Buzzcocks” have further solidified his status as a beloved entertainer. Hopefully you’ll be fortunate enough to experience his remarkable talent?
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Will Hannigan headlined in Canada for nearly a decade, featured at the Just For Laughs NorthWest Festival, won Funniest Person and then disappeared to London, UK where you can now be lucky enough to see him.
Paul Ricketts
"Highly accomplished" - Time Out
aul is an award-winning comic who since 2005 has been entertaining audiences across the UK and beyond. Since starting out, Paul has developed into a much sought after performer on the comedy circuit. Sometimes silly, serious or surreal, sometimes autobiographical, political, or near the knuckle – but always funny!
★★★★★ Comical genius’ Edinburgh Festivals Magazine A striking set’ Guardian ★★★★ ‘Observational comedy at its finest’ The Independent ★★★★ ‘Outstanding’ Scotsman ★★★★ ★★★★★ ‘Masterfully crafted’ The Herald ★★★★ ‘‘Powerful persua-sive’ Fast Magazine In 2014,
Dane was nominated for Best Newcomer Edinburgh Fringe Festival, He was the first Black British comic to ever be nominated. This lead to Dane creating, writing and starring in ‘SunnyD’ on BBC Three, the first sitcom written by a black British writer with a nall British cast to appear on the BBC in over 20 years. The show was purchased by Lionsgate, with the intention of remaking an American version of the show under the auspices of ‘Scary Movie’ creator Keenan Ivory Wayans.
Dane went on to amass a number of TV and Radio credits, including appearing on and hosting Live At The Apollo in 2015 and 2017 respectively, whilst also appearing on a wide variety of recognised comedy TV shows, including 8 out 10 Cats, Countdown, Mock the Week and Comic Relief to name but a few. Dane’s Live work has gone from strength to strength since his debut show ‘Citizen Dane’; with successive live shows ‘Reasonable Doubts’ and ‘Gold Oil and Drugs’ not only being sell out international tour shows as far afield as Australia and the UAE, but also being adapted for shows such as ‘Live At The BBC’ on Netflix and ‘Live At Soho Theatre’ on Amazon Prime.
Dane is also thriving in with his podcast ‘Dane Baptiste Questions Everything’ and appearances on a host of podcasts spanning many genres.
He has risen to prominence in a short space of time and has enjoyed guests ranging from BBC’s Reggie Yates, Pop Superstar Jamelia, Conservative peer Baroness Warsi to former Labour leader Ed Miliband. This has lead to top listings for Comedy and Conversation Podcasts on Spotify as well as award nominations from the National Comedy Awards and PodBible.
He provided writing services on ‘Attack of The Film Cliches’ alongside Charlie Brooker, and writing for CBBC and for BGT winners alongside regularly appearing on Daytime TV. After the release of his first online special, ‘The Chocolate Chip’ alongside 800 Pound gorilla, Dane will be back on international to ur in 2024.
Credits include: Live at the Apollo (BBC Two), Mock the Week (BBC Two), 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (Channel 4), The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2), Black, British and Funny (Channel 4), Frankie Boyle’s New World Order (BBC Two), Roast Battle (Comedy Central), Comedians Giving Lectures (Dave), Hypothetical (Dave), Tonight at the London Palladium (ITV1), Live from the BBC (BBC Three), Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (Dave), Comedians Solve World Problems (Comedy Central) and more.
No.1 - Sat Oct 5th
Dan Evans Earl Okin & Special guest MC Jay Handley
Dan Evans Major Stand Up Headline Comedian for over 10 years. Also Dan has written for so many: Mickey Flanagan, Milton Jones, Zoe Lyons and Frankie Boyle as well as for BBC TV & Radio Firm favourite with audiences. REVIEWS: The Guardian: ​ 'Originally ridiculous, silliness taken to the nth degree' - Milton Jones. ‘A skilled craftsman plying his trade to great effect' - Ed-Fringe plus other featuring acts
EARL OKIN: How does one categorise Earl Okin? It’s a hard task perhaps impossible. He is a performer and entertainer a singer and instrumentalist a songwriter a satirist a philosopher a political commentator a comedian a fount of knowledgea raconteur and quipster a thought-provoker and perhaps the last wearer of spats in the country.
Jay Handley Special Guest MC is a top class comic with a great mix of material...his gags are imaginative polished and proper proper funny. Twice been New Act of the Year Awards and the final of the Levity Festival Act of the Year.REVIEWS: Four Good Comedians Absolutely brilliant! Artificial Light There are moments here that can go toe to toe with some of the funniest stand up's I’ve ever seen.
Plus special Guests
No.2 : Sat Nov 9th (PAST!)
Al Francis, Brendan Dempsey + Guest MC: Tinky Winky
Winning Channel 4’s So you Think You’re Funny at Edinburgh Festival, Al Francis is a regular headliner on the world Comedy Circuit. He's appeared in many TV shows ie Psychoville, Alan Davies Show, Alan Partridge, McGowan’s Big Impression, Ancona and Co, The BBC Stand-Up Show, and many more. Appeared in the West End Royal Court Theatre, The National Theatre and starred in WarHorse. Last year Alan 's show was broadcast on Radio 4 -
REVIEWS: A brilliant Observational Stand-Up.... **** The Scotsman​
Brazen, dark and clever…. **** The List.
Brendan Dempsey is an award winning Irish stand up comic and actor. Best known to TV audiences for appearing in the Paddy Power commercials and for the role of Father Dick Mayo in the TV sitcom, Father Ted. As well as his hilarious stand up anecdotes.
Special guest MC: Dave Thompson Top Stand-up comedian writer. He hit headlines in 97 for being removed from the role of Tinky Winky Teletubbies! BBC said “his interpretation of the role was not acceptable" He's appeared in the Ben Elton film Maybe Baby also a regular on Harry Hill's live tour.
