FRI.20.oct.23
Greg Winfield, David Hoare, Aaron Simmonds, Cerys Nelmes
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Greg Winfield
Greg Winfield is not just a comedian; he's a comedy journey that began in 2017 and has now blossomed into a full-fledged professional career. In 2022, Greg achieved the remarkable feat of being shortlisted for the prestigious BBC New Comedy Award. He's no stranger to the limelight, having reached the finals in the Southwest Comedy Competition 'Standup For Cider' in 2021.
Greg Winfield has had the privilege of sharing the stage with comedy legends such as Russell Howard, Nish Kumar, Jon Richardson, Fern Brady, and Paul McCaffrey, proving his mettle as a rising star in the comedy world.
Greg's wit transcends live performances; he's also a talented writer. He's contributed his comedic brilliance to shows like Mock the Week (BBC) and Roast Battle (Comedy Central). His stand-up has graced the airwaves on BBC Radio Bristol multiple times, tickling the funny bones of listeners.
David Hoare
David Hoare is a musical comedian who performs sharp silly songs with wit and flair. Winner of the Audience Favourite Prize at the Musical Comedy Awards 2021
Aaron Simmonds
Star of “The Russell Howard Hour”, disabled comedian Aaron Simmonds has been failing to stand up for 30 years; luckily he is far better at comedy than standing up. He has a unique perspective on life, usually of people’s belly buttons, which gives him stories to tell, and a sore neck.
“A comedian going places” **
**Places that are wheelchair accessible
Aaron’s comedy demonstrates expert storytelling, whilst packing jokes and opportunities for mirth into every moment.
Cerys Nelmes
Introducing West Country Stand Up Comedian Cerys Nelmes, born and bred in the centre of the Cotswolds! Cerys hasn't always been a comedian. In fact, she only made her move into comedy in 2011, having previously been a firefighter.After fighting fires, Cerys went along to a comedy workshop... at which she was offered her first ever five-minute spot just one month later at the Leicester Comedy Festival.Cerys has had a very colourful and eventful life which she loves talking about to make people laugh. She performs her comedy in a story telling style with a West Country charm that is easy to warm to.Cerys is well on her way to forging a strong career in the comedy industry after working hard on her material over the past few years. She is a leading mc on the comedy circuit, working for major UK clubs and UK charity events. Cerys has a fantastic stage presence and her audience interaction is flawless. The infamous ‘Teenager’ appears in her more recent work due to audience demand!