Utopia Ashford 23 March 2010

Headliner - Nick Wilty

Nick is known as the "Globetrotting Comedian" for good reason. He has performed on every continent except Antarctica (although he did a show in Tierra Del Fuego!), and has done shows in all major Festivals, including Edinburgh (6 times), Glastonbury (5 times), Auckland (twice), Wellington, Melbourne, Adelaide, Montreal (Just For Laughs), Vancouver, Edmonton, San Francisco, New York, Amsterdam, Cape Town & Hong Kong.

Nick has won several awards, including the Polo Mint Comedy Award, voted by fellow comedians and club owners in England, and Best International Act in San Francisco.

"Just three adjectives to describe Wilty - brilliant, brilliant and brilliant." - Chortle

"Unmissable" - Time Out

"Wilty is cack funny, his routine is a fluffy kitten that bites like a lion". BEAT, MELBOURNE

"The hit of the Festival" DB MAG, ADELAIDE

"This is possibly one of the best shows you'll see as part of this year's Comedy Festival" & "Warped observations with an edge". INPRESS, MELBOURNE

"One of the top five acts currently wowing them in New York." THE NEW YORKER

"It may be booked out, but try to beg a ticket because this has to be the funniest show at the Comedy Festival. We loved this English comic so much we were sure the next (of the trilogy) would be mud on our shoes." HERALD SUN, MELBOURNE. Rating 27 stars (out of 5)

Support – Jason Patterson

Jason started out in comedy in 2006 and since then he’s performed at comedy clubs all over the UK including: Manchester, Nottingham, Birmingham, Brighton and Derby to name a few. Jason also won the Comedy Store Gong show (March 2008) and went on to perform a very impressive open spot there.

His strong performances have led to him being nominated for Best Newcomer at the Black Entertainment Comedy Awards 2008. Jason covers a range of topics in his material from Celebrities and Relationships to Gang Culture & his Parents. With the confidence & stage presence of a seasoned pro Jason Patterson is definitely one to watch out for.

“Had the crowd cheering the last time I used him at my club” Lonestar Comedy

Compere - Mark Simmons

Mark has been working hard on the UK circuit and has made the finals of many of the big competitions in 2009:

So you think your funny? - Finalist

Amused Moose Laugh Off - Finalist

English comedian of the year - Finalist

Portsmouth Laughing Gear New Act Competition - Winner

Kent New Face Comedy Award Competition - Winner

Laughing Horse New Act of The Year - Semi-finalist

Kent new face comedy award – winner!

He has honed his skills as a Compere working for Lonestar in Folkestone and now cuts an assured figure, warming the audience for the acts to follow. Also has the advantage of looking funny, a quality not to be underestimated.

‘Fantastic’ Tim Vine

‘Great conviction in performance’ Mark Dolan

‘Likeable...imaginative lines’ The Scotsman