BALHAM COMEDY FESTIVAL

BEST OF BANANA CABARET

PAUL TONKINSON, MAISIE ADAM, KAE KURD, OLA

PICTURED: Kae Kurd

PAUL TONKINSON: The invincible and versatile Paul Tonkinson has long held his esteemed reputation as one of the finest standups in the business. Paul has travelled extensively to all the major international comedy festivals, and as Michael McIntyre’s special guest on UK and world tour, playing to millions across the globe.

“Excellent, extremely talented, brilliant.” – TIME OUT

MAISIE ADAM: Rising star Maisie Adam’s anecdotal material and witty charm quickly won her recognition. She is only the 4th woman in its 30 year history to win the prestigious So You Think You’re Funny. She then went on to win the Amused Moose National Comic Award.

“Go see Maisie now and have bragging rights for years to come.” – THE HERALD

KAE KURD: Smart, sharp and brilliantly astute, Kae Kurd is a young British-Kurdish standup recognised as one of the UK’s fastest rising stars. His debut special, Kurd Your Enthusiasm received over 100k views on YouTube. Seen on Live at the Apollo, Don’t Hate the Playaz, The Tez O’Clock Show, Big Comedy Night and more.

“Soon to be a household name.” – EVENING STANDARD

OLA: Ola is a young, driven and hugely talented artist, renowned for his intelligent, edgy humour, commanding attention as if by mesmerism. He has built an enviable presence on TV, and social media platforms. His most recent special The Comedian and his Future Wife received 5 stars at the Edinburgh Festival, and he is a core cast member and writer on London Live’s pilot Sniggers with Attitude.

“An infectiously playful spirit.” – CHORTLE

TICKETS: £16 plus booking fee

BALHAM COMEDY FESTIVAL – FULL LISTINGS

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Running from 9th – 18th July, Banana Cabaret’s annual Balham Comedy Festival promises to be extra special in 2021, with comics, fans and festival team all eager for LIVE SHOWS.

It’s 9 nights of choice standup comedy – celebrity and household name acts, rising stars and comedians’ comedians, first-timers and festival favourites, solo shows and special guest appearances on the Best of Banana Cabaret bills – there are shows to satisfy every comic taste, all wrapped cosily in the round at our beautiful venue.

The festival is presented by Banana Cabaret – one of London’s longest-running premier comedy clubs; loved by comics and audiences alike and always one of the best lineups in town – and is co-produced by Banana Cabaret’s Dave Vickers and award-winning comedian John Moloney.

Doors: 7pm / Show: 9pm – 11pm. Guests to be seated by 8.30pm. Food orders until 8.15pm. Standing tickets available from 7pm at the ticket desk. Bars and DJs until 2am.

 

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