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  • Upper Rissington Village Hall Wellington Road GL54 2QW United Kingdom (map)

Looking for something to do in Upper Rissington once COVID restrictions have been lifted? It'll all be over by September, right?

Well, look no further than the local village hall where Rotary in the Rissingtons is hosting four top stand-up comedians to entertain you for just £12.50 a head. 

There is a bar too - open from 7:15pm with the comedy getting underway at 8:00pm. 

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Duncan Oakley has been a musician since the age of six, has performed on the UK comedy circuit since 1999, appeared at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, on BBC Radio 4 and at many summer festivals as well as starring in Beat24's feature film 'Frontman' and short film 'Read Between the Signs.' Duncan was voted "English Comedian of the Year" in 2015 and "Midlands Comedian of the Year 2016."

“Oakley certainly has the gift of the gag and the sharp mind to go with new comedic opportunities when they present themselves on the night.” The Reveiws Hub "Oakley is an accomplished guitarist, drummer and harmonica player, but his biggest talent is his relentless bonhomie, making for an engagingly inane performance." Chortle

For years, Earl Okin first learnt his stagecraft in folk and jazz clubs. When they were replaced by comedy clubs, Earl moved effortlessly from one to the other and has been a sought after act on the UK comedy circuit for decades. That was in the early 80’s so he knows what he’s doing!”

“The man is unmissable! He’s a joy! He’s a classic!, He’s a must.” Russel Hunter

West Country girl Samantha Day shares the journey of her career trajectory from Chartered Accountant to renown inspirational life coach and motivational speaker, improving her audiences’ lives as she goes.

“Warm, engaging, raw and very very funny.” Crazy Bird Comedy Club“New but very, very funny!” English Comedian of the Year, Nick Page

Harry Stachini started performing comedy after attending a Hot Water Comedy course in 2013 at the tender age of 18. Harry is beginning to establish himself as a strong act on the comedy circuit with his easy-going style along with his likeable character which just adds to the brilliance of the stories and the unexpected one-liners that has crowds in stitches.

“A talented new comedian with some first-rate material” Smacked Arse Comedy.

The doors and bar open at 7:15pm with the comedy getting underway at 8:00pm. Profits from the event go to the local Rotary Club to further their work. In the event of cancellation for any reason (don’t mention COVID) then a full refund will be given. 

Earlier Event: December 16
A Christmas Lock Down Quiz
Later Event: September 17
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