http://www.lolfestival.co.uk lolfestival Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:09:45 +0000 http://www.lolfestival.co.uk en http://www.lolfestival.co.uk/COMEDY-OPEN-MIC-NIGHT http://www.lolfestival.co.uk/following/lolfestival.co.uk/COMEDY-OPEN-MIC-NIGHT Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:09:45 +0000 lolfestival 2581601 <img src="http://payload14.cargocollective.com/1/5/185922/2581601/open.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="453" width_o="670" height_o="453" src_o="http://payload14.cargocollective.com/1/5/185922/2581601/open_o.jpg" align="left" /> COMEDY OPEN MIC NIGHT If you're a budding comedian and up for the challenge we have a number of open mic slots available at Exeter Phoenix on Jan 25th & Feb 1st, 8pm. If you want to get involved please email patrick@exeterphoenix.org.uk. http://www.lolfestival.co.uk/IMPROPERLY http://www.lolfestival.co.uk/following/lolfestival.co.uk/IMPROPERLY Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:07:08 +0000 lolfestival 2581578 <img src="http://payload14.cargocollective.com/1/5/185922/2581578/improperly.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="453" width_o="670" height_o="453" src_o="http://payload14.cargocollective.com/1/5/185922/2581578/improperly_o.jpg" align="left" /> A comedy improvisation group with a difference. A rag bag of individuals have been thrown together to create something from nothing in an evening of unlimited possibilities. Witness their leap into the unknown without a safety net. Ladies and Gentlemen, we give you, Improperly! Box Office: 01392 495811 | www.citygatehotel.com http://www.lolfestival.co.uk/EDGE-COMEDY-CLUB http://www.lolfestival.co.uk/following/lolfestival.co.uk/EDGE-COMEDY-CLUB Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:04:31 +0000 lolfestival 2581560 <img src="http://payload14.cargocollective.com/1/5/185922/2581560/edge1.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="453" width_o="670" height_o="453" src_o="http://payload14.cargocollective.com/1/5/185922/2581560/edge1_o.jpg" align="left" /> Bringing regular live stand-up comedy to Exeter, the best of local and UK talent. Box Office: 01392 270891 | www.edgecomedy.co.uk http://www.lolfestival.co.uk/REGINALD-D-HUNTER http://www.lolfestival.co.uk/following/lolfestival.co.uk/REGINALD-D-HUNTER Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:48:32 +0000 lolfestival 2581017 <img src="http://payload14.cargocollective.com/1/5/185922/2581017/reginald.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="453" width_o="670" height_o="453" src_o="http://payload14.cargocollective.com/1/5/185922/2581017/reginald_o.jpg" align="left" /> Reginald D Hunter is back at Exeter Phoenix. The hypnotic, smooth-talking, very human comedian who hits your funny bone with tales of love, hate, death and all that is in between. Supported by the Perrier Award-nominated comedian John Gordillo "Hunter has forged a path to the front rank of comics in this country, partly because he’s funny, but also because he’s such a disarmingly warm and charming character" - THE TELEGRAPH Box Office: 01392 667080 | www.exeterphoenix.org.uk http://www.lolfestival.co.uk/RICHARD-HERRING http://www.lolfestival.co.uk/following/lolfestival.co.uk/RICHARD-HERRING Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:42:41 +0000 lolfestival 2580971 <img src="http://payload14.cargocollective.com/1/5/185922/2580971/richard.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="453" width_o="670" height_o="453" src_o="http://payload14.cargocollective.com/1/5/185922/2580971/richard_o.jpg" align="left" /> RICHARD HERRING | WHAT IS LOVE, ANYWAY? Does anybody love anybody anyway? So asked insane, Welsh, poet philosopher Howard Jones in 1983. Finally someone dares to answer. Having sorted out religion (Christ on a Bike) and politics (Hitler Moustache), the star of the award-winning podcast As It Occurs To Me and Radio 4’s Richard Herring’s Objective seeks to define and destroy love. Before love destroys him. Again. “A consummate comedian at the top of his game” - TIME OUT Box Office: 01392 493493 | www.exeternorthcott.co.uk http://www.lolfestival.co.uk/YOUR-DAYS-ARE-NUMBERED http://www.lolfestival.co.uk/following/lolfestival.co.uk/YOUR-DAYS-ARE-NUMBERED Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:38:28 +0000 lolfestival 2580918 <img src="http://payload14.cargocollective.com/1/5/185922/2580918/dead.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="453" width_o="670" height_o="453" src_o="http://payload14.cargocollective.com/1/5/185922/2580918/dead_o.jpg" align="left" /> A big hit at the Edinburgh Festival, Your Days Are Numbered fuses science, maths and comedy to hilarious effect. ‘Stand up mathmatician’ Matt Parker and the very talented comedian Timandra Harkness take a comical look at the amusing and often ridiculous statistics of the chances of circumstances of dying. “Dead fascinating stuff, imparted with a light, unpatronising touch” - CHORTLE Box Office: 01392 667080 | www.exeterphoenix.org.uk http://www.lolfestival.co.uk/JO-CAULFIELD http://www.lolfestival.co.uk/following/lolfestival.co.uk/JO-CAULFIELD Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:34:33 +0000 lolfestival 2580863 <img src="http://payload14.cargocollective.com/1/5/185922/2580863/jo copy.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="453" width_o="670" height_o="453" src_o="http://payload14.cargocollective.com/1/5/185922/2580863/jo copy_o.jpg" align="left" /> One of the most popular and successful stand up comedians in the country. Star of Radio 4’s critically acclaimed It’s That Jo Caulfield Again. Expect razor-sharp observations and scandalous one-liners as Jo discusses irritating girlfriends, negotiating with terrorists, celebrity perfumes, bespoke kitchens and a visit to HMV which culminates in having dinner with people she doesn’t know. “I never knew I could like a woman so much. I’m ashamed to say she made me wet myself” - GRAHAM NORTON Box Office: 01392 665938 | www.exeter.gov.uk/cornexchange http://www.lolfestival.co.uk/LADY-HAHA http://www.lolfestival.co.uk/following/lolfestival.co.uk/LADY-HAHA Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:28:35 +0000 lolfestival 2580827 <img src="http://payload14.cargocollective.com/1/5/185922/2580827/haha.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="453" width_o="670" height_o="453" src_o="http://payload14.cargocollective.com/1/5/185922/2580827/haha_o.jpg" align="left" /> Join us for a romp through the UK’s hottest female comedy talents, featuring award-winning stand-up from Katherine Ryan (as seen on E4’s Campus and Big Brother’s Big Mouth ), Celia Pacquola (as seen on BBC1’s The Rob Brydon Show) and deliciously witty musical comedy from Hackney Empire Act of The Year finalist Rachel Parris (as seen on MTV’s Flashprank). Hosted by the brilliant Wendy Wason (Channel 4’s The IT Crowd and BBC2’s TittyBangBang), catch these hilarious ladies now before they go stellar! Theatre style seating and approximately two hours (includes an interval) of fantastic funny females. Box Office: 01392 665938 | www.exeter.gov.uk/cornexchange http://www.lolfestival.co.uk/EXETER-COMEDY-CLUB http://www.lolfestival.co.uk/following/lolfestival.co.uk/EXETER-COMEDY-CLUB Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:25:12 +0000 lolfestival 2580780 <img src="http://payload14.cargocollective.com/1/5/185922/2580780/corn.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="453" width_o="670" height_o="453" src_o="http://payload14.cargocollective.com/1/5/185922/2580780/corn_o.jpg" align="left" /> Now in its 16th year, Exeter Comedy Club is the city’s longest established Comedy Club and is recognised by performers as one of the top gigs in the South West. Previous artists read like a Who’s Who of comedy... Rhod Gilbert, Alan Carr, Micky Flanagan, Mitch Benn, Brendon Burns, Catherine Tate, Ross Noble, Lee Mack, Daniel Kitson, Marcus Brigstocke... On the 3 Feb, Exeter Comedy Club presents, four top performers from the National Stand-Up circuit. Everyone gets a seat at a table and tables are reserved for parties of four or more. This really is Exeter’s best night out. Box Office: 01392 665938 | www.exeter.gov.uk/cornexchange http://www.lolfestival.co.uk/TONY-LAW http://www.lolfestival.co.uk/following/lolfestival.co.uk/TONY-LAW Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:19:39 +0000 lolfestival 2580738 <img src="http://payload14.cargocollective.com/1/5/185922/2580738/law.jpg" border="0" width="670" height="453" width_o="670" height_o="453" src_o="http://payload14.cargocollective.com/1/5/185922/2580738/law_o.jpg" align="left" /> As seen on Russell Howard’s Good News, Stewart Lee’s Comedy Vehicle, and Edinburgh Or Bust. Join Tony Law for an evening of off-the-wall, award-winning, boundary-defying stand-up comedy and find out why he’s regarded as one of the finest performers on the comedy circuit by audiences and peers alike. “Imagine harry potter as a canadian non-wizard in his mid thirties who writes very funny jokes with his big hands... that’s tony law” - SEAN LOCK Box Office: 01392 434169 | www.bikeshedtheatre.co.uk