Ropery Hall News

After a fallow year (for very good reasons) Paul returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with a brand new show. Join him for this work in progress on the road to Edinburgh. 

Award-winning comedian, writer and broadcaster and that quizzy bloke in the white suit off The Chase, Paul recently added author to his many credits, with his memoir, One Sinha Lifetime. 
As seen on Taskmaster, Would I Lie To You?, QI and Countdown, one of the circuit’s busiest comedians is back at Ropery Hall. Catch him while you can.

‘This is what a good stand-up should be. Hilariously funny, passionate and articulate.’ Chortle

‘An exceptionally skilled stand-up…. truly wonderful’ The Scotsman 

‘Full of insight and delight’ The Times

Namaste Motherf*ckers is the new show from Cally Beaton (QI, Live at the Apollo) – a quick-witted, unexpected and unapologetic insight into life in midlife. Combining Cally’s comedic and storytelling prowess with extracts from her provocative, stereotype-busting book of the same name, the show has at its heart her own story of radical reinvention – taking her from meetings in boardrooms to treading the boards, thanks to a chance conversation with the late, great Joan Rivers. A funny show about a deadly serious subject, Namaste Motherf*ckers is a celebration of and for the female of the species. Invisible no more. The show includes a Q&A and meet-and-greet with Cally (who knows, Jeff the wonder dog may even be there too).

‘Sprightly wit and considerable storytelling prowess’, 4**** The Scotsman

‘Original and clever’, 4**** The Arts Desk – pick of the Edinburgh Fringe

‘Gripping, perceptive and uplifting’, Chortle

‘Exciting and hilarious talent…she’s got it’, Time Out
16+ Strong language

[Photo credit – Natasha Pszenicki]

Angst

A brand new stand-up show from Angela Barnes, star of Mock The Week and Live at The Apollo.  
Angela is a worrier. Whatever it is, she’ll worry about it. But don’t let that worry you – she’ll worry enough for the both of you.
This hilarious show has some stories of success and sound logic, but mostly features stories of unmitigated failure, a distinct lack of wisdom, a little bit of German and loads of jokes.

Award winning comedian Angela’s last tour Hot Mess received critical acclaim and was filmed as a special available on ITVX. Angela has also appeared on Channel 4’s 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, BBC’s House of Games and is a regular guest on Radio 4’s The News Quiz. Angela also co-hosts the popular comedy history podcast We Are History.

“She’s just a gloriously down-to-earth, straight talking and extremely funny comic” 

– The Guardian

STRICTLY 14+ Likely to be swearing and adult content

Little Wander presents…

Ria Lina – Riabellion

Following her killer debut tour, Riawakening (Top Ten Best Stand-up Shows of 2024 – Telegraph), the wickedly funny Ria Lina realised she wasn’t just awake, she was ready to rebel. Expect a relentless stream of hilarity as Ria explores the state of the world, the eternal battle of the sexes, and the delight of throwing life up in the air after years of following the rules. 

Much loved in the industry, this multi-award winner commands the stage with a whirlwind of energy and leaves audiences breathless with laughter. Her extensive list of credits includes Live At The Apollo, Have I Got News For You?, Mock the Week, cohosting Pointless, Lovestruck High, Richard Osman’s House of Games, The Last Leg and Celebrity Mastermind.

“Fearless, provocative, and very funny” (The Scotsman), Ria Lina is a highly accomplished comedian, writer and actor. After a critically acclaimed stand-out debut on Mock The Week (BBC), Ria has quickly become a household name. A hugely admired act on the UK comedy circuit, this multi-award-winning artist commands respect from the moment she walks onstage and delivers with natural ease, energy and fierceness. Ria is the most prominent Filipina comedian in British stand-up. She has a BSc in Experimental Pathology, an MSc in Forensic Science and a PhD in Virology under her belt, so it’s not only Ria’s comedy that’s highly intelligent.

“There isn’t a comedy venue in the country that shouldn’t be fighting for her” The Scotsman
“Ridiculously gifted” The Evening Standard
“Engaging, endearing and eye-opening” Time Out
“I have no doubt she will hold her own so easily that she’ll have a hand free to hold someone else’s too” The Guardian

Please note 16+ only

Our regular comedy club returns with a selection of comedians from the national circuit and our Barnstormer’s compere. Tonight your comedians are: Chris Washington, Alex Hylton and Nick Doody.

Featuring three comedians from the national circuit and our Barnstormers compere.

Tonight’s comedians are:

award winning Bolton-born comedian Chris Kehoe, ‘A damn fine satirist.’ – The Skinny; face of the Mash report Steve N Allen, ‘Allen hits the mark, with an effusive mix of biting satire and gleeful mud-slinging that recalls Russell Howard by way of Ian Hislop. More than worth a look’ – Three Weeks; and Welsh Wizard of Word-Play (As Seen On BGT) Noel James, ‘ Stands out like a droll giant in a comedy land of trite dwarfs’ – The Independent