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Little Wander presents…

In the aftermath of a global pandemic, comedian and scientist, Ria Lina has had a Riawakening and sees the world differently. In this, her highly anticipated debut tour, Ria tackles the issues of coming out of a global pandemic, the new normal, divorce, dating in a new digital world, motherhood and what it really means to be a woman today.

Fearless, provocative, and very funny, Ria Lina is the only Filipina comedian in British stand-up and a hugely admired talent in the comedy industry. 

Her extensive list of credits includes Live At The Apollo, Have I Got News For You?, Mock the Week, Lovestruck High, Richard Hammond’s Brain Reaction, Richard Osman’s House of Games, The Last Leg and Celebrity Mastermind.

“I guarantee you will laugh a lot” ★★★★  THE SCOTSMAN

Age guidance: 16+
Latecomers policy: can only be admitted during the interval
Duration: approx 40 mins, 20 min interval, 55 minutes
Photo credit: Arabella Itani

Amother fantastic night of comedy with 3 acts from the national circuit and our Barnstormers compere. Tonight, they are: delightfully funny guitar-wielding anecdotalist Silky ‘His fluent and intelligent storytelling is impressive, and carries with it a genuine sense of character. This is a performer whose genuine charm captures his crowd’ – Three Weeks; award-winning one-liner comedian Masai Graham, ‘The audience admire the craftsmanship from this cheerful Black Country comic who skirts offence deftly’ – Chortle; and the fast rising raconteur that is Andrew White, ‘Very exciting and very funny. Definitely one to watch’ – Joe Lycett.

An excellent line-up for the final show of the season. As ever, a top Barnstormers Comedy MC will be on hand to introduce three more excellent acts from the UK Comedy Circuit and beyond. Tonight, they are: former bomb disposal expert from Hull Steve Rimmer, ‘Steve Rimmer is a very funny man’ – Radio Humberside; excellent up’n’coming storytelling comedian Pete Selwood, ‘A man with swagger, it isn’t misplaced either !’ – Notts Comedy Review; and muti award winning stand-up and folk musician David Eagle, ‘A comic tour de force’ – The Guardian.

Brand-new show from everyone’s favourite gobby Manc Princess and Edinburgh Comedy Awards’ Best Newcomer nominee.

Josh’s recent TV appearances include The Jonathan Ross Show (ITV), 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (Ch4), Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (Dave), Dating No Filter (Sky), Comedy Central’s Guessable, Rhod Gilbert’s Growing Pains and Comedy Central Live. Co-host on Dave’s Hard Sell with Darren Harriott and hit podcast Chatting with Cherubs.

Featured on The Independent’s Best Jokes of the Festival 2022.

‘Must-see act’ Rolling Stone

British Comedy Guide Recommended

‘Hilarious’ ★★★★ Entertainment-Now.com

‘Josh is purely about entertaining’ ★★★★ One4Review

‘cheeky, charming and full of charisma…no filter and no time for filler’ ★★★★ ITalkTelly.com

Once again we feature three comedians from the national comedy circuit accompanied by our wonderful compere. Tonight’s comedians are Don Biswas, Mike Newall and Anthony J Brown

Patrick has performed in over a 1,000 cities, towns and countries! He has travelled more miles than total of NASA‘s Space flights! Come see him now before he does his Mars stadium tour 2025! Exclusively Yours!

Everybody’s favourite comedian, lovable Patrick Monahan blends a high energy comedy style with hilarious and engaging topical and observational material.  Known for working a room, Patrick is adored by all audiences with whom he makes an effortless connection!

Patrick is a comedian with an established career which blends TV appearances with solo stand up Tours alongside Festivals and circuit sets. Patrick is in huge demand on the Corporate Circuit as both an After Dinner stand up as well as an Awards Host. Constantly touring throughout UK he has also appeared in far-flung hotspots including Qatar, Oman, Dubai, Bahrain, Oman and Costa Rica.

Recently seen on Controversial (BBC) and Pointless Comedians (BBC)

**** “I defy anyone who was there not to leave with a smile on their face, Patrick is just one of those comedians. You just have to have a good time”   ONE4REVIEW (Edinburgh Fringe 2023)

***** “hilarious without being Outrageous”  THREE WEEKS

*****   “you grin from ear to ear” ONE4REVIEW   

*****  “There isn’t a comic quite like him”   THE NEW CURRENT 

****  “must see!” EDINBURGH FESTIVALS MAGAZINE

Website:  www.patrickmonahan.co.uk