Ropery Hall News

Once again our regular comedy club will feature 3 fantastic comics from the national circuit complete with our own Barnstormers compere. Tonight’s bill features Steve Harris, Fred Ferenczi and Jenny Hart

For the first line-up in the autumn programme our comedians are Steve Gribbin, Don Biswas  and Howard Read from the national circuit as well as our Barnstormers compere.

Acclaimed comedian, daytime TV star and global TikTok sensation, Paul Sinha is at least two of these. Paul’s last solo show was one of the best-reviewed shows at the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe with cracking praise from the press. 

‘Packed with goodies and not a moment of padding or superfluity, this is easily the funniest and most gratifying stand-up I have seen in two decades’ ***** Broadway Baby
‘This isn’t going to be a cosy, teatime, ITV-friendly hour… a seriously impressive show.’ **** ½ Chortle On the other hand, he’s had these too. 

‘Very cutting for a man whose neck looks like a stack of Cumberland sausages’ Garry Bushell
‘Not the wealthiest Chaser’ Liverpool Echo 

Known to many as the man in the white suit on The Chase, Paul Sinha has been a stand-up comedian for nearly thirty years; from his first tentative steps on comedy’s open mic circuit in the late 1990s to appearing at the London Palladium twenty years later, his comedy has been intelligent, hilarious and full of insight. He’s written and performed many series for Radio 4, including the Rose d’Or-winning Paul Sinha’s History Revision and he’s displayed his smarts on University Challenge, QI and Mastermind. Taskmaster, memorably, not so much – you can’t win ’em all. 

Wasson? Award-winning comedian, tap dancer and Talksport radio host Charlie Baker brings an hour of ‘genuinely funny ★★★★’ (The Herald) stand-up drenched in manure, cider and clotted cream to your village/town/cattle market. Comedy with a countryside accent. Imagine Jethro and Jack Black had a son. Job’s a good’un. Proper job.

As seen on The Last Leg, House of Games, Harry Hill’s Tea Time, Comedy Central at the Comedy Store, The Great British Bake-Off: An Extra Slice, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, and Channel 4’s Comedy Gala. Starring lead in Harry Hill and Steve Brown’s critically acclaimed musical Tony! The Tony Blair Rock Opera. 

‘An absolute romp, with some shout-with-laughter moments’ ★★★★ – Chortle
‘A superior take on the modern showman’ – Guardian

Acclaimed comedian, daytime TV star and global TikTok sensation, Paul Sinha is at least two of these. Paul’s last solo show was one of the best-reviewed shows at the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe with cracking praise from the press. 

‘Packed with goodies and not a moment of padding or superfluity, this is easily the funniest and most gratifying stand-up I have seen in two decades’ ***** Broadway Baby
‘This isn’t going to be a cosy, teatime, ITV-friendly hour… a seriously impressive show.’ **** ½ Chortle On the other hand, he’s had these too. 

‘Very cutting for a man whose neck looks like a stack of Cumberland sausages’ Garry Bushell
‘Not the wealthiest Chaser’ Liverpool Echo 

Known to many as the man in the white suit on The Chase, Paul Sinha has been a stand-up comedian for nearly thirty years; from his first tentative steps on comedy’s open mic circuit in the late 1990s to appearing at the London Palladium twenty years later, his comedy has been intelligent, hilarious and full of insight. He’s written and performed many series for Radio 4, including the Rose d’Or-winning Paul Sinha’s History Revision and he’s displayed his smarts on University Challenge, QI and Mastermind. Taskmaster, memorably, not so much – you can’t win ’em all. 

Lee Martin for Gag Reflex Presents

Star of Britain’s Got Talent, Barbara Nice is back by popular demand with her annual festive shindig complete with raffle, tombola and mince pies. Join her in a bumper bundle selection box of seasonal fun with all the trimmings. Book early to avoid disappointment.

This will make the perfect “festive do” in the company of lovable Barbara –  Mother of Five who believes in bargains and getting the most out of life – Ergonomically correct, she doesn’t drive and travels the country by National Express coach – her husband knows nothing of her burgeoning comedy career – he thinks she’s either at Bingo or dog sitting.

Barbara starred in “That Peter Kay thing” and then went on to star in both series of “Phoenix Nights” as god fearing Holy Mary.  She played Peter Kay’s mum In Coronation Street and also appeared in “Max and Paddy” – as Holy Mary.

  “You are a comedy whirlwind. Everything was funny. I felt like tonight we watched as a star was born.” – David Walliams

 “Every single word that came out of your mouth was hysterical. Genius.” – Amanda Holden

“Barbara Nice truly is the peoples’ Princess …she is a monument to triumph over adversity and a beacon to ordinary people”

Brighton Argus

This performance is part of our Member’s 241 Offer – please ask.