MICHAEL BRUNSTROM **** (Scotsman). 'Big, bold and dumb' (Chortle.co.uk). 'What the...?' (Metro). 'Wonderfully absurd' (LondonIsFunny.com). 'A proper weirdo' (Time Out). 'Unique among modern comedians' (Laugh Out London)

SAM AND TOM In a previous life, Sam and Tom! were part of award-winning sketchers Staple/face, winners of So You Think That's Funny? 2013. 'Comedic brilliance' **** (ThreeWeeks). 'Something very different and exciting' **** (Forge Press)

NORTHERN POWER BLOUSE ITV and E4. Words on BBC Radio 4. 'Most vivacious presence on stage' (Financial Times)

CHRIS BETTS 'Canadian Chris Betts has a confident style and a solid set ... a glint of steelier edge' (Chortle.co.uk). '...he's an enticing prospect, a Canadian who deals with off-kilter thoughts sharpened by his occasional prod at taboo topics' (Independent)

BEN VAN DER VELDE 'A sharp and crafty gagsmith with witty obtuse takes on an impressively wide range of topics bringing flair and confidence to them all.' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Highly promising. An accomplished comic.' (Time Out)

RICH ROSE 'Knockabout fun' (Chortle.co.uk). Malcolm Hardee Award winner and London Cabaret Award nominee

Plus ANDY BARR

Hosted By ALEXANDER BENNETT "Witty, weird and dark, the one to watch out for: at the spearhead of a wave of great new comics. All hail Alexander Bennett!" HARRY HILL **** THE STAGE ***** ONE4REVIEW