Two work in progress shows from Ian Smith and Philipp Kostelecky...

Ian Smith

Ian Smith is a multi-award winning comedian as heard on BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz and co-hosting the Northern News podcast. Expect high-energy ranting mixed with Northern charm. Amused Moose Comedy Award and ThreeWeeks Editors’ Award Winner 2017 - British Comedy Guide Recommended 2018 and 2019.

“Catch him now before his inevitable jump to the big time” The Telegraph “An effortlessly brilliant stand-up show” ★★★★ The Scotsman “A riot of sprightly silliness” ★★★★ Chortle “One of the best you will see at the festival” ★★★★★ The Mirror

Philipp Kostelecky

International comedian and favourite child* Philipp Kostelecky is working on his debut stand-up hour. With a unique brand of comedy that combines whimsical observations and a high-energy performance style, Philipp creates imaginative stand-up that absorbs the audience into his performances examining the mundane and dark aspects of culture and the human condition.

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"Superb observations, confidence, and enough charisma to fill big rooms" Russell Kane

"I cried with laughter. Some of Kostelecky's impressions and accents were pitch-perfect, like those performed by a young Jim Carrey" - The Founder