Back by popular demand!
We are bringing the very best Standup Comedians to Valley Fest Many of them you may have seen on television shows such as “Live at the Apollo”, “The Michael Macintyre Roadshow”, “Mock the Week” etc. Our aim is to provide the finest Comedy bills available anywhere outside of London.
Cerys Nelmes
Introducing West Country Stand Up Comedian Cerys Nelmes, born
and bred in the Cotswolds!
*STOP PRESS!!! Cerys is currently the voice of The National Lottery
ads on commercial radio and podcasts alongside Dermot O’Leary!
She is a leading mc on the comedy circuit, working for major UK clubs
and UK charity events. Cerys performs all over the World for the
Military and was the last ever comedian to perform in Afghanistan
before they withdrew!
Cerys is making waves in the tv industry as one of the best female TV
warm up artists, working for Gordon Ramsey/Studio Ramsey, BT
Sport, ITV and Channel 4.
Instagram @cerysnelmes
Twitter @cerysnelmes
Brennan Reece
has received many accolades and performed all over the world, most
recently in his first Australian tour as well as playing in every major
comedy club in the UK.
He has appeared on BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and appeared in BAFTA
winning drama Marvellous (BBC). In 2015 he won The English
Comedian of the Year. He was also nominated for the prestigious Best
Newcomer Award at the Edinburgh Fringe for his sell out show
‘Everglow’.
Instagram @brennanreece
Twitter @BrennanReece
Nick Page
With some comics there’s a moment where you ask yourself ‘I wonder
how much of this is true?’, with Nick Page you might hope it isn’t true,
but somehow know that it is, mostly. His shows are full to bursting
with stories from a life lived on the edge of (self inflicted) disaster.
In his shows there are no songs, props or padding, just stories packed
with jokes from start to finish. The Guardian Newspaper described
him as ‘ A bear like man with a host of barely believable stories about
life, love and brushes with the law’.
In the last few years he has won the prestigious title ‘English
Comedian of the Year’, performed at comedy festivals in 3 continents
and been awarded the Operational Service Medal by the British army
for numerous gigs in warzones, doing everything from shows in Camp
Bastion and Kandahar for 5000 troops at a time, to being
helicoptered to perform for 20 soldiers in a patrol base in the desert.
He’s reached the live finals of Britain’s Got Talent despite having
never watched the show. A typical week in the UK might see
performances in pubs and theatres before a weekend run at a
comedy club. Between cruises and expat bookings he’s now
performed in over half the world’s countries, and even kept busy
during covid lockdown performing over 100 online gigs from a studio
in his garage.
Dana Alexander
Dana draws her material from raw life experience with an original and
hilarious outlook.
She began her comedy career at the age of 18 years old in Canada.
Before long she began touring nationally with Yuk Yuk’s Comedy
Clubs, completed 5 television galas and several radio spots for major
stations.
In 2011 Dana moved to the U.K. where she premiered her solo hour at
The Edinburgh Festival for which she received rave reviews and
nominations including “Best Comic” and “Best International Act” from
Chortle and Black Comedy Awards.
Dana has featured on British television on programmes such as
“Question Team”, “Russell Howard’s Good News”, “Edinburgh
Comedy Fest” and “The Culture Show”.
Her solo comedy special also aired in Canada’s popular Stand-up
show “Comedy Now” and she has been named in the Top 10
Comedians 3 years running by NOW Magazine in Canada.
Dana can be seen on stage within in the U.K. and Internationally.
She has performed in more than 40 countries such as Bahrain,
Dubai, Switzerland, Croatia, France, The Netherlands, Norway, Serbia,
The Seychelles, Hungary, Malta and South Africa.
She has also performed for the British Armed Forces.
You also can hear Dana by following her regular Podcast which is
available here – “Comedians Of The World”
Instagram @comediandana
Twitter @Comediandana
Roger Monkhouse
Roger Monkhouse is one of the most distinctive stand up acts on the
comedy scene, employing a deadly combination of charm and
menace to exert a masterful control over any audience. A highly
original and quirky performer, Roger’s trademark stage-prowling style
and curious, inimitable manner have established him as one of the
hottest names on the comedy circuit.
His TV credits include The Comedy Store (Comedy Central) and The
World Stands Up (Paramount Comedy), and he is a regular writer for
8 Out of 10 Cats (Channel 4).
A member of The Comedy Store’s prestigious The Cutting Edge team,
and with headline spots across the UK, he has also performed
extensively internationally, most recently in Belgium, The
Netherlands, South Africa, China, Singapore, Tokyo and the Middle
East.
Instagram @rogerwjs
Eleanor Tiernan
Comedian and writer Eleanor Tiernan has featured on Stand Up For
Live Comedy (BBC3), Comedy Central’s The Alternative Comedy
Experience and she has supported acts including Iliza Shlesinger,
Stewart Lee, Tig Notaro, Ardal O’Hanlon, Jason Manford, Jason Byrne
and Reginald D. Hunter. She has been a panellist on BBC Radio 4’s
News Quiz and Where’s the F In News? and The Blame Game (BBC
Northern Ireland). most recently Eleanor appears in Holding, a new TV
adaptation of Graham Norton’s debut novel.
Eleanor’s style is “deceptively sharp” (Fest Mag) and filled with her trademark acerbic wit.
Her solo shows regularly receive rave reviews (33 must-see shows of
the 2019 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Herald Sun) and
she has been featured on Sunday Times list of Top Ten Female Stand
Ups To Watch and Chortle’s 2019: The ones to watch.
She has been invited to perform at Montreal Just For Laughs,
Melbourne International Comedy, Kilkenny Cat Laughs. Vodafone
Comedy Festival (Dublin), Latitude and Glastonbury.
Alongside her stand up career Eleanor Tiernan is a successful
comedy writer, writing for ITV2’s comedy game show CelebAbility
hosted by fellow comedian, and popular voice of Love Island, Iain
Stirling and co-wrote an episode of Buffering for ITV2. She has
written and performed on the critically acclaimed political satire show
Irish Pictorial Weekly (RTÉ) for multiple series and frequently writes
opinion pieces for the Irish Times, and has written for The i.
Other credits include Monumental (BBC NI), The Craig Doyle Show
(RTÉ), Headwreckers (Channel Four), Stand and Deliver (RTÉ), The
Panel (RTÉ), The Savage Eye (RTÉ), Republic of Telly (RTÉ) and Bad
Language (BBC Radio Scotland). She also played Mary in a critically
acclaimed run of John Breen play Alone It Stands in theatres across
Ireland and appeared as Dolores in the RTÉ sitcom Bridget and
Eamon
Instagram @eleanortiernan
Twitter @eleanortiernan
Scott Bennett
After starting comedy in late 2009, Scott is a stand-up comedian and
writer whose star is most definitely on the rise. His last two shows
Leap Year and Relax were nominated for ‘Best Show’ at the Leicester
Comedy Festival and has been named by Chortle as One To Watch for 2018 and 19.
His debut hour stand up show About a Roy was nominated for the
highly acclaimed Amused Moose Comedy Award and was selected as
one of the top ten shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2015.
In 2021 he recorded his debut for Live at the Apollo BBC1. You will
have heard him as a regular guest on BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz,
The Now Show, The Likely Dads and Elephant in the Room with
Sarah Millican. He also appeared on The Summer Festival with
Daliso Chaponda, The Comedy Club with Arthur Smith, and Knock
Knock with Helen Lederer. In 2018, he also featured on the BBC One show, Live from The Edinburgh Fringe.
He also features on the new Nationwide adverts, released in 2020 and 2021.
During the lockdown of 2020, Scott pioneered the viral hit, Stand up
from the Shed, a weekly topical live streamed stand up show from
his actual garden shed. The show achieved national coverage in the press, Sky News, BBC News and Five Live.
At the end of 2020, in the Comics Comic awards Scott was voted
“Best Act” a prestigious award decided by comedians and promoters
in the industry. Previous winners include, Mick Ferry, Zoe Lyons and
Ian Stone
In 2022 he was nominated as Best Club Comedian in the Chortle awards.
In 2017 and 18 Scott supported his comedy hero, Rob Brydon on his
National UK tour dates for his latest show I am Standing Up and was
selected to do a support slots for Jason Manford and John Bishop.
He also worked alongside Michael McIntyre as part of his work in
progress shows at the Duchess Theatre in London with Keri Godliman, Russell Kane and Ed Gamble.
In addition to his stand up work Scott is also a talented writer. He was
a programme associate on First and Last with Jason Manford for
BBC One, a writer for The Chris Ramsey Show on Comedy Central.
He’s written stand up for big touring acts including Jason Manford
and Rob Brydon and has worked extensively for BBC Radio 4, with
writing credits including The News Quiz, and Citizen of Nowhere
with Daliso Chaponda. He was also one of the main writers on the
prime time BBC One Show, Little Mix – The Search hosted by Chris Ramsey.
As a filmmaker and writer of comedy shorts Scott has had his work
officially selected for The Beeston Film Festival 2019 and the New
York City Comedy Shorts Festival 2020.
Instagram. @scottbcomedyuk
Matt Richardson
Matt is a multi-award winning stand-up comedian and one of the
most exciting names on the circuit currently rising through the ranks.
Having started stand-up in 2009 at 18 years old, Matt became one of
the youngest comedians on the circuit and soon made it through to
the finals of two national stand-up competitions – the prestigious So
You Think You’re Funny and the Chortle Student Comedy Award – as
well as coming runner up in the Reading Comedy Festival New Act of
the Year and winning the Newbury and Bath Comedy Festival new act
competitions ‘ – all while still in his teens. He quickly established
himself in all of the major comedy club chains in the UK and has
gigged overseas on countless occasions.
Since then Matt has firmly established himself as one of the UK’s
most exciting young performers and presenters – hosting the drive-
time show on Virgin Radio. His TV credits include co-hosting the Xtra
Factor alongside Caroline Flack, Co-Hosting Celebrity Haunted Hotel
Live! Alongside Christine Lampard and helming the live spin off show
alone, two one-off documentaries for ITV2 – Pampered Pooches,
Hollywood and Meet The Family Guys, a series regular role on Viral
Tap (ITV2), Nevermind The Buzzcocks, Celebrity Juice, Sweat The
Small Stuff, Big Brothers Bit on the Side, Fake Reaction, Its Not Me It’s
You, I’m a Celebrity Get Me out of here Now! and countless other
shows.
Instagram @mattricharson3
Andrew White
With skilful writing and a charming on-stage persona, Andrew White
is a stand-up fast rising through the comedy ranks with an act that’s
“definitely one to watch” (Joe Lycett).
With material on everything from growing up gay in rural Salisbury to
crisps and mental health, the last six years have seen him quickly
progress up the club circuit, whilst also growing a return audience for
his solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe. His new work-in-progress
show is currently previewing across the UK in London, Bristol,
Leicester, and Edinburgh.
On the club circuit, he has done paid work for the likes of Avalon; Off
the Kerb; Avalon; Glee; Komedia; The Stand; Blackpool Comedy
Station; Forge Comedy Club; The Boat Show; Downstair’s at the
King’s Head, and many more. Plus, he was tour support for Catherine
Bohart’s 2022 show ‘This Isn’t For You’.
2020 saw Andrew adapt and grow to online comedy alongside his live
work, writing and premiering a full Eurovision parody show; co-
creating the award-winning online comedy night Gigless, and racking
up over 6 million views and 1 million likes for his sketches and stand-
up clips on TikTok.
Alongside his own sketch and sitcom projects, Andrew’s writing work
includes credits for radio, stage shows, and TV formats; as well as
developing material for other comedians. His writing has even seen
him script online comedy ads for major companies like Samsung,
Adidas, LadBible, Domino’s, Bumble, Sky, and M&S.
Instagram @standupandrew
Twitter @StandUpAndrew
Paul McCaffery
Paul has completed two sell-out tours of the UK with Sean Lock on
his Keep It Light tour in 2017, and more recently toured with Kevin
Bridges on his record-breaking Brand New tour in 2018. He has
performed two solo tours of his own, Suburban Legend in 2018, and
Lemon in 2020/21.
In 2019 Paul made his debut on the flagship BBC stand-up show Live
at the Apollo. He previously has starred in BBC Three’s Impractical
Jokers and Russell Howard’s Good News, Comedy Central’s Stand Up
Central, Channel 4’s 50 Funniest, and CBBC’s The Dog Ate My
Homework.
An accomplished radio presenter and guest, Paul has recently been
heard on talkSPORT, Absolute’s The Alternative Vote, Rock ‘N’ Roll
Football with Rob Beckett, and Russell Kane’s Whistle Stop Tour on
BBC Radio 2. He also presents The Paul McCaffrey Show every
Saturday morning on Jack FM.
Paul is an award-winning comedian (Latitude New Act of the Year,
London Paper New Act of the Year) and headlines at the biggest
comedy clubs in the country. He has performed four critically
acclaimed Edinburgh shows as well as major music festivals: Reading,
Leeds, V Festival, Bestival and Latitude.
Paul is also the co-host of smash hit podcast What’s Upset You Now?
with fellow comedian Seann Walsh.
Instagram @paulmccafferycomedian
Twitter @paulmccafreys
The Raymond and Mr Timpkins Review
Together since 1992, the Raymond and Mr Timpkins Revue are a
prop/music driven double act.
Their highly original performance approach has made them regulars
in Universities and comedy clubs around the country, including
appearances at Edinburgh Festival where they appeared in The
Best of the Fringe, Glastonbury, Phoenix and Reading Festivals.
They have appeared on The Warehouse (Carlton TV), Lenny
Beige’s Variety Pack (BBC Choice) and hugely popular Dutch
comedy show Raymann is Latt (Men At Work Production).
They have crisscrossed the planet in a bid to make money and
amuse. From the Falkland Islands to Oman, South Africa to East
Cheam, they’ve been there and enjoyed it all.
Musical puns, cheeky japes and slick sandal-based choreography
abound to a backing track of increasing intensity, transporting even
the meekest of reluctant comedy-goers to quivering, giggling seat-
wetters.
Excellent, fast-moving, clever, constantly changing, hilarious, musical
nonsense – perfect for cabaret, corporate and parties.
If you like to laugh and want something different, we recommend
Raymond and Mr Timpkins!
Raymond &Mr Timpkins Review
This is comedy that reminds us why we go out to see live shows.
THE SCOTSMAN
A mad, anarchic triumph of stupidity over style. Not to be
missed!
THE GUARDIAN
Absolutely hilarious.
VIZ
Instagram @raymondbiffen
Twitter @raymondtimpkins
Nina Gilligan
Nina Gilligan is sometimes outrageous, always hilarious with a
charming, loveable persona which belies an acerbic wit.
Equally at home in clubs as art centre’s Nina is opening, closing, and
hosting gigs up and down the country.
2021 saw her crowned as the WINNER of the prestigious Leicester
Mercury Award after also Winning Liverpool Hot Water and being a
finalist in English Comedian of The Year in previous year’s.
Recent work includes a sell-out show ‘Late Developer’ at Leicester
Comedy Festival which is going on to The Edinburgh Fringe 2022 with
Just The Tonic. Recent Tour Support includes Jason Manford, Clinton
Baptiste and Rachel Fairburn.
Described as ‘A Gem of the Circuit’ and with an ability to ‘Transcend
age barriers effortlessly’ she continues to rise through the comedy
ranks.
“A bolshier Mrs Merton she’s not one to suffer fools lightly so watch
out for a razor-sharp wit used at will” – The Skinny
“A hidden gem of the Circuit” – Kiri Pritchard McLean
“Brilliant, an outstanding comic” – Toby Foster (Phoenix Nights)
Instagram @gilligannina
Twitter @ninagilligan
Facebook Nina Gilligan Comedian
Sally Ann Haywood
Sally-Anne is an award-winning comedian (Best UK Compere
2019 and Holsten Pils ‘Fans of Comedy’ award) and a sought-after
corporate performer (with clients including Virgin Media and
Alcatel). She is also a regular compere at Glastonbury Festival.
She has proven her writing talents with numerous Edinburgh Fringe
shows and can display a depth of material that marks out the best
comic talent. She has performed all over the world and has provided
tour support for Sarah Millican, Russell Howard, Russell Kane, Hal
Cruttenden and Suzi Ruffell.
An accomplished breakfast radio presenter (Star 107.2), with TV
credits (‘The Blame Game’ BBC) and radio panel show credits
(‘Elephant in The Room’ BBC Radio 4), as well as TV warm-up (‘Deal
or No Deal’ Channel 4).
She co-hosts a podcast called Spit or Swallow, along with Lou
Conran. Together they incorporate their love of wine, celebrity guests
and drunk stories.
A journalist also, Sally-Anne has written for Standard Issue
Magazine on a variety of subjects. Click HERE for an article on her
hometown of Oxford, HERE for one on women in comedy
and HERE for one about a school reunion.
“Small time country posh life versus young lady breaking into the
stand-up circuit. Fabulous.” BBC
“It’s easy to imagine Hayward at the 02 or guesting on QI. She is
a crowd-pleaser and a straightforward observational comic, but
so are most of Britain’s favourite comedians today. Hayward is
easily the equal of any of them”
THE SKINNY
“clever observations and sharp punch lines”
THREE WEEKS
Instagram @sallyannecomedy
Twitter @sallyannecomedy
Andy Askins
Andy has built a reputation as a distinctive and original talent.In his 15
years as full-time comic he has performed with Lee Evans, Jason
Manford, Alan Carr, Jimmy Carr, Micky Flanagan, Harry Hill, Rhod
Gilbert, Bill Bailey, Michael Macintyre and Jack Dee. He has
performed at The Edinburgh Festival in 2016 and also most recently
at the Perth Comedy Festival 2023 Melbourne Comedy Festival 2023,
and Adelaide Comedy Festival 2023. Galway Comedy Festival
2023 , Altitude Comedy Fest Mayrhofen 2022
On TV screens, Andy appeared at The Hackney Empire for The John
Bishop Show (BBC1) alongside a stellar line-up from the worlds of
comedy and music, Andy was then invited back to perform on
the John Bishop Christmas Show at The Lyceum Theatre with Kylie
Minogue and Olly Murrs.
He has recorded TV performances for Comedy Central on two series
of ‘Live The Comedy Store’ and on two series of ‘The World Stands
Up’.
He has performed all over the world and in venues as varied as, a
company of soldiers in Saddam Hussein’s Palace in Iraq, to a sold-out
Royal Albert Hall in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust.
Instagram @andyaskins
Twitter @AndyAskins
image by Reafon Gates