Comedy Hotspot

Comedy Hotspot returns to Bonington Theatre in Arnold with another cracker of a line up, packed to the brim with comedic excellence. 4 very different styles, but all of them hilarious. Add to that a wonderful venue and an award winning Comedy Promoter to make sure the evening runs like a dream on the night, and you have all the ingredients for a brilliant comedy night. Here is a little insight into the 4 comedians coming to see us in April

JOHN MANN (MC)

Prepare to be captivated by the razor-sharp observations and dry wit of John, a comedian who effortlessly blends humour with a gentle and confident stage presence. With a knack for finding hilarity in everyday situations, John’s comedic style is characterised by his ability to weave witty anecdotes and relatable tales that leave audiences in stitches. One of the best comperes is comedy and he has gigged all over the world and has written for some of the best comics in the UK.

THE HALLS OF RIDICULOUS

The multi award winning The Halls of Ridiculous create quick fire improvised comedy and cleverly crafted character based sketches. It’s high energy, it’s interactive, and its mostly VERY RIDICULOUS! Feat: Chris Lumb (as seen on BBC3: Russell Howards Good News) & Phil Allan-Smith (as seen on BBC1: This is MY House).

WINNER – ‘Best Alternative Act’ – Yorkshire Comedy Awards 2023, WINNER – Southport New Act of the Year 2023, 2024 Tour Support for Russell Kane

ROGER MONKHOUSE

Roger Monkhouse Stand-up Comedian, Actor, Presenter, Writer and Voiceover Artiste A consummate stand-up who employs a deadly combination of charm and menace to exert a masterful control over any audience. A highly original and quirky performer, Roger Monkhouse`s trademark stage-prowling style and curious, inimitable manner have established him as one of the hottest names on the comedy circuit. Supremely confident, with audience banter down to an art form, Roger is happy to improvise freely but has no shortage of first class material in his armoury. A master of observational comedy with a routine that is universally and unfailingly hysterical. A sought after compere and headliner across the UK and internationally.

JJ WHITEHEAD

JJ Whitehead’s rangy swagger and fearless, electric wit has charmed audiences around the world.  Disarmingly comfortable, JJ delivers unabashedly personal stories and blistering social satire in a unique performance style that can only come from a North American who cut his comedy teeth in Great Britain.

He has been a welcomed regular on British and Canadian TV; at international comedy festivals and as a headliner at such clubs as The Comedy Store, Jongleurs, Highlight, The Glee Clubs, Manfords and Yuk Yuks.

JJ Whitehead has recently brought his honest, uncensored brand of humor to LA. As well as performing on local stages such as The Improv, he has joined the controversially outspoken Australian comic, Jim Jefferies, on his 2019  Night talker tour slaying audiences on the largest stages in the country.