T274236388Kick off spring with a powerhouse line up of laughs from Upfront Comedy featuring comedy heavyweights CURTIS WALKER, SHAZIA MIRZA & KANE BROWN, with rising star (& viral sensation) AURIE STYLA, hosted by comedian turned Teletubbie JOHN SIMMIT.Performer Curtis Walker. Performer Shazia Mirza. Performer Kane Brown. Performer Aurie Styla. Performer John Simmit (host). | |
| 22 Apr 23 | Playhouse, Nottingham :: V457 listing details L1403055183 |
T01574476970Performer Curtis Walker. Performer Marlon Davis. Performer Annette Fagon. Performer John Simmit. | |
| 6 Oct 19 | Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry :: V156 listing details L0171863351 |
T0212340825Performer Kat B. Performer Toju. Performer Les Blair. Performer Glenda Jaxon. | |
| 2 Jun 19 | The Kiln (formerly Tricycle Theatre), Inner London :: V250 listing details L1941056510 |
T1983022416Performer John Simmit. Performer Aurie Styla. Performer Ms Moreal. Performer Prince Abdi. | |
| 5 May 19 | The Kiln (formerly Tricycle Theatre), Inner London :: V250 listing details L01026923797 |
T1759965621Performer Eddie Nestor. Performer Rudi Lickwood. Performer Maureen Younger. Performer Lateef Lovejoy. | |
| 7 Apr 19 | The Kiln (formerly Tricycle Theatre), Inner London :: V250 listing details L01317446396 |
T816406351Fresh from his signing to BBC Radio London, Aurie Styla (ITV's Don't Hate The Playaz), introduces crowd favourite Curtis Walker, promoting his much-anticipated autobiography. These two heavyweights are joined by Birmingham's newest comedy hope Jay Droch and the spicy humour of Miss Mo'Real.Performer Aurie Styla. Performer Curtis Walker. Performer Jay Droch. Performer Miss Mo'Real. | |
| 2 Feb 19 | mac birmingham - Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham :: V146 listing details L632326982 |
T335856879Upfront Comedy return to Kilburn, marking their 26th year with a special line up featuring belly laughs from big sister DONNA SPENCE, Tottenham wit KEVIN J, host JOHN SIMMIT & a headline set from comedy's don CURTIS WALKER, who will be launching his brand new autobiography with a Q&A.Performer Curtis Walker. Performer John Simmit. Performer Donna Spence. Performer Kevin J. | |
| 2 Dec 18 | The Kiln (formerly Tricycle Theatre), Inner London :: V250 listing details L447589222 |
T01650410368Upfront are bringing gifts for this one. John Simmit attempts to keep order as in-demand Rudi Lickwood (ITV's Show Me The Funny) fires up the stage alongside local livewire Annette Fagon and Mancunian rogue Roger D.Performer John Simmit. Performer rudi Lickwood. Performer Annette Fagon. Performer Roger D. | |
| 2 Dec 16 | mac birmingham - Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham :: V146 listing details L1470342363 |
T1656243880Fireworks are promised from the Duchess Glenda Jaxson (MTV's Comedy Funhouse), award winning smartie pants Ola (Comedy Central's The Comedy Store) and Tottenham's rising star Kevin J (Council Estate of Mind). Hosted by John Simmit.Performer Glenda Jaxson. Performer Ola. Performer Kevin J. Performer John Simmit (host). | |
| 6 Nov 16 | mac birmingham - Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham :: V146 listing details L0158885725 |
T959523022Performer John Simmit. Performer Special P. Performer Muriel Oduro. Performer Mr Blair. | |
| 8 Oct 16 | Hoxton Hall, Inner London :: V204 listing details L499421473 |
T0797872950Performer Curtis Walker. Performer Sinck. Performer Melanie Gayle. Performer John Simmit (host). | |
| 8 May 16 | mac birmingham - Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham :: V146 listing details L01009058163 |
T01418035727Performer Curtis Walker. Performer Shazia Mirza. Performer Athena Kugblenu. Performer Teddy Bear. | |
| 2 Apr 16 | Hoxton Hall, Inner London :: V204 listing details L02015650896 |
T1257202226Performer Mr Cee. Performer Wil-E. Performer Glenda Jaxson. Performer Kevin J. | |
| 5 Mar 16 | Hoxton Hall, Inner London :: V204 listing details L0225750379 |
Comedy Winterfest - T1266310903Performer Curtis Walker. Performer Ninia Benjamin. Performer Marcus Hercules. Performer John Simmit (host). | |
| 7 Nov 15 | Contact Theatre, Manchester :: V483 listing details L0738805106 |
T0458440876Sardonic comedian turned Teletubbie JOHN SIMMIT (aka Dipsy) introduces comedy's don CURTIS WALKER, award winning new girl THANYIA MOORE and Tottenham geezer KEVIN J.Performer John Simmit. Performer Curtis Walker. Performer Thanyla More. Performer Kevin J. | |
| 1 Nov 15 | The Kiln (formerly Tricycle Theatre), Inner London :: V250 listing details L01481299073 |
T1622878335Performer Curtis Walker. Performer Shazia Mirza. Performer Trevor Dwyer-Lynch. Performer John Simmit (host). | |
| 17 Oct 15 | Leeds Playhouse (formerly West Yorkshire Playhouse), Leeds :: V977 listing details L96003894 |
T0956596951Hosted by BBC Radio London's EDDIE NESTOR (The Real McCoy, Paddington The Movie), introducing former Brixton bus driver turned ?people's comedy champion SLIM, the multilingual & twisted Scottish Londoner MAUREEN YOUNGER and newcomer going places SHABBA.Performer Eddie Nestor. Performer Slim. Performer Maureen Younger. | |
| 4 Oct 15 | The Kiln (formerly Tricycle Theatre), Inner London :: V250 listing details L01337290040 |
Mother & Son Standing Up - T805258083Multi-award winning comedienne, Angie Le Mar debuts her brand new unique show Mother & Son Standing Up, alongside her first born son, Travis Jay, a rising star on the comedy circuit. The evening will be hosted by Teletubbie comic, John Simmit.Performer Angie Le Mar. Performer Travis Jay. Performer John Simmit (host). | |
| 4 Sep 15 | The Drum, Birmingham :: V397448197 listing details L170885162 |
Outrageous Uncut - T01313858442Performer Nina Benjamin. Performer Aurie Styla. Performer John Simmit (host). | |
| 6 Mar 15 | The Drum, Birmingham :: V397448197 listing details L01090714519 |
T0140553464Performer Curtis Walker. Performer Shazia Mirza. Performer John (Dipsy Simmit). | |
| 8 Feb 15 | Royal & Derngate, Northampton :: V449 listing details L01174408573 |
Leo Muhammad & Friends - T0105575738Performer Leo Muhammad. Performer Melanie Gayle. Performer Mr Blair. | |
| 6 Feb 15 | The Drum, Birmingham :: V397448197 listing details L060527111 |
Christmas Special - T01534642606Slick and smooth double act Jefferson and Whitfield, veterans of The Real McCoy bring their smooth routines to a line up including veteran Wolves-born comedienne Susan Murray and rising star female star Thanyia Moore.Performer Jefferson and Whitfield. Performer Susan Murray. Performer Thanyia Moore. | |
| 5 Dec 14 | The Drum, Birmingham :: V397448197 listing details L31861557 |
The Uptown Flingdown - T0472253585The Uptown Fling Down comes along to The Drum, for one night only! It's a night not to be missed, with an old school video dance party, that will have you on your feet! We have 3 guest DJ's Eddie Nestor, John Simmit and Robbie Gee, so make sure you have your tickets.Performer Eddie Nestor. Performer John Simmit. Performer Robbie Gee. | |
| 22 Nov 14 | The Drum, Birmingham :: V397448197 listing details L02113123354 |
Winter Warmer - T1037387959Performer kat. Performer Tony Hendriks. Performer Maureen Younger. Performer Smash. | |
| 7 Nov 14 | The Drum, Birmingham :: V397448197 listing details L1103201697 |
Back in the Day - T983316824Upfront Comedy marks 20 years since their first sell out visit to Nottingham Playhouse appropriately with Back In The Day, a comic and musical showcase taking a witty look back at how things used to be with jokes and hit songs.Performer Curtis Walker. Performer Glenda Jaxson. Performer Winston 'Dim the Lights' Reedy. Performer Paulette Tajah. Performer Teddy Bear (host). | |
| 15 Jun 14 | Playhouse, Nottingham :: V457 listing details L026069997 |
December Special - T2086376349Performer Ava Vidal. Performer Jamie Howard. Performer Teddy Bear. | |
| 6 Dec 13 | The Drum, Birmingham :: V397448197 listing details L01608556660 |
A Few Good Comics - T01463195218Performer Geoff Schumman. Performer Tony 'Paleface' Hendriks. Performer Jean Paul. | |
| 1 Nov 13 | The Drum, Birmingham :: V397448197 listing details L0944488063 |
Comedy Winterfest - T0663147546Performer Gina Yashere. Performer Richard Blackwood. Performer Ola. Performer John Simmit (host). | |
| 6 Nov 10 | Leeds Playhouse (formerly West Yorkshire Playhouse), Leeds :: V977 listing details L772925337 |
SWG: Sisters Wid Gags - T305167401Sisters are doing for themselves as Upfront Comedy present four of the UK comedy circuit's foremost comedians rocking up for an international night of no holds barred humour from a female perspective at Rich Mix.Performer Donna Spence (host). Performer Ms London. Performer Kerry Leigh. Performer Tamika Campbell. | |
| 12 Feb 10 | Rich Mix, Outer London :: V0478944234 listing details L404352456 |
Comedy Winterfest - T02061593235Hosted by MTV Base's man about town KAT B. Pioneering comedy star Felix Dexter (The Real McCoy, Absolutely Fabulous) headlines a bill featuring in-demand Brixton bus driver turned award-winning comic Slim (MTV's Kojo's Comedy Funhouse), character comedian Mrs Barbara Nice (just your average loopy Stockport housewife), played by Janice Connolly (Phoenix Nights) and local girl making good Michelle Vacciana (Nottingham Playhouse's Pieces: Unity Through Comedy), "keeping it real" (she thinks) with more character comedy.Performer Felix Dexter. | |
| 8 Nov 09 | Playhouse, Nottingham :: V457 listing details L1171315356 |
T1458486003Featuring Rich Mix debuts of ‘comedy’s don’ Curtis Walker and New Yorker Lewis Schaffer - loud, Jewish and lost in London. There’s Ahmed B, possibly the circuit’s only dreadlocked Swedish comedian, and South London hotshot Ola. Hosted by John Simmit.Performer Curtis Walker. Performer Lewis Schaffer. Performer Amed B. Performer Ola. Performer John Simmit (host). | |
| 7 Nov 09 | Rich Mix, Outer London :: V0478944234 listing details L1274585082 |
T0272611348Kicking off with Brixton bus driver turned award-winning comedian Slim, plus one of New York’s major players Kyle Grooms, and Maureen Younger, stroppy, white and charming. Host is comedian turned Teletubbie John Simmit.Performer Slim. Performer Kyle Grooms. Performer Maureen Younger. Performer John Simmit (host). | |
| 3 Oct 09 | Rich Mix, Outer London :: V0478944234 listing details L681119095 |
Upfront Christmas Comedy Jam - T1848498391UK comedy pioneer and star of The Real McCoy and Absolutely Fabulous, Felix Dexter digs into his crate of colourful characters to deliver his famous edgy stand up. Felix is joined by silky smooth veteran double act Jefferson & Whitfield and cocky new boy on the block, London-centric Kevin Jay. | |
| 20 Dec 08 | The Albany, Outer London :: V294 listing details L1933780974 |
T01580277775Performer Kat (presenter). Performer Slim. Performer Gayla Johnson. Performer Ryan Gough. | |
| 4 Oct 08 | The Albany, Outer London :: V294 listing details L0565131856 |
Comedy Springfest - T1683021184Performer Curtis Walker. Performer Drew Fraser. Performer Kojo. Performer Annette Fagon. Performer John Simmit (host). | |
| 6 May 07 | Leeds Playhouse (formerly West Yorkshire Playhouse), Leeds :: V977 listing details L0526259749 |
T01509774485Performer Donna Spence. Performer Jo Jo Smith. Performer Ava Vidal. Performer Annette Fagon. | |
| 12 Nov 06 | The Kiln (formerly Tricycle Theatre), Inner London :: V250 listing details L0981707438 |
T0209013884Performer Curtis Walker. Performer Dante Carter. Performer Charles Walden. | |
| 1 Oct 06 | The Kiln (formerly Tricycle Theatre), Inner London :: V250 listing details L1179139695 |
T416269587This special edition of the Upfront Comedy Club returns to The Drum with an all American line up. Three of Black America's sharpest comedians kicking it live, in the form of Courtney Gee, a very funny veteran of Def Comedy Jam, the outrageous and loud 'big sister' comedienne Nikki Carr and Brooklyn Mike.Performer Courtney Gee. Performer Nikki Carr. Performer Brooklyn Mike. | |
| 1 Sep 06 | The Drum, Birmingham :: V397448197 listing details L01706473830 |
Comedy Winterfest - T0926956755Performer Richard Blackwood. Performer Mugga. Performer John Simmit (host). | |
| 13 Nov 05 | Leeds Playhouse (formerly West Yorkshire Playhouse), Leeds :: V977 listing details L706418524 |
T1177248883Performer Helen da-Silva. Performer Marcus Powell. Performer Kojo. | |
| 13 Oct 01 | Brewhouse, Burton-on-Trent :: V126 listing details L02113970310 |
T1239773Performer Jocelyn Jee. Performer Charles Tomlin. | |
| 21 Apr 01 | South Street Arts Centre, Reading :: V736 listing details L1948244940 |
T1031697240Performer Geoff Aymer (Sexy Rex). | |
| 5 Apr 01 | Croydon Clocktower: David Lean Cinema, Outer London :: V01465162029 listing details L208377363 |
T0198780419Performer Gina Yashere. | |
| 25 Sep 00 to 6 Nov 00 | Everyman & Playhouse, Liverpool :: V535 listing details L02066015380 |
| 15 Sep 00 | Assembly Rooms, Derby :: V427 listing details L1480880631 |
T1251991171Performer Marcus Powell (as Roy Diamond). | |
| 23 Jun 00 | Assembly Rooms, Derby :: V427 listing details L02090755126 |
T1167268759Performer Felix Dexter. | |
| 26 May 00 | Assembly Rooms, Derby :: V427 listing details L373026222 |
T01560824613Performer J B Smoove. Performer Helen da Silva. | |
| 12 Nov 99 | Assembly Rooms, Derby :: V427 listing details L01798088062 |
T1602073769The Wardrobe | |
| 7 Nov 99 | Leeds Playhouse (formerly West Yorkshire Playhouse), Leeds :: V977 listing details L310630472 |
T1043510912Performer Roy Diamond. | |
| 4 Jun 99 | South Street Arts Centre, Reading :: V736 listing details L02111514126 |
T1349628983The diva wid jokes Helen da Silva plus the dignified comedy of Chief Ffi and, from New York Ian Edwards.Performer Roy Diamond. | |
| 9 May 99 | Leeds Playhouse (formerly West Yorkshire Playhouse), Leeds :: V977 listing details L2032180823 |
T1299811519Performer John Simmit. | |
| 17 Apr 99 | Phoenix Arts, Leicester :: V432 listing details L01035579156 |
T01858018015Felicity Ethnic and friends, featuring Big Titty Pearl, Vilma Simmit, Bigga and guests.Performer Felicity Ethnic. | |
| 7 Mar 99 | Leeds Playhouse (formerly West Yorkshire Playhouse), Leeds :: V977 listing details L01934921249 |
| 7 Mar 99 | Leeds Playhouse (formerly West Yorkshire Playhouse), Leeds :: V977 listing details L0617547840 |
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| 8 Nov 02 | Leeds Playhouse (formerly West Yorkshire Playhouse), Leeds :: V977 listing details L1053979003 |
| 30 Nov 01 | Assembly Rooms, Derby :: V427 listing details L1384435620 |
| 26 Oct 01 | Assembly Rooms, Derby :: V427 listing details L0511737219 |
| 14 Sep 01 | Assembly Rooms, Derby :: V427 listing details L2025159848 |
| 21 Apr 01 | South Street Arts Centre, Reading :: V736 listing details L01114972994 |
| 3 Nov 00 | Assembly Rooms, Derby :: V427 listing details L347087110 |
| 13 Oct 00 | Assembly Rooms, Derby :: V427 listing details L1870579665 |
| 9 Oct 99 | South Street Arts Centre, Reading :: V736 listing details L1900191709 |
| 8 Oct 99 | Assembly Rooms, Derby :: V427 listing details L01104292275 |
| 5 Sep 99 to 5 Dec 99 | Leeds Playhouse (formerly West Yorkshire Playhouse), Leeds :: V977 listing details L2058529629 |
| 7 Mar 99 | Leeds Playhouse (formerly West Yorkshire Playhouse), Leeds :: V977 listing details L049367084 |
| 7 Mar 99 | Leeds Playhouse (formerly West Yorkshire Playhouse), Leeds :: V977 listing details L134159015 |
| 7 Feb 99 | Leeds Playhouse (formerly West Yorkshire Playhouse), Leeds :: V977 listing details L0970430440 |
| 7 Feb 99 | Leeds Playhouse (formerly West Yorkshire Playhouse), Leeds :: V977 listing details L758383281 |
| 20 Nov 98 | South Street Arts Centre, Reading :: V736 listing details L01834146564 |
| 1 Mar 98 | Leeds Playhouse (formerly West Yorkshire Playhouse), Leeds :: V977 listing details L01434536656 |
