Newbury Weekly News

Make a date with comedy

IN these days of gloom and doom, we all need a good laugh.

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And there’s one promised at the Corn Exchange comedy night on Friday, May 31, at 8pm.

The Corn Exchange’s popular Comedy Network has been making people laugh for years now, so why not grab a drink, sit back and relax in the company of some of the best up-and-coming comedians on the circuit?

May’s line-up includes Thomas Green, Annie McGrath, Alasdair Beckett King and Jessie Nixon. Thomas Green attacks every stage with skill and energy that commands the entire room. From everyday observatio­ns to his experience­s living and working in a cult which controlled every part of his life, until he broke out to pursue a career in comedy,

Green’s material is raw unfiltered and hysterical.

Annie McGrath, a comedian renowned for her joke writing skills and deadpan style, is also a talented artist and host of the podcast Secret Artists.

Alasdair Beckett King is an awardwinni­ng stand-up comedian, as seen on Comedy Central

Live and Mock the Week, right before the BBC cancelled it.

With over a quarter of a million YouTube subscriber­s, Alasdair has created a number of hit sketches, parodies and animations for social media.

Jessie Nixon, a Bristolian stand-up comedian with a dynamic, friendly stage presence and a sharp wit, is widely regarded as a rising star on the circuit and has an impressive roster of achievemen­ts under her belt as she came third at the Funny Women Stage Awards 2022 as well as BBC New Comedian of the Year Regional Finalist 2021, Leicester Mercury Comedian of the year Nominee 2021, and more!

Avalon has a track record for finding new comedy talent and has many household names on their books including Chris Addison, Rob Delaney, Jenny Eclair, Alex Horne, Chris Ramsey, Rosie Ramsey and Phil Wang.

Whether you are looking for a great night out with friends or a fun way to celebrate a special occasion, start your weekend in style at The Comedy Network, you might just discover tomorrow’s next big thing. www.cornexchan­genew.com

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