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Paramount Comedy on Tap

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...one mic, one stage.

Our ever popular comedy night sees many of the best up and coming comedians grace the stage. With top quality comedians you're always in for a great night out. If you're after a good laugh, a good pint and a great atmosphere then look no further than Paramount Comedy. Drinks deals and normal Epi drinks prices apply!

Monday 12th January - 7.30pm Ar2 - First Floor

Gavin Webster (Headlining)

Gavin Webster was a regular team captain in Channel 4's 'Does Doug Know?' and is an established name on the circuit. He has supported Lee Evans, Jack Dee and Phil Jupitus on tour.
 'Gavin Webster is a blunt-talking, motormouth Geordie who calls a shovel a shovel'
- Chortle Review..

Jimmy McGhie

Jimmy is one of the fast rising young comics on the comedy circuit today.After only ten gigs, he reached the final of the prestigious So You Think You're Funny Final at the Edinburgh Festival.
'Playful and poignant, Jimmy McGhie combines hilarious stories with sparkling banter'
- Broadway Baby, 2007

 

Jimmy McGhie isn't on youtube

Barry Castagnola

Barry Castagnola has been performing stand-up in the UK and internationally since the late Nineties ? when he blagged his way onto the stage at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles. He has appeared in the Channel 4 show Experimental and presented The YES/NO Gameshow on cable channel Bravo.
'A natural anecdote teller... his enjoyable show marks him out as one to watch.'
- The List.

Tickets

£5 (£4 with NUS Extra Card)
Available from Wicked Coffee Bar and online

Paramount Comedy Funniest Student

Full Lineup

  • 12th Jan - Gavin Webster, Jimmy Mcghie, Barry Castagnola
  • 2nd Feb - John Gordillo, Rob Heeney, John Robins
  • 2nd Mar - Sean Percival, Steve Mould, Tiernan Douieb
  • 20th Apr - Tbc, Mark Allen, Luke Toulson
  • 11th May - Hal Cruttenden, Yianni Agisiloau, Wayne Deakin
  • 1st June - Christian Reilly, Seann Walsh, Dan Atkinson