February sees the launch of our New Monthly Comedy Night - Beyond-A-Joke
Last Saturday of Every Month - Doors 7.30 / 8pm Start
We want to become the obvious place to come, where people will know what they're getting.
Good comedy, edgy comedy, cutting edge, pithy, sharp... Need we go on?
'Cos we could, you know....
OK, maybe not.
Beyond-A-Joke - Episode 3 - 20th April 2011 - Doors 7.30
Ben Q
Our Charming Compere for the evening.
and Joining Him......
Curtis Threadgold
Curtis
has performed at most clubs in Manchester including XS Malarkey, Mirth
On Monday and The Comedy Store. He was a Beat The Frog World Series
Finalist 2008 and appeared at the Best Of Beat The Frog Xmas Party in
the same year. He now gigs throughout the country
QUOTES
"Curtis
shows great flair and promise. He takes his ideas on a walk through the
surreal and has a genuinely likeable and funny stage presence." - Ros
Bell, Comedy Central
Rachel Stubbings
“An unusually high standard of innovation and comic writing” – The List
“Rachel
Stubbings delivers a master-class in deadpan, brilliantly undercutting
any penile pomposity – a comic treat.” – Three Weeks
“…the comic
performance from Rachel Stubbings in ‘Can We Talk?’ stood out” – Jason
Solomons (Film critic for The Observer, Chairman of The London Film
Critics’ Circle)
Matthew Highton
“Inspired, ridiculous, interconnected comedy gloriousness. Go catch this fella.” * * * * Three Weeks - Edinburgh
Starting
back in 2008, Matthew Highton is a surreal and abstract ball of wonder.
Offering a fresh and unique style of comedy unseen before he’s a
sublime storyteller and stand up, as well as unbelievably agile when it
comes to improvisation, guaranteeing to turn the sternest grimace or
toughest look of bemusement into uncontrollable bouts of laughter,
proving him to be an individual comedy maverick. There really is nothing
like him on the circuit to date.
His unique debut solo show
‘Incidental Combobulations’ was a hit at the Brighton and Edinburgh 2010
Fringes, gaining praise and admiration from critics, peers and
audiences alike. Matthew Highton is a fast rising star and one to book
now.
“Shaggy-haired, maverick raconteur” * * * * Three Weeks - Edinburgh
“Awesomely
surreal… my favourite act so far this festival, it seems almost
criminal that his show was free. Matthew Highton is definitely one to
look out for in the future.” * * * * Three Weeks - Brighton
“With
material this solid and inventive and a genuine desire to take the
comedy road less travelled, Highton is a star on the rise.” Fringe Guru
“There is nothing to not love about this man.” The New Current
Runner Up – You Must Be Joking 2009
Get yourself down for another night of fun ;-)
Doors 7.30 for 8pm Start
£5 online, via www.beyond-a-joke.com
£6 at the door
Buy 4, get one free!
Beyond-A-Joke - Episode 2 - 26th March 2011 - Doors 7.30 |
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Compere: BenQ
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Lineup:
Stephanie Laing
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Stephanie was, until recently, the singer of humorous songs with an adult twist to them; a nice diversion to lighten up a night of comedy entertainment. In a stunning turn of events however, this supremely talented young lady has now shown an undeniable aptitude for stand-up comedy too.
On her very first gig Stephanie wowed the audience with her mixture of charm, cheekiness and imagination. Although she is a relative newcomer to the comedy scene, it is clear that she has a bright future onstage.
Reviews:
"A great stand-up and super-smart in the fun way that always works magic." (Phil Kay)
"She is sweet, surreal and sometimes sickening, but always funny" (The Heckler)
"There is something about Stephanie" (Martin Bearne)
Mark Stephenson
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Mark Stephenson has been performing for over a year and just been awarded 2nd place in the Leicester Square New Act of the Year competition. This summer he completed a full run in Edinburgh , gaining a four-star review from Three Weeks for the triple header show "The Very Best of Stephenson, Brice and Larter.”
With a sharp analytical style and off-beat sensibility enthused with easy on-stage charm, Mark has already carved out a reputation as an exciting and unique comic with a unique yet polished act performing regular featured spots across London and the South East.
Reviews:
"low-octane, big-laughter, excellent newcomer" London is Funny - Comics to watch in 2011
Watch this space" Three Weeks **** for The Very Best of Stephenson, Brice and Larter EDINBURGH 2010
Steve Bennett, Chortle "Mark Stephenson demonstrates his compelling attitude from the moment he said ‘hiya’ with an air of bored distraction, His comedy comes from misery – so often the best place – as he complains abut being bored, lonely and unemployed. His set demonstrated the value of such a well-defined comic voice, for although the material was variable, you always want to hear more of his suburban lower-class gripes. He secured the £500 silver medal on the night – let’s hope it doesn’t make him too happy."
Promoter Quotes:
“Connected well with the audience without really trying, had a really unique turn of phrase with unexpected twists, engaging, thought provoking with silliness – shows much promise” Mike Fox FAT JESTERS - Bromley
Chuck Manslag
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Howdy, I’ve been doing Stand up comedy since 1998. I started out in Toronto, Canada… that’s right. The same same place Jim Carrey got is start. Obviously, I’m not as famous as him. You already knew that. Thanks for rubbing it in. Anyways: I ran off to the UK when I was around 22 and earned my wings on the rough of London. Eventually, I even broke into the circuit in other countries. Now I’ve performed in Canada, the U.S, UK, Sweden, Holland, and even South America! Some people say I take my comedy too far. I disagree… I think making love to ducks on stage and shouting the phrase, “I’m gonna punch you in the Vagina” at audience members is funny. (I don’t do it really, I thought that was just a cute line for this blurb!)
Doors 7.30 for 8pm Start
£5 online, via www.beyond-a-joke.com
£6 at the door
Buy 4, get one free!
OK. Beyond a Joke? Who the hell are we?
Style Over Substance are a co-operative who were set up a couple of years ago to start promoting new, cutting edge comedy in South London.
We've put on other gigs, in Oxford, in Sheffield, around the country, and now we're ready to take the next big step and go regular.
We want to become the obvious place to come, where people will know what they're getting.
Good comedy, edgy comedy, cutting edge, pithy, sharp... Need we go on?
'Cos we could, you know....
OK, maybe not.
We want to work with performers who will push the edge a bit, and audiences who find that exciting. Satirical, honest, sharp, brave, (but particularly, funny).
We'll be headlining the best in new and creative comedy, showing up and coming acts who we also admire, and headlining those who we (and you) think are the best.
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