Fantastic award-winning live comedy at The Portsmouth Distillery, here at Fort Cumberland.
Presenting... Comedy @ The Fort #24!
We are opening up our Bars for this event - serving fresh cocktails as well as our delicious spirits, throughout the whole night... And, we will have our very own pizza oven cooking up fresh, handmade artisan pizzas, which will be on sale until from 1800 to 2000 (arrive early to avoid queues!).
Doors open at 18:00, with the acts commencing at around 20:00.
The Line-up is now confirmed. We're delighted to welcome back Zoe Lyons as our headliner. She doesn't need much introduction but is a star of Mock The Week, House of Games, Live at the Apollo and, most recently, Celebrity SAS!
We also have Matt Richardson, star of Celebrity Juice, Comedy Central and Dancing On Ice and Fiona Allen, legendary comedy actress from Smack the Pony.
Local hero and star of the "Back to the Eighties" Podcast, James Alderson is, as always, MC-ing!
With appearances ranging from national TV series to live shows, and many awards between them find out a bit more about them below.
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All these fantastic comedians, with James Alderson, once again as MC, delicious drinks, artisan pizza and burgers and an amazing location - this is the event to be at (even if we do say so ourselves)...
We look forward to seeing you there!
Please note drinks & food are to be purchased separately. Not included in the ticket price.
The stage and seating is in a marquee. Heating is provided but please dress appropriately.
Acts may change without notice due to TV commitments beyond our control.
Zoe Lyons
Zoe took her first steps down the comedy path in 2003 after training as an actress at the Poor School in London. She went on to win the Funny Women Competition in 2004 and her debut Edinburgh show was nominated for the if.comedy newcomer award. In 2008 she won the Dave, Funniest Joke of The Fringe Award.
“Always fizzling with indignation and throwing out a hugely enjoyable mix of brutal putdowns and richly funny stories, Lyons has what it takes to delight any crowd.”
THE GUARDIAN
“Achingly funny…a cracking show”
MELBOURNE AGE
“Her routine was a fireproof parade of quick fire observational gags delivered with utter conviction and unfailing professionalism. The audience didn’t really have a chance.”
CHORTLE
“Lyons has personality and real skill”
BRIAN LOGAN 4 STAR GUARDIAN REVIEW
“I have renewed faith in stand-up comedy after seeing Zoe Lyons”
AUSTRALIAN STAGE
“In the African jungle the lion is king, in the Fringe comedy jungle Zoe Lyons is definitely a Queen, she’ll pounce on you with her witty repartee and have you rolling about the floor in fits of hysterics.”
ONE4REVIEW.COM
“Lyons lit up the stage for an hour with her genuine, bitchy sarcastic humour that left everyone in stitches. I don’t think I have laughed so hard at a stand-up show in my life.”
EDINBURGHGUIDE.COM
Matt Richardson
Matt is a multi-award winning stand-up comedian and one of the most exciting names on the circuit currently rising through the ranks. Having started stand-up in 2009 at 18 years old, Matt became one of the youngest comedians on the circuit and soon made it through to the finals of two national stand-up competitions – the prestigious So You Think You’re Funny and the Chortle Student Comedy Award – as well as coming runner up in the Reading Comedy Festival New Act of the Year and winning the Newbury and Bath Comedy Festival new act competitions ‘ – all while still in his teens. He quickly established himself in all of the major comedy club chains in the UK and has gigged overseas on countless occasions.
Since then Matt has firmly established himself as one of the UK’s most exciting young performers and presenters – hosting the drive-time show on Virgin Radio. His TV credits include co-hosting the Xtra Factor alongside Caroline Flack, Co-Hosting Celebrity Haunted Hotel Live! Alongside Christine Lampard and helming the live spin off show alone, two one-off documentaries for ITV2 – Pampered Pooches, Hollywood and Meet The Family Guys, a series regular role on Viral Tap (ITV2), Nevermind The Buzzcocks, Celebrity Juice, Sweat The Small Stuff, Big Brothers Bit on the Side, Fake Reaction, Its Not Me It’s You, I’m a Celebrity Get Me out of here Now! and countless other shows.
In 2013 Matt headed out on his first ever award-winning tour ‘Hometown Hero’ in 2013. It was to 54 dates into sping 2014.
High wattage charisma from a talented young comic whos star is on the rise
THE GUARDIAN
Hilarious and Charming
THE MIRROR
Sharp, Funny and Warm
HEAT MAGAZINE
This (extremely) young stand-up is poised to become the next bright young sensation on the comedy circuit – expect to hear a lot more of him
THE GUARDIAN
He’s brash, slick and full of mildly laddish but self-deprecating stories, all delivered with an irresistible twinkle. Richardson may be full of self-confidence but he’s got broad appeal to back up the cockiness.
THE GUARDIAN
Confident and engaging delivery… at just 19 there are bags of potential here
CHORTLE
Frantic… gave a confident and well structured set
THE STAGE
A whirling ball of talent, energy and intelligent observational comedy who spoke with great skill and affection of his family and his experiences. He comes across as a man who could read the phonebook and make it funny, but instead of painting by numbers his comedy is sharp, strong and very impressive.
OFF-BEAT MAGAZINE
Hilarious and Charming
THE MIRROR
Sharp, funny and warm
HEAT MAGAZINE
https://www.mattrichardsoncomedy.co.uk/
Fiona Allen
Fiona is perhaps best known for writing and starring in the iconic Emmy award winning and BAFTA nominated TV Comedy series SMACK THE PONY.
Her other screen credits are extensive and include DALZIEL & PASCOE, CORONATION STREET, EASTENDERS, SHAMELESS, IN DEEP, HAPPINESS, SKINS, WATERLOO ROAD, MOCK THE WEEK, ALAN PARTRIDGE’S SCISSORED ISLE, DEATH IN PARADISE and 8 OUT OF 10 CATS.
On film she has starred in FAT SLAGS and GLADIATRESS, as well as 24 HOUR PARTY PEOPLE.
Fiona recently performed her debut stand-up show, ON THE RUN, at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and is now on a national tour with the show.
https://www.facebook.com/fionaallencomedy/
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