Blackheath Jestfest with Richard Herring Theatre & Performing Arts

Serious merriment as acclaimed comedian RICHARD HERRING introduces hilarious stand-ups: JOSH HOWIE, SARAH CALLAGHAN, MATT RICHARDSON

RICHARD HERRING
Celebrated for his hilarious and insightful stand-up shows like Talking Cock, Hitler Moustache and Christ on a Bike, Herring is a pioneer of comedy podcasting and a Metro newspaper columnist. Originally one half of acclaimed standup comedy double act Lee and Herring with Stewart Lee, he’s written for the likes of Al Murray, Armando Iannucci, Matt Lucas and David Walliams.

‘Herring is a superior comedian…hilarious’ The Guardian
‘Stimulating and Exhilarating…Utterly Hilarious’ Chortle
‘The best comedian of his generation.’ GQ

JOSH HOWIE
Much in demand, Josh has performed all over the world, enjoyed sell-out shows and rave reviews, and appeared on numerous tv and radio comedy shows.

‘Howie is brilliantly clever, honest, utterly engaging and absolutely fearless’ The Scotsman
‘There are very few who can touch him.’ The List

SARAH CALLAGHAN
Beautifully honest and infectiously upfront, Sarah has performed at some of the UK’s most famous venues, delivering observational humour that doesn’t pull any punches. A raw, gutsy new talent.

‘No-nonsense rising star’ Time Out
‘The real deal...the potential to be a great’ Chortle

MATT RICHARDSON
Aged 23, Matt started doing stand-up at 18 and soon established himself as a rising star of the comedy world, bagging a load of awards and appearing on a host of programmes including Nevermind the Buzzcocks, Celebrity Juice, the Xtra Factor and Sweat the Small Stuff.

‘Poised to become the next bright young sensation on the comedy circuit’ The Guardian
‘Hilarious and charming’ Daily Mirror

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