Funhouse Comedy Club Theatre & Performing Arts

Funhouse Comedy Club, which already runs successful nights at various venues all over the country, is excited to announce the launch of their brand new comedy night at the Neon, Newport.

Funhouse Comedy Clubs are renowned for having exceptionally friendly audiences and a brilliant atmosphere which have led to twice winning Best Midlands Comedy Club awards with leading comedy website Chortle. Previous acts to have played its clubs on their road to fame and fortune include Sarah Millican, Russell Kane, Jack Whitehall and Rhod Gilbert, who described the clubs as "among the best anywhere in the world."

Headlining the night is comedian and writer John Ryan who has appeared on TV in such shows as, 'The Weakest Link', 'Watchdog' and 'Bring It On' and also presents on Liberty Radio as well as having written for 'Teletubbies'. His cutting wit; vast awareness of the world around him and affable persona keep his audiences totally hooked.

Support comes from Dan Thomas, who has supported Russell Kane on tour and does warm up for Channel 4's Deal Or No Deal. This forceful and energetic Welsh funnyman delivers his observational jokes with skill and a rare sense of wistfulness.

Completing the line-up will be Karen Bayley the first ever female winner of the prestigious Comedy Store King Gong award. With her shrewd humour and great timing she surprises her audiences with her inspired and sparkling punch-lines.

Compere for the night is the enthusiastically self-assured Sully O'Sullivan, his sharp ire and amusing playfulness draws the audience into his world, where they are happy to stay.

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