Comedy Playground w Craig Hill, Zoe Lyons, Suzi Ruffell +more

Mon 7 Feb, 7:30pm. Tickets: £11/6 Booking: 0161 274 0600 / http://www.contactmcr.com/comedyplayground Special edition of Contact's comedy lab featuring Scotland’s favourite kilted camp comic Craig Hill, the wonderful Zoe Lyons (Have I Got News For You, Laughing Cows), Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year nominee Suzi Ruffell, alongside local favourites Lee Peart, Sarah Emmott and Sophie Willan. All held together in glorious style by your MC Jonathan Mayor. ************************************************* Craig Hill With his cheeky, irreverent and, of course, wonderfully camp blend of incisive stand-up, razor-sharp improvisation and superb audience rapport, Craig’s audiences know they are in for a wickedly delicious evening of pure, unadulterated fun… some are so keen to be part of the show they have been seen to literally run to be in the front rows… 'Class. Risque, rib-tickling and absolutely screaming from the rafters… absolutely hilarious' – Evening News http://www.mrcraighill.com ********************************************** Zoe Lyons Zoe Lyons is a stand-up comedian who has worked not only all over the UK but also internationally, she also pops up on the telly now and again. '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 http://www.zoelyons.co.uk ******************************************* Suzi Ruffell Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year nominee and Latitude New Act of the Year finalist, Suzi Ruffell has just returned from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival where her hotly anticipated debut show received rave reviews. 'Hugely likeable and definitely one-to-watch' – Time Out http://www.suziruffell.co.uk ******************************************* Jonathan Mayor – MC Jonathan Mayor sets the stage alight with his razor sharp audience banter and stunning charisma. But don’t be fooled by the glitter and glamour, underneath lies an intelligent line of socio-political humour, from a unique and fascinating perspective, He will reduce any audience to hysterics whether they are erudite, Radio 4 listeners or the drunkest Friday night crowd. ******************************************* Sophie Willan The Bolton lass who's bold as brass, Sophie Willan has bowled over audiences at Queer Contact before so expect another stunning set of sharp observational comedy with a social message. Sophie's taking time out of a busy national tour of her first solo show The Novice Detective (at Contact this March) to be a part of Comedy Playground. **************************************** Sarah Emmott Sarah was dubbed as “the love child of Bill Hicks and Lee Evans” whilst performing a sold out comedy tour ‘The Speed of Dating’. She’s gigged at Laughing Cows, the Frog and Bucket and recently appeared in Channel 4 comedy FRESH MEAT. **************************************** Lee Peart Lee Peart is a young comic based in Manchester. While studying Performing Arts at University, he watched a few live stand ups and thought 'I want to try that!'. A couple of years later he gigs all over the country with his camp style of comedy and storytelling. ********************************************** PRESS ‘Something for everyone' ★★★★ The Public Reviews (on QC13 Comedy Playground) *********************************************** NOTES Suitable for over 16s. Some strong language and sexual references. This show is fully seated. Some cabaret seating near to the stage will be available on a first come, first served basis. Come early to ensure you're close to the action! *********************************************** PART OF QUEER CONTACT 2014 Queer Contact 2014 runs 6-15 February 2014. http://www.contactmcr.com/queercontact