Comedy Hall performers and comedians - stand up comedy in Tiverton





Craig Campbell Craig is our regular compere and a very funny Canadian. Now based in the bustling metropolis of Hemyock he has a dry observational eye on Devon life, and is a popular compere at the Comedy Hall. First appearance was as the headliner in April 2006.		Bill Bailey A fantastic act for the Comedy Hall, performing a secret charity gig to a packed house. Appeared in August 2007 with a keyboard, guitar and electric atmosphere.
Russell Howard A sell-out performance from the fast-paced young chap.. Headlined in October 2007 with Mark Olver and Craig Campbell.		Marcus Brigstocke Marcus came back home and did Tivvy proud. Headlined in July 2008 with Craig Campbell and Wil Hodgson.
Wil Hodgson Pink hair. Lots of tattoos. Pretty darn funny, too. Opened in July 2008 with Marcus Brigstocke and Craig Campbell.		Jim Tavaré Jim, Bassie and some interesting audio shananigans which he survived very well indeed. Headlined in September 2007 with Craig Campbell and Andrew Bird.
Reginal D Hunter Awesomely sardonic chap. Headlined in December 2007 with Craig Campbell and Wilson Dixon.		Ed Byrne Sharper than a sale at Carphone Warehouse, Ed Byrne did over an hour – twice – even with a gross, red spot on his chin. Headlined twice in March 2008 with Craig Campbell and Tom Deakin.
Terry Alderton Creating a laugh riot in the crowd, Terry and his mental ghosts were a scream. Headlined in August 2007 with Ben Hurley and George Egg.		Mark Olver The rubber-faced Bristolian with his own unique comic timing (well, he was 20 minutes late...) Opened in October 2007 with Craig Campbell and Russell Howard.
Andrew Bird Guest compere that whisked through the raffle and monitored underage drinking trends. Opened in September 2007 with Craig Campbell and Jim Tavaré.		George Egg How does he get that bowling ball in a briefcase? Appeared in August 2007 with Terry Alderton and Ben Hurley.
Topping & Butch The crowd clamoured for an encore from this camp duo, who were up to the minute and with some great songs. Headlined in July 2007 with Pierre Hollins and Craig Campbell.		Pierre Hollins We couldn't have asked for more from a last-minute replacement! Quality act. Appeared in July 2007 with Topping and Butch and Craig Campbell.
Nick Wilty A truly talented stand-in stand-up with a global reputation. Headlines in June 2007 with Dave Thompson and Craig Campbell.		Dave Thompson Tinky Winky turns to blonde ambition... cheesy jokes and a frantic Madonna impression left us in tears. Appeared in June 2007 with Nick Wilty and Craig Campbell.
Mike Wilmot The R rated comic from Canada likes it pulled till stuff comes out. Headlined in May 2008 with Craig Campbell and Stuart Goldsmith.		Stuart Goldsmith Did he really snog a paraplegic gay man? We may never know. Appeared in May 2008 as opener with Craig Campbell and Mike Wilmot.
Pete Firman Petel combines magic with comedy with mind-blowing results! Smokin'.... Appeared in May 2007 with Barry Castagnola and Jarred Christmas.		Barry Castagnola A quality headliner with a pacy patter and good stories. Appeared in May 2007 with Pete Firman and Jarred Christmas.
Phil Nichol Phil took the roof off the New Hall with his crazy antics, just 2 weeks after winning the if.commedies (formerly Perrier) award in Edinburgh, and again in June 2008. Appeared in September 2006 with Craig Campbell and Carey Marx, and with Craig and Noel Britten in June 08.		Big Colin Cole Colin towered over our other guests on the night, Darth Vader and Chewbacca, at 6ft7 tall! Funny guy, and worthy headliner. Appeared in October 2006 with Craig Campbell and The Amazing Mr Smith.
Carey Marx Carey, once a magic man, and now a brilliant funnyman. He had the hall in stitches. Appeared in September 2006 with Craig Campbell and Phil Nichol.		The Amazing Mr Smith Give him a condom and he'll turn it into an instrument and a laugh! Quirky but very amusing eccentric guitarist. Appeared in October 2006 with Craig Campbell and Colin Cole.
Brian Damage & Krysstal Brian and Krysstal are a great comedy duo, with their own London comedy club. Appeared in April 2006 with Craig Campbell and Paul B Edwards.		Paul Sinha Paul was an if.commedie nominee and was was well appreciated here in Tivvy. Appeared in November 2006 with Craig Campbell and James Dowdeswell.
Ben Hurley Ben is a very witty New Zealander, now based in London. Appeared in August 2006 with Craig Campbell and Adam Bloom, and again as compere in August 2007 with Terry Alderton and George Egg.		James Dowdeswell The Bristolian from Inbredbury turned a wonky eye on the Tivvy crowd, and left with new friends. His best performance since being on Extras. Appeared in November 2006 as opener with Craig Campbell and Paul Sinha.
Adam Bloom What a pedigree! From his own radio 4 shows to major TV appearances, Adam was thirsty for a responsive audience – and got the best from our Tiverton crowd in 2006, and then did it again in 2008. Appeared in August 2006 with Craig Campbell and Ben Hurley; and in April 2008 with Andrew Bird and Sally-Anne Hayward.		Jon Richardson Jon's a Lancastrian but now based in Swindon. He's got a great Northerner's view of life... in Cornwall! Appeared in July 2006 with Craig Campbell and Andrew Maxwell, and again in February 2008 supporting Stewart Francis.
Andrew Maxwell No wonder Andrew won E4's King of Comedy in 2005 - he is a king of comedy and the crowd loved his clever wit. Appeared in July 2006 with Craig Campbell and Jon Richardson.		Simon Munnery... ...or was it Alan Parker, Urban Warrior? Fortunately, we had a bit of both and a jolly good laugh (tax free). Appeared in December 2006 with Craig Campbell and Alun Cochrane.
Alun Cochrane Big news on Have I Got News For You; a buzz on Buzzcocks; a comedy hit at the Comedy Hall. Appeared in December 2006 with Craig Campbell and Simon Munnery.		Greg Davies The giant Rik Mayall was a scream. I hope his dad's out of therapy, and his mum's no longer nil by mouth... Appeared in January 2007 with Craig Campbell and Dan Evans.
Dan Evans The man in the Nat West suit was a great opener. Appeared in January 2007 with Craig Campbell and Greg Davies.		Nina Conti Do you watch the slimline Nina, or the fuzzy monkey? They both bought the hall alive... Appeared in March 2007 with Jarred Christmas and Stan Stanley.
Stan Stanley Funny guy who tested out some new material on our responsive audience, and went down a storm. Appeared in March 2007 with Jarred Christmas and Nina Conti.		Jarred Christmas The quirky New Zealander has never seen Craig Campbell attack a shark with a knife. It was just a joke, OK? Compered in March 2007 with Nina Conti and Stan Stanley, and in June 2007 too! Opened in Nov 2007 with Craig and Frankie Boyle.
Ian Cognito Unpredictable maybe; funny, definitely. Appeared in March 2007 with Craig Campbell and Miles Jupp.		Miles Jupp Quite the gentleman. Just ask his servants. Appeared in March 2007 with Craig Campbell and Ian Cognito.
Steve Williams A funny Welshman who was well liked by the Tivvy crowd. Compered in April 2007 with Craig Campbell and Paul B Edwards.		Paul B Edwards Paul, the funnyman from Letchworth, who plays the guitar and is known as the rock and roll poet... Appeared in April 2006 with Craig Campbell and Brian Damage and Krysstal. Returned on our first anniversary in April 2007 with Craig and Steve Williams.
Frankie Boyle Ah Frankie – may believe he's not the Bo Selecta bear nor one of the Proclaimers, but I didn't see them on stage... Headlined November 2007 with Craig Campbell and Jarred Christmas.		Theo Weedon 16 years old and his second proper stand up on stage... Supported in December 2007 with Craig Campbell, Reggie Hunter and Wilson Dixon.
Jimmy Cricket C'mere... there's more. Just ask his mammy. Headlined January 2008 with Tony Vino.		Tony Vino The funnyman from Preston who found a use for the trap door... Supported Jimmy Cricket in January 2008.
Stewart Francis Ooh, I could crush a gra... oh, the Canadian Stu Francis. Right. He headlined at the Comedy Hall, and after he swam back to shore..... Headlined February 2008 with Craig Campbell and Jon Richardson.		Wilson Dixon This faux Country Music singer from the Mid West was as smooth as chewing baccy. Supported in December 2007 with Craig Campbell and Reginald D Hunter.
Tom Deakin That'll do, Tom. That'll do. Supported in March 2008 (twice) with Craig Campbell and Ed Byrne.		Sally-Anne Hayward Nice to see a girl on stage doing poo jokes. Supported in April 2008 with Adam Bloom and Andrew Bird.
Noel Britten The man with the banana slicer and peelable skin made the audience thunder with appreciation. Not bad for an opener! Supported in June 2008 with Craig Campbell and Phil Nichol.