The Grove & Scrapper Reed presents… STAND-UP COMEDY @ THE GROVE
Featuring…
Ben Crompton
Quickfire, physical and laugh out loud comedy. Ben has a warm, original style that mixes the observational with the surreal.
A television regular, Ben starred as Colin in the Johnny Vegas sitcom Ideal, and the sketch show Man Stroke Woman. Other TV and film work includes Pramface, Clocking Off, Kill List, Doctor Who and Strike. He also writes for the stage, television and radio.
He is best known for playing Dolorous Edd in Game Of Thrones.
Elaine Robertson
With a surreal eye for observational comedy and keen knack for audience interaction, Elaine has been described as ‘Laugh out loud’ ‘Natural, effortless and off-the-cuff (The Cherwell) and a ‘Brilliant wit and comedic talent’ (Ed Fringe Review). In 2022 Elaine was a Regional Finalist for BBC New Comedian of the Year.
“I’ve been doing comedy for over 20 years and it’s very rare that I see someone who was born to do it. Elaine is one such person. effortlessly hilarious with original material I wish I’d thought of myself. If she doesn’t do well it’s to the detriment of comedy” – Matt Reed
Simon Donald
Simon Donald, Internationally renowned lavatory humourist and co-founder of Viz Comic, made history alongside his brother and a school friend by turning their playground antics into the notorious sales phenomenon of the late 20th century. Their magazine and its remarkable story is celebrated in Donald’s highly rated autobiography, HIM OFF THE VIZ. Simon has been appearing as a stand-up comedian since 2005. He has written and performed seven Edinburgh Fringe shows. He often appears as a character comic as a number of different outrageous creations.
Si Beckwith
Si Beckwith is a renowned comedian and compere for Newcastle Upon Tyne. Quick witted, immensely likeable, sharp and effortlessly funny, Si has been making big waves in comedy of late.
“Razor sharp wit” – The Crack Magazine
“Absurdly charming and funny” – NARC Magazine
“relaxes and charms, but watch out for his vicious undertow” – BBC
‘hilarious, thoughtful, contemporary and fearless’ – The Culture Vulture
Venue
Byker
Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 1QU
UK