NYE SPECIAL FEAT. BEC HILL & TONY LAW

BEC HILL

Australian-born Bec Hill is an award-winning comedy performer and sought-after television writer who has gained an international cult following thanks to her never-ending inventiveness on TV, social media and in live shows. She has a talent for incorporating arts-and-crafts into her stand-up routines, resulting in an unforgettable and self-taught performance style that she calls “paper-puppetry”.

She is also a sought-after comedy writer, which started when her one-liners were regularly featured in "best joke" lists by "reputable" sources like The Telegraph, Dave, The Guardian, The Independent, Daily Record and Buzzfeed which wasn't surprising, as she was the creator of the UK’s first pun-based comedy night, Pun Run.

She writes and hosts her own family-friendly CITV series 'Makeaway Takeaway', and is the creator and author of Hachette’s new collection of creep-tastic books called 'Horror Heights”. Bec has appeared on multiple comedy and panel shows, including 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, The Jonathan Ross Show, Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club, and every season of The Dog Ate My Homework. When she isn’t performing, writing, or going viral for her paper-puppetry, she co-hosts the podcast “A Problem Squared” with mathematician and YouTuber, Matt Parker. She loves sci-fi, is the self-proclaimed Tooth Fairy for Adults, and owns a dwarf hamster called Pudding.

“Bec Hill: exuberant, daft and inventive.” ★★★★ The Scotsman

“There’s something special about Bec Hill.” ★★★★ The Times

TONY LAW

Tony Law is a three-time Chortle Award winner, Amused Moose Best Show winner and Fosters Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee. His extensive TV and radio credits include: Have I Got News For You, 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Celebrity Mastermind BBC One, Never Mind The Buzzcocks and Infinite Monkey Cage. His comedy brain is completely and utterly unique, something approaching an Appalachian Vic & Bob, if they'd spent five years reading ancient Roman history and old copies of the Beano. 

“One of stand-up’s premier goons, heroically committed to nonsense, knight errant of the dizzy non-sequitur.” The Guardian

“Chaos has rarely been so finely constructed and this much fun.” The Times

“I can’t recommend this show highly enough. Tremendous comedy. Really great.” Tony Law

DAMAN BAMRAH

A British-Sikh performer with raw wit, likability and heart, the in-demand Daman is known for his topical writing, acute observations and imaginative storytelling. His blend of carefully crafted jokes along with his signature charm has lead to his supporting some of the biggest names in the industry including Ria Lina, Jamali Maddix and Kae Kurd, as well as on The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan and BBC Asian Network Comedy Night.

“The next big thing.” Rolling Stone

AND YOUR RESIDENT HOST:

BEN VAN DER VELDE

One of the quickest wits around and a much-loved compere, he always brings a jam-packed back of nonsense, silliness and wisecracks to every gig he hosts.

"Wonderfully improvised riffs showcasing his impressive spontaneity and sharp tongue." Edinburgh Festivals Magazine

“The perfect comedy club host – he is a master of audience interaction. The audience weren’t just warmed up, but pretty hysterical even before the first act of the night hit the stage.”  Huffington Post