Wotcha..
Well, if you thought August was good, September is looking another gem with brilliant headliner
MARLON DAVIS
Seen him rip it at the Glee club earlier this year, now he's gonna do the same at ManillaRoad..
With a Brown Eyed Boy series on MTV under his belt, Marlon Davis is a
bright young comedian, improviser and actor who embraces his work with
energy and charm, embodying his characters and delivering his material
with skilful observations.
Crowned winner of the broadcast FHM
Search For A Stand-up Competition, and finalist in 3 other national
comedy awards, Marlon works all over the UK doing sets, compering and
headlining, including being a huge hit at the 1800 capacity Leicester
Comedy Festival's Preview Show, London's Comedy Store, Comedy Cafe, Lee
Hurst's' fymfyg, BBC Presents Comedy.
Marlon's act is inspired
from his upbringing, exploring urban Britain tackling its social issues
with skilful characterisations.
"Bursts on to the stage like a
breath of fresh air, with impish grin, boyish enthusiasm and an
effortlessly open, confident style" Chortle
"Davis is
charming, with a winning smile, his passion in acting out all the little
scenarios that comprise his set is enviable" Chortle
"He's going to be a star, has all charm and passion of Chris Rock" Adam Bloom
"Marlon
was amazing!! Got one of the best receptions all day - and the Comedy
tent was busier than ever! That boy's going to go far!" Mick Bateman,
RISE Festival
He'll be supported on the night by some yop emerging acts.
Doors 8pm. Recommended to get there early to guarantee a seat
FREE entry
ManillaRoad are comedians & actors who write sketches, short films & run a FREE comedy night at the Victoria, Birmingham.. Click on the links to find out more..
Tuesday, 11 August 2015
Monday, 27 July 2015
August 6th
Hello..
In August we've got another top lineup headlined by the excellent
PETER WHITE
Seen Peter rock the Glee club earlier this year and you can now catch him here, for FREE
He's been nominated for a Canadian Comedy Award and a Writer's Guild of Canada Award, and appeared in a TV mini-series with Pierce Brosnan.
'He's performed all across Canada, including the prestigious Just For Laugh's international comedy festival in Montreal and has written for various television shows.
'One of the Top 5 up and coming comics in Canada' (CBC Radio One)
'People adore Peter White!' (The Coast, Halifax)
'Belly laughs... absolutely brilliant' (Chortle).
Also on the bill are Wizzy Janew, Chris Norton-Walker, Paul Savage & Ben Slaughter
Doors 8pm, FREE entry..
Recommended to get in early to guarantee a seat..
In August we've got another top lineup headlined by the excellent
PETER WHITE
Seen Peter rock the Glee club earlier this year and you can now catch him here, for FREE
He's been nominated for a Canadian Comedy Award and a Writer's Guild of Canada Award, and appeared in a TV mini-series with Pierce Brosnan.
'He's performed all across Canada, including the prestigious Just For Laugh's international comedy festival in Montreal and has written for various television shows.
'One of the Top 5 up and coming comics in Canada' (CBC Radio One)
'People adore Peter White!' (The Coast, Halifax)
'Belly laughs... absolutely brilliant' (Chortle).
Also on the bill are Wizzy Janew, Chris Norton-Walker, Paul Savage & Ben Slaughter
Doors 8pm, FREE entry..
Recommended to get in early to guarantee a seat..
Tuesday, 30 June 2015
July 2nd
Hellooooo...
YES! We're back at The Vic on July with one of our favourite comedians doing a FULL Edinburgh preview
JOHN HASTINGS
John has been performing standup since 2006.He has won the Montreal Comedy Festival Home-grown Comedy Competition, has been called “one to watch” by the Comedy Network and was the only Canadian Finalist of the 2011 San Francisco Comedy Competition. In 2012 John moved to London England which gave him the opportunity to be featured on BBC radio 4, BBC.com as a comedy correspondent and be selected to appear in the Comedy Reserve Showcase at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival in 2013. He was also nominated twice for a Canadian Comedy Award.
Since then he has been going from strength to strength entertaining audiences across the country engaging them with his sharp punchlines delivered through his observational storytelling style.
Awards -
- Winner of the 2012 COCA Comedian of the Year
- Performer in the 2011 “Pilot Week” comedy writing/performance competition for Insight Prod
- Youngest and only Canadian Finalist of the 2011 San Francisco Comedy Competition
- Winner of the 2010 Homegrown Comedy Competition
- Nominated as one of the XM Top 8 New Comedians in Canada
- Performance Nominated for Best Ensemble Theatre Piece Category at the 2007/2008 Montreal English Critics Circle Awards (MECCAs)
- Nominated as Best Newcomer for the 2010 Canadian Comedy Awards
- Nominated as Best Taped Performance 2013 Canadian Comedy Awards
Also on are Andrew McBurney & the unmissable Bob Blackman Appreciation Society..
Doors 8pm.. Do come early for a seat..
FREE entry..
Peace x
YES! We're back at The Vic on July with one of our favourite comedians doing a FULL Edinburgh preview
JOHN HASTINGS
John has been performing standup since 2006.He has won the Montreal Comedy Festival Home-grown Comedy Competition, has been called “one to watch” by the Comedy Network and was the only Canadian Finalist of the 2011 San Francisco Comedy Competition. In 2012 John moved to London England which gave him the opportunity to be featured on BBC radio 4, BBC.com as a comedy correspondent and be selected to appear in the Comedy Reserve Showcase at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival in 2013. He was also nominated twice for a Canadian Comedy Award.
Since then he has been going from strength to strength entertaining audiences across the country engaging them with his sharp punchlines delivered through his observational storytelling style.
Awards -
- Winner of the 2012 COCA Comedian of the Year
- Performer in the 2011 “Pilot Week” comedy writing/performance competition for Insight Prod
- Youngest and only Canadian Finalist of the 2011 San Francisco Comedy Competition
- Winner of the 2010 Homegrown Comedy Competition
- Nominated as one of the XM Top 8 New Comedians in Canada
- Performance Nominated for Best Ensemble Theatre Piece Category at the 2007/2008 Montreal English Critics Circle Awards (MECCAs)
- Nominated as Best Newcomer for the 2010 Canadian Comedy Awards
- Nominated as Best Taped Performance 2013 Canadian Comedy Awards
Also on are Andrew McBurney & the unmissable Bob Blackman Appreciation Society..
Doors 8pm.. Do come early for a seat..
FREE entry..
Peace x
Wednesday, 22 April 2015
May 7th
Hellooooo....
Its our birthday, we're 3yrs old and to celebrate we've got a proper comedy legend headlining in..
IAN COGNITO
Banned from more comedy clubs than any other standup in the UK and funny as f**k.. Have a gander....
Ian Cognito is one of the best comics on the national circuit, a veteran who clearly knows what he’s doing as he spits his darkly humorous vitriol over an unsuspecting crowd. Outspoken, opinionated, and totally clued up, this man’s take on the world will have you convinced and convulsed (with laughter).
"Cognito’s indignant polemic is a bracing antidote to more amiable routines. When a comedian can transform rage into humour without diluting their passion, the result is always riveting. Share his inspired madness." - William Cook, The Guardian
"Cognito puts them all in the shade. If you want to know what’s wrong with New Britain, Ian Cognito’s going to tell you. And if you don’t, you’d better keep your mouth shut. Just stunning." - Phil Daoust, The Guardian
"Ian Cognito is up there with the greats. He rants - but not without thought." - Evening Standard
"There is no doubting Ian Cognito’s blazing talent as a stand-up." - Time Out
Of course, its FREE entry & there'll be some ace emerging acts supporting..
See you's there.. Doors 8pm..
Its our birthday, we're 3yrs old and to celebrate we've got a proper comedy legend headlining in..
IAN COGNITO
Banned from more comedy clubs than any other standup in the UK and funny as f**k.. Have a gander....
Ian Cognito is one of the best comics on the national circuit, a veteran who clearly knows what he’s doing as he spits his darkly humorous vitriol over an unsuspecting crowd. Outspoken, opinionated, and totally clued up, this man’s take on the world will have you convinced and convulsed (with laughter).
"Cognito’s indignant polemic is a bracing antidote to more amiable routines. When a comedian can transform rage into humour without diluting their passion, the result is always riveting. Share his inspired madness." - William Cook, The Guardian
"Cognito puts them all in the shade. If you want to know what’s wrong with New Britain, Ian Cognito’s going to tell you. And if you don’t, you’d better keep your mouth shut. Just stunning." - Phil Daoust, The Guardian
"Ian Cognito is up there with the greats. He rants - but not without thought." - Evening Standard
"There is no doubting Ian Cognito’s blazing talent as a stand-up." - Time Out
Of course, its FREE entry & there'll be some ace emerging acts supporting..
See you's there.. Doors 8pm..
Tuesday, 17 March 2015
April 2nd
April is gonna be SMASHING!! Get on the Manillatrain with brilliant headliner
ANDREW O'NEILL
Have a read of this bio, by himself..
I am a stand-up comedian, a metalhead, an amateur occultist and a musician. I've pretty much been a show off since birth. I did comedy sketches in assemblies at school, and pissed away my A Levels making comedy films with my mates on my brothers camcorder. You will never get to see these, because my mates would fucking kill me if I put them on the net.
I've done a bit of telly, (including Never Mind The Buzzcocks, and Saxondale with Steve Coogan) and lots of radio (including BBC Radio 1, Radio 4, Radio 4 Extra, and 5live) but live is where the hidden mind-control signals planted in my work are most effective.
I'm a bit of a regular on the comedy stages at Download, Sonisphere, Bloodstock, Leeds and Reading festivals. I've opened for Amanda Palmer off of the Dresden Dolls, done audience warm-up for Never Mind the Buzzcocks, hosted the Metal Hammer Golden Gods, played at Torture Garden and the Bizarre Magazine Ball and load of other events where people mainly wear shiny things.
I'm vegan, as you can tell by the fact that I have a lithe, sinewy body. I'm a heterosexual transvestite, as you can tell by the fact that I wear female clothes and fancy girls. I'm not a goth. This is an understandable error, but there is a difference between a metaller who cross-dresses and a goth. And if need be I will fight you to demonstrate that difference. I've got nothing against goths. Some of my best friends are goths. Their food is lovely and they have natural rhythm.
I am in a steampunk band called The Men That Will Not Be Blamed For Nothing and I do walking tours of Jack The Ripper's murder sites.
"An increasingly distinctive, imaginative act... brilliant, genuinely unexpected lines are added to the mix. At this rate, it won't be long until he's huge." - Chortle
"He's got a natural optimism and love of silliness that leaves you feeling remarkably positive... a winning blend of polemic and off-beat whimsy." - The Guardian
"One of the funniest comedians on the circuit at the moment... hitting new heights of comedic brilliance."
- TimeOut
Sold! He's fucking ace..
As usual, doors 8pm.. And entry is FREE
ANDREW O'NEILL
Have a read of this bio, by himself..
I am a stand-up comedian, a metalhead, an amateur occultist and a musician. I've pretty much been a show off since birth. I did comedy sketches in assemblies at school, and pissed away my A Levels making comedy films with my mates on my brothers camcorder. You will never get to see these, because my mates would fucking kill me if I put them on the net.
I've done a bit of telly, (including Never Mind The Buzzcocks, and Saxondale with Steve Coogan) and lots of radio (including BBC Radio 1, Radio 4, Radio 4 Extra, and 5live) but live is where the hidden mind-control signals planted in my work are most effective.
I'm a bit of a regular on the comedy stages at Download, Sonisphere, Bloodstock, Leeds and Reading festivals. I've opened for Amanda Palmer off of the Dresden Dolls, done audience warm-up for Never Mind the Buzzcocks, hosted the Metal Hammer Golden Gods, played at Torture Garden and the Bizarre Magazine Ball and load of other events where people mainly wear shiny things.
I'm vegan, as you can tell by the fact that I have a lithe, sinewy body. I'm a heterosexual transvestite, as you can tell by the fact that I wear female clothes and fancy girls. I'm not a goth. This is an understandable error, but there is a difference between a metaller who cross-dresses and a goth. And if need be I will fight you to demonstrate that difference. I've got nothing against goths. Some of my best friends are goths. Their food is lovely and they have natural rhythm.
I am in a steampunk band called The Men That Will Not Be Blamed For Nothing and I do walking tours of Jack The Ripper's murder sites.
"An increasingly distinctive, imaginative act... brilliant, genuinely unexpected lines are added to the mix. At this rate, it won't be long until he's huge." - Chortle
"He's got a natural optimism and love of silliness that leaves you feeling remarkably positive... a winning blend of polemic and off-beat whimsy." - The Guardian
"One of the funniest comedians on the circuit at the moment... hitting new heights of comedic brilliance."
- TimeOut
Sold! He's fucking ace..
As usual, doors 8pm.. And entry is FREE
Sunday, 1 March 2015
March 5th
Helloooo..
More free comedy at The Victoria on March 5th and we've got another smashing headliner in
NICK DOODY
Nick's played here before and we loved him, as did you so he's coming back..
Have a gander at this........
Nick Doody has been performing comedy since the 90s when, as a student, he got off to a pretty good start by supporting the legendary Bill Hicks, at Bill's request. A little later, Nick was a finalist in Channel 4's So You Think You're Funny? competition.
Since then he has performed all over the world: Ireland, France, Spain, Switzerland, Germany, The Netherlands, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, Estonia... You get the idea. He was the first British comedian to perform in Croatia.
Nick has appeared on various radio and TV shows, and is also much in demand as a writer. He has penned jokes for Joan Rivers, Lenny Henry, Dame Edna Everage and an uncomfortable number of Mock The Week regulars. He was also the creator and head writer of Bigipedia, a critically acclaimed Radio 4 show that broadcast in 2009 and 2011.
“A fully considered, from the heart, yet darkly hilarious hour examining blind belief…He explains himself in such a way, and with such spell-binding warmth that it’s difficult to feel offended.” - THE LIST MAGAZINE
“All hail Nick Doody…true comedy gold: polished, rich in material and a find among all the fools.” - METRO
Of course, Nick will have some top emerging acts on the bill with him..
As per, it's FREE entry, doors 8pm..
More free comedy at The Victoria on March 5th and we've got another smashing headliner in
NICK DOODY
Nick's played here before and we loved him, as did you so he's coming back..
Have a gander at this........
Nick Doody has been performing comedy since the 90s when, as a student, he got off to a pretty good start by supporting the legendary Bill Hicks, at Bill's request. A little later, Nick was a finalist in Channel 4's So You Think You're Funny? competition.
Since then he has performed all over the world: Ireland, France, Spain, Switzerland, Germany, The Netherlands, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, Estonia... You get the idea. He was the first British comedian to perform in Croatia.
Nick has appeared on various radio and TV shows, and is also much in demand as a writer. He has penned jokes for Joan Rivers, Lenny Henry, Dame Edna Everage and an uncomfortable number of Mock The Week regulars. He was also the creator and head writer of Bigipedia, a critically acclaimed Radio 4 show that broadcast in 2009 and 2011.
“A fully considered, from the heart, yet darkly hilarious hour examining blind belief…He explains himself in such a way, and with such spell-binding warmth that it’s difficult to feel offended.” - THE LIST MAGAZINE
“All hail Nick Doody…true comedy gold: polished, rich in material and a find among all the fools.” - METRO
Of course, Nick will have some top emerging acts on the bill with him..
As per, it's FREE entry, doors 8pm..
Thursday, 5 February 2015
Latest advert ever
Helloooo..
We're back in February with more free comedy from
HARRIET DYER
We love Harriet, you will too.. Have a read why....
“Instinctively funny…seems certain to become a comic force to be reckoned with” – Chortle
Fresh and unique, it’s a pleasure to spend time in Harriet’s company as she weaves her surreal and hilarious tales. An imitable raconteur, it’s easy to see how this new act is making a big noise.
Harriet already has heads turning with her baffling tales of a misspent youth, and bewildering personal tales that are so ridiculous, they must be true. Establishing her own style of material and delivery after such a short time, means Harriet’s stock can only continue to rise.
A unique comic voice, Dyer charms any room with matchless material, an offbeat stage presence and a truly whirlwind fizz of energy.
“She’s got funny bones” – Kevin Bridges
“Dyer made the audience feel at home and managed to wow the crowd… Loveable and delightful” – Three Weeks
“A bundle of whimsical hilarity… a breath of fresh air.. will have you in stitches” – Broadway Baby
Of course, there will be some cracking emerging acts on the bill too..
Doors 8pm.. See you's there
We're back in February with more free comedy from
HARRIET DYER
We love Harriet, you will too.. Have a read why....
“Instinctively funny…seems certain to become a comic force to be reckoned with” – Chortle
Fresh and unique, it’s a pleasure to spend time in Harriet’s company as she weaves her surreal and hilarious tales. An imitable raconteur, it’s easy to see how this new act is making a big noise.
Harriet already has heads turning with her baffling tales of a misspent youth, and bewildering personal tales that are so ridiculous, they must be true. Establishing her own style of material and delivery after such a short time, means Harriet’s stock can only continue to rise.
A unique comic voice, Dyer charms any room with matchless material, an offbeat stage presence and a truly whirlwind fizz of energy.
“She’s got funny bones” – Kevin Bridges
“Dyer made the audience feel at home and managed to wow the crowd… Loveable and delightful” – Three Weeks
“A bundle of whimsical hilarity… a breath of fresh air.. will have you in stitches” – Broadway Baby
Of course, there will be some cracking emerging acts on the bill too..
Doors 8pm.. See you's there
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