The Comedy Defect

Rob Kemp (Comedian, Writer & Podcaster)

Comedy writer, performer and podcaster, Rob has been involved in stand-up for 5 years now (though his need to perform was sated through a number of bands in the years prior to this).

He made the shortlist of the BBC New Comedy Award twice, and his semi-autobiographical PowerPoint show 'Hubris' was nominated for 'Best Debut' at the Leicester Comedy Festival in 2016... so he's not, like, rubbish... ok?
He gigs for kids comedy clubs as well as for the grown ups, and is currently refining his second show, a music/movie mash-up, The Elvis Dead.

You can hear Rob meander his way through absurd scenarios in his YouTube podcast/vlog *shrugs*, Left of the Podium (celebrating the 4th best of everything)

He's an approachable chap, but doesn't like to impose, so if you see him, go chat to him, he won't mind (unless you're gropey. Or racist. Or both. Yuck)
Twitter:
@robotkemp
@lotp_podcast
Leftofthepodium.co.uk

Steve Owen Williams (Comedy Impressionist & After Dinner Speaker)

Steve Owen Williams
Comedy Impressionist/ MC/ After Dinner Speaker
Steve made his pro stage debut in 1985 supporting comedy legends Jeff Stevenson and the late Jimmy Marshall. Swapping a contract with Warners Holidays for a 30 year career in the police service, the former Homicide detective has stepped in and out of the spotlight whenever the criminal justice system allowed . Steve has worked alongside many household names from the worlds of sport and entertainment. Having gained vast experience across the corporate and comedy industries Steve enjoys a flexible approach to the comedy world holding his own both as a performer and promoter.

Having retired from the Police his focus is on developing more voices, writing material and fine tuning his act into a very polished product. Current projects find him touring with Stu Turner "A little bit of Magic" Hosting a number of bespoke comedy nights and performing at a range of corporate events across the U.K. As a keen supporter of Charity he is also working with a number of local charities to provide fundraising opportunities through creating laughter.
Twitter: @mcmimic
Email: Impressionist@sky.com

Danny Clives (Comedian)

Danny Clives is a comedian.
He was a finalist of the Leicester Square New Comedian Of The Year 2016 and was also shortlisted for the BBC Comedy Award in 2014.
His comedy material is based on his struggle being a human being, failures with women and trying to fit in. These topics are delivered through this low energy, shy persona which is actually how he is in real life just 1% exaggerated.
He is currently writing a show he plans to take to the Birmingham Comedy Festival in October.
Otherwise spends most of his spare time running his illustration shop, designing websites and sleeping past 10am.
www.twitter.com/dannyclives
www.stuffbydanieljamesclives.com

Sarah Iles (Comedian & Actress)

Stand-up comedian and actress
Sarah has been been acting since her teens and studied acting at university, followed by a short run of a play around the states.

She has been a stand-up for 6 years, a regular MC for many London (Laugh train Home, East London and Comedy & Curry, Eltham) and Brighton clubs (Laughing Horse and Funny Women, Komedia) as well as a regular opener and sometimes headliner for smaller clubs.

Sarah plays the lead role of Betty in the radio sitcom 'Don't worry, it's only the end of the world', which was voted new and noteworthy on itunes in 2016. Sarah is currently rehearsing the second series of the radio sitcom, hopefully to be released end of this year or early next year.

This August Sarah will be taking her first solo stand-up comedy show to the Edinburgh Fringe so keep your eyes peeled for 'The real Silly Iles' if you're gona be op that way and fancy a giggle.

Website: www.sarahiles.com
Twitter: @sarahiles82

Steve McLean (Comedian & Ex-Poet)

Steve McLean is a Londonised Scottish stand-up and former performance poet. 
In 2013 he switched to comedy after discovering there was laughter in the things he said between his verses. 
He's produced and performed in five Edinburgh Fringe shows -Tight Six Showcase 2014, Anarchy Cabaret 2015, Steve McLean's Razzamatazz, 2015, Steve McLean's Rambunctious Reading Room 2016, Are you Really Being Severed. The latter was his first solo show which he is still working on and expanding. 
2017 will see him take his first play to the Fringe, a monologue about the soul of Richard Nixon defending his actions in the afterlife (who said Edinburgh was pretentious). 
https://www.facebook.com/AreYouReally...
#OhSteveMcLean
SteveMcLeanComedy@outlook.com (yes OUTLOOK, what's wrong with Outlook?)

Simon Lilley (Comedian)

Simon has been bringing his unique brand of stand-up for over 10 years now to small (and some large) London clubs as well as further afield if the money's right. He has been a regular performer at the Edinburgh Festival, doing his first solo show in 2013. His style is sometimes laid-back while at other times highly energetic and bizarre, he likes to occasionally sing and dance (being the frontman of a failed rock band, it inevitably comes out). Various influences come to mind, from grouchy Rich Hall and sarcastic Jo Brand to meandering Paul Foot with a touch of Daniel Kitson. He likes to chat to the audience which makes him a natural MC and can be found regularly hosting at Duchess Life Comedy Night near his home in West London.

"I really enjoyed your set. Some really good stuff. Different and brave." Alistair MacGowan
"Some exceptional ideas. Very enjoyable and off the wall." Geoff Whiting, Mirth Control
"F***ing great." Brendon Burns
"Simon Lilley is a very funny man. Book him." Matthew Crosby
"The highlight of the show. Seek out his performances." Edfringe.com
****four stars Three Weeks 2008
****four stars mumblecomedy
'Shabby' Steve Bennett, Chortle
@mrlilleysimon
facebook.com/simonlilley1
simonlilley.com

Simon Caine (Comedian & Podcaster)

Comedian, writer, podcaster and human.
Simon has been performing comedy for the last 6 years.
In this time he's performed in over 800 gigs including 2 Edinburgh shows.
He's currently in the process of launching two new podcasts
(The Audio Time Capsule and Laughter is the best Placebo) as well as his 2nd solo hour of comedy.
Twitter: @thismademecool

Gary Sansome (Comedian)

Is a Baldy off the wall Scottish Comedian and MC.Gary has performed across the globe at some of the biggest Comedy Clubs in the UK, Ireland USA, Australia and Europe. He has performed 4 Edinburgh Fringe Shows in 2011,2014, 2015,2016 and performed his debut solo show The Bald and the Bold at Adelaide Fringe in 2014 where he was called "Amusing and Satisfying" by Krystoff Raw.

He annually hosts Scotfest in Tulsa, Olkahoma one of the biggest festivals celebrating Scottish Culture in North America - the festival attracts over 30,000 people across the weekend,

"exceptionally funny. I would say fucking funny, but they've asked me not to swear" Mark Dolan, C4 Balls of Steel

Johnny Murph (Comedian)

Mild mannered man of mirth, comedian Johnny Murph has been since gigging here and there since January 2012 performing as stand up and compère at various gigs around London and the Home Counties. He has also enjoyed short stints stepping in as guest presenter on the Anti Duhring Battalion Radio show on Wandsworth Radio in London

Together with two chums and fellow stand ups (Steve Adams and Colin Galletly) they brought their compilation show 'Back In Business' to the Brighton Fringe last year won the audience choice award for best show of the fringe. Collectively known as AGM (Adams, Galletly and Murph) they will be heading back to the Brighton Fringe with their new show "Unfinished Business" this year. 

Johnny performs for the enjoyment of it all and just the old fashioned notion that it's great to make people laugh. His goals for 2017 is to write more funny stuff, perform more, and finally finish that half completed one person show in time for the Edinburgh Fringe....in 2018! 

Twitter:
https://twitter.com/itsjohnnymurph
Instagram:
@itsjohnnymurph
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/itsjohnnymurph/
Website: 
www.itsjohnnymurph.com

Matt Hoss (Comedian & Podcaster)

Stand-up comedian, podcaster and hug-giver.

Matt Hoss has been performing comedy for several years and
runs many gigs in the south-east of Kent.
What doesn’t Matt do?
He writes blogs, writes poetry and performs live music.
He has found success in his sketch comedy group Hosstages, he runs a pro-kindness group

“Citizens of Nowhere” and has just started his second podcast called
“The Drunken Comedian Podcast”.

Matt Hoss is a young comedian, who works hards, performs regularly and tries to make a difference.
Twitter: @MattHossComedy
(and check out @DrunkComPod)
Facebook:MattHossComedy
Website: www.matthosscomedy.com