Comedy All Stars at The Stoop Thursday 7th October

The best in stand up at Harlequins Rugby Club, Members' Clubhouse (LV= Stand). Doors 7:00pm, Starts 8:30pm.

Tickets only £8 (pree-booked), £10 on the door.

Ticket Office: 0871 527 1315

Patrick Monahan - Headliner

Patrick started off on the glamorous Irish/Iranian/Geordie stand-up circuit where he developed his chatty & friendly, story telling style.

Now a regular on the UK comedy circuit, playing venues such as the Comedy Store, Jongleurs, The Glee club to name just a few, Patrick has also performed in Europe and on the International comedy scene, including shows in France (Paris 'Hotel Du Nordi' & The Alps), Monaco, Germany (Berlin), Belgium (Brussels & Antwerp), United Arab Emirates (Dubai, Doha & Abu Dhabi) and Bahrain.

Patrick regularly performs in most comedy clubs across England from Newcastle to Devon, as well as in Scotland, Ireland, Wales & Jersey. He has also done a host of University network shows for Avalon, Paramount and Off The Kerb Events

As well as a regular TV & studio warm up - on shows such as 'Friday Night Jonathan Ross', 'The IT Crowd', 'The Lenny Henry Show', 'Davina', 'Open House with Gloria Hunerford', as well as a regular MC at selected venues on the comedy circuit.
He's also appeared as a contributor to nine out of twelve episodes of Channel Five's 'That's so Last Week'. He has also appeared on BBC's Destination Unknown', 'Malai Monologues' and as a panel member on the comedy quiz show 'Sudoko Street Challenge'.

An original writer and clever improviser skilled in audience interaction, Patrick's versatility, likeability and engaging stage presence has popular appeal, be it, stand-up, comedy character, host, presenter!

"He moves around the stage like a boxer working a ring, covering all angles and staying light on his feet. He is a walking advert for world harmony. Hearts will be broken, socks will be laughed off."
- The Scottish Herald 2005

James Sherwood

This summer, James appeared on Gethin Jones's show on BBC Radio Five Live. He also performed some songs on the Vote Now Show during the 2010 general election campaign, and he has previously appeared on Loose Ends and 4 Stands Up, all on Radio 4.

He created the Radio 4 topical panel show 'I Guess That's Why They Call It The News' which aired in August and September 2009. He has written for BBC Radio shows including the News Quiz, Look Away Now, and a Sony Award-winning series of The Now Show.

"Elegant, intelligent stand-up, with enough regular laughs to keep everyone satisfied." Guardian

"If you ever wondered what would happen if Bill Bailey and Marcus Brigstocke had a child..." Chortle

Andy Kind

"Andy Kind has a very accurate name. He was kind because he did some gigs for me and he was available which was andy. He also happens to be very funny and audiences seem to instantly warm to him. You can't tell that from his name. You'll have to go and see him." - Tim Vine

Andy Kind is a full-time stand-up comedian known for his ability to develop niche markets. He is one of the pioneers behind the new wave of Clean Comedy hitting the UK comedy circuit, as well as performing at hundreds of comedy clubs and churches around the country.

Andy has been part of the comedy circuit since January 2005. In that time he has performed all over the country, winning awards and acclaim as he goes. Since winning ‘Anything for Laffs’, he has gone on to be recognised as one of the warmest and most engaging comperes in British comedy.

Described by BBC Staffs as ‘A star’, and by XS Malarkey as ‘excellent, delightful and charming’, Andy uses his love of life as the foundation which underpins all his comedy, bringing a joyous energy and enthusiasm to any stage – taking pleasure in everything and everyone! Combining the subject matter and his super-strong stage presence, Andy has found a unique and fascinating voice to his comedy. In short, you have a very exciting comedian.