UK Comics’ Comic 2022 - Best Act

“One of the UK’s pre-eminent pun merchants…the quickest quipster in showbusiness.” - Evening Standard

As Seen on Mock The Week, BT Sport and ITV, ‘Master of one-liners’ MARK SIMMONS brings his brand-new show on the road.

Mark recently joined Dara O’Brian and Hugh Dennis on BBC2’s Mock The Week as a semi-regular on the show and now brings you his hotly-anticipated show Quip Off The Mark. He’s also been appearing on BT Sport’s DIY pundit and The Rugby’s On.

Mark has also appeared in other TV shows such as ITV’s Out There, BBC Radio 4ExtraStands Up, a Channel 4 pilot starring alongside Bridget Christie, as well as BBC3’s One For The Road.

Mark also hosted News-ish and Film-ish on Fubar Radio alongside co-host Seann Walsh. And now is enjoying further success with his solo podcast, Jokes With Mark Simmons, where he invites a fellow comic, such as Gary Delaney and Milton Jones to discuss jokes that they’ve written but simply just haven’t worked.

This isn’t your average one-liner show as there is the running theme throughout. This year Mark’s parents have sold the house he grew up in and has to collect his box of stuff from the loft. Come discover what’s in the box in this top-level one-liner show structured in a way you’ve never seen before.

“Master of one-liners…his (show) consist(s) of literally one liner after one liner, with one or two breaks for the audience to catch their breath before another assault on the laughter and muscles with the next segment.” One4Review ★★★★★

“Absolutely hilarious.” The Scotsman ★★★★

“A lot of excellent funny one-liners.” Bruce Dessau

“A talented comic with an artisan’s grasp of joke writing.” Chortle ★★★★

A truly special Comedy Special - 4 comedians in one night!
Alistair McGowan, Shazia Mirza, Stephen Bailey and Nick Clarke

Alistair Charles McGowan is an English impressionist, comic, actor, singer and writer best known to British audiences for his work on Spitting Image and The Big Impression, two of TV’s most popular shows, made him a household name. An inspired and inspiring entertainer, Alistair is in demand for theatre touring, voice-overs and corporate engagements. This year he has toured three shows, An Evening Shared with Jasper Carrott & Alistair McGowan, Radio Live, and The Piano Show.

Shazia Mirza is an award winning British stand up comedian and writer.
Shazia’s TV appearances include; ‘QI’ (BBC), ‘The Jonathan Ross Show’ (ITV), ‘The Hit List’ (BBC), ‘House of Games’ (BBC), ‘Rhod Gilbert’s Growing Pains’ (Comedy Central), ‘Celebrity Island with Bear Grylls’ (C4), ‘Travel Man’ (C4), Top Gear (BBC), ‘The One Show (BBC) and many more…

Comedian, presenter, actor and writer, Stephen Bailey is a proud northern, working class, gay man. The multi-award nominated star’s indecorous brand of gossipy humour has singled him out as one of the UK’s most sought-after talents for comedy and entertainment formats. Stephen’s credits include Unbreakable (BBC One), co-host on Date or Drop (BBC One) alongside Amanda Holden, Live at the Apollo (BBC Two), Would I Lie To You. Richard Osman's House of Games and many more...

Now in his second decade as a standup comedian, Nick Clarke has a passion for making people laugh, and a charm that puts audiences at ease. He has been a regular at the big comedy venues across the UK including 'The Comedy Store', 'Hot Water Comedy', 'The Glee Club' and 'Laff Attack Comedy'.

Please note: this is for ages 14+ only

This event has been kindly supported by Malvern Hill District Council and Levelling Up Fund.

Join professional storyteller Annie from Wing of Words as she presents funny retelling of the classic Rumpelstiltskin tale as part of the Regal Comedy Festival.

Get ready for a story adventure like never before. With fun around every corner, be prepared to chuckle! From the cheeky antics of her badger sidekick to a fairytale stuffed with humour, weaving in giggles through accents, language and Annie's own character rap. Fun and enjoyment as she brings the story to life. So what are you waiting for? Let’s get this story started!

Taking place in the Regal Studio, this event is suitable for children aged 4-10. Smaller siblings are welcome to attend.

More from Annie:
Hello, I’m Annie, a teacher turned storyteller. Wings of Words is my company dedicated to the joy of storytelling and promises fun, creativity and imagination in abundance. I have taught young children for many years and had the joy of their smiles and laughter filling the classroom. Now keen to maintain my connection with children, I use these lovely years and experiences, combined with my own passion for storytelling, to bring you story adventures. Stepping out of the classroom and into the theatre.

After finally solving the mystery of his existence and true identity in Work of the Devil, Simon finds that he has still not overcome the more daily challenges of remembering what he came upstairs for, who these grown-ups are that live with him (and what they have done with his children?) and how can that footage be from 2009, when he only bought those shoes a few months ago?

“In Greek mythology, the Muses were the daughters of Mnemosyne, goddess of memory - though ironically, there is no easy way to remember her name. But Memory was thus clearly regarded by the ancient Greeks as the mother of the arts, wellspring of inspiration, the compost in which imagination takes rooty. Our last defence against tyranny, the consolation of the just and the seat of the soul. Without memory, the illusion of self crumbles. Mine, however, is shot. So where does that leave me?

'A masterclass' ***** (Scotsman).
'Outstanding stuff' ****½ (Chortle.co.uk).
PS What have I forgotten?

STRICTLY 14+ Likely to be swearing and adult content

Abandoned on the mean city streets by his lowlife owner, Doug, a naive but lovable dog named Reggie falls in with a fast-talking, foul-mouthed Boston Terrier and his gang of strays. Determined to seek revenge, Reggie and his new canine pals embark on an epic adventure to get him home and make Doug pay for his dirty deed.

From the studio that brought you TED and directed by Josh Greenbaum, the cast includes Will Ferrell, Jamie Foxx, Will Forte, Isla Fisher

Strictly over 15s ONLY! Contains strong laguage and crude humour is featured throughout.