Nik Coppin

A stand up comic for more than six years Nik Coppin has performed all over the world.

As well as a regular on the UK comedy circuit and performing in many European countries such as France, Germany, Spain and Austria, he has also performed as far afield as New Zealand and all over Australia. It was here that Nik performed his debut solo show at the prestigious Melbourne International Comedy festival in 2006 before taking it to Edinburgh.

His confident, affable and energetic style of comedy is quick to build audience rapport, as he talks about subjects as wide-ranging as observations on human nature, his experiences in the Antipodes, his extensive knowledge of wildlife, current affairs and his mixed race up bringing in London. His mother is English and father is from Barbados.

As well as becoming one of the most professional acts on the comedy circuit, his versatility has also made him a much sought after compere. He has the ability to adapt to a multitude of audiences and is skillful enough to swiftly win them over.

Reviews
"A rapid-fire non-stop act full of energy. His hour went so quick, his charming smile and easy manner had the audience eating out of his hand and wanting more. Go and see him." - 9/10. - Stephen Mathew, Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

"Coppin sets a new benchmark for international comedy". - Ewan Gordon. The Pun magazine, Melbourne

“Charmed our audiences. Scoundrelously funny".- Classic comedy club, New Zealand.

"There is absolutely nothing to dislike about Coppin as a performer" - Chortle.co.uk

TV Credits
"Take the Mike" ITV (series one)
"Sex on the Job" Sky One
"Experimental" Channel 4
"Champagne Comedy" Channel 31, Australia
"Kings of Comedy" Channel 4, pilot

 Glen Maney

Born in London, England on the 13th October 1964, Glen attended Sir Walter St. Johns Grammar school, in Battersea, London, followed by Cedars Upper school in Leighton Buzzard. It was here that a talent for writing and drama was highlighted. He achieved top grades at A-level English and he thought about pursuing a career in journalism via University. Having thought about it, he dropped out of school and attempted to play professional football with Northampton Town. This proved to be possibly the worst mistake ever made and he never played a first team game!

He has been performing stand-up since March 1999. In this time, he has performed almost two hundred gigs, including venues such as The Comedy Store, The Comedy Café and the Comedy Cellar in Dublin during his recent tour of Ireland. He has performed on the same bill as the likes of Lee Hurst, Paul Tonkinson, Lee Mack, Daniel Kitson, Terry Alderton, Ricky Grover, Jo Jo Smith, Ross Noble and Mike Wilmot. At a recent gig at the Chuckle club, his fifteen minute spot went down brilliantly with the audience and Glen was thrilled that one of his current comedy idols, Lee Mack, took the time out to tell Glen, how funny he thought his act was.

Glen recently took part in a new act night at Jongleurs in Portsmouth, which was again met with a good response by audience and organisers alike. Look out for Glen appearing at Jongleurs venues in 2002.

He started stand up, purely by accident, when a blue comic, failed to turn up at a pub stag night. Glen compered the evening and the rest is history. He continued doing stag nights for various agencies, which paid the bills and allowed him to acquire the necessary skills, required to deal with hecklers. However, he felt unfulfilled, so he started to write his own material and tried the alternative comedy stage. A decision that he has never regretted.

Glen has also been master of ceremonies at his own club, Up the Axe, in Bedfordshire, which regularly draws over a hundred strong crowds, to see new local talent and comics from the London circuit.

 Brendan Naughton

Brendan Naughton is irish and has been for most of his life. People have always laughed at Brendan. Mostly behind his back, but gradually they have come to laugh at him straight in the face. Brendan's greatest accomplishment is to have remained true to his art and to have avoided any of the trappings of wealth or success.

'Likeable, a little anarchic and cheekily self-depricating. Brendan's too short slot accidentally stole the show' - Bromely News Shopper