Christian Reilly is a British musical comedian who first gained prominence as guitarist and performer with Rich Hall’s Otis Lee Crenshaw and the Black Liars, part of the Perrier Award-winning show in 2001, before building a successful solo career that combines stand-up comedy, original songs, and accomplished musicianship. He has performed at major comedy festivals and venues internationally, appeared on BBC radio and television, and has become known for his witty musical satire of rock, pop, and everyday life.

I have seen Reilly perform for The Best of The Comedy Store in Manchester in 2011, Mervyn Stutter’s Pick of The Fringe at the Edinburgh Festival in 2012 and 2015, The Best of The Comedy Store in London in 2016 and Headliners Christmas Show in London in 2024.

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Please read Christian Reilly’s blog at: www.arichcomiclife.blog/2021/06/01/christian-reilly/

Christian Reilly’s Links:

Website: www.christreilly.com

Greg Houston is a Canadian stand-up comedian, now based in London, who has been performing since 2012 and has appeared at festivals including the Edinburgh Fringe, Brighton Fringe, and Glasgow International Comedy Festival. He is known for his self-deprecating, observational style, has won several comedy awards.

I have seen Houston perform as an entrant for the Norman Newcomer of the Year Award at the Hastings Comedy Festival in 2023 and also for the Sofa So Funny showcase in London in 2025.

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Please read Greg Houston’s blog at: www.arichcomiclife.blog/2025/02/09/greg-houston/

Greg Houston Links:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/greghoustoncomedy/

James Alexander Hall is a Hull-based comedy clown and seasoned street performer whose highly interactive act blends audience participation, homemade props, games and magic. Over the past decade he has appeared at major UK festivals including Glastonbury, Boomtown, Wilderness and Latitude, before presenting his chaotic pop-culture cabaret Smörgåsbord at the 2024 Hull Comedy Festival. Following that show’s sell-out debut, he returned to the festival in 2025 with the animal-themed solo cabaret Heavy Petting. He is also a member of the International Idiots along with Gary Jennison.

I have seen Hall as a guest for the Hull Comedy Festival at Cottingham Comedy Club, as well as performing his own solo show Smörgåsbord in 2024, and a team member for RSPCA Comedy Panel show: Cats vs Dogs, and his own solo show, Heavy Petting in 2025.

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Please read James Alexander Hall’s blog at: www.arichcomiclife.blog/2025/01/04/james-alexander-hall/

James Alexander Hall Links:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/itisjameshall/

Barnaby Slater is a British comedian, writer, and producer whose career spans stand-up comedy, television, radio, and digital media. He has performed at major comedy venues in the UK and the United States, including The Comedy Store and Upright Citizens Brigade, and was a finalist in the BBC New Comedy Competition.

I have seen Slater perform at Happy Mondays at The Amersham Arms in 2024.

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Please read Barnaby Slater’s blog at: www.arichcomiclife.blog/2024/08/18/barnaby-slater/

Barnaby Slater Links:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/barnaby.slater.3/

Instagram: www.instagram.com/barnabyslatercomedy/

Lucy Buckley is a UK stand-up comedian who has been performing on the northern comedy circuit, particularly in Yorkshire and Hull. She has been praised for her confident stage presence, witty material, and strong audience engagement. At the 2024 Hull Comedy Festival's Hull What's On Comedian of the Year competition (where I was a judge), she achieved third place, with reviewers highlighting her ease on stage and engaging delivery.

I have seen Buckley perform at the Hull Comedy Festival What’s On Comedian of The Year taking part in 2024, and appearing as a guest in 2025, and also for Quip Spice Comedy at the Hull Comedy Festival in 2025.

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Please read Lucy Buckley’s blog at: www.arichcomiclife.blog/2025/01/04/lucy-buckley/

Lucy Buckley’s links:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/lucybuckers/

Edd Jefferson is a rising star on the comedy scene. Winner of Hull What’s On New Comedian of The Year award 2024 where he showcased his talent and growing popularity. Extremely funny and with a superb delivery, he is a very entertaining comic.

I have seen Jefferson at the Hull What’s On New Comedian of The Year 2024, as a guest for the RSPCA Comedy Panel Show: Cats vs Dogs, a guest for the Hull What’s On New Comedian of The Year 2025 and perform his first self-named solo show at the Hull Comedy Festival 2025.

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Please read Edd Jefferson’s blog at: www.arichcomiclife.blog/2025/01/04/edd-jefferson/

Edd Jefferson’s links:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/eddjeffersoncomedian/

Josh Sedman is a comedian who has earned excellent reviews wherever he performs and has progressed rapidly since 2022. The Yorkshire-based comic is known for his razor-sharp wit and astute observations.

I have seen Sedman at the Hull What’s On New Comedian of The Year 2024, the Norman New Comedian of The Year 2025 in Hastings and as a guest on The Late Show with Gary Jennnison at the Hastings Comedy Festival in 2025.

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Please read Josh Sedman’s blog at: www.arichcomiclife.blog/2025/01/04/josh-sedman/

Josh Sedman’s links:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/joshsedmancomedy/

Jonathan Kiernan is a comedian with a dry, self-deprecating style. He is also exceptionally funny, with a sharp wit that makes his material especially engaging.

I have seen Kiernan at the What’s On Hull New Comedian of The Year Final 2024 where I was a judge and he deserved to be runner-up in the competition.

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Please read Jonathan Kiernan’s blog at: www.arichcomiclife.blog/2025/01/04/jonathan-kiernan/

Jonathan Kiernan links:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/jonathankiernan_comedy/