Following a sold out launch in September, Comedy Paradise returns with the awesome Brett Goldstein and Archie Maddocks (plus a surprise guest trying out new material. . . )
Headliner BRETT GOLDSTEIN is a BIFA-award winning comedian, actor, and writer. He co-wrote and starred in the hit indie film Superbob, and has appeared on and written for shows including The Catherine Tate Show, Derek, Drunk History, and Uncle. His podcast "Films to Be Buried With" made its smash debut this summer with guests including James Acaster and Katherine Ryan, whom he has performed with on tour. A brilliant storyteller and sharp comic whose latest show "What is Love Baby Don't Hurt Me" was a hit at the Edinburgh Fringe this summer.
'Had the crowd laughing all the way' -USA Weekly News
'A good story, brilliantly told, with an emotional acuity that matches his eye for absurdity and misadventure. Very fine.' - The Times
'Brett Goldstein has such a a great story to tell it almost seems like cheating. . .expertly told with charisma and skill.' - Chortle
'Sharply written, impeccably delivered, always charming. . .warm, wise stuff' - Daily Telegraph
Opening act is the Comedy Store Gong Show winner ARCHIE MADDOCKS. A native Londoner, Archie is a fast-rising comedian and playwright with an acerbic, playful wit and an irresistible charismatic presence on stage. Archie's Edinburgh Fringe show "Matchstick" which takes its title from his reactions to the Grenfell Tower aftermath, also earned him several glowing reviews this August.
'A real highlight of the evening' - BBC
'Archie Maddocks’s show Matchstick is one of the more earnest and moving social commentaries at this year’s fringe.' - Theatre Weekly
'You can see the affable Maddocks fitting very easily into a TV stand-up show.' - Chortle
Comedy Paradise is hosted by resident MC (and local resident) the award-winning US comedian Taylor Glenn. "Like seeing your life translated into funny" - FEST
NOTE: Show starts at 20:00 so plan to arrive early to get your drinks and take your seats - or better yet, arrive even earlier and try the Paradise £20 set menu (winner of the Open Table Diners' Choice Award 2018)
Due to occasional circumstances beyond our control, lineup is subject to change.