JOHN ROBERTSON

Comedian, author, columnist, satirist, professional troublemaker, multimedia artist, recreational sadist and anarchic improviser, John is an astonishing 21st century renaissance man.  He has toured the world with his 1980s text-based RPG phenomenon 'The Dark Room' and blown the bloody doors of most clubs with his super-charged whirlwind act. One of the finest examples on the circuit of why live comedy - and all its glorious unpredictability - will always be the best.

“A manic and quick-witted revelation… if you only see one Perth-born set this year, make it John Robertson.” The Scotsman

“Stylish, alternative, funny.” Chortle

“Brilliant, bemusing and bloodthirsty.” Metro

ALI WOODS

Ali Woods is a half-English, half-Scottish comedian, podcaster and content creator. After a third sell-out Edinburgh Fringe run in 2024, Ali is a refreshing mix of the ‘every man’ and the ‘modern man’, whose sensitivity and genuine interest in men’s mental health gives him a great perspective on the modern ‘lad’ culture which often features in his comedy. Ali is that wonderful blend of comedy with a heart, speaking on topics such as football, the environment, and many social causes close to his heart.
His online comedy sketches under the tag @aliwoodsgigs have gained millions of views and likes, and featured on LadBible and Buzzfeed UK. In 2022, he supported Russell Kane and Axel Blake on tour and in 2024 supported Adam Kay.

“In a world of wannabes, Woods is the real deal.” Evening Standard

BLANK PENG

Blank Peng is an incognito bilingual stand-up comic. She started performing stand-up in Mandarin and began performing in English after coming to the UK.
In just one year, she became the first female winner of the Top Secret Comedy Gong, King Gong, Rising Star New Act Competition 2022, Finalist of Leicester New Comedian of the Year, West End New Act Runner-up, Semi-finalist of Komedia Comedy Awards, Bath Festival New Act Competition Nominee and her star is set to rise on the very near future!

"Delightful presence with a faux innocence that conceals a cutting edge." Chortle

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ALEXANDER BENNETT

Alexander Bennett’s comedy has been variously described as dark, silly, filthy and thoughtful. He has filmed several stand-up specials, created the cult hit comedy game show Hell To Play and recently started his new high-concept podcast Born Yesterday with comedian Andy Barr, which has already had guests including Jordan Gray, Phil Wang and Eshaan Akbar.

His 2023 show recieved several 5 and 4 star reviews, was shortlisted for the Amused Moose Comedy Award and a joke from it appeared in the Telegraph's Top 10 Funniest Jokes of the Edinburgh Fringe.

He has collaborated with Mark Watson, was nominated at the Leicester Comedy Awards as part of Consignia and co-orchestrated a huge charity event at the Pleasance Grand in Edinburgh called Dan Vs Food, in which a cast of 25+ comedians including Ed Gamble, Iain Stirling, Nick Helm, Sophie Duker and Ivo Graham watched a man called Dan eat his lunch. 

"Warm, insane and very funny." The Guardian