Good Ship Comedy presents Iain Stirling

IAIN STIRLING

BAFTA-winning comedian Iain Stirling is best known as the brilliantly funny voice of the hit reality show Love Island. He is also a hugely talented and charismatic stand-up and actor, appearing The Russell Howard Hour, Taskmaster and Comedy Store: Live, as well as Buffering, a refreshingly relatable comedy sitcom which Iain created, wrote and starred on ITV2 He also continues to host the hilariously silly Iain’s Stirling’s CelebAbility. Iain also hosts Partners In Crime, a hit UK true-crime podcast alongside his wife, Laura Whitmore, on Spotify.

An Edinburgh Festival Fringe favourite, Iain has performed six sold-out and critically-acclaimed shows, including U OK Hun? X in 2017 which sold out the entire Edinburgh Fringe run in advance. Following the success of his 2021 nationwide tour, Failing Upwards, which was recorded for his first full length special on Amazon Prime. Iain will be back on the road in 2024 with his brand-new show Relevant. We’re absolutely delighted to welcome Iain back to Good Ship for the first time in years as he prepares for the biggest national tour of his life!

“The voice of the British millennial.” The Times

“A national sensation.” Evening Standard

ALI WOODS

Ali Woods is a half-English, half-Scottish comedian, podcaster and content creator. Fresh off his first sold out show at the Edinburgh Fringe which received multiple 5-star reviews, 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.

Ali won Hackney Empire New Act of the Year 2020, while 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.

“In a world of wannabes, Woods is the real deal.” Beyond the Joke

JESSIE NIXON

Jessie Nixon is a Bristol based stand-up comedian with a dynamic, friendly stage presence and a sharp wit. Jessie’s credits include tour support for Fern Brady, Steve Bugeja and Lou Sanders.

She has an impressive roster of achievements under her belt as she came third at the Funny Women Stage Awards 2022 as well as BBC New Comedian of the Year Regional Finalist 2021, Leicester Mercury Comedian of the year Nominee 2021, and more!

Between her effervescent, winning comedy, and her growing list of accolades, Nixon is an act not to be missed.

“She doesn’t remind me of anyone I’ve seen before, which is a good sign. And she makes me laugh.” Evening Standard

AND YOUR RESIDENT HOST:

BEN VAN DER VELDE

One of the quickest wits around and a much-loved compere, he always brings a jam-packed back of nonsense, silliness and wisecracks to every gig he hosts.

"Wonderfully improvised riffs showcasing his impressive spontaneity and sharp tongue." Edinburgh Festivals Magazine

“The perfect comedy club host – he is a master of audience interaction. The audience weren’t just warmed up, but pretty hysterical even before the first act of the night hit the stage.”  Huffington Post