Meryl O'rourke

Acclaimed stand-up comic and TV writer Meryl O’Rourke –revels in her bitterness. She has delighted comedy audiences, written some of the best gags on telly and even hosted pop concerts (last one to 12,000 people!) She’s a regular support for Frankie Boyle, including upcoming in London July ‘22. She’s supported him since 2010 at the Hammersmith Apollo. Meryl is also a trained actress and got to call Frankie an “arsehole” in his Channel 4 series Tramadol Nights.Meryls cheeky routines of dysfunctionality get her choice gigs. These include Just The Tonic, Banana, Frog & Bucket and Last Laugh… among many others. She performs 20-60 min sets and MCs.She won the Betty and Peter/Big Talk writing prize, where she has been gifted a chunk of money to help her write a sitcom with a production company. She was chosen by unanimous decision from 650 entrants.“Has an authentic, compelling, original voice”Denise Hicks, founder LOCO comedy festival“Best and most original pages I’ve read in years. I’m a massive fan” Dhiraj Mahey, producer and founder of Betty And Peter prize.She is a Sony nominated radio broadcaster, appearing as a reviewer on Radio 4 Front Row. She wrote/performed and edited a comedy series for Woman’s Hour. A highly praised gag writer, a stolen joke of hers went viral on Facebook, reaching at least 100,000 likes and 15 million views (at last count!). She teaches comedy and sitcom writing in her own course at Camden Comedy Club, also at John Moores University and the Liverpool Comedy Fest.Meryl has written for Have I Got News for You, 8/10 Cats and 3 series of Mock the Week. A close collaborator with Frankie Boyle, she has written for all 3 episodes of Autopsy, all series of New World Order, and Frankie Goes To RussiaMeryl also wrote for Jason Manford at the Oliviers.You Have Been Watching – Writer – 2009Argumental – Writer – 2009Tramadol Nights – Performer – 2010Never Mind The Buzzcocks – Writer – 2011Big Brothers Bit On The Side – Panellist – 2013Frankie Boyles Referendum Autopsy – Writer – 2014Frankie Boyles Election Autopsy – Writer – 2015Frankie Boyles American Autopsy – Writer – 2016Room 101 – Writer – 2017Have I Got News For You – Writer – 2016/2017Frankie Goes To Russia – 2018New World Order – Writer – 2018/2019/2021/2022Frankie Boyle Tour OF Scotland – Writer – 2020Jeremy Vine – Panellist – 2021Betty Box And Peter Rogers Comedy Writing Programme – Winner – 2016WFTV Mentee 2019Young Vic Neighbourhood Voice 2022“Ripe with comedy. A unique perspective: sharp and dark, and refreshingly unsentimental”Stephanie Merritt, Observer“5* * * * * Truly astonishing show…a must see”The New Current“As near perfect as you can find.British Comedy Guide

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Steve Mcleod

Dundee's finest comedian Steve Mcleod burst onto the scottish comedy scene in 2018 and is now one of scotland's rising comedy stars. Steve got hooked into comedy by attending one of our comedian recruitment open days.Since then he has over 100 shows under his belt, performed at the biggest clubs in the UK and has recently supported top names such as Larry Dean, Gary Meikle and Fred MacAulay and now performs all over the UK.His warm charm and funny will certainly cheer you up.Meryl O'rourke

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