The Comedy club Maldon, Crowne Plaza Colchester - Five Lakes, Colchester

What/Why:

Host Comedian – Martin Beaumont
Drama/Soap ‘Dream Team’ Character -3 Series (Sky 1), ‘Collectors Lot’ -Presenter (Ch4)), ‘Best Of’ Series ‘Comedy Nation’ (LWT), ‘Red Handed’ – Promos for Chris Tarrant’s ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?’ (ITV)
Martin Beaumont is a true old school stand-up, a master of the one liner, who can handle anyone from drunken grannies to boisterous rugby players. Having made his name with a whole show devoted to White Van Men at Edinburgh, Martin has expanded his repertoire to include a whole host of subject matter – and all of it funny. He won the Time Out’s Critics Choice for Sunspots.
Opening Comedian – Tucker
“Just a very funny man” The Sun
Tucker is a generator of laughter, who doesn’t have to try to be funny, it just happens. Tucker’s comedy comes from real life and good gag writing he has a very natural style of delivery that pulls the crowd in. Ideal as Compere or Headliner with bags of stage craft. Tucker is currently headlining for venues across the country and does TV warm up for Loose Women and Let’s Do Lunch at the LWT studios. TV appearances include The Michael Ball Show. The Mint. The Big Stage.

Headline Comedians – Rudi Lickwood
Show Me The Funny (ITV), MTV After-party Host, Funny Business Judge (BBC3), Banged Up Stand-up (BBC3), The Stand-up Show (ITV)
As the top black comedian on the UK comedy circuit, Rudi Lickwood is far more than just a stand-up. Rudi’s recent achievements including earning his status in the ‘Black 100+’ awards for the greatest Black British Achievers, picking up a BECA award for outstanding contribution to comedy, and taking up a high profile request for Rudi to host an exclusive Brit Awards after-show party. With a super confident playful personality oozing charisma, Rudi’s infectious charm has made him a desirable commodity and a huge act on the UK comedy circuit.