Come along to Roberts ‘n’ Robertson Comedy Organisations payday party, The Friday Fix. After our first music and comedy mix-up, we’ve brought some more great talent together to take over the Voodoo Rooms’ luxurious ballroom for the second time.
With a live band starting proceedings, then 2 hours of live comedy kicking off at 7.30pm, followed by another live band and a dj from 9pm, we’ll pack a full night’s entertainment into this tight space. The bar is open all day, so come down straight after work, the ballroom opens at 6pm.
Food and snacks will be available from the Voodoo's kitchen before the comedy - if you wish to eat there please book in advance directly on 0131 556 7070.
Why not organise a group of friends or colleagues? For groups of 7 or more, the party organiser gets a free ticket. Whilst availability permits we can reserve you a table so you can sit together.
Comedians
Gary Little – A powerhouse on the UK comedy circuit
Gary's humour is honest, refreshing and in-yer-face. With a wealth of material covering a myriad of topics, Gary is guaranteed to get the laughter going, no matter what the occasion or the venue. Topics range from the madness of living with pensioners to coping with depression. A master storyteller, Gary also combines simple but effective observations, with a raw wit to create routines which are both heart-rending and side-splitting.
Last year Gary played a sell out one man show at The Glasgow International Comedy Festival and performed it throughout August at the Stand during the Edinburgh Fringe.
"Gary Little is a very big man who is not afraid to tackle difficult subjects. Rib tickling if not quite touching" DAILY RECORD
"Punchy, perceptive and puerile" THE LIST
"Consistently imaginative material" THE HERALD
www.gary-little.co.uk
Keara Murphy - Character comedy with fast paced stand up routines.
This April she will be fresh from presenting her brand new show at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival before taking it on tour to the Brighton Fringe then back home for The Leith Festival in June and The Edinburgh Fringe in August.
Keara toured all over the UK, including The Stand in Edinburgh and Glasgow; The Buzz Club, Frog & Bucket and The Comedy Store in Manchester; Raw Hide and Kill For A Seat in Liverpool; The Laughter Lounge, The International Bar and Gibneys in Dublin; Bar Cuba, Galway and The Belfast Empire. Over a long stand up career she has reached the semi-finals of the BBC Comedy Awards, The Daily Telegraph Open Mic Award, So You Think You’re Funny and she's had some glowing press for her Fringe shows:
"Electric stage presence; a genuine delight." THREE WEEKS (5* review)
"Effective and talented: Her motormouth delivery makes Ben Elton look like Steven Hawking" CHORTLE
"A great character actress whose comic creations go beyond the one dimensional sketches; they live and make you laugh and cry." SCOTSMAN
"A veritable comedic jukebox, pumping out pitch perfect accents from grimiest Glaswegian to haughtiest Home Counties." SKINNY (4* review)
www.kearamurphy.co.uk
Teddy – Returning with different material after loving the first Fix
Since 1997 Teddy, real name Ross Craig, has been performing stand up and already has a range of TV and radio writing credits to his name. He is a master one liner gag-smith and dark lord of the Scottish comedy circuit.
"biting wit of a man who's sharper than the average bear" THE LIST
"bitter, utterly heartfelt...impressive" THE METRO
www.myspace.com/comedianteddy
Ben Verth – The Stand's sketch show writer and leftfield comedian steps up as our compere.
After a long term involvement with the Edinburgh Revue, Ben's been running the Stand Up At The Still nights for the last few years. Recently relaunched as Comedy Pow-Wow, Ben's likes stand up and sketches from the left of centre.
www.myspace.com/ben_verth
Bands
The Vetacore – Charming pop-soul from band from Dundee who were a massive hit when they played the Fish Fry. The lead vocalist has one of the sweetest voices in Scotland. Will appeal to fans of Beth Orton, Norah Jones or Amy Winehouse.
The Dukes – Jazz-funk covers and originals from our group of friends.
+ DJs Erik D'Viking & Chris B
Friday 30th April 2010
Doors open 6pm, comedy show starts 7.30pm.
The Voodoo Rooms, 19a West Register Street, Edinburgh EH2 2AA
w. www.thevoodoorooms.com t. 0131 556 7060
Tickets in advance from Ticketweb.co.uk (booking fee may apply) or direct from Eric & Pam
£8 - full tickets valid from 6pm for comedy and bands (buy 6 get 1 free)
£5 – late tickets valid only after 9.30pm for headline band and djs
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