Chuckl. Wakefield with Reginald D. Hunter & Special Guests

Reginald D Hunter is one of the UK comedy scene’s best-known performers for his distinctive take on subjects including race and sexuality. He makes regular appearances on comedy panel shows like 8 Out of 10 Cats, Never Mind the Buzzcocks and Have I Got News For You. In 2015 he filmed BBC2’s enormously popular Reginald D Hunter’s Songs of the South, followed by Song’s of the Border, where he takes a road trip through the musically rich Southern States. From country music in Tennessee, to hip hop in Georgia, to the blues in Louisiana, Reginald D Hunter’s astute commentary makes ‘essential viewing for music fans’ (The Independent). Having initially travelled to the UK at the age of 27 as a theatre student training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Reginald became a comedian after performing his first comedy set as a dare. He received £100 for this. Realising that he enjoyed performing comedy, Reginald turned his attention from acting to stand-up. Reginald was nominated for the Perrier Award in the 2002, 2003 and 2004 Edinburgh Festivals, and won the Writers’ Guild Award for Comedy in 2006 for his show Pride & Prejudice… & Niggas....

Dan Antopolski is an award-winning comedian and comic actor. Dan recently shot a role in feature film Paddington 2. His previous acting and TV credits include I Live with Models (Comedy Central), Time Gentlemen Please (Sky1), feature film The Da Vinci Code, The Stand-up Show (BBC1), The World Comedy Tour (Comedy Central) and regular role, Jeffers, in Hyperdrive (BBC2). He has also appeared regularly on CBBC; he was the title character in The Dare Devil and a panellist on The Dog Ate My Homework. 2017 was an exciting year for Dan as a comic; he returned to the Edinburgh Festival with a brand new stand up show after a 7 year hiatus. The Return of the Dan Antopolski received fantastic reviews, including **** from The Sunday Times and The List, and a spot in The Guardian’s ‘Top 10 Jokes of the Fringe’. For his previous shows Dan has received Perrier Award Nominations both for Best Newcomer and Best Show. He also won the BBC New Comedy Award and in 2009 he won the Dave Best Joke Award. He has performed at the biggest international comedy festivals with appearances at Montreal, Melbourne and New York. During his break from stand-up, Dan performed with critically acclaimed sketch group Jigsaw, alongside Tom Craine and Nat Luurtsema. They enjoyed sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Festival, headlined Sketchorama (BBC Radio 4), were series regulars on Live At The Electric (BBC3), and recorded two series of their own show, Jigsaw, for BBC Radio 4. Dan’s radio credits also include Quote Unquote (BBC Radio 4), Stephen K Amos: Life, An Idiot’s Guide (BBC Radio 4), 7 Day Saturday with Al Murray (BBC Radio 5 Live), The Simon Day Show (BBC Radio 4), and Tim Minchin’s Strings (BBC Radio 4)....

Alex Mitchell is a queer, autistic, disabled comic who uses self-deprecating humour and observational material to create a hilarious but heart-warming atmosphere wherever he performs. Laughing at himself, his neurodivergence, disability and sexuality – to reflect on some of the most difficult subjects within his own life and wider society, Mitchell is a truly “Funny and fearless” comic. Alex appeared on the 2024 series of Britain’s Got Talent, reaching the final after winning his semi by public vote (the only comic to do so). All three of his Britain’s Got Talent performances have individually amassed tens of thousands of views online. Since then, he has appeared on Good Morning Britain, Lorraine and Heart Radio Breakfast. This summer Alex appeared at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for the first time, with his debut show ‘Tics Towards Puffection’ which received critical acclaim. In spring 2025 he will embark on his debut tour. "Accomplished and intelligent" Neurodiverse Review "Funny and Fearless" Simon Cowell "A natural, friendly energy" Chortle "Absolutely sensational" Alesha Dixon...

Aaron Wood is a comedian from Greater Manchester and has hit the ground running since starting out. With a sold out run at the Edinburgh Fringe 2023 & tour support for Tom Stade, Carl Hutchinson, Danny McLoughlin, Eshaan Akbar, Ignacio Lopez, Hayley Ellis and a runner up in the Chester New Comedian Of The Year competition he is progressing at a rapid rate. Host of the Spread Negativity podcast with over 100 million views online, he’s described as ‘talent way beyond his time on the circuit’ for his ability to combine natural stage presence with original, relatable material. His laid back, affable nature has helped him become a very exciting act with a bright future. ‘Absolutely brilliant’ - Tim Vine ‘A very big future in this business’ - Tom Stade ‘Fantastically flippant and funny. An emerging talent that you need on your radar!’ - Nodding Dog Comedy ‘Very charismatic and quick witted’ - The Stand Comedy Club ‘Superb! An absolutely solid 20 minute set.’ - Ryan Gleeson ‘Aaron has a naturally likeable stage presence with a strong delivery of relatable and funny stories. The audience really enjoyed his set.’ - Phil Smith, Shoecake Comedy...