Belper Comedy Club - November

Anthony Williams is a Derbyshire-based comedian, promoter and host, known for his warm, sharp and self-deprecating style. As the founder of RockCentral Promotions, he produces comedy nights across the Midlands and beyond, while his own stand-up blends everyday daftness, personal stories and the quiet panic of trying to be a functioning adult....

Steve Hall is a stand-up comedian and writer, who has opened for the likes of Lee Mack, Bill Burr and most notably Russell Howard, for whom he was the support across 6 different tours, playing venues such as Wembley Arena, the O2 and the Albert Hall. He has taken several well received shows to the Edinburgh Festival. (“His phrasing is joyous and his choice of words close to poetic…tales of hilarious woe” – Metro) In 2022 he embarked upon a successful joint-headline tour with his Russell Howard Hour co-writer Steve Williams, with further tour dates planned for the latter part of 2023. He is due to release a filmed show with the hugely respected comedy production company Go Faster Stripe. Steve was the first ever guest stand-up on Russell Howard’s Good News (BBC), and went on to write on 6 series of that show, and 6 series of The Russell Howard Hour (Sky). He has also written for numerous comedians on Mock The Week, and for shows such as a League of Their Own and The Now Show. He is a regular guest on The Frank Skinner Show on Absolute Radio and has appeared on The Rest is History, Act Your Age and My Teenage Diary for BBC Radio 4. Steve was also one third of legendary sketch group We Are Klang – “stupid comedy done with great intelligence” (The Times) – alongside Greg Davies and Marek Larwood. Steve wrote and starred in the group’s sitcom series for BBC 3 in 2009. We Are Klang were nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Show in 2006, and the Barry Award at 2007’s Melbourne Comedy Festival. Steve has directed many critically acclaimed live shows, including the 2007 Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated show from Pappy’s, Tom Ward’s first two Edinburgh shows, Norris and Parker’s breakthrough show See You At The Gallows, and Annie McGrath’s brilliant 2019 show Shepherd. He has also been parachuted in many times at the last minute to turn 1 star shows into 3 star shows, usually in late July. He has also worked providing joke consultancy and punch up with comedians such as Iain Stirling, Steve Bugeja, Chris Turner and Ashley Blaker. Recently, Steve supported Frank Skinner on Tour in 2024 and opened for him at The Gielgud Theatre in August 2024. “The most intelligent stand-up you’ve never heard of” (GQ) “Russell Howard’s fine support act” (The Times) “One fine comic” (Time Out)...

Jonny Awsum is an award-winning comedian who has charmed audiences all around the world with his high energy performance style and unique brand of musical comedy. 1.jpg After building his reputation on the UK comedy circuit, where he is a regular headliner and closing act, Jonny shot to national fame on Britain’s Got Talent. His TV performances won standing ovations and unanimous praise from the judges and went viral on the internet, racking up over 50 million views on YouTube. 15.png Following BGT, Jonny enjoyed a whirlwind 18 months including a sell-out five-star reviewed run at the Edinburgh Fringe, a starring role in his first pantomime, and tour support to both Lost Voice Guy and Tape Face on their hit UK theatre tours. 21.jpg After being inundated with requests to perform his own tour, Jonny created the show ‘Jonny Awsum is Coming to Town’ and played to full houses in many of the UK’s towns before COVID-19 put a temporary halt on live performances. 5.jpg Undeterred, Jonny set about writing a virtual show specifically for youngsters. The show proved a hit, winning Best Kids’ Show at the 2021 Leicester Comedy Festival and is now being booked for live performances by family-friendly festivals and events all across the country. In 2022, Jonny supported Jason Manford in arenas around the country and recorded his 2000th show for a new live album. 2023 saw Jonny take to the high seas, performing for P&O on their brand new excellence-class cruise ships ‘Arvia’ and ‘Iona’. He also penned a song for Johnny Vaughan which went out to the nation on Radio X. In 2024, Jonny wrote comedic songs for both Rylan Clark (Radio 2) and Johnny Vaughan (Radio X) and was been booked to perform at the Glastonbury Festival for the third time. He also opened for Jason Manford in arenas around the country. In 2025, Jonny performed at various BYOB (Bring Your Own Baby) comedy shows, including a memorable set at the Royal Albert Hall. His work with the company also saw him featured nationally on BBC Breakfast, discussing the art of performing adult comedy to audiences accompanied by very tiny plus-ones. So far in 2026, Jonny has been featured in The Week Junior, the hugely popular magazine for young readers, and played a sold-out show at the Leicester Comedy Festival… and it’s only just begun! Jonny regularly pops up on TV and radio. He has featured on BBC Breakfast, GMTV, BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 5 Live and Absolute Radio and has appeared in TV commercials for brands including Cravendale, EDF, The Post Office, VW and Samsung. 8.jpg What they're saying about Jonny Awsum: "Guaranteed to lift your spirits" ***** Daily Mirror "He'll get you laughing from deep within your belly. This is a fun-filled sixty minutes that will have you grinning from ear to ear." ***** ThreeWeeks "It was so smart, I think this whole kind of musical thing, singing, it really works for you because it makes you stand out, I like you a lot" - Simon Cowell "Jonny Awsum positively smashed this musical comedy show, taking the audience all the way with him...That's entertainment" **** Chortle "It was absolutely brilliant...it was the best ending to a show ever!" - Amanda Holden "60 minutes of pure unadulterated fun" **** What's on Stage "Numerous belly-aching, laugh-out-loud cheers" **** Big Issue "A crowd-pleasing endlessly entertaining hour" **** Broadway Baby...