East Grinstead Comedy Club – November
With Marcus Brigstocke, Ria Lina, Tom Alban and hosted by Abigoliah Schamaun!
Headlining the show is the brilliant Marcus Brigstocke!
Marcus is regarded as a major comedy, writing, and acting talent, performing stand up to sell-out audiences on tour nationally. His last tour show, Devil May Care, which was filmed at Wilton’s Hall is now available to watch on Amazon Prime.
BBC Radio 4 has become somewhat of a second home to Marcus with regular appearances on I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue, The Now Show and Just a Minute; he has written and recorded three series and four specials of his hit show Giles Wemmbley-Hogg Goes Off. Most recently, he co-starred alongside Kerry Godliman, in three series of The Wilsons Save The World.
Marcus has notched up an impressive list of TV credits including Steph’s Packed Lunch (C4), Comedians Giving Lectures (DAVE), House of Games (BBC Two), The Graham Norton Show (BBC One), Famous and Fighting Crime (C4), team captain on Argumental (Dave), and host of The Late Edition and I’ve Never Seen Star Wars (BBC4). Other appearances include; Live at the Apollo (BBC One), Have I Got News for You (BBC One), Mock the Week (BBC Two), QI (BBC Two), Sorry I’ve Got No Head (BBC One), The Late Edition (BBC4), and the 11 O’Clock Show (Channel 4).
*RIA LINA*
Opening the show is Ria Lina! She is currently touring the UK with her latest show ‘Riabellion’.
Riais a Filipina comedian, actress and writer. TV and Radio includes Celebrity Bridge of Lies, QI, Live At The Apollo, Have I Got News For You, Pointless, Evil Genius with Russel Kane, The News Quiz, Breaking The News, The Bugle Podcast, World’s Most Dangerous Roads, Brain Reaction, The Unbelievable Truth, The Now Show, Celebrity Mastermind, The Infinite Monkey Cage and Mock The Week. Ria was named as one of The Evening Standard’s ‘Hottest Comedians You Should Be Watching Now’.
Ria is the only Filipina comedian in British stand up and has a BSc in Experimental Pathology, an MSc in Forensic Science and a PhD in Virology under her belt, so it’s not only Ria’s comedy that’s highly intelligent. A regular pundit on Sky News, BBC News, Times Radio and TalkRadio, Ria is in demand for her scientific insight, confident delivery and biting wit. She recently released her own series for BBC R4, ‘Ria Gets Forensic’ which investigated anti-ageing treatments, scrutinising the lengths people will go to cheat age and stay young.
Throughout her stand-up career Ria has taken five shows to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with her work tackling topics such as autism, topical news and racial identity. As an actor Ria has performed in Lovestruck High, East Mode with Nigel Ng, and Christie.
With Tom Alban! Tom’s been part of the comedy scene since 2018 and since 2018 his energy has infected comedy nights around the country week in, week out. His engaging story telling will take you on a journey that you’re unlikely to forget.
Hosted by Abigoliah Schamaun! American comedian, actor and writer, Abigoliah is frank, funny, and unapologetic. Her unbridled charisma and comedic skill have taken her all over the world cementing her place as one of the top female headliners on the UK comedy scene. Having cut her teeth gigging in New York she moved to the UK and has since focussed on growing her large fan following through social media and live performance.
Abigoliah has been featured on Pointless Celebrities (BBC1), Captive Audience (Channel 4), Mo Gilligan’s Spotlight (Audible) Outrageously Funny Comedy (Channel 5).
Abigoliah is ADHD and is very open in talking about her neurodivergency with her co-host Joe Wells on their Neurodivergent Moments Podcast. Joe and Abigoliah will be publishing a book based on their podcast in 2026.
Please note, that while we do our best to ensure that we deliver the published bill, line-ups can be subject to change at short notice.
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