Rangatainment Comedy and Chequer Mead Theatre are excited to present a brand-new monthly comedy night in The Apron Café.
Showcasing the best emerging comedy talent from the local area, each night features four up-and-coming comedians performing 10-minute sets, before a headline act takes the stage to close the evening with brand-new material.
Tuesday 23rd June
- Rachel Quinn
- Rebekka Turner
- Scott Fishenden
- Plus one more TBC
Plus headliner Laura Lexx and hosted by Will Duggan!
– Laura Lexx –
Headlined by the brilliant Laura Lexx performing brand new material! Comedian, writer and actor Laura is vivacious, impassioned, intelligent and one of the best MCs/Headliners in comedy. Born and bred in the home county of Somerset, Laura’s comfy demeanour, warmth and energy delightfully juxtapose her biting wit, brutal honesty and viral audience take downs. She is a comedy expert both on and off the stage and her passion for the genre has inspired a generation of loyal comedy lovers who follow her every move.
After Live at The Apollo (BBC) Laura received an unprecedented reaction from the live crowd and audiences at home, which lead to her appearing in shows such as Mock The Week (BBC), Hypothetical (Dave), RoastBattle (Comedy Central), Pointless Celebrities (BBC) and Celebrity Mastermind (BBC) to name a few, and her highly successful debut tour, Slinky won the Best Show award at the 2024 Women in Comedy Festival.
Laura boasts a series of highly-polished and critically acclaimed stand up shows on ITVX, is the published author of fan fiction Klopp Actually and Pivot her debut novel. Laura is an in-demand writer on shows such as Have I got News For You (BBC), The Now Show (BBC R4) and The Really REALLY Rude Puppet Show (Dave).
Adding even more strings to her bow, Laura is the creator of multiple podcast formats, her current being Lexx Education where, taught by her scientist younger brother, Laura tries to get her head around the school science syllabus with hilarious results!
With unrivalled tenacity, intelligence and an infectiously vibrant attitude to life, Laura is the name on everyone’s lips.
– Will Duggan –
Hosted by Brighton comic Will Duggan! Will has been performing comedy since 2009 and since then has cemented himself as a dynamic and interesting performer in comedy clubs around the country. Will mixes stories and gags with a cheerfully cynical view of the world.
In 2012 Will was nominated for the Best MC award at the Nottingham Comedy Festival as well as reaching the final of the Frog and Bucket World Series 2012, Birmingham Comedian of the Year, Preston Comedian of the year and Hull comedian of the year. He has no loyalty to geography.
As well as performing as a stand up comic Will was a performer and part of the writing team for the Fosters Award winning show FUNZ AND GAMEZ at the 2014 Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Will Duggan’s comedy is a perfect blend of witty one-liners, relatable stories, and physical humour. His infectious energy and quick wit make him a joy to watch on stage, and his ability to connect with audiences on a personal level is truly impressive. Whether he’s riffing on everyday life, sharing personal stories, or delivering clever observations, Will Duggan is a comedian who always delivers the laughs.
