The Official Comedy Club

Fancy a giggle? For the first time Brownstock Festival has teamed up with
The Official Comedy Club. So for 2 hours from 2pm on Sunday afternoon you can expect a rib-tickling time. The Comedy Club has 60 venues in the UK and prides itself on presenting unrivalled acts.

Headline Comedian: Rudi Lickwood

As the top black comedian on the UK comedy circuit, Rudi Lickwood is far more than just a stand-up. Rudi’s recent achievements including earning his status in the 'Black 100+' awards for the greatest Black British Achievers, picking up a BECA award for outstanding contribution to comedy, and taking up a high profile request for Rudi to host an exclusive Brit Awards after-show party.

With a super confident playful personality oozing charisma, Rudi’s infectious charm has made him a desirable commodity. Using his sense of humour and razor sharp material, Rudi has built an outstanding list of Radio and Television projects alongside his headline performances at esteemed venues across the UK. Recent television and media projects include; Show me the Funny (ITV1), Get me the Producer (Ch4) and Funny Business (BBC2). He was also chosen as the perfect Comedian to get the party started at the Brit Awards back stage party.

Opening Comedian: Geoff Norcott

Geoff Norcott is undoubtedly one of the strongest Comedians in the UK today. He is in continuous demand as a Headliner on the prestigious club circuit. Everything Geoff Norcott does is under-pinned by enthusiasm, optimism and a sharp comic mind. His extensive range of material means he can entertain a wide variety of audience from battle weary troops on the front line, to laughter hungry festival goers, Geoff really does have something to please everyone.

Performing is not his only talent though as he has proven by regularly writing material for various popular TV shows. Such credits include the recent series of 'Live At The Apollo', 'Stand Up for the Week', '8 Out of 10 Cats', 'Parsons & Naylor', 'The Now Show’ on BBC radio, MTV, & ITV's 'Comedy Annual 2011' to name just a few.

Compered by: Rich Wilson

Rich Wilson has rapidly become one of the most in demand comedians in the country. With an exceptional ability to think on his feet, Rich has proved to be a top compere able to tame even the toughest of crowds with his likable, charming manner. With Rich Wilson you are guaranteed a fantastic evening of top class entertainment.

Rich Wilson has loved comedy ever since his older nextdoor neighbour gave him a cassette of Eddie Murphy-Delirious. "It was the most mind blowing thing I'd ever heard. My young ears had never heard language like it." He is a regular at all the major comedy clubs up and down the country and has become a firm favourite entertaining troops across the world as part of the armed forces entertainment service. In 2011/2012 Rich was selected to support Tom Stade on a Nationwide Tour.