Stand Up On The Mez
Join us for an evening of laugh out loud stand-up comedy here on the mezzanine level of St Elvan's
Hosted by BBC Sesh and BBC Radio Wales featured comedian Drew Taylor, the evening features a host of established and rising star comedy performers
Don't miss this fantastic evening of fun and laughter here in the relaxed setting of St Elvan's mezzanine. Our next event takes place on Saturday March 25th, the full line-up for which is outlined below
Hosted by BBC Sesh and BBC Radio Wales featured comedian Drew Taylor, the evening features a host of established and rising star comedy performers
Don't miss this fantastic evening of fun and laughter here in the relaxed setting of St Elvan's mezzanine. Our next event takes place on Saturday March 25th, the full line-up for which is outlined below
Bennett Arron
“One of the best on the circuit… a Welsh Seinfeld” - The Guardian
“Genuinely original and funny” - The Times
“Hilarious… clever wit… razor sharp” - The Standard
Bennett is a TV and Radio Presenter who is currently starring in the Radio 4 Sitcom ALONE which is now in its 4th series
He has performed all around the UK as well as entertaining audiences in Italy, Australia, Germany, Poland, South Africa and Hong Kong. He also supported Ricky Gervais on some of his tour dates
He has written and starred in two radio series, Bennett Arron is Jewelsh, and Bennett Arron Worries About… both of which were nominated for the Celtic Media Awards. He was BAFTA shortlisted for Presenting and Directing the Channel 4 documentary How To Steal An Identity and he presented the BBC documentary The Kosher Comedian in which he traced his family’s roots from Lithuania to South Wales. He also presented the BBC Radio Wales documentary: Bennett Arron’s Cymru Knish
His other Television and Radio credits include; Loose Ends, Not Tonight With John Sergeant, Glee Time (in which he hosted a series of six stand-up comedy shows), Never Write Off The Germans (a panel show for Radio 2) and he was a Presenter on Big Brother's Little Brother for Channel '
He is a past winner of both the TAPS Comedy Writer of the Year Award and the BBC New Writers Award and is a past finalist of the BBC New Comedy Awards. However his proudest moment was coming third in an International Disco Dancing Championship
“One of the best on the circuit… a Welsh Seinfeld” - The Guardian
“Genuinely original and funny” - The Times
“Hilarious… clever wit… razor sharp” - The Standard
Bennett is a TV and Radio Presenter who is currently starring in the Radio 4 Sitcom ALONE which is now in its 4th series
He has performed all around the UK as well as entertaining audiences in Italy, Australia, Germany, Poland, South Africa and Hong Kong. He also supported Ricky Gervais on some of his tour dates
He has written and starred in two radio series, Bennett Arron is Jewelsh, and Bennett Arron Worries About… both of which were nominated for the Celtic Media Awards. He was BAFTA shortlisted for Presenting and Directing the Channel 4 documentary How To Steal An Identity and he presented the BBC documentary The Kosher Comedian in which he traced his family’s roots from Lithuania to South Wales. He also presented the BBC Radio Wales documentary: Bennett Arron’s Cymru Knish
His other Television and Radio credits include; Loose Ends, Not Tonight With John Sergeant, Glee Time (in which he hosted a series of six stand-up comedy shows), Never Write Off The Germans (a panel show for Radio 2) and he was a Presenter on Big Brother's Little Brother for Channel '
He is a past winner of both the TAPS Comedy Writer of the Year Award and the BBC New Writers Award and is a past finalist of the BBC New Comedy Awards. However his proudest moment was coming third in an International Disco Dancing Championship
Nick Page
Nick Page is an award winning comic with a unique storytelling style and more material packed into every set than many comics have in a lifetime He's been a finalist on Britain's Got Talent without ever watching it, won English Comedian of the year and was awarded the operational service medal after 9 tours of Afghanistan entertaining the troops' |
Beth Jones
Originally from North Wales, Beth started her stand-up career down in Cardiff and has now established herself on the comedy scene delivering her unassuming yet dark humour across Wales and Southern England
Beth has appeared on S4C performing stand up as well as the S4C Comedi and the BBC Sesh online platforms, writing and performing in comedy songs and sketches
Beth has also presented a Welsh language Podcast for parents called ‘Bwyta Cysgu Crio’
Originally from North Wales, Beth started her stand-up career down in Cardiff and has now established herself on the comedy scene delivering her unassuming yet dark humour across Wales and Southern England
Beth has appeared on S4C performing stand up as well as the S4C Comedi and the BBC Sesh online platforms, writing and performing in comedy songs and sketches
Beth has also presented a Welsh language Podcast for parents called ‘Bwyta Cysgu Crio’
Drew Taylor - Host
Drew Taylor is a professional stand up comedian from Porth, Rhondda with 8 years and over 1000(!) comedy gigs experience. Performing at comedy clubs and theatres all over the U.K., his softly spoken Welsh-ness endears him to audiences of all ages and persuasions. Drew has performed at some of the biggest clubs in the country, including Jongleurs, Hot Water, The Frog and Bucket and Glee Club and also recently hosted the closing gala of the South Wales Comedy Festival. Drew is currently touring as the warm-up act for BBC Radio Wales' Wynne Evans in his "Town Hall Showdown" at theatres across Wales
“Destined for comedy greatness!” - Theatr Gwaun
“Just book a ticket to see Drew Taylor!” - The Small Space
“Clever stuff!” - Bath Echo
Drew Taylor is a professional stand up comedian from Porth, Rhondda with 8 years and over 1000(!) comedy gigs experience. Performing at comedy clubs and theatres all over the U.K., his softly spoken Welsh-ness endears him to audiences of all ages and persuasions. Drew has performed at some of the biggest clubs in the country, including Jongleurs, Hot Water, The Frog and Bucket and Glee Club and also recently hosted the closing gala of the South Wales Comedy Festival. Drew is currently touring as the warm-up act for BBC Radio Wales' Wynne Evans in his "Town Hall Showdown" at theatres across Wales
“Destined for comedy greatness!” - Theatr Gwaun
“Just book a ticket to see Drew Taylor!” - The Small Space
“Clever stuff!” - Bath Echo
Tickets are available online via the St Elvan's Ticketsource site here, by telephone from 0333 666 4466 or in person at St Elvan's, Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 16:00. Refreshments are available on site, before, during and after the performance
Saturday March 25th
7:30 to 10:00pm
Tickets £10
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/stelvans/t-zzpkoez