LIVE: Paul Tonkinson + Chris Washington

SUPPORT: WILL SCAMBLER + JOHN SMITH
COMPÈRE: JAMES COOK

PAUL TONKINSON is known for his effervescent physicality and skillful impressions, With a unique and distinctive style, his first class material combined with tremendous charm and infectious energy make for quite a formidable talent.

In 2012 he took to the road with his eagerly anticipated debut tour Paul Tonkinson; Fancy Man. The tour took in 50 dates across the UK, and gave audiences the opportunity to experience the full Tonkinson phenomena in all it’s glory!

Following his solo tour, he joined the mighty Michael McIntyre as a special guest on live shows around the UK. In 2013 he had the honour of joining Michael as a special guest on his global arena tour, playing to millions across the globe. Paul joined Michael again in 2015 as special guest on the Happy & Glorious Tour playing to sold-out crowds in arenas across the UK.

On TV he has performed on Michael Mcintyre’s Comedy Roadshow (BBC 1) and Comedy Central’s The Comedy Store and The World Stands-up. He was a contestant on the hit show Celebrity Come Dine With Me (Ch 4) proving he’s not just a dazzling stand-up talent, but a whizz in the kitchen, scooping first place to win the cash prize for charity.

“Excellent… extremely talented… brilliant.”
Time Out

“Hilarious, nobody makes me laugh like Paul Tonkinson…go see him!”
Michael McIntyre

“Very funny.”
The Mirror

CHRIS WASHINGTON began performing comedy in 2012 and in 2017 made his Edinburgh Fringe debut with his self-produced show ‘Dream Big (Within Reason)’ after taking all his annual leave in his full-time job as a postman. The gamble paid off and Chris received a nomination for Best Newcomer despite having no management, promoter or PR. A feel-good underdog story which he describes as getting five numbers and the bonus ball on the comedy lottery.

Six months later, Chris posted his last letter, calling it day on a glittering 10 year career as a postman. He made his TV debut on BBC1 with a 30 minute stand up special ‘Live from the BBC’. Likened to a “Peter Kay for the smart phone generation”, Chris has also appeared on ‘Mock the Week’, ‘House of Games’, ‘Stand Up for Live Comedy’ (BBC) and ‘The Stand Up Sketch Show’ (ITV2) as well as hosting a podcast and Radio shows for Radio X.

Chris followed up his award nominated Edinburgh debut with 2 more shows at the Pleasance. In 2018, ‘You Beauty’ and in 2019, ‘Raconteur’ which was one of the best reviewed shows at the festival according to the British Comedy Guide. 2019 also saw Chris make his Australian debut, when he was invited to perform at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival as part of New Order.

“Born to be a stand-up comedian.”
Mumble

“Pure entertainment.”
One4Review