SUPPORT: JOSH ELTON
COMPÈRE: JAMES COOK
GEOFF NORCOTT is a comedy writer and standup who has forged a reputation not just as a popular live performer, but for setting himself politically apart from his comedian peers.
Describing himself as ‘right leaning’ Geoff is subverting the view that all comedians automatically take a left-wing view of politics and the world. Especially relevant in these politically unpredictable times, he delivers an alternative view, without being dogmatic or uncritical of all political persuasions. A working class boy who grew up on a council estate to become an English teacher, Geoff contradicts many assumptions with well-crafted topical jokes, asides and stories. He looks at the difference between genuine beliefs and being controversial for the sake of it and what it means to be, as in the title of one of his hit Edinburgh shows, ‘right leaning but well meaning’. The Telegraph has described Geoff as “objectively funny regardless of your politics.”
In addition to the likes of Live at the Apollo and 8 Out of 10 Cats, Geoff has featured on BBC2 satire show The Mash Report, and his political stance has seen him appear on Question Time, Daily Politics, and Radio 4’s Today programme. He’s also written for the Telegraph and New Statesman, and has been a part of the BBC’s diversity panel.
★★★★★
“On the comedy circuit Norcott is an absolute tonic”
The Telegraph
“He’s a class act with a mature, sharp take on modern politics”
Sunday Times
“Refreshingly brilliant new comedic voice”
Spectator
ANDREW BIRD is a local lad originally from Towcester, and a top headline act up and down the country and has performed all round the world.
He has been tour support for Rhod Gilbert, Rob Brydon and on his recent arena tour Michael McIntyre including Wembley and the O2. He’s one of only seven comedians to perform for Banksy at Dismal Land. He’s written on TV shows Jon Richardson’s Ultimate Worrier, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and Lee Mack’s Duck Quacks Don’t Echo and is a regular guest on BBC Radio’s The Rhod Gilbert Show.
★★★★★
“Comedy gold…Bird’s going to be a big star, catch him close-up now”
The Scotsman
“A great storyteller, funny, likeable and effortless”
Time Out
“Very punctual”
Rob Brydon
