About this Event

comedy In The Yard is a brand new comedy mixed bill night! We will bring you the very best comedians on the circuit, including big TV names and the hottest new talent, straight to The Courtyard Bar at Vinegar Yard right next to London Bridge Station. Sponsored by Pravha!

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SHAPARAK KHORSANDI!

Shaparak established herself as one of the country’s finest comedians in 2006 with her sell out Edinburgh show, Asylum Speaker. This show lead to the publication of her childhood memoirs, “A Beginner’s Guide To Acting English“, her best-selling literary debut. In typical Shappi style, this show told the story of how her family were forced to flee Iran and gain asylum in the UK. Her father’s popularity as a satirist attacking the regime has ensured they cannot return to Iran.

As Shaparak says, “obviously there’s free speech in Iran, but little freedom after you’ve spoken.” Shaparak’s career has taken her to all corners of the globe, she has appeared on countless TV & Radio shows including; Mock The Week, 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Have I Got News For You, QI, Just a Minute & Many More

IVO GRAHAM!

Apologetic Eton and Oxford alumnus Ivo started stand-up in 2009 at the age of 18 and eight months and later became the youngest ever winner of the prestigious So You Think You’re Funny award for new acts at the Edinburgh Fringe. He has become a regular fixture in the clubs and theatres of the UK circuit, with a gauche charm and crafty, self-aware wit which has proved a hit with audiences of all ages, and led to appearances on multiple TV and radio shows including Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week, Live From The BBC and Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. He is a regular writer on Fighting Talk and The Last Leg as well as several others.

RACHEL FAIRBURN!

Rachel Fairburn is a comedian and writer from Manchester. Now based in London, Rachel featured in Chortle’s ‘One to Watch’ list in 2020 and picked up the 2019 online content award from Joe.co.uk . She has also been a finalist of several prestigious competitions including Funny Women, City Life Comedian of the Year, the NATYS and English Comedian of the Year. Rachel is co-host and co-writer of the worldwide smash hit podcast All Killa No Filla. With a huge international following of over a quarter of a million listeners and growing, she has taken the podcast on several sell-out UK tours and a recent tour of the USA.

BRENNAN REECE!

Brennan Reece is a multi award winning working class wordsmith from the council estates of Manchester.

Over the past few years he has appeared on some of the UK's biggest comedy shows such as Live At The Apollo (BBC), Roast Battle (Comedy Central), The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV), Comedy Central At The Comedy Store (Comedy Central) and Life Lessons (BBC).

A 50% Discount for this ticket has been funded by The Ticket Fund from WGT. Plus A 50% discount from the venue.

Age restrictions
Over 18s only. ID may be required to gain entry. Failure to provide valid ID may result in non-admission, without eligibility for a refund.