TV, Film and Streaming; Latest Avalon Artists’ Appearances

Posted on 17 September 2019

It’s not just Live gigs keeping Avalon and ARG artists busy at the moment, so here’s a round-up of where you can catch our clients’ latest appearances.

On TV, film and streaming online…

Chris Ramsey made his first appearance as a celebrity dancer on the new series of Strictly Come Dancing, starting on Saturday 7^th September on BBC One – we’re all rooting for him!

Dave Gorman will return to UKTV with a brand-new show, Dave Gorman: Terms and Conditions Apply. Once again Dave will be bringing his trusty screen along but now, in each episode, he will also be joined by three comedy guests. They will cast their eye over his latest modern world discoveries, compete in mischievous games and generally try to unscramble the baffling morass of non-stop information that surrounds us in the internet age.

Greg Davies is the Taskmaster and returned to Dave on Wednesday 4th September for a glorious ninth series of the TV show that bears his grand title. In one hand he brandishes his sparkling golden face-trophy, in the other sits Little Alex Horne, his ever-popular personal secretary. This series, the pair are joined by fellow Avaloners David Baddiel, Ed Gamble and Rose Matafeo, as well as comedians Katy Wix and Jo Brand.

James Nesbitt and Robert Bathurst continue film the much anticipated TV series Cold Feet (Series 9), which is due to air in 2020.

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver has been nominated for Best Nighttime Talk Show in the E! People’s Choice Awards. Winners will be announced Sunday November 10^th and votes can be entered here.

Comedian and impressionist Luke Kempner is the voiceover to ITVs new dating TV show Singletown.

Richard E Grant shoots on Dispatches from Elsewhere for AMC and his much anticipated appearance in the new Star Wars film Star Wars: Episode IX will be in cinemas from 19th December.

Russell Howard and his mum Ninette are off on brand new and unusual adventures in India, South Korea, Thailand and Japan. The highly anticipated fourth TV series of Russell Howard and Mum: Globetrotters premieres on Comedy Central UK in October.

On Amazon Prime…

Paul Chowdhry, Ed Gamble, Chris Ramsey and Flo and Joan all have fantastic 1 hour comedy specials online on Prime Video, streaming now. Later in the year, Jayde Adams and Rob Delaney will also have specials available – stay tuned!

If you’re looking for more than TV, Film and Streaming, check out our artists’ upcoming gigs and tours here.

Tours Galore

Posted on 10 September 2019

We’ve got new tours galore! Here are just a few of the exciting live shows coming up from Avalon‘s fantastic artists.

Don’t forget, you can get in touch to hire a comedian for your next corporate dinner or awards ceremony – just drop us a line.

Ahir Shah

Ahir will embark on a run at Soho Theatre from 16^th September before his biggest UK tour to date begins on 23^rd October with brand new show Dots, following a run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Al Murray

The Pub Landlord will extend his tour ‘Landlord of Hope and Glory’ with 20 dates around the UK from October 2019.

Carl Hutchinson

Carl’s tour continues into 2020, with dates nationally until February 2020.

Chris Ramsey

Chris is set to embark on a brand new tour, Chris Ramsey 20/20 from 26^th March to 5^th December 2020, with over 40 dates, including a performance at Newcastle’s Utilita Arena.

David Baddiel

David Baddiel returns to the stage with a brand new one-man show, Trolls: Not The Dolls. The 52-date UK tour will start in January 2019.

Ed Gamble

Ed will perform at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire on Friday 20^th December on the final date UK stand-up tour Blizzard, which continues to run nationwide between now and December 6th.

Flo & Joan

The musical comedy duo are set to embark on a UK tour of their brand new show Before the Screaming Starts from 28^th October.

Frank Skinner

Frank is back after four years, performing at 44 venues across the UK and Ireland starting on 13th September until 11th December – supported by the amazing Pierre Novellie.

Glenn Moore

Glenn is taking his latest Edinburgh show ‘Love Don’t Live here Glenny Moore’ on tour from now until the end of January 2020.

Harry & Chris

Comedy-Rap-Jazz duo are embarking on their 3^rd national tour from October to December 2019

The Horne Section

The Horne Section’s tour continues into the Autumn with nationwide dates until December.

Iain Stirling

2020 sees Iain embark on his biggest nationwide tour to date with brand-new show, Failing Upwards.

Jayde Adams

Jayde is set to record the celebrated show ‘The Ballad of Kylie Jenner’s Old Face’ as a special for Amazon Prime which will be captured in two performances at the Bloomsbury Theatre on Saturday 21^st September at 6pm & 9pm, before embarking on a UK tour from 23rd October 2019 to 26th April 2020.

Jen Kirkman

US comedian Jen Kirkman is returning to the UK with her latest stand-up show Jen-X at Soho Theatre from 30^th September to 5^th October, before performing in Manchester on 6^th October and touring across Europe.

John Kearns

This year, John Kearns embarks on his biggest UK tour yet, from 11^th October and a run at Soho Theatre from 25^th November, with the brand new show Double Take and Fade Away.

Jon Culshaw

Catch the last few dates of ‘Great British Take Off‘ in October and November.

Jonny and the Baptists

The musical-activist-comedians Jonny & The Baptists returned to the Edinburgh Fringe this year with Love Edinburgh and Hate Bastards and will embark on a 33 date UK tour this Autumn.

Kai Samra

Kai takes his solo Edinburgh show to the Soho Theatre Mon 21 – Sat 26 Oct at 9.00pm

Lou Sanders

Lou recently announced a UK tour of her brand-new solo show Say Hello To Your New Step-Mummy from 1^st October 2019 to 11^th April 2020, including a fortnight at Soho Theatre from 28^th October to 9^th November.

Luke Kempner

Luke recently announced his new tour House of Faces; he is performing 24 dates nationally in October and November.

Matt Forde

Catch Matt’s sold-out Edinburgh Fringe show Brexit, Pursued by a Bear at the Southbank Centre on 6th October, and as usual at his monthly podcast show Political Party.

Phil Wang

Phil is set to embark on his biggest nationwide tour to date, starting with a run at London’s Soho Theatre from the 3^rd -7^th September, Phil will then perform 29 dates nationwide.

Rob Auton

Award-winning comedian and poet Rob will embark on his biggest tour to date from 1^st February to the 29^th April 2020, playing his new comedy/theatre/spoken word show over 29 dates nationwide.

Sophie Duker

Best Newcomer Nominee 2019 Sophie Duker will present the hit show Venus at Soho Theatre from 29th October – 2nd November at 20:45.

Don’t fancy going out?

Check out the latest Amazon Prime Comedy Specials from Paul Chowdhry, Ed Gamble, Flo and Joan and Chris Ramsey. Jayde Adams and Rob Delaney coming soon.

Avalon are the managers to the most successful and cutting-edge comedy performers in the industry. Together with ARG, the prestigious acting agency, we collectively represent an impressively varied roster of exceptional artists, many of whom are available to book for private and corporate events – from up-and-comers to household names. We place Avalon’s fantastic comedians, presenters and actors into commercial events: Gala dinners, Awards Ceremonies, PR Events, Product Launches, Private Parties – you name it, our artists have done it. To hire a comedian for your next corporate event, get in touch here.

Make a Good Impression

Posted on 5 September 2019

If you’re looking to hire a comedian, one kind of performer that never fails to delight at corporate events is the impressionist. Here we are shining the spotlight on a few of Avalon’s spectacular artists available to book for corporate events. They’re a great choice for after-dinner comedy and hosting awards ceremonies because, if you book an impressionist, there’s always something for everyone.

Jon Culshaw

Undoubtedly one of the UK’s best known and most respected impressionists, Jon’s enormous cache of voices make him the ideal choice for any corporate comedy set or awards hosting. Whether he’s performing to a group of 15 people in a private dining room or to 2000 delegates in a top London hotel, his quick audience interaction and legendarily impressive stand-up material have made him one of the most popular comics on the corporate entertainment circuit. Off stage, clients report he is a firm favourite when it comes to dining with the corporate guests and socialising with them after the show.

One booker remarked; “Jon was great…delivered a brilliant performance – exactly what we wanted. A true talent and pro – very happy. He then stuck around with guests and was a real gent. We are delighted to have hired Jon Culshaw and he will be a tough act to better next year!”.

Steff Todd

A new and exciting face in the stand-up comedy world, Steff Todd exploded onto the Edinburgh Fringe scene in 2019 with her debut hour “Reality Check”. Her topical take-offs of entertainment stars and reality TV contestants regularly go viral, amassing over 1m views online. The Evening Standard named one of her quips in their ‘Funniest Jokes of the Edinburgh Fringe‘ and one reviewer commented, “ I have no doubt that Steff has a bright future ahead of her and Reality Check is an impressive debut”.

Luke Kempner

Rising star Luke has a background in musical theatre and a stage presence to match. Not only has he delighted audiences throughout the latest series of Love Island with his hilarious impressions and commentary, his solid material and quick audience interaction have made him a fast favourite with corporate audiences. Experienced at both after-dinner sets and hosting awards ceremonies, Luke has voices to suit audiences of all kinds – and will even teach a lucky delegate how to do impressions of their own on stage! A regular on TV and radio, and now on tour, one of Luke’s viral video ‘Downstairs at Downtown’ which featured a spookily accurate array of voices from the hit show Downton Abbey, served as the jumping off point for his first hit show “The Only Way is Downton”, which was described by the Telegraph as a “remarkable, tour de force… an hour of unalloyed pleasure.”

And while we’re here, we couldn’t not mentioning the incredible political satirist Matt Forde! While Matt is best know for his cutting edge political satire, his Donald Trump impersonation is one of the most impressive in the business and he is regularly called on to delight corporate audiences of all kinds, combining sharp current affairs observations with brilliant impersonations. Matt’s other uncanny impressions include William Hague, Gordon Brown, Tony Blair and Prime Minister* Boris Johnson.

*correct at time of writing

To hire Jon Culshaw, Steff Todd, Luke Kempner or Matt Forde as the entertainment for your next awards ceremony, gala dinner or function, get directly in touch with Avalon, their official management.