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Gareth Richards did his first stand-up comedy gig aboard "The Wibbly-Wobbly Boat" a notoriously rowdy venue in South London in 2004. Since then he has performed all over the UK pedaling his own unique brand of edgily surreal jokes and one-liners, and stories based on true events.
Gareth is developing a reputation for himself as a sharp writer and rock solid performer. His outsider viewpoint and appealing persona are already making him a favourite with audiences all over the UK.
Competitions 3rd Place: Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2007 Runner Up: Amused Moose Laugh Off 2007 3rd Place Winner: Hackney Empire New Act of the Year 2007 Runner Up: You Must be Joking 2007 – Newbury Comedy Festival Competition (Gareth has learnt the winning isn’t everything)
Gigs Downstairs at the Kings Head Jesters Bristol The Comedy Store, London Funny Bunnies, Southend-on-sea Out of the Box Comedy, Kingston The Comedy Box, Bristol The Orange Rooms, Southampton Mr Kyps, Poole The Reckless Moment, Leamington Spa Brewhouse Theatre Taunton Laugh and a Half Stratford Theatre Royal Queen’s Head The Comedy Café The Railway Inn, Winchester Chuckle Club Chertsey Comedy Club, Epsom Playhouse Bristol Community Festival Ribtickla Comedy, Havant Arts Centre
Agencies Mirth Control, Various Avalon, Various Off the Kerb, Various CKP, Various Just Fair Laughs, Leeds, Manchester, Derby, Newcastle, Greenbelt Oi Oi Comedy, Eastbourne, Basingstoke The Comedy Bar, Southampton, Totton, London Funhouse Comedy, Derby, Nottingham Laughing Horse, Various
Edinburgh 2007 Amused Moose Hotstarlets 2007 “War on Worry” 1hr show performed with poet and beat-smith Will Stopha. Compere at C venue’s Electric Cabaret.
Quotes
"You really made me laugh!" Frank Skinner
“The first act to raise some belly laughs was Gareth Richards, whose quick-fire gags really picked up the pace. The set was delivered with the kind of charisma that could pull off everything from the dodgiest pun to jokes about ethnic cleansing. A definite face for the future.” www.newburytoday.co.uk
“One of the best new acts around - absolutely brilliant!” Chuckles Comedy, Epsom |