Phil Nichol

Phil Nichol is a truly unique performer. An acclaimed actor, award winning comedian, producer, presenter, writer and musician there is no end to his talent. Phil is an energetic and exciting performer with an unquenchable thirst to break boundaries and innovate with his work. His skill as an improviser whether it be musical, comedy or straight is unparalled. With a surreal edge to some of his mischievous rantings Nichol always brings something new to the stage, his keen sense of fun and eye for the shocking and absurd has cemented his position as one of the best comedians on the circuit today. His assured and award winning performances in his theatrical work have attracted critical accolades and see him in great demand as an actor.

“You won’t see many comedy shows that actually exert g-force. But if you’re a passion junkie like me, there is no better place to get your fix than from Phil Nichol…exhilarating, incredibly funny and clever” óóóóó The Scotsman

“A genius of a show” óóóóó The Herald

“Delightfully shocking and hilarious at the same time” Hairline

“You could power a small market town from this performance. Add to that storytelling nous, stagecraft surprises and a brazen disregard for personal dignity and you’ve got a shameless shaggy dog story to warm the cockles of the heart” óóóóó The Times

“Utterly engaging, heartfelt and often hilarious hour” óóóóó Metro

“Nichol’s thermonuclear stage presence is so intense as to elude description. Give him any room and any crowd and he’ll win them over…He’s just outstandingly good at what he does” óóóóó The List

“Infectious joy” Scotland on Sunday

“Occassionally offensive, always foul-mouthed and above all funny” Edinburgh Evening News. “A great stand-up show: themed, engaging, expertly performed and most of all funny…an hour of engaging, high-octane comedy storytelling guaranteed to entertain” óóóóó Chortle

“Unflappable, luminous talent” The List

“In the most wonderful possible way, this must be how the inhabitants of Java felt when Krakatoa erupted” Edinburgh Guide

“Attacks his material with all the restraint of a Tasmanian Devil in a foghorn factory” The Times

“Nichols comedy and music is outstandingly powerful and funny” The Stage

“Genius” The Herald

“Nichol is the sexiest, funniest dichotomy on a stage today – vulnerable but kicks ass, smart but dumb, a lovely guy who does appalling things” Edinburgh Guide.

“You could have children with someone and not feel as close to them as you do to this guy in one of his shows” The Scotsman

“Charming, witty and alarmingly unhinged” Skinny

“The king of funny guys” Daily Record

“Unfailingly impressive” The Guardian

“seismically powerful award-winning comic force” The Scotsman

Dougie Dunlop

Highly talented observational comic, Dougie Dunlop, effortlessly gets audiences laughing and sharing his unique take on life.

Dougie started his career at the "The Stand" in hometown Edinburgh, and made his fringe debut in 2000 as part of the "The Midnight Show" in the Gilded Balloon. For Fringe 2003, he headlined the prestigious Big Value comedy package show at the Café Royal.

He performs at all the major comedy venues in the UK and abroad - as far flung as Shanghai! He headlines in many places, and his relaxed style and widespread appeal makes him much demand at major corporate events and weddings.

“Dougie has a rare ability to tell jokes about ordinary things and be hilarious!” Edinburgh Evening News

His precision humour is delivered with great warmth, and he’s been selected by many high profile comics, both old school and new, to support them on tour.

Dan Wright

Dan is best known as one-half of the double-act 'Electric Forecast'. Together with double-act partner, Steve Marsh, he has appeared in a numerous television shows for BBC 3, Ch4, Ch5, MTV, SKY, ITV & E4. Dan and Steve have also co-devised a couple of magazine-style shows for Sky.

As well as his double-act work Dan is also an actor and presenter in his own right, with a number of TV credits to his name.

Nik Coppin

Stand-up comedian Nik Coppin has been entertaining audiences all over the world for more than six years. Since giving up his previous life staffing on the London Underground, Nik has performed not only all over the UK but also in France, Germany, Spain and Austria – plus four consecutive years at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and appearances at the New Zealand International Comedy Festival.

Nik’s style is warm, friendly, welcoming and fun … but his good humour belies a dark undercurrent of intelligent, thought-provoking comedy – much of it derived from his mixed-race upbringing (his mother is English, his father from Barbados), current affairs and his encyclopaedic knowledge of wildlife, which was showcased in his debut solo show, “Spiders, Man!”.

Nik can regularly be found on the biggest stages in the country, including Jongleurs where he is a regular compere. His affable nature and ability to bond with any crowd has made him a big hit all over the world.