At the Arts Theatre in London's West End.

 ROSS ASHCROFT
MC

Winner: The Comedy Café New Act Award 2007
Semi-finalist: So You Think You’re Funny 2007
Ross started doing stand up in early 2007.
He has also written a stage play.

Television
Runner up: TVAM Wide Awake Club Bed Making Competition 1985 – Beaten by Bradley.

Radio
Ashcroft presented ‘Drive Time’ on Hospital Radio Swindon. 1998 - He was given a verbal warning by the station controller Brian Crabapple.

Press
“Newcomer Ross Ashcroft has an effortless, confident air and a sackful of performance skills that ensure he gets the audience in good spirits” Chortle
 
“He’s got the right tone of voice, an enjoyable stage presence and an underplayed charisma – things which are hard to fake, yet crucial for stand-up success.” Chortle


FUNNIER THAN JESUS
James Kermack

"Funnier Than Jesus" is the self proclaimed title of James Kermack’s new stand up show. It works on the basis that Jesus is not resurrected... because he probably would sue. But even then he'd have to have some new material because I don't remember one joke he cracked. James has been writing and performing stand up for 5 months. Previous writing work includes sketches and films. His first play 'LADS' is having a rehearsed reading at the Old Vic on Thursday 29th May. He is also an actor and is about to start filming a new improv movie based around the papparazzi. James hopes to find a venue and some 'cha-ching' to produce a full show. For more information or to offer some 'cha-ching'... or even just some 'ching', contact James on <>.


SWEENEY TODD – A FINGER IN THE PIE
Finger in the Pie Theatre Company

Finger in the Pie present a finger in the pie! As heads roll on the streets of Paris, a downtrodden barber on London's Fleet Street decides to inflict his own very personal vengeance on the city's grotesque inhabitants. Devised by the company:

Director Alexander Parsonage
Dramaturge Sandra Theresa Buch
Puppetry Ida Marie Tjalve
Music Arranged by Vanessa-Faye Stanley
Costume Design Suncana Dulic
Performers: Bärbel Aschenberg, Helen Bradbury, Emily Bruce, Richard Campbell, Robin Edwards, Vanessa-Faye Stanley Additional
Material: Christopher Sharp and Lisa Benson

For Finger in the Pie:
Artistic Director Alexander Parsonage
Production Richard Campbell
Company Manager Stephanie Hay
With the Support of Jerwood Space

This work-in-progress represents the culmination of 6 months of research and development.

Finger in the Pie are now seeking a co-producer to help take the work into full production. If you would like to contact Finger in the Pie about this piece please email <>or call Richard Campbell on 07861659155


TURKEY PEACE
Lucy Dear

Lucy Dear is a performance artists.actor and facilitator from North London. She produces political performances that challenge and entertain. Today’s performance of Turkey Peace was directed by by Carissa Lynch and designed by Harriet Fleuriot. Lucy would love to hear your comments and feedback about her work – contact her on <>


SUPER TROOP

Super Troop, all girl comedy group hailing from London present 'Super Healers', an improvised show where audience issues are explored through the medium of performance.

“excellent, refreshing, intelligent” suchsmallportions.com


THE COLLECTIVE

The Collective is a new and evolving sketch comedy group, directed by Matt Holt. Four of its members are performing today: Steve McNeil, Jess Robinson, Anthony Spargo and Chloe Summerskill. The material is being developed for future live shows, an audio recording and the next series of ITV's sketch show, Comedy Cuts.