Happy Comedy: MARK THOMAS, Jo Romero, Ibs Sesay , Leslie Gold

Monday 27th January 2025 Happy Mondays Comedy at The Amersham Arms New Cross : MARK THOMAS, Jo Romero, Ibs Sesay , Leslie Gold, Alex Oliver Plus Special Guest TBC and MC Sion James

Legendary Happy Mondays Comedy at The Amersham Arms New Cross , kick off your week in style , come hear brand new jokes and fresh ideas from stars of TV, Radio and Stand Up comedy circuit in a friendly atmosphere.

We bring you fantastic line up of comedy talent and a host of brilliant comedians including the South London legend and infamous comedian that is Mark Thomas , warming up for this UK Tour! The UK's finest political comedian. As seen on Have I Got News For You, The Mary Whitehouse Experience, Dispatches and so much more..) probably best known for the political stunts as performed on his cult Channel 4 show, The Mark Thomas Comedy Product and BBC Radio 4 Manifesto shows- Jokes, rants, politics, play and the occasional sing song. If you don’t know what he does, ask your parents, formidable and funny Jo Romero, rising comedy star Ibs Sesay , Leslie Gold- As seen at The Comedy Store, Norfolkian Comedian Alex Oliver Plus Special Guest TBC providing the lols all hosted by your cheeky charming compere Sion James at the ever popular Amersham Arms New Cross ( Across the Road from New Cross station)

Spacious airy venue plus a selection of reasonable priced pub drinks

Front Pub Bar is open all day for pre show drinks for early arrivals

Student Discounted Tickets , Tickets with Donations to Lewisham Foodbank

Great Value Live Comedy in a Great Live venue

Presented by Happy Mondays Comedy.

This is an 18+ event.

Advanced Booking £8

General Admission + Additional Lewisham Foodbank Donation £12.50

Student Discount Ticket £5

Doors 7.30pm Show 8.00pm to approx 10.30pm, Including Interval(s)

The Amersham Arms 388 New Cross Rd, New Cross, London SE14 6TY

Nearest Transport : New Cross Zone 2 ( 2 mins walk) or Free Street parking available nearby

Line Up :

Mark Thomas
Catch comedy legend Mark Thomas (as seen on Have I Got News For You, The Mary Whitehouse Experience, Dispatches and so much more..) warming up some bits ahead of his national tour.

Don't miss chance to see South London legend and the UK's finest political comedian , none other than the legendary Mark Thomas! Probably best known for the political stunts as performed on his cult Channel 4 show, The Mark Thomas Comedy Product , cult BBC Radio comedy show The Mary Whitehouse Experience , Have I Got News for You?, BBC Radio 4 Manifesto shows and his many award winning touring theatre shows. Mark won 8 awards for performing, 3 for human rights work and 1 he invented for himself.
“Thomas is a terrific performer and raconteur, and he has the gift of making an instant community out of a group of strangers.” – The Guardian
“The show will still leave even the most laissez-faire Thatcherite Tory with food for thought and a reminder as to how deep the scars of that era run.” – The Telegraph
“You’ll leave recommitted to the fight against this appalling authoritarian government, to keep that tradition alive.”– The Guardian
Jokes, rants, politics, play and the occasional sing song. If you don’t know what he does, ask your parents.

Jo Romero
Jo is an accomplished, unique, warm and likeable stand-up comedian and actor. Regular host for Amnesty International Women’s Day Comedy shows. “Romero will surely be a force to be reckoned with.” – Chortle

Ibs Sesay
London based comedian who is always flirting on the lines of smart and stupid. Ibrahim tries to talk about serious issues in the most unserious way. 2022 Max Turner Competition Finalist

Leslie Gold
Native New Jerseyan-turned-Londoner Leslie Gold is the cool auntie you didn't know you needed. As seen at the Comedy Store.

Alex Oliver
Comedian from Cromer, Norfolk. Gigging since 2012, Finalist in numerous comedy competitions including Chortle Student Comedian of the year, Brighton squawker new act, Bath New Act of the Year and Hot Water New Comedian of the year (runner-up). 'Induces Paroxysms of laughter' Three Weeks

Plus Special Guest TBC
Who could it be? it could be a big comedy star trying out some new bits for telly thing or rising star trying out some new gold?
- Either way it could be your new fave comedian?

MC Sion James
"Utterly charming ... Lovable giant' Time Out London

Artists listed are correct at time of going to press, in the unlikely event that an act needs to cancel we reserve the right to amend the line up without notice and no refunds will be due. We will endeavour to bring back that artist to this venue in the future.

Category: Arts | Performing Arts | Comedy

Prices:
General Admission: GBP 8.00,
Student Discounted Tickets ( With ID): GBP 5.00,
Ticket with Donation to Lewisham Foodbank: GBP 12.50

Artists: Mark Thomas, Jo Romero, Ibs Sesay, Leslie Gold, Alex Oliver , Sion James, Special Guest