Red Imp Comedy Club never fails to attract big names and this season is no different.

Here’s your opportunity to catch no fewer than 22 seasoned comedians performing preview material over June and July.

Will Russell Kane take your fancy? How about the super sharp Jeremy Hardy? Or what about

Bridget Christie and her hilarious anecdotes?
Whatever tickles your funnybone, there’s sure to be something on the bill that you’ll enjoy.

Red Imp Comedy Club’s preview season is at Ye Olde Rose and Crown Theatre Pub, Hoe Street, Walthamstow, from June 23 until July 8. Details: redimpcomedy.com, 020 8509 3880

 

East London and West Essex Guardian Series:

 

We’ve seen Simon Munnery on Comedy Central’s Alternative Comedy Experience, BBC2’s It’s Kevin and Radio 4’s News Quiz. Satirical, political and almost always surreal.               June 23

 

East London and West Essex Guardian Series:

Super-smiley Lucy Porter brings her wonderful, bright one-liners to Walthamstow. Get ready to laugh at her ridiculously funny observations.                                                                  June 23

 

 

East London and West Essex Guardian Series:

Jeremy Hardy is known for his quick wit and anti-establishment politics. He’ll be joined by Mary Bourke from Mufragette.        June 24

 

East London and West Essex Guardian Series:

Expect an upbeat, energetic set from Gordon Southern, who has been working the circuit for more than 16 years. Tony Law, renowned for his surreal comedy, performs too.  June 25

 

East London and West Essex Guardian Series:

Does that face look familiar? Why it’s Kerry Godliman, of Ricky Gervais’s TV show Derek – fame. Kerry’s a comedienne in her own right. Worth checking out.  Mike Wilkinson also on the bill.                                                                                                                             June 26

 

East London and West Essex Guardian Series:

Pug-loving, eyeliner wearing funnyman Russell Kane brings his high octane, energetic antics to Walthamstow. Not to be confused with Russell Brand. Kane is much better. In my opinion. June 30

East London and West Essex Guardian Series:

She’s rude. She’s crude. And she’s also local. Susan Murray, the woman behind Red Imp Comedy Club, is taking to the stage. Expect plenty of laughs.                                       June 30

 

East London and West Essex Guardian Series:

Richard Herring returns with a show about daftness and being uncool. Comedienne Grainne Maguire also performs.  July 1

 

East London and West Essex Guardian Series:

The former Nevermind the Buzzcocks favourite is back on the live circuit. The last time I saw Sean Hughes was on Come Dine With Me. The starter was identical to the main.        July 2

East London and West Essex Guardian Series:

According to her blurb, Zoe takes a sideways view of life, picking out the many absurdities and turning them into hilarious routines. Expect lots of energy.       July 2

 

East London and West Essex Guardian Series:

Nevermind the Buzzcocks star Phill Jupitus returns to Walthamstow for the second time – on this occasion it’s stand up and not poetry. Comic Andrew Lawrence will perform too.            July 3

 

East London and West Essex Guardian Series:

Winner of last year’s Comedy Award, Bridget Christie worked at the Daily Mail for five years when she was sent there to temp.She’s also the wife of Stewart Lee. Paul F Taylor also on the bill. July 5

East London and West Essex Guardian Series:

Star of Mock the Week and Live at the Apollo, Shappi Khorsandi heads to town, with the very funny Paul Sinah, one of the Chasers on ITV’s The Chase, adding to the laughs.   July 7

East London and West Essex Guardian Series:

Touted as one of the most precocious talents to emerge from the UK comedy circuit in years, Seann Walsh is a natural born observational storyteller. Suzi Ruffell also performs.                 July 8