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Paul B. Edwards has been performing comedy since his days at University in the early nineties. His unique brand of songs/jokes/poems and general banter have made him a great favourite in the comedy clubs of the UK. Over his career he has performed over 2000 gigs at all the best comedy clubs in the land and beyond, including The Comedy Store (UK), Jongleurs Comedy Clubs (UK), The Glee Clubs (UK), The Improv (USA) and more recently as far afield as Cape Town and Singapore! Paul is no stranger to the UK festival circuit and regularly plays at both Reading and Leeds Festivals - . Add to that a bi-annual booking at "Run To The Sun" in Newquay, Endorse-it and various motorbike rallies and it's obvious that he is both hilarious and flexible! Paul has run his own comedy clubs around the UK, including the legendary Hitchin Comedy Club at Woodside Theatre now in its 14th sell out year. Paul's experience as a club booker, promoter, producer and host have given him an in-depth knowledge of the business of running a comedy club successfully. Paul currently lectures in stand up comedy at North Herts College, Hitchin. Leading classes for 1st year DipHe, 2nd year BTEC and Undergraduate Foundation Year drama students. COMEDY WORKSHOP COMPANY DIRECTOR Joss Jones has been managing, organising and programming comedy events and venues since 1987. Comedy Clubs have varied from the first ever full time comedy venue in London with up-coming resident hosts Phil Jupitus and Mark Lamarr, to open spot and new act nights featuring early performances from UK household names such as Eddie Izzard, Frank Skinner and Jo Brand. As a venue manager Joss has also had overall responsibility for all aspects of running a business from Health and Safety to hiring the security, staffing, maintenance of the building and has been a licensee. Joss set up a management and consultancy agency in 1998 and has been running this as a freelance business since 2000. For more information on bookings and fees etc. please email Joss Jones at joss@comedyworkshopcompany.com The Comedy Workshop Company |