Comedians turn up the heat at The Rose

Banish those winter blues with a scorching night of alternative comedy on Tuesday 16^th February 2010 at Edge Hill University's Rose Theatre, home of the popular Buzz Comedy Club.

First up is hot new talent Dan Bland with a mesmerising performance, full of darkly comic tales and twisted outpourings, delivered in his trademark deadpan drawl. Dubbed the "Ian Curtis of comedy" by the BBC, Dan has the ability to hold crowds in a vice-like grip with his hypnotic delivery until they yield to his skewed world view. With original, incisive material and electrifying wit, Dan's amiable facade barely conceals a heart of comic darkness. Rock ‘n' droll!

Wonderful, witty and Welsh, former TV warm-up man Tudur Owen is currently on fire as a stand-up performer. Renowned for performing in both English and Welsh, he has 10 years' experience of performing, writing and presenting for television and radio. With an acclaimed Edinburgh show last year and a BAFTA Wales award-winning comedy series, "The PC Leslie Wynne Show", to his name, Tudur is one of the wittiest and most experienced gag merchants on the circuit. Valley entertaining!

Vince Atta brings proceedings to a blistering conclusion with a high-octane performance of witty characterisation and impressions. A former winner of the coveted City Life Comedian of the Year award, Mancunian Vince is renowned for forging a brilliant rapport with the audience and drawing them into his comic world. From confused students to Cockney girlfriends, Vince brings the characters in his fast-paced tales to life with his expressive face, remarkable ear for accents and unstoppable energy. Atta Boy!

Tasked with keeping the evening on the boil is Ben Lawes, a confident and versatile performer who is forging a reputation as a top compere. His slightly sarcastic and bitter take on observational comedy, along with some finely crafted gags, saw him in the final of the Frog and Bucket World Series 2008 on only his second ever time on a comedy stage. A Lawes unto himself!

For better gags than these, simply head to the Rose Theatre for a sizzling night of hot new comedy at the Buzz Club.

Performance starts at 8.00pm.

Tickets: £5.50 / £3.50 concessions.

For further information contact the Box Office:

• The Rose Theatre, Edge Hill University, St Helens Road, Ormskirk, L39 4QP
• Tel: 01695 584480