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THIS YEAR’S CHANNEL 4 COMEDY GALA IN AID OF GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL AT THE LONDON O2 IS ON SALE

Back for a fourth year, the Channel 4 Comedy Gala in aid of Great Ormond St Hospital returns to The O2 on Saturday 18th May with an all star cast from the for the world of comedy.

Join Adam Hills, Alan Carr, Jack Dee, Jason Byrne, Jo Brand, Jonathan Ross, Josh Widdicombe, Kevin Bridges, Lee Evans, Michael McIntyre, Noel Fielding, Paddy McGuinness, Paul Chowdhry, Rhod Gilbert, Rich Hall, Seann Walsh and Tom Stade, with many more to be announced…

The show is to be recorded for Channel 4.

Book early to avoid disappointment – tickets are available from the O2 box office by clicking here.
OFF THE KERB PRODUCTIONS ANNOUNCES ITS EDINBURGH FESTIVAL LINE-UP FOR 2013

Kevin Bridges will be making a return to the Edinburgh Festival for one night only to co-host the Comedy Gala in aid of Waverley Care with Adam Hills at the Playhouse on Thursday 22nd August at 7:30pm, with an amazing line-up featuring Andrew Lawrence, Stephen K Amos, Jason Byrne, Romesh Ranganathan, Hal Cruttenden, Tom Stade, Ivo Graham, Neil Delamere, Seann Walsh, Simon Evans, Marlon Davis, Charlie Baker, Phill Jupitus, Des Clarke, Gary Delaney, Joe Wilkinson, Russell Kane, Roisin Conaty and Lee Nelson.

The show will be recorded for BBC Three as a two part Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live to go out in early September.

Tickets are on sale from The Edinburgh Playhouse at 10:00am on Monday 8th April.

Full details of all shows will shortly be available on our Edinburgh Festival page (tickets will go on general sale for most shows on the 9th May via the Edinburgh Fringe Festival website) and include:

Josh Widdicombe‘s Incidentally… – Assembly, George Square Theatre
Wednesday 31st July – Thursday 15th August, 9:30pm

Marcus Brigstocke‘s Je M’accuse – I am Marcus – Assembly Hall, Rainy Hall
Wednesday 31st July – Sunday 25th August, 9:10pm

Adam Hills‘ Happyism – Assembly Hall, Main Hall
Thursday 15th – Sunday 25th August (Sundays with BSL interpreter), 7:30pm

Rich Hall with a stand-up show and Rich Hall’s Hoedown – Assembly George Square Palazzo Spiegeltent
Wednesday 31st July – Sunday 25th August, 9:30pm (Hoedown 11:00pm)

Charlie Baker‘s Baker’s Dozen – Assembly, Geroge Square Three
Wednesday 31st July – Sunday 25th August, 9:15pm

Seann Walsh‘s Lie-in King! – Pleasance, Cabaret Bar
Wednesday 31st July – Sunday 25th August, 9:20pm

Neil Delamere‘s Smartbomb – Pleasance, Above
Wednesday 31st July – Sunday 25th August, 9:00pm

Ivo Graham‘s Binoculars – Pleasance, Cellar
Wednesday 31st July – Sunday 25th August, 6:00pm

Marlon Davis‘ Crackin’ Up – Pleasance, This
Wednesday 31st July – Sunday 25th August, 7:15pm

Simon Evans‘ Leashed – The Stand, One
Wednesday 31st July – Sunday 25th August, 8:10pm
(Tickets available here now!)

John Gordillo‘s Thinking is Discouraged – Assembly Rooms, Studio
Thursday 1st August – Sunday 25th August, 7:30pm

Phill Jupitus‘ Porky the Poet in ‘Zeitgeist Limbo’ – The Jam House, part of the Free Fringe
Saturday 3rd – Saturday 24th August, 5:00pm
CHANNEL 4 CONFIRM NEW SERIES OF THE LAST LEG FOR AUGUST

A third series of The Last Leg will be returning in the first week of August for a seven week run on Friday nights. Adam Hills will be joined again by regular sidekicks Alex Brooker and Josh Widdicombe for an extended forty-five minute version of the show.

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SEANN WALSH, JOSH WIDDICOMBE AND ADAM HILLS DVD RECORDING DATES AT THE HAMMERSMITH APOLLO ARE ON SALE

London dates for the DVD recordings of Seann Walsh, Josh Widdicombe and Adam Hills at the Hammersmith Apollo are now on sale. Seann Walsh and Josh Widdicombe will be doing a double bill on Thursday 26th September at 7:30pm, and Adam Hills will be there on Sunday 22nd September at 7:30pm.

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JOSH WIDDICOMBE ANNOUNCED AS NEW XFM HOST SATURDAYS 10AM TO 1PM

As co-host of Channel 4′s The Last Leg and a regular on shows such as 8 Out of 10 Cats, Mock The Week, Live at the Apollo and Stand Up For The Week, award-winning comedian Josh Widdicombe‘s brand of infectious and understated humour makes him the perfect addition to the XFM family.

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ADAM HILLS’ THE LAST LEG TO GO TO SERIES ON CHANNEL 4 FROM FRIDAY 25TH JANUARY FOR EIGHT WEEKS

Channel 4 have confirmed an eight week series of The Last Leg to be hosted by Adam Hills with team regulars Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker. The half hour show will go out from Friday 25th January at 9:30pm.

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JOSH WIDDICOMBE – THE FURTHER ADVENTURES OF…

‘Guardian sports reporter turned ace observationalist Josh Widdicombe has the ability to find the sparkle in the mundane that puts him in line to be the next Sean Lock’ – Guardian

‘This is one of the most individual, accomplished, hilarious and unforgettable hours I have had this year’ – The Scotsman

‘His talent for comedy is priceless’ – The Evening Standard

2011′s Fosters Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer nominee Josh Widdicombe will be touring the hotly-anticipated follow up to his critically acclaimed debut show.

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C4 COMEDY GALA IN AID OF GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL AT THE LONDON O2 ARENA SELLS 7000 TICKETS ON THE OPENING DAY

The C4 Comedy Gala in aid of Great Ormond St Hospital sold over 7,000 tickets on its opening day of sale for the all star comedy event at the London o2 Arena on Friday 11th May (7:30pm show).

The line-up confirmed so far is Lee Evans, Michael McIntyre, Jonathan Ross, Micky Flanagan, Sean Lock, Kevin Bridges, Jo Brand, Jack Whitehall, Jack Dee, Jon Richardson, Seann Walsh, Lee Nelson, Josh Widdicombe, Paul Chowdhry plus special guests, as we raise money for a new operating theatre.

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WELCOME TO OFF THE KERB PRODUCTIONS’ NEW WEBSITE

Please check back regularly as we build up news on all your favourite acts – as agents to the best comic talent in the United Kingdom, you will find news and announcements here before anywhere else, as well as safe links to purchase tour tickets whilst avoiding ticket touts.

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BIOGRAPHY

Currently touring

‘Hysteria-inducing jokes arrive in lightning quick succession during this frighteningly impressive debut hour’ ***** – Three Weeks

Since his first gig in January 2008 Josh has had a remarkable impact on the comedy circuit. In just three years he has been named FHM Stand Up Hero 2010 (ITV4), Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2010 and after just a handful of gigs made it to the final of the prestigious So You Think You’re Funny final at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2008.

‘Josh Widdicombe’s straightforward stand-up show on life’s little – and big – irritations felt like a veritable palate-cleansing sorbet. Good, smart, clean fun, plus a witty Laser Quest routine’ – Bruce Dessau

Now regarded as one of the best up-and-coming acts on the UK circuit Josh is in constant demand at clubs and theatres across Britain. Josh is fast establishing himself on the live circuit supporting huge comic talent such as Kevin Bridges, Michael McIntyre, Alan Carr and Shappi Khorsandi. 2011 will see Josh take his first hour show, Other People, to the Edinburgh Festival.

‘Josh Widdicombe is shaping up to be the British Seinfeld’ ***** – London Is Funny

Other than stand-up Josh has been busy taking part in BBC Radio 4′s Loose Ends, Arthur Smith’s Balham Bash, BBC Radio 5 Live’s Fighting Talk, Absolute Radio’s Rock n’ Roll Football and ITV4′s Mark Watson Kick’s Off.

He has also written for Michael McIntyre, Mock The Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats and BBC Radio 4′s Look Away Now.

Awards

Chortle’s Best Breakthrough Act 2011 Nominee
FHM Stand Up Hero 2010
Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2010
So You Think You’re Funny Finalist 2008