Well – what a coup! We’ve got Tom Wrigglesworth, creator and star of ‘Tom Wrigglesworth’s Hang Ups’ on BBC Radio 4 – all five series of it!.
Partly due to his degree in Electrical Engineering, Tom has also starred in TV programmes about lots of interesting stuff: including‘Electric Dreams’ and ‘Engineering Giants’, BBC – ‘You Have Been Warned’, ‘Dead or Alive’ and ‘Outrageous Acts of Science.
Tom has won numerous awards for his stand-up comedy, with themes of coping with the maddening impact of the policies of corporate organisations on ordinary people, and standing up for the little guy.
So You Think You’re Funny – Winner
Time Out Breakthrough Act – Winner
Chortle Best Show – Winner
Sony Radio Award – Winner
New Zealand Comedy Festival International Act – Winner
Also appearing….
Ant Dewson is a comedian and singer of silly songs. He’s a regular performer at the UK’s best comedy clubs including Up The Creek, The Stand, Funhouse Comedy, Top Secret, Angel Comedy, Out of Bounds, The Stand Up Club… to name but a few.
Ant has shared the stage with some of the country’s finest comedians including Michael McIntyre, Micky Flanagan and Lee Mack.
Ant has written comedy for BBC Radio 4, Sky TV, and other areas of the media. He performs on BBC Radio London and other London radio stations.
…With other supporting acts to follow!
And our MC is the ever-popular Jack Gleadow.
This previous Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year is in big demand around the country and has been performing internationally. Described as a latter-day Norman Wisdom and Lee Evans in one, this ‘one man variety show’ will be hosting our show with his unbridled comic energy and pizzazz.
Leicester Mercury Awards – Comedian of the Year.
Yorkshire Comedy Awards 2023 – Best Act.
“One of the most unique performers on the UK comedy circuit today.”
Venue Details
The ERT Team: We have a committed Board, comprising of professional theatre-makers and business experts. Patrons: Dame Judi Dench and Sir Mark Rylance Ambassadors: John Godber & Richard Bean Associated Artists: Mark Addy, Berwick Kaler, William Houston, Anna Maxwell-Martin, David Bradley Directors of the Board: Adrian Rawlins – Artistic Director Vincent Regan – Creative Director Chris Wade – Music and Comedy Programming Anne Cooper – Planning and Funding Sue Kirkman – Manager John Merrylees – Technical Production Tom Wilders – Finance
Facilities
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Level Access
Wheelchair Access