Ms. & Mr Standing Ovation
Described as ‘Quite simply the future of British stand-up’ Alfie Brown is the hottest young talent to hit the Laughter Factory stage since they opened 23 years ago this month.
Organizer Gail Clough, say she is thrilled that Alfie has agreed to come for their 23rdanniversary.
Question? What did Celine Dion, Dionne Warwick and Luther Vandross have in common, apart from music to slit your wrists to? They all opened their shows with America’s undisputed ‘King of Slapstick’, Greg Morton. Guaranteed to tear the roof off every night, perhaps those A list crooners felt people needed a good laugh before they grabbed their Kleenex.
Finally Fern Brady is an award winning Guardian journalist. Fern, has used her in depth knowledge of current affairs and intellect to establish herself as one of the sharpest wits on the UK comedy circuit
So in a nutshell,
‘This line up has something for everyone!
Where and when
The Laughter Factory, June 2019 tour dates
Thursday 13thJune – Movenpick JBR, Dubai 9PM
Friday 14thJune – Grand Millennium, Barsha Heights9PM
Wednesday 19thJune – Park Rotana, Abu Dhabi, 8PM
Thursday 20thJune – TRYP by Wyndahm, Dubai 9PM
Friday 21stJune – Hilton Dubai Jumeirah, 9PM
Regular Tickets, priced at AED 160including VAT
Early Bird Tickets at AED 140 available until and including 6thJune.
Parties and group discounts call 0508786728.
Visit www.thelaughterfactory.comto make a booking today.
Meet the comics
Alfie Brown
“Quite simply the future of British stand-up”
★★★★★Brian Donaldson – The List
Alfie’s firebrand style of comedy has been forged from years of pushing boundaries and experimentation.
Natural stage presence combined with explosive material makes for a thrilling performance every time he hits the stage.
Constantly evolving and striving for ways to innovate, Alfie can move from hour-long idea driven shows to tight sets in various clubs effortlessly.
His material touches on introspective thoughts and considerations of the human condition as well as broader observations on social-political issues. All done in an accessible and hilarious way.
An assertive, acerbic and compelling voice, Alfie has garnered critical acclaim throughout his career and continues to grow a fan base here and throughout Europe. With the benefit of being a young act with years of experience the future is bright for this phenomenal talent.
Television
Roast Battle Jokes (Pilot) Brexit Stage Left Worst Dates Game Face The Funny Thing About Love Music Presenter Channel 4 News |
Comedy Central ITV2 Viceland BBC3 E4 Channel 5 Channel 180 Channel 4 |
2018 2018 2017 2017 2017 2016 2015 2014 |
Most Annoying People of 2008 | BBC3 | 2008 |
Grumpy Guide to Teenagers | Liberty Bell / BBC2 | 2008 |
Live
-ism | Soho Theatre, London | 2015 |
-ism | Assembly, Edinburgh Fringe Festival | 2015 |
Divorced from Reality (and my Wife) | Pleasance, Edinburgh Fringe Festival | 2014 |
Divorced from Reality (and my Wife) | Soho Theatre, London | 2014 |
The Revolting Youth | Soho Theatre, London | 2014 |
Soul for Sale | Soho Theatre, London | 2013 |
The Revolting Youth | Underbelly, Edinburgh Fringe Festival | 2013 |
Soul for Sale | Underbelly, Edinburgh Fringe Festival | 2012 |
The Love You Take | Just the Tonic, Edinburgh FringeFestival | 2011 |
The Lunchtime Club | Just the Tonic, Edinburgh FringeFestival | 2009 |
Press
★★★★- “Like a British Doug Stanhope” The Guardian
★★★★ – “the perfect combination of big laughs and big ideas” The Evening Standard
★★★★- “Alfie Brown has evolved into an extraordinarily impressive comic”The Scotsman
“Thrilling … extremely funny … a distinctive dissenting voice”
★ ★ ★★ Evening Standard
“All the potential to be one of this country’s best comics: perceptive, provocative, political, and playful. And, most of all, damn funny”
★ ★★ ★ Chortle
“One of the most exciting comedians around”
★ ★ ★ ★ Beyond The Joke
“In an age when conformity appears to be a prime commodity, Alfie Brown creates work that is truly intoxicating and a boon to those who want their stand-up to actually mean something”
★ ★ ★ ★ The List
“Brown’s is one of the boldest new voices I’ve encountered… mapping a route to a different class of humour”
★ ★ ★ ★Brian Logan – The Guardian
“Breathtaking… a unique, provocative voice”
★ ★ ★ ★Bruce Dessau – Evening Standard
“Establishing himself as one of the gutsiest, most compelling voices on the comedy circuit”
★ ★ ★ ★ Ben Williams – Time Out
Writing
The Left Is Going To Eat Itself | Huffington Post | 2014 |
Truth Springs From Arguments Amongst Friends
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Huffington Post | 2012 |
The Comedy Industry Is Its Own Disease | The Independent | 2012 |
Twitter: @abcomedian
Facebook: @alfiebrowncomedian
Insta: @alfiebrowncomedian
GREG MORTON
Greg Morton had only two choices in schoolyard conflicts. Learn the
ways of the force, or use his wit to diffuse situations. That wit would soon
lead to winning first prize in the, ‘So You Think You’re Funny Contest’ and
the beginning of his stand-up comedy career. He was no longer the shy
introverted kid, drawing cartoons in the corner. He had finally found his
voice. A voice he would later use to direct and voice over twenty Saturday
Morning cartoons. This former mobile disc jockey, who used to play songs
at weddings, now sings song parodies on nationally syndicated radio shows,
like the Bob and Tom Show. Take his Obama Man, sung to the tune of
Candy Man, which has racked up over 4 million hits on YouTube. Since the
debut of his two minute Star Wars mash-up on Just for Laughs and
Comedy Central, he has gone on to entertain audiences worldwide opening
for Celine Dion and Luther Vandross at Radio City Music Hall. A noble
choice of career young Padawan. Trading light sabers for laughs. This way,
no one looses an arm.
MEDIA QUOTES:
Las Vegas Tour Guide
“Completely entertaining”
The Gazette – Montreal
“A whining cross between Jerry Seinfeld and Jerry Lewis”
The Montclair Times
“Mr. Standing O”
London Free Press
“Fast, Slick, Hyper, Energetic, Intelligent, bizarre, Original, slick, and
spontaneous!”
Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjQRAYLF8hk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnNaLb7yhNs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkFkGGXHgWc
Social Media:
Greg Morton is using Twitter, Instagram and Vine and Facebook.
His handle is @GregMortonComic
Fern Brady
Fearless writing and lighting fast wit make Fern an exceptional comedian. She wrote the sitcom ‘Radges’ for the BBC3 Online Comedy Feeds and has performed Stand Up on numerous TV shows. She’s been featured on Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central, Live from the Comedy Store, the Russell Howard Hour, Stewart Lee’s Alternative Comedy Experience and Viceland’s new series Brexit Stage Left. God. As heard on BBC Radio 4’s The Now Show, The News Quiz and State of the Nations and BBC Scotland’s Breaking the News. Her recent show Suffer Fools is being broadcast as part of the Live from the BBC. Prior to entering comedy Fern was a Guardian award-nominated journalist and has also spoken about topical issues on Radio’s 4’s The Today Programme
In 2018 alone she has written and starred in online shorts for the BBC, filmed Live from the BBC, as well as Live from the Apollo and is gearing up to take her new show “Power and Chaos” to the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
Twitter: @fernbrady
Facebook: @fern.brady.14/
Insta: @fernfrombathgate
About The Laughter Factory
The Laughter Factory is the Middle East’s longest-running comedy night, proudly making the GCC laugh since 1997.
The Laughter Factory hosts a fresh bill of three different professional comedians every month, many already familiar stars of the screen on hit USA and UK TV shows.
With a reputation for quality and a sharp eye for talent, The Laughter Factory has showcased reams of A-list comics on their way to superstardom, including Michael McIntyre, Russell Peters, Ed Byrne, Dara O’Brien, Ross Noble, Jason Manford, Sean Hughes, Kevin Bridges and Frankie Boyle.
The Laughter Factory’s commitment to comedy has been recognized by numerous publications, winning several accolades over its two-decade history, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from Time Out Dubaiin 2013.
Media contact
Gail Clough (co-founder)
+97150 100 3074
gail@thelaughterfactory.com
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