Stand Up for Zimbabwe

Jocelyn Jee Esien as Jiffy the dysfunctional traffic warden from her BBC sketch show, Little Miss Jocelyn

Heard the one about laughter being the best medicine? CAFOD is going to find out by hosting a fantastic night of stand-up and sketches in aid of our work in Zimbabwe

Jocelyn Jee Esien, of Little Miss Jocelyn fame is hosting the event, and top stand-ups Patrick Monahan, Stepehn Carlin, Paul Kerensa, Carl Donnelly and Stefano Paolini will keep the laughs coming thick and fast.

We’ve also got comedy duo Rosie Wilkinson and Helen O’Brien writing sketches especially for the show.

event details

The Comedy Store , 1a Oxendon Street, London. SW1Y 4EE

November 17, doors open 6.30pm, performances start at 8pm

Cost: £15 (+ booking fee).
£10 tickets available for those booking in person at the venue with valid student ID

Tickets available now at Ticketmaster , or telephone 0844 847 1728

Tickets are only £15 (plus booking fee) and all proceeds will go towards our emergency food programme in Zimbabwe.

Another poor harvest means the coming months will be even tougher for many already badly affected by the ongoing crisis in the country.

But CAFOD’s partners are able to reach some of those in greatest need. You can support this vital ongoing work – and have a great night out too.

Acts confirmed so far

Patrick Monahan
Patrick started off on the glamorous Irish/Iranian/Geordie stand-up circuit where he developed his chatty & friendly, story telling style.

Now a regular on the UK comedy circuit, and fresh from his Edinburgh show Time Bandit, Patrick has also appeared on a variety of television shows across the channels.

"He moves around the stage like a boxer working a ring, covering all angles and staying light on his feet. He is a walking advert for world harmony. Hearts will be broken, socks will be laughed off." - The Scottish Herald, 2005

Jocelyn Jee Esien
A stand up, actress, presenter and writer best known for her BBC sketch show, Little Miss Jocelyn, and eccentric characters such as Jiffy the dysfunctional traffic warden (pictured).

She has won the New Talent Award - Women in Film and Television 2006, and Screen Nation’s Best Comedy Show for 3 Non Blondes.

Jocelyn will be entertaining you with her own unique brand of stand-up and introducing the rest of the line-up on the night.

Stephen Carlin
Long been heralded as one of comedy’s most exciting prospects, skilfully taking workaday, everyman topics and subverting them into routines entirely and unmistakeably his own.

Stewart Lee is a huge fan and recently invited him to perform as part of his Bloomsbury Theatre season: The Ten Best Stand-Ups In The World Ever.

Paul Kerensa
One of British comedy's leading young talents - in just a few short years he has become a regular at the UK's biggest venues.

As a ginger man, he’s battled both prejudice and apathy, and emerged to win ITV's 'Take The Mike' stand-up competition in 2002.

In the same year, he appeared in four new act finals at the Edinburgh Festival, including the televised BBC New Comedy Awards.

Carl Donnelly
Has quickly established himself as one of the most exciting new comics currently climbing the comedy ladder.

Despite being a relative newcomer, his confident, conversational style and silly sense of humour has seen him win a host of awards including "Best Newcomer" at the 2007 Chortle Awards, and become a regular act at clubs all over the country.

Stefano Paolini
Since receiving the runner-up accolade in Channel 4's "So You Think You're Funny" Award 2001 and in BBC's New Comedy Award 2002, Stefano has had a constant stream of TV and radio work, which he juggles with gigging four to five nights a week.

He is a skilled impressionist and is currently recording "Headcases" - the satirical series for ITV where he voices Fabio Capello and Lewis Hamilton.

Helen O’Brien & Rosie Wilkinson
Just back from performing their successful Edinburgh Fringe sketch show "Domestic Goddi", a myth-free smorgasbord of female characters, domestic situations and modern-day satire.

Rosie has recently appeared as part of Ealing Live and with The Consultants. Helen won the BBC New Comedy Award for sketch writing in 2001.

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