A event held at Bristol Comedy Den on Thursday 15th December. The event starts at 19:30.
RIA LINA
Ria Lina is a touring Filipina comedian, actress and writer known for her appearances on BBC’s Live At The Apollo, Have I Got News For You, The Now Show and Mock The Week - and in November was named as one of The Evening Standard’s ‘Hottest Comedians You Should Be Watching Now’. Throughout her stand-up career Ria has taken five shows to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with her work tackling topics such as autism, topical news and racial identity. Her career stretches from stage and screen, to radio and the occasional ukulele - all in a unique style described by ‘The Scotsman’ as ‘fearless , provocative and very funny’.
Ria is the only Filipina comedian in British stand up and has a BSc in Experimental Pathology, an MSc in Forensic Science and a PhD in Virology under her belt, so it’s not only Ria’s comedy that’s highly intelligent. A regular pundit on Sky News, BBC News, Times Radio and TalkRadio, Ria is in demand for both her scientific insight, confident delivery and biting wit.
A prolific writer, Ria has written for the Ladyboys of Bangkok ‘Fantasy & Feathers’ and ‘Glamorous Amorous’ tours, and wrote and acted in ITV2 comedy sketch show ‘Meet the Blogs’. She has also written and presented her own Channel 4 documentary that revealed the truth behind the myths that surround East Asian women in Britain.
‘Fearless, provocative and very funny’
Scotsman
‘Engaging, endearing and eye-opening’
Time Out
‘She’s like a Filipina Sarah Silverman’
Dusty Limits
JAY DROCH
Comedian, Host and Entertainer from Birmingham, Beginning his comedy
journey with Jumprov, the UK’s first BAME improv theatre
company, Jay has become a regular face on the West Midlands thriving theatre circuit.
In 2018, he took his steps into stand up comedy and has gone on to
perform at the most prestigious venues and theatres across the UK.
Jay has opened for and featured alongside some of the biggest stars in British comedy, including Guz Khan (BBC Three’s Man Like Mobeen), Tez Ilyas (The Tez O'clock Show), Marlon Davis (Live at the Apollo), Curtis Walker (The Real McCoy), Daliso Chaponda (Britain's Got Talent) and many more.
Jay made his broadcast debut on the BBC Asian Network Comedy night in April 2019 and has gone on to become a finalist for Birmingham Comedy Festival
Breaking Talent Award 2019.
In recent years, Jay has gone on to host/MC for Useful Idiot Comedy and other independent nights, hosting acts such as current rising stars Scott Bennett and Esther Manito.
Jay's high energy performance combines impersonations, improvisation and unique (if not insane) observational humour, with plenty of pop culture
references for good measure.
Jay continues to feature alongside some of the biggest names on the circuit and
strives to become a true entertainer.
Hosted by Jasmine Morton
Entry requirements:
Ria Lina is a touring Filipina comedian, actress and writer known for her appearances on BBC’s Live At The Apollo, Have I Got News For You, The Now Show and Mock The Week - and in November was named as one of The Evening Standard’s ‘Hottest Comedians You Should Be Watching Now’. Throughout her stand-up career Ria has taken five shows to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with her work tackling topics such as autism, topical news and racial identity. Her career stretches from stage and screen, to radio and the occasional ukulele - all in a unique style described by ‘The Scotsman’ as ‘fearless , provocative and very funny’.
Ria is the only Filipina comedian in British stand up and has a BSc in Experimental Pathology, an MSc in Forensic Science and a PhD in Virology under her belt, so it’s not only Ria’s comedy that’s highly intelligent. A regular pundit on Sky News, BBC News, Times Radio and TalkRadio, Ria is in demand for both her scientific insight, confident delivery and biting wit.
A prolific writer, Ria has written for the Ladyboys of Bangkok ‘Fantasy & Feathers’ and ‘Glamorous Amorous’ tours, and wrote and acted in ITV2 comedy sketch show ‘Meet the Blogs’. She has also written and presented her own Channel 4 documentary that revealed the truth behind the myths that surround East Asian women in Britain.
‘Fearless, provocative and very funny’
Scotsman
‘Engaging, endearing and eye-opening’
Time Out
‘She’s like a Filipina Sarah Silverman’
Dusty Limits
JAY DROCH
Comedian, Host and Entertainer from Birmingham, Beginning his comedy
journey with Jumprov, the UK’s first BAME improv theatre
company, Jay has become a regular face on the West Midlands thriving theatre circuit.
In 2018, he took his steps into stand up comedy and has gone on to
perform at the most prestigious venues and theatres across the UK.
Jay has opened for and featured alongside some of the biggest stars in British comedy, including Guz Khan (BBC Three’s Man Like Mobeen), Tez Ilyas (The Tez O'clock Show), Marlon Davis (Live at the Apollo), Curtis Walker (The Real McCoy), Daliso Chaponda (Britain's Got Talent) and many more.
Jay made his broadcast debut on the BBC Asian Network Comedy night in April 2019 and has gone on to become a finalist for Birmingham Comedy Festival
Breaking Talent Award 2019.
In recent years, Jay has gone on to host/MC for Useful Idiot Comedy and other independent nights, hosting acts such as current rising stars Scott Bennett and Esther Manito.
Jay's high energy performance combines impersonations, improvisation and unique (if not insane) observational humour, with plenty of pop culture
references for good measure.
Jay continues to feature alongside some of the biggest names on the circuit and
strives to become a true entertainer.
Hosted by Jasmine Morton
Entry requirements:
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