Winchester Comedy Festival: Spring Gala 2022
An evening of stand-up comedy from Rhys James, Jen Brister, Matt Bragg and James Gill (MC).
Please note, Matt Bragg will now be performing in place of Josh Pugh.
Unfortunately, Josh Pugh will no longer be performing due to unforeseen circumstances.
Rhys James
Rhys James is a writer and actor who you will have seen on Roast Battle (Comedy Central), Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central (Comedy Central), A League of Their Own (Sky One) and Live At The Apollo (BBC Two).
Rhys is also a regular panellist on Mock The Week (BBC Two).
He has performed six solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe to sell-out audiences and critical acclaim, with his 2019 show Snitch being one of the best reviewed comedy shows at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Jen Brister
Jen Brister is a critically acclaimed stand up comedian and writer who has been seen on BBC's Live at the Apollo, Frankie Boyle's New World Order, Hypothetical and Sara Pascoe's Comedy Lectures on Dave.
Jen is a regular performer on the UK and international comedy circuits and has written and performed on BBC Radio 4's The News Quiz, The Now Show and presented for BBC 6 Music.
"Her energy is explosive. Her use of space and delivery mesmerising"
The Sunday Times
James Gill (MC)
James Gill is a comedian, presenter, warm-up artiste and writer, establishing himself as one of the most popular compères on the circuit.
"I would go to the ends of the earth to share a stage with James Gill. He’s a sharp & energetic hero of club comedy and a face we'll undoubtedly be seeing all over TV very soon"
Katherine Ryan
"One of the most imaginative MCs on the circuit. The crowd love him"
Rob Becket
Line-up subject to change.
