insideKENT Magazine Issue 64 - July 2017 | Page 62

VISITKENT
CATCH COMEDY’S RISING STARS BEFORE
THE EDINBURGH FESTIVAL CROWDS
KENT GETS A TASTE OF THE EDINBURGH FESTIVAL THIS SUMMER WITH A SERIES OF
COMEDY PREVIEWS AT FOLKESTONE QUARTERHOUSE. CATCH GREAT NEW SHOWS
BEFORE THE FESTIVAL CROWDS IN THIS COSY VENUE’S INTIMATE AUDITORIUM, WHICH
HAS HOSTED STANDUPS INCLUDING ALAN CARR, JOHN RICHARDSON AND KATHERINE
RYAN. EACH PREVIEW WILL FEATURE TWO OF COMEDY’S RISING STARS AND FOR ONLY
£6 A TICKET IT’S A GREAT EXCUSE FOR A NIGHT OUT ON THE TOWN.
Matt Richardson
Alex Smith
Matt Forde
© Steve Ullathorne
Annie McGrath
Matt Richardson and Alex Smith
visit Folkestone Quarterhouse on
Saturday 15th July. Matt is a multi-
award-winning standup
comedian and one of the most
exciting names on the circuit. As
well as hosting Virgin Radio’s
drive-time show, his TV credits
include Never Mind the
Buzzcocks, Xtra Factor and
Celebrity Juice.
He is joined by Alex Smith, whose
trademark mix of laser-sharp
standup observations and cleverly
crafted comedy songs have
helped him rapidly emerge as one
of the must-see comedy acts of
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2017. In just two years he has
appeared on BBC Radio 2’s New
Comedy Awards and secured two
guest slots on BBC3’s prestigious
talent showcase, Live At The
Electric hosted by Russell Kane,
whom he supported during his
Smallness tour.
On Saturday 22nd July, the
Quarterhouse welcomes back
Folkestone favourites Matt Forde
and Annie McGrath. Matt is one
of the UK’s most in demand
satirists with appearances on
Have I Got News For You, Rory
Bremner’s Coalition Report and 8
Out of 10 Cats. As a writer, Matt
has worked regularly on shows including Russell Howard’s Good News,
Stand up for the Week, has contributed to features on ITV News and
also hosts his own weekly show on talkSPORT.
Annie McGrath is a comedy writer and performer who made her debut
character comedy and standup solo performance at Edinburgh in 2015.
She has been shortlisted for the ‘Funny Women’ comedy writing award
and was a two time finalist for the ‘Tickled Pig’ standup competition.
Don’t miss her brand new show this summer.
FOLKESTONE QUARTERHOUSE
Matt Richardson & Alex Smith - Saturday 15th July at 7.30pm
Matt Forde & Annie McGrath – Saturday 22nd July at 7.30pm
Tickets are priced at just £6 for each comedy double bill (suitable for
those aged 14+). For more information and ticket booking call the
Quarterhouse Box Office on 01303 760750, or visit
www.quarterhouse.co.uk.