December

Hello dudes,

I got to the final of Mr Bens New Comedian competition in Leeds, rightfully didn't win.. My chum Masai Graham was 2nd though, that was chuffing mint..

ManillaRoad's final gig of 2012 is on Thursday 6th December & we have a great lineup of - Mark Cram, Mike O'Callaghan, Hannah Silvester, Gareth & Kiruna, Rob Coleman, Brendan Higgins (one of my favourite acts on the circuit) and to close we've a very  SPECIAL GUEST headliner..

This is what some have to say about him..

“A 100mph whirlwind….Brilliant”

“…an engaging performer with a well-developed instinct for funny.”

 “could be unstoppable”

 “Fantastic…He has it in him to be another Kitson or Noble.”

As per, its FREE.. Doors open 2000hrs
See you's there x

Bloody hell ..

Only went and won a gong show at Mr Bens in Leeds ain't I..
Gotta go back in November for them to mock me & admit they put me through by mistake!

ManillaRoad on November 1st is gonna be ace, great lineup..
Doors open 1945hrs, comedy @2030hrs.

See you there dudes x

Thankyou & more

Firstly, thankyou to everyone who made October's ManillaRoad gig, twas rammed & after our headliner pulled out.. Getting Caimh McDonnell was pretty special..

So...

We're back on 1st November with another top lineup of -
Ben Briggs, David Rees-Jones, Billy Rubin, Broady, Johnny Sorrow, Lou Chawner & Roger Swift.

As usual, doors open 1945hrs, comedy starts 2030hrs

See you there dudes.

September update

Hello everybody..

Hope all is well.
So.. I'm through to the quarter final of 'New Act of the Year' competition at the Leicester Square theatre.. Pretty sweet huh? Like you, I've no idea how either.

ManillaRoad @ the Victoria is on 11th October next month as part of Birmingham's annual comedy festival. We are one of just TWO free shows which we're very proud of.
Got a smashing lineup of - Aaron Twitchen, Louise Stokes, Subz Vipera, Darren Harriott, Ben Crowley, Alice Rosenthal, Andrew McBurney & headliner JOHN HASTINGS..

Now that my friends, for FREE, is pretty smart. As usual, doors open 1945hrs, comedy starts 2030hrs.

See you there kids,

Jim

August

Firstly, thankyou to everyone who came to ManillaRoad this month, was a smashing night. Lost two acts but Dave Pitt & headliner Gareth Berliner stepping in were marvellous.

Looking forward and equally nervous about going to Edinburgh, I'm in a showcase at Dropkick Murphy's (near George VI bridge) from 19th-25th August, show starts at 2045hrs every evening and is precisely zero pounds entry so at the very least you'll get your money's worth..

Before then I've a couple of gigs, one in Brum, one in Northampton. Take a peek at the comedy section for details.

ManillaRoad will be back on 6th September at the Victoria. Doors open 1945hrs.
Thankyou & take care

Jim

Loads 'n' Loads

First up, Hello.
Man alive there's loads.
After the Roadhouse gig (17th July) I'll have done 25 as a Stand Up, the quarter century mark. Some acheivement for a berk really so thanks to everyone who's supported. On the back of one of them, I've been booked for my first paid gig (28th December) so absolutely thrilled.

ManillaRoad will be back on 2nd August with their FREE comedy night @The Victoria, John Bright Street, B1 1BN.
August lineup is - Lovdev Barpaga, Jonathan Hipkiss, Janie Huxx, Graham Milton, Paul Crooke, Karen Bayley & Andy White. Rather splendid...

Finally...
Although on hiatus from theatre, I SHALL be doing a little show as part of Birmingham's annual ArtsFest this year with the brilliant Letters to Eric theatre company. The show is called 'Us & Them' and you can see it at the Crescent Theatre studio on 8th September.

See you soon,

Jim 

You beauty

G'day,

ManillaRoad's comedy night is moving to the Victoria, John Bright Street in Birmingham's City Centre. After Bluu closing down we had to change and it couldn't be any better in my opinion.

First night in our new home will have; Freddie Farrell, Hannah Silvester, Mark Cram, Dean Wynn, Andrew Nightingale, Eddie Harris, Daniel Nicholas, Andy White & Jack Campbell.

A smashing lineup an remember its FREE.

See you's on the 5th July 2015hrs start so be there early to get a seat.

Jim x

ManillaRoad

ManillaRoad's FREE comedy night is coming back to Bluu bar, Summer Row, Birmingham on

Thursday 7th June. Starts @ 2000hrs.

We've a cracking lineup of:

Colin Harris
Steph Loftus
Rob Kemp
Brendan Higgins
Johnny Sorrow
Ian Crawford
Dave Pollard
Leon Clifford
Frankie Peoples

Remember its FREE entry with 2-4-1 on all draught beers & certain cocktails.

What am I doing???

So...

Whats been happening???

Well I was part of a charity gig in early April with a lineup of Ryan Gough, Gary Delaney, Karen Bayley, Steve Day & Andy White.
I went on second, following Gary Delaney and held my own (insert pun here), which I'm very proud of considering it was only my 11th or 12th gig.


ManillaRoad has some wheels, we're starting our own comedy night at Bluu Bar, Birmingham. Thats on the first Thursday of every month.


We also have our own Edinburgh Fringe show at Dropkick Murphy's between 19th-25th August.


Although it's only the middle of April, I've now been turned down for more acting jobs this year alone, than in the first two as a professional. What I'm trying to say is........ I'm available!


In the coming days, I'll post a lineup for ManillaRoad's opening night, its gonna be very, VERY good.


Cheerio for now chaps and chapsees


Jim x

Gigs Gigs Gigs

G'day everybody.
How goes it?!? I do hope you're all marvellous.
Forthcoming gigs are as follows-


March 20th, Laughing Lions @ the Brown Lion, Hockley, Birmingham
March 21st, Comedy @ Newman University College, Birmingham
March 23rd, Comedy Marathon @ the Crown Inn, Nuneaton in aid of Sport Relief


April 8th, ComedyforHarry @ New Firs, Birmingham


May 28th, Funhouse Gong Show, Derby


Cheers amigo's

Fat Penguin

Lovely title.

Played at Moseley's Fat Penguin Comedy night this month. Really nice gig, top audience. Sorry for not telling anyone I was there, totally forgot that bit...

However, you can catch me at the following;

LouDeemy's gig at The Church Inn, Hockley on Friday 2nd March

Hollybush in Cradley Heath on Thursday 8th March

More to follow.....

Next gig

Helloooo.

Hope your all sound.

I'll be doing a set at the Church Inn, Hockley, Birmimgham on Friday 3rd February.

Hope to see you there

Jim