British Comedy Showcase

Nik Coppin

British stand-up comedian Nik Coppin has performed all over the world and developed an international following.

Born and bred in London and now based on the south coast of England in the city of Brighton he has spent over 20 years becoming a global circuit comedian. In that time he has performed all over the UK and in many European countries such as Germany, Spain, Ireland, Hungary, Poland, France, Denmark and Norway. He has also done shows in the USA, Canada and frequents Southeast Asia, regularly touring in Singapore, Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, Hong Kong, The Philippines and Japan.

He has also toured multiple solo shows at the Edinburgh and Adelaide Fringe Festivals, New Zealand and Melbourne International Comedy Festivals, all over Australia and the inaugural Hollywood Fringe Festival in Los Angeles, all to critical acclaim.

His confident, amiable and energetic style of comedy is quick to build rapport, as he talks about subjects as wide-ranging as human nature, his experiences in The Antipodes, Europe and Asia, his knowledge of wildlife, superheroes, current affairs and his mixed-race upbringing in North West London. His mother is English and his father is from the Caribbean island of Barbados.

As well as becoming one of the most professional acts on the comedy circuit, his versatility has also made him a much sought after compere. He has the ability to adapt to a multitude of audiences and is skilful, observant and affable enough to immediately put them at ease.

Amazingly funny stories, wickedly clever insights and a sense of fun that will drag anyone in. Super funny, super fun and charisma up the wazoo, Nik's awesome! ★★★★ 1/2 - Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2009

"A rapid fire non-stop act full of energy. His hour went so quick, his charming smile and easy manner had the audience eating out of his hand and wanting more. Go and see him" ★★★★ 1/2 - Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2006

"Fast and funny...The audience loved it...Sweetly, wildly hilarious" ★★★★ - Rip It Up, Adelaide Fringe 2014

Michael Fabbri

Michael Fabbri has been a stand up since 2003 and regularly performs at major comedy clubs throughout the UK and all over the world.

He has worked as a writer for Radio and TV and recently had his own stand up series: 'Dyslexicon' on BBC radio 4. He has done several solo shows at the Edinburgh fringe festival and worked as a support act for Micky Flanagan, Lucy Porter, and Stephen K Amos.

He has an affable and electric style of comedy, with material that ranges from the cerebral to the smutty.

Michael regularly performs for all of the major clubs and promoters on the UK circuit, including:

The Comedy Store, Jongleurs, Komedia, Glee Clubs, The Stand, Up The Creek, 99 Club, Funny Side of Covent Garden, Off The Kerb, CKP, Just The Tonic, GSOH and Mirth Control. He also performs at many universities across the UK.

Michael supported Lucy Porter on her national Love In tour in 2008 and supported Micky Flanagan in 2011 at a selection of dates on The Out Out Tour. He also travelled to Amsterdam to take part in the Toomler Festival with Keith Farnan.

Not only popular in the UK, Michael has also performed in Singapore, Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi.

“He is an amiable and engaging storyteller and his tales from various points in his life are liberally peppered with excellent punchlines.” ★★★★ - The List

“Offbeat delivery and evocative, quirky characterisations.” Fest

"A strong, very smoothly delivered set, destined for a bigger stage." ★★★★ - The List

"Fabbri delivers the material perfectly. The material is tight and consistently funny, a perfect way to round off a day at the Fringe." - Allthefestivals

"Inventive, off-kilter routines." - Chortle

Jeannie Jones

BBC Scotland’s Breaking The News writer – Jeannie Jones, is a well versed MC and seasoned host for independent comedy promoters all across the country.

She is a regular face at The Edinburgh Fringe where she hosted EdinBra (a female compilation show) several years in a row, as well as shows at The Glasgow International Comedy Festival, Leicester Comedy Festival andBrighton Fringe. Jeannie brings expert class to hosting the show, and recently made her TV debut on BBC Scotland’s new prime time stand-up comedy show: The Comedy Underground!

Dave Fensome

Known for his quick wit and imaginative material Dave is a staple of the circuit. He is a very well regarded MC with a reputation for being able to tame nearly any crowd (“the lion tamer of late nigh” Privates comedy)

His debut hour ADHDave, about a late diagnosis of ADHD in the midst of some very challenging life events, was a sell out hit across Brighton and Edinburgh Fringe festivals. It has recently been filmed for broadcast.

His podcast Pop, Collaborate and Listen takes a sideways look at the number one albums of the 90’s and is one the most downloaded music commentary podcasts in the UK.

“Engaging and energetic. A must see" - Latest Brighton

★★★★★

"Dave Fensome was the act that impressed me most." - Notts Comedy Review

"Quickness, stage presence and quickness with audience interactions" - Brighton Seagull

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Cosmic Comedy Club Berlin, Schönhauser Allee 184, Berlin, Germany