This month’s comedy line up features Reginald D Hunter, Rory O’Hanlon and Roger Monkhouse.
Since his first UK comedy gig twenty-one years ago Georgia-born Reginald D Hunter’s searingly honest observations both onstage and on TV and Radio have garnered him a cross-generational fan base. During that time he has become one of the Comedy industry’s best-known performers for his distinctive take on the most diverse range of subjects. His work can be brutally honest and is often considered to be controversial but it is always meticulously thought out and he has never been afraid to face challenging issues head on even when the focus is on his own principles or beliefs.
His TV appearances have included Never Mind The Buzzcocks, QI and Have I Got News For You? He also filmed two series of the BBC2’s hugely popular Reginald D Hunter’s Songs Of The South & Reginald D Hunter’s Songs of The Border, documenting Reginald’s epic road trip through 150 years of American popular song. Reginald regularly tours the UK and Ireland and he has been seen by audiences around the world from America to Australia.
Rory O’Hanlon is a regular face on Irish TV, featured on RTE’s New Comedy Awards, Republic of telly alongside Des Bishop in Under The Influence. A veteran of stage at Edinburgh Fringe, including g performances in the Stand’s ‘Best of Irish’ Show, while also appearing at both Glasgow and Cardiff comedy festivals.
In addition to performing live stand-ip, Rory is a prolific writer making con tribulations to The Irish post, Chortle and Hot Press magazine.
Roger Monkhouse is a highly original and quirky performer, Roger’s trademark stage prowling style and curious, inimitable manner; have established him as one of the hottest names on the comedy circuit. He is distinguished as a comic by his eloquence and keen eye for a fine phrase; Roger’s easy observational style is spiked by the signal flares of an accomplished gag writer. His forte is delivering intelligent, thought provoking material that pulls no punches and is always incisive, relevant and up to date. Articulate, quick witted and spontaneous, if something’s in the news, Roger has a routine about it.