LONDON: The Sir Richard Steele

SAT 25TH MAY, 2013 8pm

Multi award winning IAN COGNITO, CAREY MARX, Adam Hess,Ahir Shar,Stu Turner MC Martin Besserman
at Camden`s

SIR RICHARD STEELE

97 Haverstock Hill NW3 Chalk Farm /Belsize Park

(Just 5 mins walk from Chalk Farm tube)
or take 168 bus from Camden Town

get off when they call Steeles Road.Bar till midnight

with top award winning acts

good food available to order up to 8pm



Monkey Business

Comedy Club

proudly presents

very funny award winning Exciting /

Controversial/Extrodinary

IAN COGNITO


Ian Cognito is one of the best comics on the national circuit, aveteran who clearly knows what he’s doing as he spits his darklyhumorous vitriol over an unsuspecting crowd. Outspoken,opinionated, and totally clued up, this man’s take on the world willhave you convinced and convulsed (with laughter)."Cognito’s indignant polemic is a bracing antidote to more amiableroutines.When a comedian can transform rage into humour withoutdiluting their passion, the result is always riveting. Share his inspiredmadness." - William Cook, The Guardian

"Cognito puts them all in the shade. If you want to know what’swrong with New Britain,Ian Cognito’s going to tell you. And if you don’t, you’d better keep your mouth shut. Just stunning." - PhilDaoust, The Guardian"Ian Cognito is up there with the greats. He rants - but not withoutthought." - Evening StandardThere is no doubting Ian Cognito’s blazing talent as a stand-up." -Times

IAN COGNITO lives on a boat.He is the Johnny Rotten of the comedycircuit,He is angry,raw,loud,exciting, eccentric & very funny A total non conformist .The fact is Ian Cognito is the real thing a bit like perhaps LennyBruce was in his day.Expect the unexpected,but the feeling ,theimpact will remain with you for quite a while,and you will say toyourself during & after his performance Wow." -Martin Besserman promoter of Monkey Business

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Multi Award winning

intelligent & Funny

CAREY MARX


WINNER BEST INTERNATIONAL SHOW NEW ZEALAND COMEDY FESTIVAL 2009 and 2011 NOMINATED BEST SHOW LEICESTER COMEDY FESTIVAL 2009“Marx is no empty-headed shock comic, causing offence for offence’s sake. Here he intelligently argues his case for every sick topic, every taboo word, that features in his set. He’s thought about this stuff – a lot … This is a show about the power and beauty of language, as much as anything, though it just happens to be illustrated with some corking yet hardcore gags, too.” Chortle“

His delivery is assured, and it has to be when dealing with this subject matter. His slick, twisted logic sees him take his own arguments and turn them on their head, making you question your own assumptions.” Broadway Baby“Few comedians put as much consideration into their routines as Marx clearly has … jokes which come at an astonishing rate, and rarely miss their mark … essential viewing.” The Fest“It's a skill to make a whole room guffaw to stories about suicide, disability and mass death, and Marx pulls the task off effortlessly, aided by his cheeky grin and passion for words. There are some truly joyous moments in his set: both when he's diving head-first in the darkest realms of comedy, and when he lightens the tone.” Metro

“He is just "Evil" in a cute devilish way.” One 4 Review“Marx has a way of deconstructing language’s absurdities which is brainy and funny at the same time. Marx tells us he cares about words, and he more than proves that you can make hilarious comedy that is thought provoking and conscious of both its freedoms and its responsibilities.” The Stage

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Winner: Chortle Student Comedy

Adam Hess


Winner: Chortle Student Comedy Award 2011Semi Finalist: BBC New Comedy Award 2011

Although relatively new to stand-up, with his fast-paced one liners and original performing style, Adam made a good name for himself on the UK comedy circuit almost as quickly as he appeared on it. His unique, yet accessible material propelled him towards appearing on Radio 2 in the semi finals for BBC New Comedy Award 2011 after having performed under 20 gigs.

'Brilliant' - Chortle
"Doesn’t raise the roof so much as catapult it to a region somewhere near Sidcup'' - Spoonfed

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exciting intelligent performer

Ahir Shah

Ahir Shah is one of comedy’s brightest new talents, whose sharp brand of stand-up features a blend of socio-political awareness, energetic delivery and jokes. Ahir took his debut solo show, Astrology, to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2011, where it was described by Spoonfed as being "a more accomplished offering than you will get from 90% of the more experienced stand-ups at this year's Fringe."Since then, Ahir has graduated from university, moved back to London, and recently got a pair of shoes back from the cobblers. In the summer of 2012, he appeared as part of The Comedy Zone - the Fringe's longest-running and most prestigious stand-up showcase - at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.“Destined to be one of the brightest stars in the British Comedy firmament…a frighteningly intelligent gagsmith.” The Scotsman“An intense, exciting performer whose act crackles with wit, his energy holding the audience captive until lights out.”FringeGuru“Catch him now…he’s going stellar.” The List

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magic man

Stu Turner

MC Martin Besserman

Doors 7.30 pm Show 8.45pm

only £12.50 /£10 concess

+lifetime membership worth £2.50 is free booking here

for show info Tel 07932 338203

Please note that line ups are subject to late change but are correct at time of going to press.

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Please note that line ups are subject to late change but are correct at time of going to press.