Fran Garrity is a Northern stand-up comedian, known for his engaging and self-depreciating material. He has been a finalist for the City Comedian of The Year, showcasing his talent and potential. Garrity’s comedy often revolves around his Teesside heritage, delivering a realistic and hard-hitting hilarious performance that resounds with an audience.

I have seen Garrity perform his solo show, Say When? at the Hull Comedy Festival in 2024.

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Please read Fran Garrity’s blog at: www.arichcomiclife.blog/2025/01/04/fran-garrity/

Fran Garrity’s links:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/fg_instafran2/

Hannah Margaret is one of Yorkshire comedy’s fastest rising stars. The Hull Comedian of the Year 2023 and Yorkshire Comedy Awards Breakthrough Act Nominee has a very warm and endearing personality on stage and delivers razor-sharp relatable material which is hysterically funny.

I have seen Margaret perform at the Hull Comedy Festival in 2023, and her solo shows You OK, Han? In 2024 and Live. Laugh. Lurk. in 2025.

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Please read Hannah Margaret’s blog at: www.arichcomiclife.blog/2023/12/17/hannah-margaret/

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Instagram: www.instagram.com/hannahmaggie91/

Dave Chawner is a touring stand-up comedian and presenter, regularly appearing at comedy clubs, festivals, and solo events throughout the UK. He has delivered six highly praised performances at the Edinburgh Fringe. Chawner’s unique style blends witty, offbeat humour with insights from his own life, often focusing on mental health and personal struggles, resulting in shows that are both amusing and insightful.

I have seen Chawner perform live at the at the Brighton Fringe in 2018, 2022, 2023 (performing his solo show 6 Steps to Success with the Award-Winning Dave Chawner), 2024 and 2025 (performing his solo show, Mental).

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Please read Dave Chawner’s blog at: www.arichcomiclife.blog/2018/05/13/dave-chawner/

Dave Chawner’s links:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/dave_chawner/

Website: www.davechawner.co.uk

Adam Bloom is a renowned British comedian and author. Over the years, he has been a regular performer at the Edinburgh Festival. In addition, he graced the Melbourne Comedy Festival in both 1999 and 2000, earning the Stella Artois award for his first visit. Bloom is also the creator and writer of three series of ‘The Problem with Adam Bloom’ for BBC Radio 4.

I have seen Bloom perform his solo show Look At Me Anybody! at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2007, Banana Cabaret at The Bedford Arms in 2016, Arnold Brown’s 80th Birthday Bash at The Comedy Store in London in 2016, Up The Creek Saturday Night Comedy in London in 2019, Collywobblers Comedy presents Sambrook’s Comedy in 2024 and Sofa So Funny! in Islington, London in 2024.

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Please read Adam Bloom’s blog at: www.arichcomiclife.blog/2019/09/22/adam-bloom/

Adam Bloom’s links:

www.instagram.com/adambloomcomedy/

Carwyn Blayney is a Welsh comedian and actor. He has successfully reached the final of So You Think You’re Funny, supported comedian Elis James on tour and was runner-up in the 2023 Max Turner Award. He has also contributed comedy writing to BBC Radio 4 and BBC Scotland.

I have seen Hicks as a guest for Happy Mondays at The Amersham Arms in 2024 and for the Sofa So Funny! showcase in 2025.

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Please read Carwyn Blayney’s blog at: www.arichcomiclife.blog/2024/08/18/carwyn-blaney/

Carwyn Blayney’s links:

www.instagram.com/carwynblayney/

Russell Hicks stands out as one of Britain’s most quick-witted and dynamic comedians. Originally from America and now residing in London, he is celebrated for his energetic style and bold presence, as well as his remarkable skill in improvisation.

I have seen Hicks as a guest for Mervyn Stutter’s Pick of The Fringe at Edinburgh in 2017, Headliners Comedy Club in London in 2017 and 2020, Up The Creek Comedy Club in London in 2019, Collywobblers Comedy in London in 2024, and at the Hastings Comedy Festival in 2024.

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Please read Russell Hicks’s blog at: www.arichcomiclife.blog/2020/01/12/russell-hicks/

Russell Hicks links:

Website: www.russellhicks.co.uk

Richard Vranch has extensive experience both acting and writing across radio, television, and theatre, as well as performing as a stand-up comedian. He is also known for creating improvised comedy with The Comedy Store Players. His distinctive voice features in various commercials and documentary programmes. Holding a doctorate in physics, Vranch once hosted his own science series on Channel 4. He regularly appears on panel shows and podcasts, including in January 2026, A Rich Comic Life Blog & Podcast.

I have seen Vranch perform improvisation every year from 2006 to 2019 for Paul Merton’s Impro Chums at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, as well as numerous appearances at The Comedy Store in London for The Comedy Store Players. I have also seen him perform stand up comedy for The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) in London in 2024.

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Please read Richard Vranch’s blog at: www.arichcomiclife.blog/2019/08/27/richard-vranch/

Richard Vranch links:

Website: www.richardvranch.com

Website: www.comedystoreplayers.com

Phil Nice is an actor, comedian and writer, recognised for his television appearances in productions such as Inspector Morse (1987), Goodnight, Sweetheart (1993), Bonkers (2007), and Citizen Khan (2012). Within the comedy circuit, he has performed as a guest for The Comedy Store Players and is also noted for his collaborations with fellow comedian Arthur Smith, most recently with the show Oof! that was performed at the Hastings Comedy Festival in 2024, the Edinburgh Fringe in August 2024, and the Soho Theatre in London in April 2025.

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Please read Phil Nice’s blog at: www.arichcomiclife.blog/2024/09/29/phil-nice/

Phil Nice links:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/nice.phil/