Tom Mayhew's is a story of rejections, the JobCentre, being working class, and fighting for your place in the world. With lots of jokes. It explores the reality of growing up poor, being long-term unemployed, and being someone in their 20s in austerity Britain. This is a unique story that is personal and political, and very, very funny.
Tom was critically acclaimed at the Edinburgh Fringe, gaining rave reviews across the board. The show led to Tom having his own Radio 4 series, Tom Mayhew is Benefit Scum, which returned for a 2nd series in 2022.
Mayhew is passionate, articulate and – above all else – hilarious. His jokes are punchy, sharp and forthcoming. Despite the often weighty subject matter, laughs are never too far apart. Mayhew’s comedic voice should be heard, even if you don’t want to hear it. ★★★★ *The Skinny*
It is genuine, powerful, political stuff, this. These are four stars for a voice that should be heard more. Four stars for comedy shining a light on some grim, unjust places. And four stars for Tom Mayhew’s Dad, who sounds awesome. ★★★★ The Scotsman
Tom Mayhew offers authentic material we can relate to: funny, sharp, intelligent, meaningful and pleasing. Mayhew is a voice that needs to be heard. ★★★★ *Chortle*
I have been attending the Edinburgh Fringe every year or so for nearly twenty years and ‘I, Tom Mayhew’ is upon reflection a show that I have the deepest appreciation for. It’s quite simply an absolute gem of a performance. ★★★★★ The Edit*
Whilst other comedians fret and fuss about finding a theme for their shows, award-winning international comedian Rich Wilson puts all of his focus on one thing and that’s being ridiculously funny. So, join one of the UK’s finest comedians for a brand-new hour of observationally absurd, blisteringly hot comedy that is guaranteed to make you feel a whole lot better about yourself and the world around you. Well, for an hour at least, but what an hour that’ll be!
Rich is a Multi-award-winning comedian and podcast host. He was WINNER of the Best International Act, New Zealand Comedy Festival, 2017. He was WINNER of Best show of the Festival, Edinburgh Fringe festival, 2019. He is the HOST of the wildly popular podcast Insane In The Men Brain. He was WINNER of Best Podcast. He was NOMINATED for Best Social Conscience Podcast, Podbible Poll Winners Awards and he has FEATURED on BBC Radio 4’s You’ll Do, Global Radio’s Job’s A Goodun, Scroobius Pip’s Distraction Pieces and Dave’s Conversations Against Living Miserably.
Booking is now open and tickets for this evening include both incredible comedy shows with a short interval between. The shows are being recorded on Tuesday 4th October 2022 at The Frog and Bucket Comedy Club, 102 Oldham St, Manchester M4 1LJ for nextupcomedy.com aka: ‘The Netflix of UK Stand-Up’ - Engadget.
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