Clwb Comedy @ The Old Library Porth - December

Clwb Comedy is back for the last show of 2024 and we are joined once again by some of the best comedians in the UK. 

Joining us this month are: 

KAREN BAYLEY

Karen Bayley is a midlands based act hailing from Birmingham. Karen has been on the circuit for over a decade. She made a name for herself early on in her career reaching the semi-final of the prestigious BBC New Comedy Awards and was later crowned the winner of the 2001 Komedia New Act prize, Karen Bayley followed by becoming the first ever female winner of the prestigious Comedy Store King Gong award as well as reaching the finals of both the BBC New Comedy Awards Showcase and Babycham Funny Women.

Delightfully saucy, her friendly and confident stage presence, combined with a killer wit, an infectious giggle and some devastating one-liners make her a comedic force to be reckoned with a warm and welcoming with a delightfully saucy and spiky edge, her bold, no nonsense attitude strikes a perfect pitch with men and women alike.

A highly in demand act on the circuit Karen can be regularly seen at clubs such as The Comedy Store, Komedia, Bearcat, Mandfords & Just The Tonic to name a few. 

Karen has also performed all across the globe including Dubai, Belgium, Norway as well as on Virgin Cruise Ships. 

In the past Karen has done tour support for Joe Lycett & Jason Manford, appeared in an Aviva Advert, regularly performed Panto, had her own radio show on BRMB Radio and has performed at every type of gig imaginable. 

“Bayley’s material surprises with inspired and sparkling punchlines…with comic timing that is rarely less than brilliant. An assured performer who doesn’t have much trouble getting audiences laughing”
Chortle

“I saw her recently and she blew my socks off. She doesn’t dwell too much on “lady issues”. Funny in her own right, she was brilliant, clever and she’s gonna be huge.”
BBC Online

“Likeable headstrong persona- packing a considerable performing punch”
The List

“the night’s star attraction”
Tamworth Herald

“Karen is one of the most consistently hilarious comedians I have had the pleasure of working with . She’s a sharp writer and an unflappable compère, able to cajole any room with her warm audience interaction and precise intelligent gags”
Joe Lycett

ANDREW RUTLEDGE

Since debuting in January 2016 Andrew has rapidly developed into one of the most promising comedians in Wales . Co-Winning the Swansea Fringe comedy competition in 2017

Andrew’s Seen as a gifted story teller with a potent armoury of killer lines and comic voices that are underpinned by his warm Welsh delivery .

Weighing in at 19 stone and at the towering height of 5′ 3″ he takes pride in the fact he is the tallest thinnest man to come out of his village in the Rhondda.

In his quirky look on life he covers such topics as his neighbours Tattoo’s  and his failed prostate exam. With a down at heel hilarity that wins audiences over from the off .

With sets packed with quality material that genuinely connects with audiences. Andrew is regarded as a highly reliable and relatable comedian who can storm it on any bill in any setting.

"Utterly natural and a joy to watch."

Nick Page English Comedian of the year 2017

"Pants Pissingly Funny."

James Ryan Farcical Comedy.

"A pleasure to watch, one of the most entertaining comedians in South Wales"

Noel James

"Dammed funny, Andrew Rutledge is the real deal."

Paul James, Clowns Pocket comedy

"We fucking love Andrew Rutledge."

Darren Mortiboy , Mortified Comedy

"A brilliant Gagsmith. Great Jokes and delivery, can fit anywhere on the bill"

Fandangos Cardiff

Featuring support from up and coming acts from Wales and the South West

Hosted by Phil Cooper

Age Restrictions:
18+

Venue opens at:
7:00pm

Venue closes at:
10:30pm

Wheelchair accessible

Travel & Parking:
Some free parking on the high street. Two free car parks within a short walk. Bus stops and train station near by.