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Having exploded onto the scene in 2023, Chump’s has quickly gained a reputation as one of the most-exciting comedy nights in the UK by bringing a diverse mix of household names and the best new acts to buzzing sold-out crowds! Line-up: Rhys James Professional ‘little brother’ Rhys James was the crown prince of Mock The Week. But that got axed a couple of years ago, so now he has to do gigs like this one. He’s been on QI and Live at The Apollo, has written multiple brilliant Radio 4 series and recently sold out his live DVD 'Spilt Milk' in just 94 minutes (There was 1 copy). Suzi Ruffell Five sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe and multiple nominations at the National Comedy Awards. She’s rarely off the TV, regularly featuring on shows including Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, The Jonathan Ross Show, The Last Leg and lots more. Celya AB Celya returns to London having toured the world from Montreal to Melbourne but also Chorley... She starred on Live at The Apollo earlier last year and has been a guest on Off Menu. Special Guest: FERN BRADY Hosted by Ali Woods Ali has just got back from doing shows in Brazil! He’s sold out 3 runs at Edinburgh Fringe and a homecoming show at hackney Empire, where he won New Act Of The Year in 2020. You might have seen his viral online videos which have amassed m i l l i o n s of views. In association with Percival

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We wanted to do something special for our first Margate Mixed Bill of the year. We proudly present CHUMP'S CHAMPS! We've put together a very special line up for you, each act on the bill was the winner of a prestigious comedy award in 2024. We've been fortunate to have been visited by some of the biggest names in comedy over the last 2 years, but we wanted to mark the start of the year with a line up of the BEST NEW names in the UK. We've got: Rob Copland (Victoria Wood Award) Marty Gleeson (LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year) Rohan Sharma (Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the Year) Hosted by Paul Hilleard (BBC New Comedy Award) Doors at 7pm. Show starts at 8pm. Timings and line up are subject to change

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Paddy Young: If I Told You I'd Have To Kiss You A second show has hit Paddy Young, and this time he's yearning. You ever been so loved up you had to hit yourself over the head with a hammer to calm down? You can't stare at your crush but my god you can close your eyes and imagine your future together. Join him for thousands of kisses, hundreds of cuddles and the TINIEST bit of shagging. 2023 Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer 2024 Chortle Award Best Newcomer winner 'Bursting with energy and talent, the laugh per minute ratio is as high as they come' ★★★★ Scotsman 'Young is surely on the road to stardom' ★★★★★ Rolling Stone 'A wildly funny hour' ★★★★ Chortle 'One of British comedy's most intriguing new voices' ★★★★ Independent 'A charismatic and playfully explosive show' ★★★★ Fest ★★★★ ThreeWeeks★★★★ Entertainment Now★★★★ Beyond The Joke Support from Ed Night Door at 7pm. Timings are subject to change Presented by Chump's & Berk's Nest

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Jake Lambert is going on his first national tour. Described as "A joke machine" by The Telegraph, the show will see the comedian talk about trying to navigate his way through everyday life, why he has a fear of being normal, and asking why we all feel the need to ask strangers what breed their dogs are. It seems the perfect time for his first tour too; his online videos have gained over 150million views, he has been supporting Michael McIntyre on his worldwide tour and he will be appearing on the next series of Live at the Apollo. ★★★★★ "...pure brilliance from start to finish" - London Theatre 1 ★★★★★ “An absolute must-see” - RGM ★★★★- "A joke machine" - The Telegraph ★★★★ "A great storyteller" - The Arts Desk ★★★★ "Winningly self-deprecating" – Chortle ★★★★ “All the ingredients are there to make Jake Lambert a household name” - ITalkTelly ★★★★ "Catalyses laughter that cannot be contained" - Fest Magazine

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