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Larry The Cable Guy
Lateef Lovejoy
Laura Carr
Laura Carruthers
Laura Lexx
Laura Mugridge
Laura Solon
Lauren Shearing
Laurence Clark
Laurence Tuck
Laurie Blake
Laurie Rowan
Lawry Lewin
Leanne McKie
Lee Bannard
Lee Brace
Lee Evans
Lee Hume
Lee Hurst
Lee Mack
Lee Nelson
Lee Simpson
Lenny Henry
Leo Kearse
Leslie Phillips
Lewis Black
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Lewis Schaffer
Liam Mullone
Liam Williams
Linda Smith
Lindsay Sharman
Linus Lee
Liz Carr
Liz Smith
Liz Stephens
Lloyd Griffith
Lloyd Langford
Logan Murray
Loretta Maine
Lou Chawner
Lou Conran
Lou Saffire
Louis CK
Lucy Beaumont
Lucy Montgomery
Lucy Porter
Luisa Omielan
Luke Benson
Luke Catterson
Luke Graves
Luke Hannon
Luke McQueen
Luke Thompson
Luke Toulson
Luke Wright
Lyra May
Lucy Porter
Bank SecurityOn The Rob Brydon Show 2010 |
More Lucy Porter videos |
| Bank Security |
| Lucy Loves You: Sex |
| Lucy Loves You: Time Travel |
| Lucy Loves You: Friends |
| Lucy Porter: Yoga |
| Lucy Porter: Banking |
| The Good Life: Clip 2 |
| The Good Life: Clip 1 |
| The stages of drunkenness |
| New yoga exercise |
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| Theatre: 2004: Appeared in the Edinburgh production of One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest |
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| Stand Up: 2005: Edinburgh show: Happiness Happiness |
| Stand Up: 2004: Edinburgh show: Lady Luck Lady Luck |
| Stand Up: 2004: Chortle Award nominee for Breakthrough Act. Chortle Award |
| Stand Up: 2003: Edinburgh show: Live At The Underbelly Live At The Underbelly |
| Stand Up: 2002: Solo Edinburgh show. Edinburgh show. |
| Stand Up: 1995: Finalist in So You Think You're Funny? So You Think You're Funny? |
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![]() Another week, another benefit. After Comic Relief and the Royal Albert Hall’s Teenage Cancer Trust gig, and amid a smattering of post-earthquake fundraisers (Russell Howard headlines a biggie at London’s Lyric Theatre on the 11th), comes this April Fool gig for Mencap, boasting such a hugely impressive line-up that they could surely have filled the 3,000-capacity Hammersmith Apollo several times over. Jo Brand, with her background in mental health, was the obvious choice of host, and used her expertise to clarify the difference between learning difficulties, where Mencap works, and mental illness in the only momentary bit of earnestness of the night. More importantly, she is increasingly adopting the role of comedy’s matron, an unflappable rock of stability who, knows there’s a job to be done, so will damn well get on and do it as no one else can be trusted to. She suffers no nonsense in life, or on stage, batting away the ironic wolf-whistles with her world-weary shrug. The compering duties were occasionally taken up by with an under-used Miranda Hart, perhaps showing the charity can attract more big names than it quite knows what to do with. Still, it’s always nice to see her. First full act of the night was the seemingly ubiquitous Jack Whitehall, turned out uncharacteristically smartly in a tailored suit. He mixed some topical issues, including the Midsomer Murders race row, with broader observational material such as his nostalgia for the simpler times of the Nokia 3310 mobile phone. Whitehall often comes across as a vessel for effective but impersonal gags that could be performed by almost anybody, and tonight was not exception. He performs flawlessly, and the writing is strong - although nothing in his set defines him as an individual. The increasingly animated Chris Addison, however, has his own style, exaggerating simple remarks into cascading rapids of indignant fury. The impracticality of Ugg boots is often commented on, for example, but in his resolutely middle-class grouchiness, the rant is irresistibly impassioned; the fact that its trigger is so trivial making it all the more amusing. Nor is it only a tour de force of passion; the Thick Of It star has an eye for hilarious juxtaposition, as his Pope routine incontrovertibly proves. Next, Miranda introduced her Hyperdrive co-star Kevin Eldon, who initially baffled the audience with his fragmented, surreal nonsense, as he deliberately struggled to find a coherent catchphrase and jiggled about with Cleesian crazy legs in a segment that perhaps belied his origins as an actor rather than a naturalistic stand-up. Even by the end of his offbeat set, I’m not convinced most knew what to make of him, although his comic songs gave more than enough inventive wit to relate to, whether in the form of the French Proclaimers or the witty, and beautifully executed, My CDs Jump. Another of Miranda’s screen colleagues, next with Not Going Out’s Lee Mack and his supercharged Lancastrian charm. He blasted through such proven-to-be-effective routines as applying cinema’s ‘strong language’ warnings to real life, the Scouse dialect, or one-armed CBBC presenter Cerrie Burnell. Everything’s a joke to Mack – which, counterintuitively, isn’t a universal a approach in comedy these days – but it gives his routine an unprepossessing cherry charm, with a sackful of gags to match. It’s a grand combination, which made for a hugely entertaining turn. After Catherine Tate literally poked her head around the stage flaps – why? – came the first genuine arena-filler of the night, in the bullet-headed form of Al Murray. The cracking pace of his audience banter, combined with the familiarity of his character which means we instantly know his views on, say, the male textiles teacher he unearths, makes this knockabout fun. His attempts to get the theatre involved in a shoutalong rendition on Incy Wincy Spider had mixed results, but the sight of a grown man dancing so emphatically, like a Thunderbirds puppet controlled by a two-year-old, is inherently uproarious. Ms Tate returned for her proper turn at the start of part two, reprising the decade-old sketch where her favourite Nan character originated. It was from Lee Mack’s Perrier-nominated Edinburgh show, so with her old companion also on hand to provide her senile husband, this was an interesting slice of comic nostalgia. In this version, there’s hints of a role reversal, with Mack’s pensioner acting like an archetypal ‘old woman’ dithering over a familiar face on TV, while the wife has more masculine traits of swearing and vicious impatience. Another treat next as Harry Hill made a rare return to the live comedy arena – and it’s marvellous to have him back, with his disjointed surrealism adding to his inventive, eccentric jokes – rather than being a fig leaf to conceal their absence. The style has become familiar, but there’s still plenty of invention in the writing, while his affectation of singing random song lyrics is made all the funnier given the overtly sexual content of the modern hits he chooses seems so out of place coming from a big-collared loon. Hopefully this is a precursor to more. Stewart Francis, though perhaps not as well known as most of the comics on this bill, nonetheless proved a hit with his collection of impeccable one-liners, delivered with zen-like poise. His set offered a mix of old and new, but his well-honed gags bear repeated listening, while there’s certainly some prime contenders for future classics among the freshly-minted material. A class act. Lucy Porter claimed this was her first night on stage since becoming a mum, and if true, would explain why much of her material about the romance going out of her relationship and the trails of motherhood seemed underpowered. Like many of her recent shows, it’s Porter’s delightful, elfin charm that ensures our attention, while the laughs need beefing up – and condensing. There are long build-ups to mid-level punchlines here. Still, she left us on her tried-and-tested routine about bank security questions than ensured she exited on a high. So who was to be the headliner among the headliners? Step forward Sean Lock, with his appealing mix of insight, silliness and restrained performance; nicely building up a routine from a simple observation about the suitability of pirates as children’s icon, though to delightfully-expressed jibes at Jordan’s expense and on to a brilliantly imagined flight of fancy in which Madonna becomes (or is) a grotesque, sexually voracious predator, which he acts out with disturbing conviction. Don’t have nightmares. He proved fine end to a fine night, the likes of which we won’t see until… well, the next star-heavy benefit. They’re a generous lot, comics. |
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If you have seen her before (as I have) you know what you are getting. An Edinburgh show where her charisma adds a couple of stars to a show that is a bit overwritten. Enjoyed it - but it isn't earth shatteringly funny Andy Barr, August 2009 |
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Tries far too hard to be liked, rather than concentrating on her material. jd, June 2009 |
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Cute as a button, but not funny in the slightest. Light entertainment, not comedy. If you like ITV on a Saturday night she's probably right up your alley. Ally, September 2008 |
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Lovely, surprising, witty, lovely, outrageous, funny, lovely, topical. Did I say lovely? Ray Girling, August 2008 |
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Just saw Lucy for the second time, and most of it was new. Kudos for that, also for her stage presence - one minute she's silly and girlish, the next she's savage and churlish. Overall, damn fine stuff! Michael Monkhouse, July 2008 |
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Saw Lucy at Tunbridge Wells last night and we thought she was excellent. It was new material, and good stuff too, surely its better to watch somebody develop and take chances than just watch somebody going through the motions. Check her out at Edinburgh! Really funny show Mark, July 2006 |
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Lucy headlined in Harrogate last night, and sadly was somewhat disappointing. She never really got going. After a while she confessed that she was trying out new material for the Edinburgh festival, and then she ended up having to refer to her notes to guide her. While there was some funny material, none of it caught fire and had everyone laughing out loud. Can see she should be great; In future if she is experimenting, it would be nice if the show was advertised as such Stew, July 2006 |
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Saw her Edinburgh Preview tonight and you are in for an evening of warmth, hilarity and intelligence if you get to see it. Edgy material but never off-putting. Paul Nelson, July 2006 |
Where can I see Lucy Porter next?
| 20:00 - Saturday 26th May, '12 | |
| Venue: | Kendal Brewery Arts Centre |
| Prices: | Call for prices |
| Comics: | Lucy Porter |
| 20:00 - Saturday 26th May, '12 | |
| Venue: | Bearcat Club |
| Prices: | £12 + £3 membership |
| Comics: | Andy White, Bob Mills, Lucy Porter, Richard Morton |
| 13:30 - Wednesday 30th May, '12 | |
| Venue: | The Hob |
| Prices: | £8 |
| Comics: | Lucy Porter |
| Info: | Screaming With Laughter. Afternoon comedy club, designed for parents with infants under a year old. |
| 20:30 - Wednesday 30th May, '12 | |
| Venue: | Farncombe Crack Comedy |
| Prices: | Adult - £8.00, Student - £4.00 |
| Comics: | |
| 20:30 - Thursday 31st May, '12 | |
| Venue: | Britannia |
| Prices: | £8 (£6 concs) |
| Comics: | Lucy Porter |
| Info: | Plus: Paul T Ayres |
| 18:00 - Saturday 9th Jun, '12 | |
| Venue: | Sway Bar |
| Prices: | £17 |
| Comics: | Carey Marx, Lucy Porter, Rudi Lickwood, Tony Hendriks |
| 20:00 - Saturday 9th Jun, '12 | |
| Venue: | Sway Bar |
| Prices: | £40 |
| Comics: | Carey Marx, Lucy Porter, Rudi Lickwood, Tony Hendriks |
| 20:30 - Friday 15th Jun, '12 | |
| Venue: | Electric Mouse Palmers Green |
| Prices: | £12 (£9 in advance) |
| Comics: | |
| Info: |
Plus: Rob Coleman
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Recommended| 20:00 - Friday 22nd Jun, '12 | |
| Venue: | The Magdala |
| Prices: | £5 |
| Comics: | Lucy Porter, Stephen Carlin |
| Info: | Edinburgh Preview Shows |
| 20:00 - Wednesday 27th Jun, '12 | |
| Venue: | Brighton Caroline of Brunswick |
| Prices: | £8 |
| Comics: | Julie Jepson, Lucy Porter |
| 20:30 - Friday 29th Jun, '12 | |
| Venue: | Downstairs at the King's Head |
| Prices: | £7 (£5 concs) |
| Comics: | Lucy Porter |
| Info: | Edinburgh Previews from Lucy Porter and another act TBA |
Recommended| 21:00 - Saturday 7th Jul, '12 | |
| Venue: | The Bedford |
| Prices: | Call for prices |
| Comics: | Adam Bloom, Henning Wehn, John Moloney, Kerry Godliman, Lucy Porter |
| Info: | The Best of Banana Cabaret |
| 20:30 - Thursday 12th Jul, '12 | |
| Venue: | Crack Comedy Islington |
| Prices: | Adult - £7.00, Student - £4.00 |
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| 17:15~18:15 - Friday 3rd Aug, '12 | |
| Venue: | Stand 1 |
| Prices: | £10 (£9 concs) |
| Show: | Lucy Porter: People Person |
| 17:15~18:15 - Saturday 4th Aug, '12 | |
| Venue: | Stand 1 |
| Prices: | £10 (£9 concs) |
| Show: | Lucy Porter: People Person |
| 17:15~18:15 - Sunday 5th Aug, '12 | |
| Venue: | Stand 1 |
| Prices: | £10 (£9 concs) |
| Show: | Lucy Porter: People Person |
| 17:15~18:15 - Monday 6th Aug, '12 | |
| Venue: | Stand 1 |
| Prices: | £10 (£9 concs) |
| Show: | Lucy Porter: People Person |
| 17:15~18:15 - Tuesday 7th Aug, '12 | |
| Venue: | Stand 1 |
| Prices: | £10 (£9 concs) |
| Show: | Lucy Porter: People Person |
| 17:15~18:15 - Wednesday 8th Aug, '12 | |
| Venue: | Stand 1 |
| Prices: | £10 (£9 concs) |
| Show: | Lucy Porter: People Person |
| 17:15~18:15 - Thursday 9th Aug, '12 | |
| Venue: | Stand 1 |
| Prices: | £10 (£9 concs) |
| Show: | Lucy Porter: People Person |
| 17:15~18:15 - Friday 10th Aug, '12 | |
| Venue: | Stand 1 |
| Prices: | £10 (£9 concs) |
| Show: | Lucy Porter: People Person |
| 17:15~18:15 - Saturday 11th Aug, '12 | |
| Venue: | Stand 1 |
| Prices: | £10 (£9 concs) |
| Show: | Lucy Porter: People Person |
| 17:15~18:15 - Sunday 12th Aug, '12 | |
| Venue: | Stand 1 |
| Prices: | £10 (£9 concs) |
| Show: | Lucy Porter: People Person |
| 17:15~18:15 - Tuesday 14th Aug, '12 | |
| Venue: | Stand 1 |
| Prices: | £10 (£9 concs) |
| Show: | Lucy Porter: People Person |
| 17:15~18:15 - Wednesday 15th Aug, '12 | |
| Venue: | Stand 1 |
| Prices: | £10 (£9 concs) |
| Show: | Lucy Porter: People Person |
| 17:15~18:15 - Thursday 16th Aug, '12 | |
| Venue: | Stand 1 |
| Prices: | £10 (£9 concs) |
| Show: | Lucy Porter: People Person |
| 17:15~18:15 - Friday 17th Aug, '12 | |
| Venue: | Stand 1 |
| Prices: | £10 (£9 concs) |
| Show: | Lucy Porter: People Person |
| 17:15~18:15 - Saturday 18th Aug, '12 | |
| Venue: | Stand 1 |
| Prices: | £10 (£9 concs) |
| Show: | Lucy Porter: People Person |
| 17:15~18:15 - Sunday 19th Aug, '12 | |
| Venue: | Stand 1 |
| Prices: | £10 (£9 concs) |
| Show: | Lucy Porter: People Person |
| 17:15~18:15 - Tuesday 21st Aug, '12 | |
| Venue: | Stand 1 |
| Prices: | £10 (£9 concs) |
| Show: | Lucy Porter: People Person |
| 17:15~18:15 - Wednesday 22nd Aug, '12 | |
| Venue: | Stand 1 |
| Prices: | £10 (£9 concs) |
| Show: | Lucy Porter: People Person |
| 17:15~18:15 - Thursday 23rd Aug, '12 | |
| Venue: | Stand 1 |
| Prices: | £10 (£9 concs) |
| Show: | Lucy Porter: People Person |
| 17:15~18:15 - Friday 24th Aug, '12 | |
| Venue: | Stand 1 |
| Prices: | £10 (£9 concs) |
| Show: | Lucy Porter: People Person |
| 17:15~18:15 - Saturday 25th Aug, '12 | |
| Venue: | Stand 1 |
| Prices: | £10 (£9 concs) |
| Show: | Lucy Porter: People Person |
| 17:15~18:15 - Sunday 26th Aug, '12 | |
| Venue: | Stand 1 |
| Prices: | £10 (£9 concs) |
| Show: | Lucy Porter: People Person |
| 20:15 - Friday 7th Sep, '12 | |
| Venue: | Highlight Camden |
| Prices: | Call for prices |
| Comics: | Jeff Innocent, Kevin Dewsbury, Lucy Porter, Toby Hadoke |
| Info: | Plus: Diarmuid Corr |
| 20:15 - Saturday 8th Sep, '12 | |
| Venue: | Highlight Camden |
| Prices: | Call for prices |
| Comics: | Chris Stokes, Jeff Innocent, Lucy Porter, Toby Hadoke |
| Info: | Plus: Diarmuid Corr |
| 20:00 - Saturday 6th Oct, '12 | |
| Venue: | Highlight Watford |
| Prices: | £15 |
| Comics: | Greg Burns, Lucy Porter, Tony Hendriks |

Lucy Porter
The Stonewall Gala
Edinburgh Fringe 2003
Lucy Porter: Live At The Underbelly
Edinburgh Fringe 2004
Lucy Porter: Lady Luck
One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest
Edinburgh Fringe 2005
Lucy Porter: Happiness
Stand Up For Freedom
Edinburgh Fringe 2006
Lucy Porter: The Good Life
Stand Up For Freedom
Edinburgh Fringe 2007
Lucy Porter's Love In
Edinburgh Fringe 2008
Lucy And Des Show Off
Lucy Porter: The Bare Necessities
Edinburgh Fringe 2009
Lucy Porter: Fool's Gold
Edinburgh Fringe 2012
Lucy Porter: People Person
Misc live shows
BBC London Children in Need benefit
Funny Women gala 2005
Just for Laughs: Montreal Festival Showcase 2009
Latitude 2008
Pimm's Summerfest



