Comedy in the Attic

Our ever so popular comedy club is back - Octobers delights are Jenny Tian, Shalaka Kurup, Michael Legge and all held together by your host and compere Jon Pearson! Michael Legge is a legend of the comedy circuit, a seasoned headliner and multi award winning comedian. There’s not much Michael hasn’t done or a club he hasn’t performed at. He has literally been there and done. From being a presenter on MTV to performing stand up for Comedy Central Stewart lee’s Alternative Comedy Experience, Michael has also been a regular voice on the radio popping up on BBC Radio 4 & 6 and absolute radio where he co-hosted The Dave Gorman Show in 2012. Shalaka Kurup is an award-winning Indian comedian. Her observational humour has been described as being “deadpan joy” (The Morning Star) and acerbic. She recently opened for Eshaan Akbar and Ria Lina, and has been featured on Channel 4 Digital and BBC One. “an impressive arsenal of cool, sardonic stand-up” - Chortle

Jenny Tian has performed to sold-out crowds across Australia and opened for Ronny Chieng at the Aware Super Theatre in 2023. You may of heard / seen her on Celebrity Letters and Numbers, triple j radio, or her TikTok series Coach Dayum! Jenny also co-hosts The Parasocial Social Club podcast with fellow comedian Kevin Jin. In a rare visit to these shores we’re delighted to have got Jenny for the Lyceum Comedy Club. Jon Pearson began stand up comedy in 2010, with his first performance at Birmingham’s Highlight Comedy Club. Cut to nine years later and Jon has become a regular face on the circuit, performing at prestigious clubs such as The Glee, The Boat Show, Up The Creek, Last Laugh, Laughterhouse. Jon’s career has even taken him overseas with performances in Spain, Norway and even as far away as Wigan (it is like being on another planet). Jon’s laid back storytelling has audiences hanging on his every word. With tales based around his own life experiences, his anecdotes are relatable and certain to have people in hysterics.

*Line-ups are subject to change. Age Guidance: 18+ Please note that there is no step-free access to the Lyceum Studio. For further details and access requirements, please contact the Box Office.