Hosted by our Special guest MC
ANNABEL GILES
Model, TV and Radio Presenter, Actress, Writer, Journalist and comedian
(Contestant on ITV’s – I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! 2013)
Regular panelist on C5 Wright Stuff, ITV’s ‘Our Shirley Valentine Summer’

A great friend of the Comedy Cottage, and much loved by our Cottagers, Annabel’s been hosting our comic/sports relief nights right back when the club 1st opened. As well as hosting a cracking line-up – audiences can look forward to Annabels Rubbish Raffle (items from Annabel’s and comedians Homes) many win a prize in an arbitrary manner depending on what Annabel thinks suits your personality.

In past years, people have gone home with Annabel’s trainers, tv props from other comics, signed books, even Annabel’s Potty! what will you win this year?

Headlining for us…
PAUL F TAYLOR
Hackney Empire Winner 2013
Edinburgh Big Value Showcase 2008
Edinburgh Festival Fringe AAA show 2009
GQ magazine comedian of the week
Paul F Taylor is a one of a kind comedian. An instantly watchable performer with the craftsmanship more established acts could only dream of. He is known for his inventive offbeat observational humour and his playfully engaging delivery. Paul is also one half of sketch duo Helm & Taylor with Nick Helm

“For a genuinely distinctive set, look no further than Paul F Taylor” (CHORTLE)
“An impressive knack for both observational wit and quirky flights of fancy.” (Evening Standard)
“Paul F Taylor is one of the most exciting acts on the circuit….his quick witted temperament and ingenious one liners would bring the house down week after week.” (GQ Magazine)

Support from…
WENDY WASON
Finalist Funny Women
NBC’s Last Comic Standing
Comedian/Actress Wendy’s TV appearances include, in Coupling, IT Crowd, Sherlock.
“Exquisite timing” (Time Out)
“A natural on stage with bags of charm” (Chortle)
“Wendy Wason is a natural raconteur. Chatty and charming” (The Scotsman)

BEN CHAMPION
Finalist: You Must Be Joking
Semi-Finalist: So you Think you’re funny
Semi-Finalist: Musical Comedy Awards
‘Intelligent ditties….he may well end up rivalling the musical comedy heavyweights’ (Chortle)
“Smart, Funny and awesome in equal measure” ★★★★ (Fringe Guru)

CLAIRE BENJAMIN

‘Claire a one woman powerhouse of off the wall characters and sultry vocals’ (Time Out)

‘Benjamin has an amazing voice; it is a powerhouse of a voice. She knows how to use a microphone and, when singing, captivates the audience with her sultry, off the wall style. Her choices of songs are interesting and the varying styles and re-workings of famous songs are imaginative and amusing…Benjamin is a talent.’ (Broadway Baby)