UK Pun Championships Winner 2014
Edinburgh: Big Value Showcase 2013 and 2014.
Paid 20’s at:
Bearcat Comedy, Just The Tonic, Comedy Knights, BottleRocket Comedy, Lastminute Comedy, GiggleGate, Crack Comedy, Pull The Other One, Bestival.
Footage:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F93RRZoS3cw
Winner of the first UK Pun Championships and featured in Timeout’s “One to Watch” section, Darren Walsh’s silly happy-go-lucky style has been compared to Harry Hill, with an act that combines surreal nonsense and snippets of daft songs.
Quotes:
“He is a genial presence, not manic like Tim Vine, not wonderfully nerdy like Gary Delaney and not deadpan like Jimmy Carr, but very much his own mirthmaker.” – Kate Copstick, The Scotsman.
“…undoubtedly a Milton Jones in the making.” – ★★★★ ThreeWeeks
“Walsh is all set to become the new ruler of the comedy kingdom” – ★★★★ (Broadway Baby).
“…no gentle build up or needless chit-chat, just a full on assault on the funny bones.” – Brighton Gig Blog
“A tall guy with a big talent for short jokes” – The Stage.
“One To Watch” – TimeOut.
“Deliciously weird wordplay and sound effects” – ★★★★ ThreeWeeks.
“A real crowd-pleaser, with originality and personality by the bucketload.” – Chortle.
“A loud dose of healthy surreality that keeps you on yours toes and at the back of your seats. Part man, part cartoonist, part acapella musician – there’s something for everyone.” – ★★★★ The List.
Competitions:
WINNER – UK Pun Championships 2014 at Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival
WINNER – Comedy Knights Fresh Comedian of the year 2013
RUNNER-UP – NATY (Formerly Hackney) New Act of the Year 2013
RUNNER-UP – Laughing Horse New Act of the Year 2011
RUNNER-UP – Lastminute Comedy New Act 2012
RUNNER-UP – WeGotTickets Brighton Fringe new act 2012
WINNER – Luton New Comedian of the Year 2012
FINALIST – You Must be Joking 2012
