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One of the most distinctive and talented comedians on the comedy circuit, TREVOR LOCK has been a favourite on the London stand-up circuit and at the Edinburgh Festival where he has also co-written, performed and directed four critically acclaimed comic plays. He also finds time to co-write scripts for television, radio and theatre, as well as periodically disappearing into the jungles of South America.

A founder member and co-host, along with Dan Antopolski and Tom Fynn, of cult alternative cabaret “Kool Eddy’s” which ran every Friday night in London and was so successful the show was taken to The Edinburgh Festival in 1998, where it played to sell-out late night audiences at The Pleasance Theatre.

In 1999 Trevor returned to Edinburgh where he featured at The Gilded Balloon Theatre in the ‘Number One Show’ alongside Daniel Kitson and Andrew Maxwell. The critical success of that show led to many opportunities for Trevor to broaden his experience and has since been performing stand-up whenever possible and toured throughout the UK supporting Stewart Lee of Lee & Herring.

As an actor and writer Trevor has considerable experience, having worked on a number of fringe productions in the UK and California, including the lead in Richard Herring’s ‘Excavating Rita’ in London and at The Edinburgh Festival in 1997. Trevor has also been a regular cast member in both stage and TV versions of Lee & Herring’s TMWRNJ which ran for 2 series on BBC2. He has appeared in the both series of Al Murray’s SKY ONE sitcom ‘Time Gentleman Please’ and more recently in BBC3’s ‘Brain Candy’.

Trevor has been prolific in writing a number of distinctive and original comedy works at the Edinburgh Festival together with Sem Devillart. 1999’s “Friday Night At The End Of The World” (“Superbly comic writing” Sunday Times) was rewarded with a commission from the BBC.

“There’s Something You Should Know” ( “Funny, moving and clever.” The Scotsman) and “All By Myself” ( “Strangely charming and irresistible. Utterly improbable, absolutely entertaining” The Independent) were Lock and Devillart’s 2000 Fringe successes.

In 2001 they received five star reviews for “What You Really Want” ( “Fantastic. Pure Comic Genius.” Metro) which played at the Pleasance Theatre before going on to have an extended run in London.

In 2003 Trevor starred in the Radio 4 adaptation of the hit Edinburgh 2000 Festival play “Something You Should Know”. He continues to perform live as a comedian and actor whilst developing projects for Radio 4, TV, and film. He currently divides his time between London, Lima and California.

“Trevor Lock is superb!”
The Stage

“Way along the road to weird comedy… a show like no other. Trevor Lock with his own brand of self-indulgent humour makes you laugh, although the reason usually escapes you.” ****
The Scotsman

“Trevor Lock once again proves himself to be a wonderful story teller capable of weaving the unbelievable into a solid hour of fantasy.”
Edinburgh Evening News

“Trevor Lock gives a delightful performance, all shadow boxing with a twinkle in his doleful eyes”
Time Out

www.trevorlock.com
www.myspace.com/trevorlock

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Compére RICHARD BROPHY is a charming stand-up comedian and compere from Perth, Western Australia. His friendly presence and unique style of dry, surreal humour has seen him rise quickly up the ranks of the UK comedy circuit.

Brophy’s been a strong contender in several national comedy competitions and a presenter and panellist of topical comedy show This Week on Earth… Brophy also formed one third of International Stand-Up , a sell-out show at the Edinburgh Fringe 2007

Drawing on his experiences from a dusty childhood, a reckless adolescence, and world travels, Brophy finds an original strand of insight and humour that seldom fails to amuse and entertain.

“…the real star of the show was Richard Brophy, whose dry wit and painfully funny routine went down a storm. If comedy hasn’t been Brophy’s full time occupation to date, it almost certainly will be.”
Three Weeks

“…a very laid-back style and some very funny and surreal comedy… he’s well worth seeing.”
The Groggy Sqirrel

www.myspace.com/richardbrophy