Entries by nicole

Craig Campbell

Some say he’s the rising star of comedy, others say he’s the best on the circuit and others say still he’s the reason the word ‘incomparable’ was invented. Here at Taking the Piste we say if you spend half an hour in the company of this man (on or off stage) then you are richly […]

Chris Martin

This year we welcome Chris Martin to the Alps comedy circuit. He has supported Jack Whitehall (2011), Russell Kane (2012) & Milton Jones on his full tour for 2013. He has also appeared on the very popular tv show ‘Dave’s one night stand’. Chris has also performed a sold out run at Edinburgh Festival in […]

Carl Donnelly

Carl’s conversational style and silly sense of humour have seen him win a host of awards and become a regular act and MC at clubs all over the country (and the world having also performed in France, Germany, Singapore, The Netherlands, Oman, Dubai, China, Thailand, Ireland and probably some others he has forgotten about!). Carl […]

Carey Marx

WINNER – BEST INTERNATIONAL SHOW – NEW ZEALAND COMEDY FESTIVAL 2009 and 2011 NOMINATED BEST SHOW – LEICESTER COMEDY FESTIVAL 2009 Appearing in the Alps between the 15th – 18th of January 2018. Carey Marx has been a circuit favourite for years mixing his own blend of dark humour with his mischeivious and gleeful delivery.  […]

Bryan Lacey

‘The audience is treated to some fine stand up! Lacey is top notch!!!’– Three Weeks ‘A genuinely funny man and a potential comedy star of the future!’– BBC6 Music Bryan started his professional stage career at the age of just 13, so its no wonder that Bryan looks at home in front of an audience. […]

Brian Gittins

From greasy spoon owner to the London Palladium in five years. That’s Brian Gittins’s ambition, and he’s well on the way – Gittins (the alter ego of actor David Earl) supported Ricky Gervais in London last month. Aspects of his act recall Gervais’s work – particularly the David Brent titter that follows every duff punchline. […]

Brendon Burns

Mmm, how do you go about describing a comedy act who may upset some of the audience? I think its best not to start. I think its best to describe you, the audience. Please only come to this gig if you genuinely like comedy, don’t take life too seriously and you’re up for anything – […]

Bobby Mair

Bobby Mair has been performing stand-up all across Canada, making audiences laugh with his dark and crass sense of humor. He was nominated for Best Stand-Up Newcomer at the 10th Annual Canadian Comedy Awards, and has competed in Yuk Yuk’s Great Canadian Laugh Off. He also won the Judges’ Choice for the Stand Up and […]

Ben Norris

Ben Norris has appeared on a range of different television shows such as Never mind the buzzcocks &Mock the Week and celebrating 20 years in comedy. According to the press as well as being razor sharp he’s ‘a cast-iron guaranteed headliner’ Ed Byrne says he’s ‘truly a sight to behold’. Anyone who’s seen this father of […]

Barry Castagnola

Comedian, actor and writer Barry Castagnola has firmly established himself as an accomplished comic performer. His easy-going (yet very physical) style, mixing personal anecdotes with some sharp topical and political comment, enthuses audiences at most of the major comedy clubs in the UK. As well as being a popular compere, Barry regularly headlines gigs around […]