The Black is back! The Alternative Black Cabaret Showcase in partnership with Boisterous Theatre Co. bring the biggest names and the freshest acts from around the globe; Liverpool, Los Angeles, Lafta Republic and Oldham. Resident host Che B introduces comedy, music and specialist turns along with Black Bingo and raffle there's even a token white act for diversity thrown in too!
11 April Line Up
Headline: Funmbi Omotayo
Funmbi is a force of nature, a natural comedian who oozes charisma that makes the audience instantly fall in love with him. A circuit headliner who boast a host of awards including Best Newcomer At The Black Comedy Awards, Winner of Amused Moose & Leicester Square Comedian Of The Year. His talents have seen him perform across the globe including Canada, Holland & Germany to name a few. Funmbi has provided tour support for John Bishop & Hal Crutteden, has popped up on ITV, BBC, Comedy Central & Channel 4 and to top it off has performed two shows at the Edinburgh Festival.
Middle: Sharifa Butterfly
Sharifa is a talented comedian known for her unique sense of humour and her unusually entertaining life story. With a knack for storytelling and a natural ability to connect with audiences, Sharifa has become one to watch.
Born and raised in London, Sharifa has spent her entire adult life working professionally as a Hip Hop dancer. Falling into the societal pressures to get an “adult job” Sharifa is transitioning into a more grown up and sensible career, something to make the grandparents proud – stand up comedy.
King Gong winner at The Comedy Store, Gong winner at Top Secret comedy club
Opening: Andy White
Andy escaped from a call centre to become a stand up comic who mixes silly voices and faces with observational humour, topical humour and his mixed race background. He can do material that’s clever, cheeky, sick or just silly and his performance can shift from deadpan to loud and physical. ‘Undeniably entertaining’ Chortle.co.uk
‘Had me exercising my pelvic floor muscles to avoid an accident!’ BBC Tees
Performance Information
Please note – the bar will close 15 minutes before the advertised start time.
Latecomers will not be admitted so please arrive in good time.
Please contact Box Office on0151 709 4321if you require wheelchair access. There are two wheelchair spaces available for each show.
If you want to have dinner before the show, we recommend the Courtyard Bar & Kitchen next door to the theatre. Book a table on their website by clicking here.
There are no booking fees payable (hurrah!)
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