Standard: £16
This summer, the Avalon Comedy Network returns to The Pound with a brand new line-up of top-notch comedians ready for a night of non-stop hilarity, including headliner Tom Rosenthal.
Roger Monkhouse – MC
Roger Monkhouse is one of the most original and distinctive acts on the comedy scene. A consummate stand-up who employs a deadly combination of charm and menace to exert a masterful control over any audience.
A highly original and quirky performer, Roger’s trademark stage-prowling style and curious, inimitable manner have established him as one of the hottest names on the comedy circuit.
As a seasoned corporate host he improvises freely with the crowd but is nonetheless distinguished as a comic by the intelligence of his material and his keen eye for a fine phrase, his easy observational style spiked by the signal flares of an accomplished gag writer.
Since his debut in 1990 Roger Monkhouse has been a regular performer at The Comedy Store, The Glee Clubs and all major comedy clubs around the UK and internationally.
In 2016 he was voted Best Compere by fellow comics, and was recently featured on Unsafe Spaces (Radio 4).
Maia Tasslini – Opening Act
Maia Tassalini is a fast rising star of young British comedy. A finalist in BBC New Comedian of the Year 2024, she has quickly followed that up by being added to the Pleasance’s prestigious Comedy Reserve for this year’s Edinburgh Fringe, where she’ll debut her off-beat and sometimes outlandish material.
Andrew White – Middle Act
Andrew White has been described by Joe Lycett as “very exciting and very funny” and by teachers as “a pleasure to teach” (gay).
An in demand live act, he is a popular choice for tour support having opened for top acts like Catherine Bohart, Helen Bauer, Troy Hawke & Kiri Pritchard-McLean.
Away from live work, Andrew has built up a strong online presence for his storytelling, sketches, and stand-up clips; gaining over 8million views and 1million likes on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
★★★★ “The talent is very obviously there…rampantly engaging” The List
Tom Rosenthal – Headline Act
Tom Rosenthal is an award-winning comedian, actor, writer and TV presenter.
Best known for his work in the Emmy/BAFTA winning Friday Night Dinner (C4) and Plebs (ITV), both which set records for the highest audience and the highest ratings for any comedy on their respective channels, Tom is also known for his roles in Lloyd of the Flies, Broadchurch (ITV), Dad’s Army – The Lost Episodes (Gold), Bridget Jones’ Baby (2016) and Operation Fortune (2023).
As a standup comedian Tom’s relaxed observational material and sharply written punchlines have received critical acclaim. His stand-up show, Manhood, toured around the UK to rave reviews and received high praise at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Tom has also appeared on Comedy Central’s Drunk History and Roast Battle as well as 8 Out Of 10 Cats, The Last Leg, The Great Pottery Throwdown (C4), Celebrity Catchphrase (ITV), Pointless Celebrities, The Weakest Link, Richard Osman’s House of Games (BBC), Battle in the Box (U&Dave), Banged Up (C4) and Pilgrimage (BBC).