Lone Stars
Lone Star acts bring a complete night of comedy in one performer. Perfect for venues that prefer to book a single, self-contained show rather than the traditional line-up of opener, compère and headliner, these comedians carry an evening on their own — combining strong hosting, varied material and audience rapport to keep the room engaged from start to finish.
Each act featured here is experienced at pacing a full set, working different audience types and delivering a balanced mix of crowd work, storytelling and polished bits. Whether you need a warm, conversational presence for a cosy pub night or a high-energy performer to fill a bigger room, our Lone Star roster offers flexible, reliable comics ready to headline your whole evening. Browse the list to find the right voice for your venue and event.
“Fearless, provocative and very funny” - Scotsman
“Engaging, endearing and eye-opening” - Time Out
“Lucy Porter is the funny, kind-hearted wine aunt you need in your life right now.” - Broadway Baby
“Reminded me how much I love stand up” - The Times
“Go and see Hal Cruttenden, he's got something to say and he'll make you laugh; a lot.” - The Daily Mail
"You’re never sure where the next laugh is coming from, but it’s always a delight when it arrives" - The Telegraph
"A singular and truly distinct act, Alasdair Beckett-King creates his own multi-faceted world" - The Scotsman
“Jack Dee's world view, with Frank Skinner's voice, all wrapped in a mod's fashion sense" - Chortle
"classic observation comedy, delivered with effortless style." - Ricky Gervais
“The UK master of observational comedy” - Sunday Times
“A comedian who makes you feel glad to be alive” - The Guardian
“The British Jerry Seinfeld” - Time Out
“…a master-class in mirth. Sublime timing, relaxed delivery style, killer punch-lines: the holy trinity of stand-up are all present and correct. Go see a craftsman at work” - The Herald
“A genuinely exciting talent” ***** - The Herald
“A star in the making” - Timeout
“Always keeps you guessing” - Chortle
"Bursting onto the stage in an explosion of energy, bombastic Benjamin certainly makes an attention-grabbing entrance” - Chortle
"Whiplash delivery and relentless pace." - The List
"Has a deceptively laid back stage manner that disguises a raw aggression." - The Independent
"Charismatic, combines the visual trickery of a Lee Evans with the improvisational skills of Paul Merton. Brilliant characterisations, his face, a wonder of contortion." - Independent
"Excellent… extremely talented… brilliant" - Time Out
“Delightfully comic. Controversial, personal and wickedly punchy.” - The List
“Engagingly mixes the silly and the downright wrong.” - Chortle
“A consummate comic…. energetic, engaging, thought-provoking and funny.” - The Stage
“A winning comic personality with a distinctive style and finely tuned storytelling skills“ - Chortle
“A big man with a unique style.... The hit of the night“ - Beyond the Joke
“funny, cathartic, and very entertaining“ - Broadway Baby
“Jeff Innocent delivers a masterclass in stand-up comedy every time he performs“ - The Times on Sunday
“It should be made law that every British citizen should go and see Jeff innocent, he’s that funny“ - Evening Standard
“No one does righteous indignation with the same brio as Barrie, an inheritor of the splenetic mantle of the great 80s alternative comedians” - The Guardian
“Barrie’s analytical nous and store of snappy gags mark him out…Excellent” - The Independent
“A bolshie Mrs Merton, she’s not one to suffer fools lightly so watch out for a razor-sharp wit used at will” – The Skinny
“A hidden gem of the Circuit” – Kiri Pritchard McLean
“Brilliant, an outstanding comic” – Toby Foster (Phoenix Nights)
“Seriously funny” - The Guardian
"Ian Stone is intelligent and likable and has the audience in the palm of hand from the second he steps on stage. This is the type of comedy that leaves you giddy and on the highest high. After seeing him last night I totally understand why the punters were returning for a second dose." - Broadway Baby
"Ben Norris may not be a household name, but then very few really good comedians are these days. He has been touring steadily for the past two decades, and he's developed a razor sharp act in the process; it's hard to think of anyone on the circuit who works an audience with as much as much skill and flair." - The Scotsman
"Carey Marx is a criminally overlooked comedian. He's an extraordinarily talented stand-up who reaches into the genre's darkest corners with a tickling stick." - Metro
“An evening in his company is nothing less than a joy” - The Independent on Sunday
“Goldsmith emanates energy constantly. He has a deep talent for keeping the audience’s attention the whole time, slipping effortlessly from one routine into another and never losing a beat…He gets huge laughs” - The List
“Unfailingly entertaining and skilfully able to pull punchlines seemingly out of thin air “ - Chortle
“He is... always enjoyable, often inspired...” - The Source
“He has... an easy going joyful manner, laced and juxtaposed with pathos and reality that only an experienced comedian and earthling can bring you... “ - Taking the Piste Tour
"the best voice- merchant on the live circuit is Paolini, who has done some TV but is destined for wider exposure" - Evening Standard
"A remarkable repertoire of voices and sounds" - The Stage
"ACE…….an obvious star" - The Scotsman
“An evening in his company is nothing less than a joy.” - The Independent on Sunday
“Bruisingly hilarious... brilliant musical comedian” - Chortle
"Guaranteed to lift your spirits" - Daily Mirror
"Numerous belly-aching, laugh-out-loud cheers" - Big Issue
"A crowd-pleasing endlessly entertaining hour" - Broadway Baby
‘Brilliant and unique’ - John Bishop
‘Andy Askins is one of my all-time favourites’ - Jason Manford
'Totally hilarious' - Ross Noble
“Intelligent comedy that’s also funny. Ms Bourke combines a natural charisma with some very well crafted clever material” - The Irish World
“Catch her act before she becomes a (complete and utter) cult” - The Guardian