The Rosencrantz and Guildenstern of Comedy.


I’ve spent the afternoon sifting through photos taken at Mostly Comedy over the past six years, then uploading them to Flickr.

We’re lucky to have such a meticulous record of the club since it began. Looking through the pictures serves to remind me of how many people have appeared at Mostly Comedy (and our various side projects) through the years. They capture a mix of well-established and soon-to-be-huge comics, alongside a wealth of acts pitched somewhere in-between. Then me and Glyn, just to make up the numbers.

The list of people who’ve appeared astounds me. Everyone from Phill Jupitus to Josh Widdicombe, Phil Kay to Nick Helm and Michael Barrymore through to Norman Lovett. The photos conjure up many memories. More than that: they bring those memories to life.

We’ve also filmed every Mostly Comedy since the beginning. That’s a lot of footage. Alan Yentob will find the tapes invaluable in years to come. Doggett & Ephgrave have shared the bill with some exceptional performers. We’re like the Rosencrantz and Guildenstern of comedy. This is both a blessing and a curse.

All of the pictures were taken by my favourite photographer and ‘second opinion giver’ (next to Glyn) Gemma Poole. Have a look. I'm sure you’ll like them. 

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