The Halls Of Ridiculous bring a breath of fresh air to the UK comedy scene, combining lightning-fast improvised comedy with high-octane character sketches. But here’s the twist – every bit of hilarity is conjured up on the spot, fueled by the audience’s suggestions, ideas, and occasionally, their wonderfully weird imaginations.
Starring Chris Lumb (as featured on BBC Three’s Russell Howard’s Good News) and Phil Allan-Smith (seen on BBC One’s This is My House), The Halls of Ridiculous grace stages across the UK, from renowned comedy clubs to their very own scratch night in Otley, West Yorkshire, where emerging talents showcase their stand-up acts and fresh material.
?In 2022, their Edinburgh Show ‘The Halls of Ridiculous’ earned a stellar 5-star review from EdFringe Review, hailed as ‘a euphoric experience, the best show of the Fringe’. Riding high on this success, they went on to sell out shows at the 2022, 2023, & 2024 Leicester Comedy Festival.
Their comedic prowess was recognised in 2023 when they clinched the ‘Best Alternative Act’ title at The Yorkshire Comedy Awards and secured the Southport Comedy Awards’ prestigious ‘Comedian of The Year Award’.
But that’s not all – these versatile comedians also entertain audiences aboard various cruise ships, from Mexico to Hawaii, keeping it clean and family-friendly when required.
Phil and Chris even bring their brand of comedy to kids’ shows at the Edinburgh Fringe and other festivals.
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Back in 2007, Darius Davies began his comedy career gracing the stages of the open mic nights in New York and since then he has took the comedy circuit by storm.
He has a self-deprecating and humble approach that will make you instantly warm to him. He has that rare ability to syphon the most mundane details of his day and turn them in to excellently crafted pieces of purely unique comedy gold.
Davies has the class of a true pro, and he will have you grinning from ear to ear.
“This guy is amazing” BBC Radio 1
“Gold-plated garbage” Chortle
“Amazing” Russell Kane
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Jimmy Shirley started his comedy career whilst Living abroad in Greece in 2019. Word soon spread and now he’s known all over UK too. He jokes about a wide ranging of subjects including growing up in Liverpool in the 90s, the absurdity of a scouser in Greece, and the things that annoy him everyday.
“Could have made team GB at the Olympics, if there was an Olympic Gold medal for giving your ma shit and then running away“
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Damion Larkin will often improvise his entire set to hilarious effect.
There are no genuine comparisons to this man. He is a versatile and creative comedian who always leaves audiences wanting more.
“Industrious in rotating his material…which is warmly and intelligently told” Chortle
“One of the country’s top new acts” BBC
(this was years ago so now he’s just one of the country’s comedians! haha)
All line ups are subject to change, but don’t worry, we’ll only replace them with someone just as funny!
Please note that this event takes place in our YO1 Live Lounge at York Barbican and is unreserved seating, which is available on a first-come, first-served basis. We’d advise ticket holders to arrive in good time to secure their seats.