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Here is the format for our weekly show: We open with an awesome Guest MC host, new material from a Pro Act, some short middle spots and a Headliner Pro Comedian doing a 20-25 minute set including some new material, seperated by a couple of breaks, but all over by 10.30pm, perfect for a school night. The setting is the Finsbury's lovely live room, so you can also enjoy cocktails, craft beers and handmade pizzas.

The Show headliner is HENNING WEHN - We are delighted to invite Henning Wehn back to the Finsbury for a new material set. One of our favourite comic's Henning is well known for TV appearences on BBC and Channel 4 and his Radio show 'Henning Knows Best'. A Star of QI, 8 out of 10 Cats and Have I Got News For You, the German Comedy Ambassador to the UK, is dropping by to close out our year with a few new ideas.

"Who said Germans have no sense of humour? Gloriously unreconstructed comedy" - The Guardian
"Glory lies ahead" - Time Out

Our Opener for the show is JULIAN DEANE . We love this gagsmith at the Finsbury.

Julian Deane started comedy in 2005, and three years later was named the best new comedian of the year by the Comedy Café in London. He also won the 2010 Laughing Horse new act of the year competition. Julian’s brilliant, utterly original and hilarious routines have earned him appreciation, recognition and praise from audiences across the country as well as prominent figures in the comedy industry.

Furthermore, he has proved his talent by winning some of the most prestigious stand-up comedy competitions in the country and is also in big demand as a writer (Mock the Week, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Morgan Spurlock’s New Britannia)

All of this makes him a terrific act with a hugely exciting future ahead of him.

Quotes from those in the know:

Deliciously twisted. a stream of seriously good gags. quick, sharply written and endlessly repeatable lines - THE GUARDIAN

Assured and brilliant. Deane is a class apart. a master of hilarious twists and turns - CHORTLE

SARAH CALLAGHAN as MC

Fresh her debut Edinburgh Fringe show, which sold out most nights at the Pleasence, we invite Sarah Callaghan to host. Beautifully honest and infectiously upfront in style, Sarah Callaghan started performing in 2010 and quickly made her mark becoming a Funny Women finalist. Her unique stage persona has led to an impressive gig history with performances at some of the UK’s most famous venues. Her reputation for delivering observational humour that doesn’t pull any punches lead to her beating hundreds of hopefuls to win the legendary Up the Creek’s ‘One to Watch’ Competition in 2013.

Awards Include:

– WINNER Up the Creek’s One to Watch 2013
– FINALIST Leicester Square New Act of the Year 2013
– FINALIST Funny Women Awards

“No-nonsense Rising Star.” – Time Out London

In the Middle section, we host MORGAN BERRY, star of Edinburgh festival show Pet Bereavement Counsellor. Born in Barnsley, raised in Africa – Bafrican!

‘It is his use of very specific and nonsensical language that is so captivatingly funny’ ★★★★ (Chortle.co.uk).

‘Short of breath and with tear drenched cheeks, we watched the show end as unexpectedly as it began’ ★★★★ (InformedEdinburgh.co.uk).

We also have a couple of open spots from Curer Ball and Sadia Azmat who will bring along their A+ Game of tried and tested solid gold material honed on the open mic circuit.

NB - Line up is subject to change and sometimes may be outside of our control. We are unable to offer refunds if you have specifically come to see one act on the bill, who does not perform come the close of the event. However, we would be happy to offer you another ticket to another Bear Funny show on us, should that rare event occur.