Now in its third successive year, Gag Hole continues to attract some of the biggest names on the UK circuit as well as the best newcomers nationwide. Offering the most interesting and exciting line-ups in Leeds, Gag Hole promises a fantastic bill of comedy.

Plus, as it finishes by about 11 it’s the perfect way to start a big night out, all for a fiver. So join compere Winston Smith (So You Think You’re Funny Finalist 2009) and resident comic Max Dickins (Chortle Student Comedy Award Finalist 2009) in the Union’s relaxed Pulse bar, where the drinks are cheap and the jokes are not.

Mon Oct 5th Pulse Bar £5.
Gag Hole returns for its 3rd year!

Leeds University’s premier comedy night is back after the summer break with bigger and better acts than ever before.

This month featuring the talents of:

GARETH RICHARDS

Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year Nominee

Hackney Empire New Act of the Year Finalist

‘effortlessly assured…exceptionally inspired and truly memorable’ – Steve Bennett, Chortle

ED GAMBLE

Chortle Student Comedy Awards Finalist 2007

The Laughing Horse Big, Big, Big New Act Competition Finalist 2007

Plus JONATHAN ELSTON and MAX DICKINS

MC/WINSTON SMITH
So You Think You’re Funny? Finalist 2009

”Rarely, if ever, has this reviewer seen an audience laugh as hysterically or long”.
The Scotsman

”Stupidly hilarious…an unforgettable show”.
chortle.co.uk

”An absolute comic genius. He’s going to be a superstar”.
Attitude Magazine

”He attacks the funny bone from an utterly obstuse angle”.
London Evening Standard

SIMON GUNNELL

“Lay claim to having seen him before he’s huge!” Giggling Badger Comedy Club

“A lot of invention has gone into this act, expect to see more” – Steve Bennett, Chortle

SEAN McLOUGHLIN

“A remarkably impressive young act…Sean McLoughlin is the future of comedy…absolutely out of this world.” Black Swan Comedy

‘’some fine laughs…powerful stuff” – Chortle

Beat The Frog World Series Finalist – 2008
Hilarity Bites New Act Of The Year 2008 Finalist
Laughing Horse Big Big New Act Finalist – 2007

Plus TOMMY HOLGATE, MAX DICKINS AND PATRICK TURPIN

MC/ WINSTON SMITH
Magners Newcomer of the Year Nominee 2008

It’s only a fiver and promises to be awesome.

‘razor sharp one-liners’ Daily Telegraph

‘verges on the genius’ Chortle

‘the man Jimmy Carr tries to be’ BBC Online

Nick Mohammed

“An absolute treat… Brilliantly observed… Choke-on-your-beer funny” Roger Cox, The Scotsman

“One of the most talented character comedians around… Superb” – Tim Arthur, Time Out

Jonny Sweet

‘Unmissable’ – The List

James Christopher

‘a likeably jolly chap, with a nice line in self-deprecation at his own geekish demeanour… he’s got more than a little charm.” Steve Bennett, chortle.co.uk

Plus Jonathan Elston

MC/Winston Smith
Magners Newcomer of the Year Nominee 2008

“Good jokes and perfect timing.”
The Guardian

“Brilliantly silly.”
Metro

Sam Gore
Beat the Frog World Series 2008 (Winner)

“The makings of a class act indeed.”
Chortle

NISHANT KUMAR

‘Interesting to listen to…smart gags’
Chortle

Also:

Sean McLoughlin,
Max Dickins.

With:

MC/ Winston Smith
(Magners Newcomer of the Year Nominee 2008)

In Association with thecharitybikeride.co.uk

Doors at 8pm
£5 entry
Pulse in Leeds Union