The Comedy Store
Suitable for 16yrs+ only.
The Plough Arts Centre is one of only nine UK venues to be chosen by The Comedy Store, London.
With nearly 40 years’ experience in the business and as the premier name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new comedy talent, and remains the place to see tomorrow’s stars today. The likes of Eddie Izzard, John Bishop, Jimmy Carr, Rhod Gilbert and Sarah Millican, have all cut their comedy teeth with us.
We bring you “The Best In Stand Up” from around the globe, showcasing the brightest names in comedy today.
Simply the funniest show you’ll see all year!
“Still the greatest and most influential comedy club on the planet.”Time Out
Please see below for the line up for The Comedy Store show taking place at The Plough Arts Centre on 25th Jan.
Copy and image for each act can be found in our shared box files – link below for easy access.
LINE-UP ANNOUNCEMENT!
Paul Tonkinson
A sensational live performer, Yorkshire man, marathon runner and twice Time Out Comedian of the Year, Paul Tonkinson has long upheld his esteemed reputation as one of the finest stand-ups the UK has to offer. With a unique and distinctive style, Tonkinson is noted for his effervescent physicality, which bring alive exuberant comic reflections on love, family, and the day-to-day idiosyncrasies of 21st century living.
Following his solo tour, Tonkinson joined Michael McIntyre as a special guest around the UK, including McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and became Programme Associate on Mcintyre’s BBC1 Chat Show.
Tonkinson is in great demand in the UK and across the globe, performing at all the major international comedy festivals including the prestigious Montreal Just For Laughs festival. Confirming his status as an invincible and highly versatile performer, he is also a favourite entertainer for the UK Armed Forces, performing in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Liam Farrelly - SCOTTISH COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR 2021
Liam Farrelly is a 21-year-old up-and-coming Scottish comedian from Paisley, who started performing stand-up aged 17 whilst still in High School and who immediately went into comedy full-time after graduating. A meteoric rise through the ranks has seen him nominated for and winning a raft of awards, have a guest acting role on BBC Scotland’s Scot Squad (S4E2, 2018) and perform at the UK’s best and most prestigious comedy clubs, including Scotland’s The Stand, Monkey Barrel, Liverpool’s Hot Water Comedy Club and both the London and Manchester Comedy Stores—all barely a year after first setting foot on a stage.
In 2021, BBC Scotland commissioned him to write and produce an episode of their Short Stuff. Already a charismatic powerhouse on stage, Liam’s perfect timing and brilliant material is underpinned by a dry and understated delivery, flawlessly landing multiple punchlines with breath-taking ease.
Tom Toal
Tom Toal is a comedian, writer and actor, hailing from the South East London town of Bexleyheath.
One of comedy's rising stars he performed his debut show On The Scrapheap about the break-up of his 6 year relationship at the Edinburgh and Leicester Festivals in 2010 achieving widespread acclaim and reviews.
The follow up Rom-Coms and Revolutions followed in similar vein playing to a complete sell out audience for the full run.
In 2013 Tom Toal performed at The Comedy Reserve with The Pleasance at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and in 2014 TT became an Amused Moose Best Comedy Show finalist for his solo Edinburgh Festival Fringe show, Prequel. In March 2017, he opened gigs for Rob Brydon for some of Rob's tour across the country.
One of Tom's major strengths is his ability to adapt to his audience. Having hosted a range of events from Post Rock Bands album launch to benefit nights for the Socialist Workers Party, Tom has no trouble changing his style to suit the audience, whether it be Stag/Hen weekends, art centre events or corporate crowds.
Please note that these line ups are subjected to change, The Comedy Store will reach out closer to the date to confirm the line up.