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The Alternative Book Club
The Alternative Book Club presents a stand-up comedy show about books, where there is absolutely NO required reading. Prepare to be entertained – and informed – by a phenomenal line up of award-winning comics and brilliant friends who will be dissecting anything Lit: from John Milton’s Paradise Lost to Kim Kardashian’s Selfie, and everything in between. All hosted by Shirley Halse.
Featuring three incredible comedians
Foo is an award-winning stand-up comedian and improviser from South Africa, now based in the UK. His credentials for this gig come from the fact that he is an omnivorous reader - he eats meat, veg and is literate. Outside of comedy he has committed to a life of nerdiness and curiosity and is currently pursuing a PhD.
Chortle Student Comedy Award Winner 2024.
Krystal Evans is an American comedian based in the UK, Krystal's sharp cynicism and confidence on stage is "Just perfect" - Broadway Baby. As seen on Mitchell & Webb Aren't Helping, Comedy Central, BBC's Comedy Underground, Scot Squad, and Breaking the News. In 2025, Krystal Evans launched her debut memoir, The Hottest Girl at Burn Camp: How to Survive a Fire and A Chaotic Upbringing (Without Losing Your Sense of Humour).
Reviews for The Hottest Girl at Burn Camp:
'A wonderful book, I don't expect to read a better memoir for a very long time.' ROBERT WEBB
'Funny and heart breaking in equal measure' FERN BRADY
'Compelling, edgy and always hilarious. Absolutely essential reading.' JOSIE LONG
'Funny and heart breaking in equal measure' FERN BRADY
'Compelling, edgy and always hilarious. Absolutely essential reading.' JOSIE LONG
With headliner Luke Rollason. Luke is a performer, writer, clown, and BAFTA winner. He stars as one of the leads in the award-winning Disney+ comedy EXTRAORDINARY. Luke's performance in EXTRAORDINARY earned him a place in the Hollywood Reporter's Top 10 TV Performances of 2023.
“Hugely Entertaining” - Chortle
And your host, Shirley Halse. Shirley is a comedian, writer and someone's mum; she runs cult comedy night The Alternative Book Club and has performed across the UK, including multiple sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. "Funny, friendly and focused” – The Scotsman
Please note the lineup may be subject to change.
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