Rachel Jackson, Danny Clives & Ian Smith (MC) v Pizza Express
PizzaExpress Live is very proud to launch a new series of stand-up comedy shows in our Holborn venue. Performers are drawn from the very best UK club comedians - many of whom are award-winners. Each night will feature three great performers. Whether you've come to see someone in particular or are just curious to see a comedy show, every one of the comedians we are presenting is hugely experienced and has sold out shows in their own right.
Rachel Jackson : "Unstoppable tour de force." Daily Record
Danny Clives: “Jaw achingly funny” - Piccadilly Comedy Club
Ian Smith (MC)
Ian Smith is an award-winning comedian, actor and writer.
Since starting at a young age, Ian has developed a reputation as an exciting, creative comic. Mixing conversational, energetic storytelling and observations with unique set pieces and an exceptional skill for improvisation – Ian is a regular at the biggest comedy clubs in the UK.
As a comedian, Ian has appeared on BBC Three at the Fringe, BBC3 panel show Sweat the Small Stuff and Channel 5 series The Funny Thing About… He is also one third of top-charting Dave podcast, The Magic Sponge, alongside Rob Beckett.
"Fantastically funny” – The Times
“Proper star quality” – The Guardian
“You’d do well to catch him now before his inevitable jump to the big time” – The Telegraph
Danny Clives
He was handpicked for the Pleasance Comedy Reserve 2017 and supported Joe Lycett on his tour. In 2016, he reached the finale of the Leicester Square New Comedian Of The Year.
“Hilarious” - Lenny Henry
"Mastered using his quiet delivery” - The Stand Comedy Club
Rachel Jackson
Rachel is an Edinburgh native with a quick mind and a sharp tongue. She has made somewhat of a name for herself in Scotland and is renowned for her fearless style and candid yet loveable demeanour.
She has developed several sketches for the BBC culminating in a web series entitled Bunny Boiler which she also wrote and was received with critical acclaim. She performed her denut hour at The Edinburgh Fringe this year and wowed audiences and critics alike. Earning rave reviews and many new fans.
She is also an accomplished actress and has been seen in ‘Two Door’s Down’, ‘Outlander’ ‘Scot Squad’ and two feature films to be released in 2018.
"Clearly a talent to watch." Remote Goat
***** - Edinburgh Festival Magazine
***** - SBCTV
**** - The List
**** - The New European
SCHEDULE:
6:00pm - Doors
7:30pm - Ian Smith (MC)
7:45pm - Danny Clives
8:15pm - Interval
8:30pm - Ian Smith (MC)
8:40pm - Rachel Jackson
9.10pm - End
Timings are approximate
Disclaimer - Contains adult content. This comedy show may contain language and material that may not be suitable for all audiences. The content does not represent any of that of PizzaExpress. Not advisable for children under 16.