NICHE FEATURE
Jokes at the bar Bistro Live host a Variety Night on November 18, 2021 to raise funds for Hope Against Cancer – and you are all invited
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he night will see audiences giggling to two comedians and bopping to six musicians. We caught up with one half of the comedy line up, Chris Rees, who is a solicitor by day at Nelsons Solicitors and comedy aficionado by night...
How did you get started in comedy?
Well, I’ve got no fear – I love to have fun and to laugh at myself and don’t mind people laughing at me. I started by doing the Stand-Up Challenge with the Big Difference Company at Bistro Live in 2015. Now I enjoy writing my own material and try to be original.
Why should our readers support Hope Against Cancer?
Their funding means the next generation of young scientists can conduct life-saving research locally, and keep Leicester leading the way in cancer treatments. Their work is really important, but also this is going to be a fantastic night out! Make it an early Christmas party and book now at hope2021.live
I LOVE TO HAVE FUN AND TO LAUGH AT MYSELF AND DON’T MIND PEOPLE LAUGHING AT ME
Who are your favourite comedians?
Rhod Gilbert and Denis Leary are particular favourites. I do like to support new and local acts as well. I went to a very funny alternative comedy show at LCF 2020 at Firebug in Leicester which I thoroughly enjoyed.
Who else can we look forward to seeing on the night?
Tom Urch, Nina Morrison and Becky Bruce will all blow you away with their voices, and Brendan Green will get everyone singing along to crooner classics. Steve McElhone will be rocking out to AC/DC covers, while Anna Parsons will make you smile with her ukulele. Prepare also to see a death-defying magic act by John Cheetham! NICHE | 101
