Comedy – Victoria Nangle: Diversity quota

One of the great things about the creatively adventurous comedy circuit in this country is the diversity of things to make us laugh.

Case in point is the rise and rise of The Boy With Tape On His Face, aka Tape Face as seen on America’s Got Talent semi-finals and all over YouTube this year. Before that, though, Sam Wills – as he’s less well known – had been performing in the UK, gathering awards and rave reviews for some years, at the forefront of the resurgence in clowning, silent comedy, and prop comedy with shows that resonated long after leaving the venue.

This week Tape Face is in town with a three night residency of his latest show, and with tickets going fast.

A local showcase of the bizarre and unusual in comedy is Gittins To Know You, a monthly night hosted by anti-comedy hero Brian Gittins and with phenomenal headliners playing in a small safe space. This week top billing goes to Doc Brown, most recently seen on Dave’s Taskmaster, but will also have a mix of character and straight stand up support from Sussex and the south east. An underground gem, get on their mailing list for secret gig info before it’s announced.

Gittins To Know You, Thursday 10 November, Sticky Mike’s Frog Bar, 7.30pm, £8; The Boy With Tape On His Face Is Tape Face, Thursday 10 – Saturday 12 November, The Old Market, 7.30pm, £15.50/13.50