Roger Monkhouse
Roger
Monkhouse is one of the most original and distinctive acts on the comedy scene.
A consummate stand-up who employs a deadly combination of charm and menace to
exert a masterful control over any audience. A highly original and quirky
performer, Roger's trademark stage-prowling style and curious, inimitable
manner have established him as one of the hottest names on the comedy circuit.
Distinguished
as a comic by his eloquence and keen eye for a fine phrase, Roger's easy
observational style is spiked by the signal flares of an accomplished gag
writer. A supremely confident compere and seasoned corporate host, Roger is
happy to improvise freely with a crowd and is at great ease bantering with an
audience, but has no shortage of first class observational material in his armoury.
As one of
the most sought after acts on the comedy circuit, Roger headlines at all the
major comedy venues and has performed extensively throughout the UK and
worldwide. He has also featured on major sponsored national tours of the UK and
his television credits include Channel 5's 'The Comedy Store'. A fine topical
writer and performer, and master of sharp observational comedy, Roger is a
regular member of the prestigious and critically acclaimed 'Cutting Edge' team
at the London Comedy Store. He also performed with the Manchester based topical
and satirical team 'MEN at Work' at the Manchester Comedy Store. His forte is
delivering intelligent, thought provoking material that pulls no punches and is
always incisive, relevant and up to date. Articulate, quick witted and
spontaneous, if something's in the news, Roger has a routine about it.
"Unfailingly
entertaining and skilfully able to pull punchlines, seemingly, out of thin
air" Chortle
"Packs
in more observations on the human condition in a twenty minute set than a whole
lecture on Jean-Paul Sartre" Venue Magazine
"An
enthusiasm akin to that of an excitable professor who's just found the gene
that would enable a python to grow a beard" Manchester Evening News
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