The night we’ve all been looking forward to, well one of them. We are incredibly excited Bristol Pride are bringing this amazing line-up of acts to Arnolfini to celebrate proudly with us.
Jayde Adams
Change is always hard and what better person to lead the men, selflessly by the hand, into the new world than TV’s Jayde Adams.
Our host for the evening is a multi award winning comedian and actress, Jayde’s critically acclaimed special was released on Amazon Prime to worldwide applause, was longlisted for an Emmy and has amassed over 156 million views.
Jayde stars in Sophie Willan’s BAFTA winning TV series Alma’s Not Normal (BBC Two), the upcoming Take That movie Greatest Days and also stars in Neil Gaiman’s Good Omens (Amazon Prime) She is the co-host of the BAFTA nominated series Snackmasters and Netflix smash hit, Crazy Delicious.
Rosie Jones
She’s quickly become a must-see act on the UK comedy circuit, having starred on hit shows such as Live At The Apollo, 8 Out Of 10 Cats, The Last Leg, Joe Lycett’s Got Your Back and Mock The Week as well as fronting two travelogue series for Channel 4 – Trip Hazard and Mission: Accessible. Rosie has completed two sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe receiving critical acclaim, including the Scotsman describing her show as “both elegantly crafted and mischievous to its bones”.
In the last 12 months Rosie signed a two-book deal with Hachette Children’s Group. The first book, The Amazing Edie Eckhart is written with humour and heart in diary form, which Jacqueline Wilson dubbed a “Brilliant book – fresh, funny and ultra cool”. Rosie is currently in the process of writing the second book in the series.
Morgan Rees
Morgan Rees is a rising star of the UK circuit. This softly spoken Welsh comedian boasts a densely packed arsenal of impressive one-liners and hilarious short stories. He has appeared on BBC Radio 4 in the prestigious finals of the BBC New Comedy Award. He was also a runner-up in So You Think You’re Funny 2017, and a finalist in Chortle Student Comedy Award.
He’s supported Fern Brady, Rhys James, Jayde Adams, Nigel Ng and Paul Chowdhry on tour.
‘Proved himself a master of redirection, with several set-ups taking unexpected swerves in a punchline heavy set ‘ – Chortle
‘Clearly be going places’ – Bruce Dessau
‘Excellent’ – The Scotsman
Kemah Bob
Kemah Bob (she/they) is a comedian, presenter, writer, actor, drag artist and producer from Houston, TX now based in London. Her work centre’s Black cultural identity, mental health, sexuality, healing and well-being using entertainment as a tool for enlightenment and empowerment. They have supported Hannah Gadsby, Nish Kumar, Desiree Burch and Jess Fostekew on tour. Kemah created and curates The FOC IT UP Comedy Club, showcasing women and gender non-conforming comedians of colour.
Catch them hosting It’s A Sin – After Hours, Channel 4, co-hosting The Island with Tom Allen, on Richard Osman’s House of Games plus many more. A regular co-host on The Guilty Feminist podcast and is set to host a BBC Sounds podcast on “owning your sexuality”.
Daniel Foxx
Daniel’s easy-going delivery and sharp jokes quickly established him as one of the most exciting new acts in UK comedy. On screen, he’s performed as part of the BBC New Comedy Awards, whilst his comedy sketch videos have earned him a huge online following and millions of views.
On stage, he’s won a host of accolades including a Writers’ Guild Award nomination, Winner of the Brighton Fringe Award for Excellence and Finalist in the Chortle Student Comedy Awards. Whether it’s growing up gay, pop culture or politics, Daniel uses a light touch and a quick tongue to find humour in unexpected places.
“Funny and filthy” – Graham Norton
“Natural magnetism”, “easy charisma” – Steve Bennett, Chortle
This event is a fundraiser for Bristol Pride, a registered charity.
