Best of British (Friday Show)
Best of British returns to Byron! With artists seen on Live at The Apollo, Comedy Store and Netflix. Brand-new line-up for 2023! ‘Best of British is one of the greatest nights of comedy on the international comedy festival calendar, for good reason.
This year we will have Dan Willis, Luke Benson, Nicky Wilkinson & Gillian Cordiner.
You’re getting exactly what you paid for: a top-class night of some of the best British humour.
★★★★’ Herald Sun.
Date of show: June 2
Show starts at: 5:30pm
Show finishes at: 7:15pm
Venue: Surf Club
$45.00
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Nicky Wilkinson
Nicky was a regular on the stand-up circuit in the UK after reaching the finals of prestigious comedy competitions ‘So You Think You’re Funny’ and ‘New Act of the Year’ in 2013, and now lives in Australia. She has a warm, likeable, down-to-earth style of comedy that instantly puts audiences at ease. Her impressive stage presence, witty charm and considerable comedy performance experience are ensuring she moves quickly through the comedy ranks here in Australia, making her ‘one to watch!’
In 2022, she was selected by Mary Tobin to be a part of the hugely popular ‘Best of the Edinburgh Fest’ show at both Adelaide Fringe and Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Nicky is also one half of multi-award-winning physical comedy duo, The Kagools.
★★★★1/2 “Bright, effervescent and pleasantly filthy”
The Advertiser
★★★★ “Charming & charismatic”
The Wee Review
★★★★ “Relatable, down to earth humour”
This is Radelaide
“Effortless likeability & excellent comic timing”
Chortle
Luke Benson
Geordie Giant Luke Benson has performed has performed extensively in the UK & the world over: doing shows in the Balkans, Scandinavia, Luxembourg, Spain, Belgium, Bahrain & now settling down under. His style is a mix of jokes, stories, and observations.
“a confident and experienced comic, quick as a whippet with razor-sharp intelligence, delivering punch lines with fantastic physicality.”
Broadway Baby
“The piece de resistance. A tower of funny”
Adelaide Advertiser.
“Thoughtful, clever and very funny”
Gigglebeats
Dan Willis
British stand-up comedian, headlines all major International comedy clubs, as seen on Channel 4’s Kings of Comedy and Edinburgh or Bust. In 2001 after winning the Time-Out Competition to be a Perrier judge at the Edinburgh festival, Willis made the move from computer programmer to full time comedian. The IT crash also made this move slightly easier, if not essential- you’ve got to see the funny side of things after all.
Now, after over 3000 gigs in 11 different countries, including TV appearances in the UK and Australia. Willis performs in all major comedy clubs as a headline act or MC and International festivals throughout the globe performing solo shows (New Zealand and Melbourne Comedy Festivals, Adelaide and Edinburgh Fringes to name but a few).
At the 2012 Edinburgh Fringe Willis performed six 1hr shows a day for a month, repeating no jokes, breaking comedy world records and cementing himself as the single most experienced festival act in history. It should be noted- this brings no accolades with it, simply working hard doesn’t really get press attention, most comedians just like to do 6 shows a week at a festival, Dan averages about 30. Thus Willis holds a lot of records that no other comedian would either want nor need, but he has written a lot of material.
As well as straight stand-up, Willis also performs specialist comedy shows, these cover Computers, Zombies, Music, Ferris Bueller, Michael Jackson and Life in general- all are available for performances, be they corporate events or festivals.
Dan is also the Producer, Promoter and resident MC for The Best of British live comedy showcase that tours throughout Australia.
★★★★ “Unpretentious, informal, belly-laughs-a-minute stand-up.”
ThreeWeeks
★★★★ “Sharp wit and comic timing, never fails to entertain.”
The List
“A great comedian and a wonderful performer.”
Time Out London