Hails to Neil Fitzmaurice, and his plans for a Liverpool "comedy night with a difference".
It's just been announced the Peep Show star will be running and compering the revived Laughterhouse night at the Slaughterhouse, that, proving you can't keep a good boozer down, has reopened today under new management after a myriad of unfortunate cash and contractual troubles.
He certainly seems like a good man for the job, having seen him return to the stand up stage for the first time in six years at the Best of Liverpool night at the comedy festival in May. His set was one of the highlights, his observational material strong and love of the game apparent.
So I can't wait to see what he's got up his sleeve - if he remains as enthusiastic as he was that night, he's bound inject a bit of new life into the city's comedy scene. He also promises "lots of surprises and some very special guests", and people in the know have hinted there may be something of the Ray Von, the Phoenix Nights character that made Fitzmaurice's name, about his stay in charge. Dates and line ups are to be announced soon.
Neil said: "I am really excited about the prospect of running the comedy club and also returning to stand-up myself, this venue already has a great history of comedy, which I plan to take to a different level."
No idea what he means, but can't wait to find out.
- Post to:
del.icio.us
Digg
Newsvine
Nowpublic
Reddit
« Previous | Home | Next »