Author: lizziehopley

Gig no: 21. Where? Lion's Den Comedy, Bar Rumba, Shaftesbury Avenue. Why? I GOT ASKED!! Who Held My Hand? My director wino friend. Soho is her church. What Happened? **RARE video footage below.** Yeah, I headlined another comedy gig. By accident. Maybe this is how I will advance in this career. Wander onstage at the Hammersmith Apollo … Continue reading HEADLINING. BY ACCIDENT. AGAIN. →

Gig no 20. Where? Rising Star Comedy, King & Queen Pub, Goodge Street Why? I asked. Who Held My Hand? My husband and my sister-in-law. It’s her first time. She could well be my second in-law who sees a shite gig. What Happened? It’s a competition and I DIDN’T WIN. I didn't even make the clap-off. … Continue reading THE SMALLEST TROPHY CABINET IN THE WORLD →

Gig no 19. Where? Criminal Intent Comedy, Willhoughby Arms, Kingston Why? Booked it before I remembered how far away Kingston was. Who Held My Hand? My lovely brother-in-law. Who will NEVER do this again. What Happened? The Willhoughby Arms is a working man's pub in my now FAVOURITE part of London. COZ I STORMED KINGSTON recently and will … Continue reading Can’t get arrested… →

Gig no 18. Where? Sam Rhodes Comedy Explosion, Moustache Bar, Dalston Why? I asked. Who Held My Hand? My blog friend Ian, who can now sing along to my material. What Happened? I performed 5 minutes of new-ish material to an audience of about 10 comics. This happens loads at low-level stand-up. WHERE I AM. … Continue reading DEAD BUNNY →

Gig no 17. Where? The Fighting Cocks, Kingston-upon-Thames Why? Answered a FB ad Who Held My Hand? No one. Kingston is friggin MILES away. What Happened. I F*CKING STORMED IT. I now know what that's like when comedians say this. I may never experience it again but I can now say I STORMED A GIG. ONCE. … Continue reading SHE STORMED IT!! →