Theatre

John Bishop brings Elvis Has Left The Building show to Exeter Phoenix (news)

07th December 2009

Comedian John Bishop is bringing his award-winning Elvis Has Left The Building show to Exeter next year.

Winner of the City Life Comedian of the Year and a finalist in both the Mercury Comedy Awards and the Daily Telegraph Open Mic Awards, Bishop is a comedian who is not afraid to take chances.

His strong stage presence is reflected in his status as one of the best young comics in the country.

John performed stand-up comedy for the first time in 2000, and the following year made it to the finals of all the major new act competitions.

In 2002, he was named best newcomer by BBC Radio Merseyside, and in 2004 he won the North West Comedy Award for best stand-up.

In 2009, he appeared as the first act on Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow in Manchester and also appeared at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival where Elvis Has Left the Building was nominated for an Eddie comedy award.

His material is drawn from his life's experiences, from fatherhood to cycling around the world, to playing semi-professional football, to working as a nightclub doorman.

John visits the Exeter Phoenix on February 4. Call 01392 667080 for booking details.

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