Julian Clarry UK

Julian Clary is one of the UK's most recognisable and popular entertainers. During his 17 years in show business he has turned his hand to comedy, acting, presenting, writing and even performing as a novice dancer on the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing, where he reached the final. In 1988 Julian  along with Fanny the Wonderdog  first appeared on TV in Channel Four's Friday Night Live show as 'The Joan Collins Fanclub'. The world of television opened up from here, and in subsequent years he has appeared on programmes ranging from Terry and Julian, a comedy series that he wrote, to It's Only TV But I Like It. Julian toured the UK with Special Delivery in 1997, a stand-up show that was so successful it finished with a run in the West End. 
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Scott Capurro USA

San Franciscan comedian Scott Capurro has become one of the most popular faces on the UK comedy circuit.  At the 1994 Edinburgh Fringe Festival he won both the Perrier Best Newcomer Award for his show 'Risk-Gay' and the Spirit of the Fringe Award. His 1995 Edinburgh show 'Scott Capurro's Love and Affection Tour', was also nominated for the Perrier Award. Since then he has appeared regularly at the Edinburgh Festival to great critical acclaim. Scott made his debut in Australia in 1995, appearing at both the Sydney Mardi Gras and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and the following year toured Australia.

Trevor Boris CAN

Trevor Boris has come a long way from the farm he grew up on in Winnipeg, Canada. A fast-paced, hip, and edgy comedian, he is quickly becoming a crowd favourite everywhere he goes. At just 27 years old, Trevor has performed at the 'Just For Laughs' Festival in Montreal, 'The Comedy Store' in Hollywood, as well as the CBC Winnipeg, Halifax, and Vancouver Comedy Festivals. A two-time Canadian Comedy Award Nominee, Trevor is also the Host of the Same-Sex Wedding Series 'I Now Pronounce You...', which is currently airing on OUT TV in Canada, as well as in Australia and Israel.

Jason Wood UK

A Cape Town Comedy Festival regular, Jason has charmed his way into the hearts of Captonians with his effervescent wit, hilarious comedy, and spine-tingling good singing. Full of hysterical stories and off-the-cuff quips, Jason leaves his audience delighted, smiling, and just a little bit more camp. Whilst his amazing singing voice astounds all, Jason is an excellent stand-up, wowing audiences at top comedy clubs across the UK, Holland, Germany, Spain, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and the USA. Over the past two years he has appeared on many television networks including TV3 New Zealand, Anglia Television, Carlton, BBC1 and in 2001 he was filmed by Channel 4 for the series of Edinburgh Or Bust.

Poppy Champlin
USA

Graft the sweet grooving persona of Ellen Degeneres with Denis Leary's raunchy sarcasm and the result would be Poppy Champlin. Poppy erupts onto the stage with enough energy to take down the house in her first minute of comedy. Rapid fire jokes interspersed with comedic songs keep her audiences coming back for more. Her stand-up pedigree is flawless, having appeared on VH-1, with Oprah Winfrey and with Joan Rivers. Poppy refined her chops in Chicago opening for such comics as Ray Ramano, Denis Leary, Bill Maher, Bill Hicks and Rosie O'Donnell.

Wet Spots CAN

Canadians Cass King and John Woods are two comedians with a musical streak and a soft spot for bawdy songs that take a lighter look at sex. Interweaving catchy melodies and lyrics thick with innuendo and ambiguity, the Wet Spots put into song some subjects that some would balk at taking about. Always a bit rude, but never lewd, King and Woods skillfully tread the line between humour and things taboo, creating a thoroughly hilarious take on subjects that include oral sex and adult toys.