Michael Blackson has been named as one of the most original stand-up comics in the country after making a name for himself in Ice Cube's hit comedy film, 'Next Friday'. Having been inspired by the incredible Eddie Murphy, the African king of comedy has been entertaining audiences all over the world for more than a decade!

This Anglo-Indian Canadian stand-up comic is one of most successful touring, and has been nominated for numerous awards. Despite having eluding the stratospheric level of fame as his peers, Chris Rock and Jerry Seinfeld, his last world tour netted him $19m, putting him third on the list of the highest earners on the comedy circuit.

Catch the popular American actor, stand-up comedian and musician Craig Robinson perform live at your local comedy club this spring! Known and loved by global audiences for his role on The Office as warehouse worker Darryl Philbin, Robinson has also appeared in successful films such as Pineapple Express, Zack and Miri Make a Porno and Hot Tub Time Machine.

Chasing Amy. Clerks (1 and 2). Mall Rats. Dogma. Red Dawn. Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back. And of course, the unfortunate Jersey Girl. Intrepid comic, writer, director and sometimes actor Kevin Smith may be busy with his insanely popular podcasts at the moment, however there's nothing he likes more than to travel the country to talk to his fans. Kick back with one of the biggest and best informed nerds out there as Kevin Smith waxes lyrical about anything that piques his interest and takes questions!

Inimitable funnyman Pauly Shore first found fame in the 1990s with a persona entitled 'The Weasel', a stoner parody that attracted the attention of MTV, leading to a string of TV and film roles that capitalized on the stand-up skill he'd cultivated since the tender age of 17. Comedy runs in his veins; his mother founded the famous Comedy Store in LA and his father was an old-school comic, opening shows for the likes of Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley.