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THE DISCOUNT COMEDY CHECKOUT : IMPROVISED ADULT SHOW


SYNOPSIS
Award winning, five star rated improvisation group.

Have you ever wanted to witness a giant jelly man attack New York? Perhaps a song and dance number performed by kitchen appliances? Well come along to The Discount Comedy Checkout : Improvised Adult Show and you can suggest whatever you’d like to see and our group will perform it!
Started in 2007 after founder Chris Lumb took a course at The Second City, the group perform 100% raw and unscripted improvised comedy shows all over the UK.

The current cast is Chris Lumb, Phil Allan-Smith, Eddie French and Natalie Smeaton with several guest performers.

TIMINGS AVAILABLE
Full Show : 1 - 2 Hours
Shorter Sets : 5 / 10 / 20 / 30 Mins

TESTIMONIALS & REVIEWS
“***** The comedy is creative and crude, quick and quirky. The performers commit completely to the games and create funny and fantastic characters at a moment’s notice” - Remote Goat
Winner - Best National Show - Morecambe Comedy Festival 2020
“They are impressively literate in film culture and genres too, creating brilliant, quick draw pastiches of popular cinema that will have you in stitches” - Manchester’s Finest
“Brilliant improv group, who led by the audience took us on a train journey through different film genres with some hilarious results” - Lytham Life and Style.
“This was incredibly powerful to see and was a massive crowd pleaser. This was a fantastic set from a group who work extremely well together” - Notts Comedy Review
“The group have the confidence and talent to run with any suggestion and create something proper funny. Definitely what is needed on a Saturday night out.” - The Culture Vulture
“The troupe are hugely talented. I urge you to book your tickets now.” - Only Joyce Blog
“Anyone who doesn’t think improv works at stand-up gigs needs to look at them - the first time I worked with them I was extremely gratified I didn’t have to follow them as they blew the roof off. I’ve had the pleasure of being on the same bill three times since and though the material obviously differs every time, the quality is consistent.” - Toby Hadoke
“I’ve booked discount comedy checkout a couple of times and simply wouldn’t hesitate to do it again. They are true masters at what they do, they use their time on stage effectively not wasting a minute, efficiently making the audience laugh from beginning to end. Thoroughly enjoyable and a must see live” - Jed Salisbury, Hull Comedy Director
“Comedy checkout are simply the best improv group I’ve ever seen live. Every time I’ve gigged with them they rip the room apart. No show is ever the same but is consistently funny. Genuine improvisation by genuinely funny people. Perfect for any comedy club bill or corporates. BOOK THEM!” - Phil Walker
“The discount comedy checkout is half a dozen strong but I lost count of the characters they came up with because I was too busy laughing” - Rich Milner, Square Hole Comedy
“Total fun and instantly engaging” - Who Dares Grins

PREVIOUS GIGS & CLIENTS
The Butcher’s Dog - Driffield - Laughing Pub Comedy
The Georgian Theatre - Stockton - Shoecake Comedy
The Warehouse - Stockton - Shoecake Comedy
The Rookery - Otley - Shoecake Comedy
The Old King’s Arms - Horsforth
The Fenton - Leeds
Sevenarts - Leeds
The Adelphi - Leeds
The Carriageworks - Leeds
The Packhorse - Leeds
Mr Ben’s Comedy Club - Leeds
The Library - Leeds
The Tapestry - Bradford
Försters Bistro - Bradford
New Bradford Playhouse
Sheffield University
York University
Leeds University
The Great Yorkshire Fringe
Skipsea Sands
Woodsduck Festival
Tribfest Comedy Tent
The Red Deer - Sheffield
Caroline Club - Shipley
Jubilee Club - Morecambe
The Angel - Topcliffe
Coopers - Guiseley
Guiseley Theatre
Lytham St. Anne - Woofers Comedy Club
Hot Water Comedy Club - Liverpool
The Comedy Station - Blackpool
The Winter Gardens - Blackpool
Grovesnor Casino - Bolton
Walls Club - Gloucester
Bramham Village Hall
The Regency - Harrogate
The Manhattan Club - Harrogate
The Frog and Bucket - Manchester
The Comedy Store - Manchester
XS Malarkey - Manchester
The Kings Arms - Manchester
Dead Cat Comedy Club - Manchester
Greater Manchester Fringe 2015
Manchester Improv Tournament 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
The Bliss - Derby - Fun House Comedy
Museum of Comedy - London
Woodford - Buzz Comedy
Bollington Arts Centre - Buzz Comedy
Buxton Pavillion Arts Centre - Buzz Comedy
Sale Waterside Arts - Buzz Comedy
Floral Hall - Hornsea - Buzz Comedy
Bridlington Spa - Buzz Comedy
Last Stop To Edinburgh Festival 2021
Last Stop To Edinburgh Festival 2022
Edinburgh Festival 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
Firestation Arts Centre - Windsor
Hull Comedy Festival 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022
Leicester Comedy Festival 2022, 2023