BBC comedy winner to Laugh it Up

Next week Laugh It Up welcomes an award-winning comedian.

Winner of BBC New Comedy Competition in 2004 Andrew Lawrence is sure to have Venue M in stitches.

Andrew's dark thoughts, gruff voice and soaring songs make him an immediately engaging act. His demonic, teen-with-a-guitar persona makes you think he would probably be killing for fun if he weren't performing comedy.

It also whisked him to second place in the Final of So You Think You're Funny? in August 2003 and first place in the BBC New Comedy Competition 2004.

Andrew recent TV appearances include BBC's '28 Acts in 28 Minutes' and 'World Stands Up' for Paramount.

In November and December 2003, he previewed his first full-length solo show at The Canal Cafe Theatre. Now based in London, he is gigging regularly all over the UK and being invited back to every club.

His debut at the Edinburgh Fringe was in 2001, when he wrote, directed and appeared in the sketch show Skin Pickings.

He also performed at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2002 as one half of double act Ministers of Satan.

Andrew is well known for his impeccable timing and genuinely funny song and his mixed routines combine to create moments of absolute hilarity.

This talented young up-start is about to explode onto the comedy circuit in a big way with his spellbinding and totally mesmerising performance.

Doors 7.30pm for 8.30pm start. Tickets 5.