Andy Askins

 












AS SEEN ON THE JOHN BISHOP SHOW – BBC
ONE


"DARK HUMOUR WITH FAULTLESS TIMING” The
Stage


Andy Askins is a diminutive figure who
exudes an air of vulnerability as he steps up to the microphone armed with a
guitar and a cheeky grin. It’s an overwhelmingly misleading demeanour which
serves to heighten the impact of the killer lines that he delivers.


Andy has an expertly crafted routine
littered with an eclectic mix of offbeat original comic songs and parodies. A
talented musician with a captivating voice, popular songs have been re-written
and given a perverse twist to tremendous comic effect. With a wickedly dry
sense of humour, Andy’s darker material is sweetened by his innocent and impish
demeanour which never fails to leave audiences in the palm of his hand. With
impeccable timing, the inventive and quirky songs are peppered with inspired
patter – the material is as strong as the songs and delivered in an inimitable
modest and self-deprecating style.


Since becoming a full time comedian back in
2005, Andy has built a reputation as a distinctive and original talent, and is
now a highly sought-after headliner at all the major UK comedy clubs, as well
as being a favourite amongst his peers.  Following a successful debut in
2014, Andy was invited back to the prestigious Altitude Comedy Festival in
Austria the following year, where he once again tore the roof off. He has
previously had the honour of working with Michael Mcintyre, Lee Evans, Jason
Manford, Alan Carr, Jimmy Carr, Micky Flanagan, Harry Hill, Rhod Gilbert, Bill
Bailey and Jack Dee, to name a few stand-up luminaries.


On TV screens, Andy was recently invited to
appear on The John Bishop Show, performing a storming set at the Hackney
Empire, alongside a stellar line-up from the worlds of comedy and music. The
show transmitted in a primetime Saturday night slot on BBC One last summer.
Having impressed audiences and executives alike, Andy has then invited back to
perform on this year’s John Bishop Christmas Show  (the only Artiste to be
invited back from the series).  The festive edition of the show, aired on
BBC One last December.  Andy has also recorded a set for the latest series
of Comedy Central’s The Comedy Store, and has performed on two series of The
World Stands Up, also for Comedy Central.


Proving that his brand of comedy is
universally appealing, Andy has delighted comedy audiences as far and wide as
Switzerland, Belgium, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Bangkok, Dubai, Mumbai and the
Caribbean. He is also a firm favourite with the Armed Forces, performing several
tours on Naval ships in ports around the world, as well as Iraq, Afghanistan
and the Falkland Islands. Andy was also one of a very select group to be
awarded the Afghanistan campaign medal  for his contributions which
included several tours to soldiers operating on the frontline.


Originally from the North East of England,
Andy is now based on the Isle of Wight.  He is currently working on
several original ideas for TV and Radio, as well as his eagerly awaited debut
solo show, which he will unveil at this year’s Edinburgh Festival.


"ALTHOUGH HE LOOKS MILD-MANNERED AND
STUDIOUS, HE ACTUALLY PACKS A WRY, CHEEKY WIT. THERE IS, MOST DEFINITELY,
SOMETHING WARMLY ALLURING ABOUT HIM. HIS WINNING PERSONA GOES A LONG WAY.” www.chortle.co.uk


 


 


 




 

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