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Comedy Rocks Alderney Once Again
On the Island of Alderney The Georgian House are delighted to host COMEDY ROCKS for a second year! 2016 gave the tiny Channel Island of Alderney the first ever comedy event of this kind and 2017 will be even bigger and better! Get ready for a side-splitting 3-week festival featuring 6 of the UK’s best stand-up comedians live on Alderney!
Comedy Rocks 2017 kicks off on the 18th & 19th July with Marcus Brigstocke. If you didn’t see him at last year’s sell out gigs, you’ll not want to miss this!
Marcus is a regular on TV and radio shows such as The Now Show, Live at the Apollo, Have I got News for You and I’ve Never Seen Star Wars and was in both Love Actually & Red Nose Day Actually. His stand-up comedy weaves hard-hitting topical issues of the day with razor-sharp adlib, crowd interaction and a disarming amount of whimsy. He will be joined by the brilliant Zoe Lyons – a regular with BBC’s Mock The Week, The Comedy Store and the Edinburgh Fringe – featuring material from her brand new stand-up show “Little Misfit”.
On the 25th & 26th July we welcome Nick Doody who is sharing the bill with Chris Martin (not the bloke from Coldplay!).
Nick has been performing comedy since the 90s when he got off to a great start by supporting the legendary Bill Hicks and he was the first British comedian to ever perform in Croatia! He has penned jokes for Joan Rivers, Lenny Henry & Dame Edna Everage as well as a number of Mock The Week regulars. Chris embarked on his own sell-out tour in 2013 after supporting Russel Kane and Jack Whitehall. It’s easy to see why the Guardian said he is “one of the best observationalists” in Britain and The Times tipped him for “greatness”.
The hilarious Tom Wrigglesworth & Canadian funnyman Bobby Mair close the festival on the 1st & 2nd August.
Time Out magazine described Tom as a “magical storyteller…a rare talent…hysterical & accomplished”, whilst Bobby is best known for his work on Russell Howard’s Good News & 8 Out of 10 Cats. Bobby’s other claim to fame is his 3rd cousin – Canadian pop-star Justin Bieber – although he claims that they have never met. This fact has been mentioned many times, including in his Edinburgh Fringe show “Obviously Adopted”.
Don’t delay - tickets are selling fast! Email judy@georgianalderney.com or pop to The Georgian House between 9-5 Monday-Friday to book! And if you can, take advantage of the Rover Ticket: three events for £50.
Gig Information
Comedy Week 1: Marcus Brigstocke and Zoe Lyons
Tuesday 18th July at The Alderney Cinema & Wednesday 19th July at The Moorings (Marquee) - Ticket price: £22
Comedy Week 2: Nick Doody and Chris Martin
Tuesday 25th July at The Alderney Cinema & Wednesday 26th July at The Moorings - Ticket price: £18
Comedy Week 3: Tom Wrigglesworth and Bobby Mair
Tuesday 1st August at The Alderney Cinema & Wednesday 2nd August at The Moorings - Ticket price: £18
All gigs start at 9pm (doors and seating from 8pm)
Travel Information
There are four flights per day to Alderney from Southampton on Aurigny (www.aurigny.com) and you can connect to Alderney from airports in Bristol, East Midlands, Leeds, Manchester, Norwich and London Gatwick via Guernsey, also with Aurigny.
Travel by boat from St Peter Port in Guernsey to Alderney every Friday and Sunday (1hr 20mins).www.bumblebee.gg
Accommodation Deals
The Georgian House & The Victoria are offering a 10% Comedy Rocks Accommodation Discount for anyone travelling to the island especially for the comedy gigs. To enquire or book, please contact judy@georgianalderney.com or call 01481 822471
Pre-Show Suppers
At The Georgian House on 18th July, 25th July & 1st August. 2 courses for £18 between 6-8pm for comedy ticket holders. At The Moorings on 19th July, 26th July & 2nd August. Pizza and House Drink for £12 between 6-8pm for comedy ticket holders. Booking in advance recommended. Call 01481 822471.
AlderneyFactfile
Alderney is the third largest Channel Island and part of the Bailiwick of Guernsey. It lies just seven miles off the coast of Normandy.
Just eight square kilometres in size, it is home to around 2,000 residents and the iconic blond hedgehog.
Around two per cent of the world’s gannet population choose Alderney as their breeding spot of choice every year, on two rocks just off the coast. The Island is also a hit with puffins and seals, who summer on nearby Burhou.
Alderney’s heritage is arguably the richest in the Channel Islands, and is layered with Roman, Napoleonic and German fortifications. It boasts the UK’s best preserved Roman fortlet – the only standing Roman building in the Channel Islands.
It also boasts the Channel Islands only train. The tracks were originally laid to transport granite from a quarry to the magnificent Victorian Breakwater – now a charming Underground Tube train trundles along the tracks, transporting visitors from Braye to the Island’s iconic striped Lighthouse, also open to visitors.
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Just a stone’s throw from the south coast of England lies the treasured island of Alderney. A hidden gem with beautiful beaches, rich heritage, wildlife and scenery waiting to be discovered. Kick back and relax to enjoy the slower pace of life or get out to explore and take in the fresh sea air. However you choose to spend your time in Alderney you’ll soon realise just how easy it is to fall in love with this small island.
Alderney is the closest of all the Channel Islands to the UK, it is in easy reach. The island is just 3½ miles by 1½ miles at its widest point, one of the best ways of seeing this small island is on foot. Alderney boasts over 50 miles of winding lines and country paths covering every part of the island from the main town through to the commons and rugged coastline. On your walks around the island you’ll find fascinating historical sites, including Roman, Napoleonic and German architecture and in some cases all to be found on one site. A visit to the award winning museum is a must to find out more and the many layers of history on Alderney.
The peaceful island provides a perfect environment for stunning wildlife, from huge seabird colonies to hundreds of different wildflowers and moths, some special mammals, and incredible marine habitats. The lanes are exceptionally quiet, with very little traffic beyond the town, and the highest speed limit just 35mph. After night fall take in the clear night sky and enjoy the benefits of no light pollution and Alderney’s unspoilt natural environment.
Add in welcoming hotels, guesthouses and restaurants and you see why Alderney is the Channel Island’s hidden gem, worth going the extra mile to visit.
