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Red Herring Comedy Club

Friday 10th April 2026

Doors: 19:30

EDDIE BRIMSON
Eddy is an award winning comedian with over 20 years experience as a professional live
performer. Well established as one of the country’s most sought after headline acts. Eddy
has also performed comedy in clubs and at Festivals throughout the world, from Shanghai to
Auckland, Edinburgh to Oslo,
The French Alps to Yangon.
Eddy also has numerous TV and Radio credits to his name, including appearances on BBC
RADIO 4 Specials and BBC SCOTLAND'S COMEDY UNDERGROUND.
Despite being English, Eddy was nominated for BEST HEADLINER by The Scottish Comedy
Awards panel in 2018, and for BEST EVENT at the Edinburgh Festival in 2019.



EDDY MIDGLEY
A cheeky, wonderfully engaging delivery mixed with excellent writing and quick thinking.
A future star."• Top Notch Comedy "This cheerful and happy looking comic gave an
engaging performance that everyone enjoyed. A fast-moving set and he built up a lot of
momentum. “The makings of a formidable act and his energy fills the room."• Notts
Comedy
Nominated for Best Breakthrough Act - Yorkshire Comedy Awards 2023



OLIVER BOWLER
Hailing from the mean cobbles of Bolton, Oliver Bowler is a talented rising star of the UK
comedy scene. A natural born storyteller, Oliver is one of the most exciting stand-ups to hit
the circuit in recent years and is marked as one to watch after winning over audiences
across the UK. Oliver mixes hilarious physicality, dry wit and cheeky charm to his relatable
experiences through his well-crafted jokes. Watch this space…!
“I’ve been telling everyone, the lads got it!” - Scott Bennett
“he’s tore the place apart” Jamie Hutchinson
‘A natural performer, echoes of Peter Kay and Lee Evans. Very funny!’ - The Laughięnda
Comedy Club
Quotes
"One of my favourite new stand-up comedians" - Guz Khan
"Nicely paced, deadpan delivery" Chortle



MC SCOTT BENNETT
From Live at the Apollo BBC1 and The Royal Variety show ITV. You will have heard him as a
regular guest on BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz, The Now Show, The Likely Dads and Elephant
in the Room with Sarah Millican.
He also appeared on The Summer Festival with Daliso Chaponda, The Comedy Club with
Arthur Smith, and Knock Knock with Helen Lederer. In 2018, he also featured on the BBC
One show, Live from The Edinburgh Fringe.
In 2025 he recorded his second Radio 4 special “Blood Sugar Baby” for BBC Radio 4. His
Second special since “Stuff” which was released in 2023. That year he supported Mickey
Flanagan on tour including a 10,000 seat arena show in Nottingham.

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EDDIE BRIMSON
Eddy is an award winning comedian with over 20 years experience as a professional live
performer. Well established as one of the country’s most sought after headline acts. Eddy
has also performed comedy in clubs and at Festivals throughout the world, from Shanghai to
Auckland, Edinburgh to Oslo,
The French Alps to Yangon.
Eddy also has numerous TV and Radio credits to his name, including appearances on BBC
RADIO 4 Specials and BBC SCOTLAND'S COMEDY UNDERGROUND.
Despite being English, Eddy was nominated for BEST HEADLINER by The Scottish Comedy
Awards panel in 2018, and for BEST EVENT at the Edinburgh Festival in 2019.



EDDY MIDGLEY
A cheeky, wonderfully engaging delivery mixed with excellent writing and quick thinking.
A future star."• Top Notch Comedy "This cheerful and happy looking comic gave an
engaging performance that everyone enjoyed. A fast-moving set and he built up a lot of
momentum. “The makings of a formidable act and his energy fills the room."• Notts
Comedy
Nominated for Best Breakthrough Act - Yorkshire Comedy Awards 2023



OLIVER BOWLER
Hailing from the mean cobbles of Bolton, Oliver Bowler is a talented rising star of the UK
comedy scene. A natural born storyteller, Oliver is one of the most exciting stand-ups to hit
the circuit in recent years and is marked as one to watch after winning over audiences
across the UK. Oliver mixes hilarious physicality, dry wit and cheeky charm to his relatable
experiences through his well-crafted jokes. Watch this space…!
“I’ve been telling everyone, the lads got it!” - Scott Bennett
“he’s tore the place apart” Jamie Hutchinson
‘A natural performer, echoes of Peter Kay and Lee Evans. Very funny!’ - The Laughięnda
Comedy Club
Quotes
"One of my favourite new stand-up comedians" - Guz Khan
"Nicely paced, deadpan delivery" Chortle



MC SCOTT BENNETT
From Live at the Apollo BBC1 and The Royal Variety show ITV. You will have heard him as a
regular guest on BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz, The Now Show, The Likely Dads and Elephant
in the Room with Sarah Millican.
He also appeared on The Summer Festival with Daliso Chaponda, The Comedy Club with
Arthur Smith, and Knock Knock with Helen Lederer. In 2018, he also featured on the BBC
One show, Live from The Edinburgh Fringe.
In 2025 he recorded his second Radio 4 special “Blood Sugar Baby” for BBC Radio 4. His
Second special since “Stuff” which was released in 2023. That year he supported Mickey
Flanagan on tour including a 10,000 seat arena show in Nottingham.

Venue information

The Drill is in Lincoln, England, and is a versatile arts and community venue with a capacity of around 500 people. Originally established as the Drill Hall in 1890, it has served various purposes, including as a military training facility.

Today, The Drill is a vibrant cultural hub, hosting a wide range of events such as live music, theatre productions, comedy shows, and community activities. The venue underwent significant refurbishment to modernise its facilities while preserving its historical character. The Drill continues to play a crucial role in Lincoln's cultural scene, providing a dynamic space for both local talent and touring performances.

Venue accessibility information

Find full accessibility information on The Drill's website.

Companion Tickets

If you require a carer to accompany you to an event, you are entitled to a free carer ticket to most of The Drill's events. Please contact the Box Office directly to book tickets.

Power chairs

If you or someone in your party is using a power chair, please contact the venue Box Office.

Parking

There are disabled blue-badge parking bays further down Freeschool Lane and there’s an NCP carpark directly next to the venue too.

Assistance Dogs

Registered service animals are welcome in the venue. During seated events assistance dogs may sit with you if you have booked accessible seating. During standing events dogs can be left with staff.
Over 18s only
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inc. fees • £1.75 Booking fee
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