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BIG TOP COMEDY PRESENTS



DALISO CHAPONDA / ANDREW O'NEILL / TONY VINO



DALISO CHAPONDA

Daliso Chaponda the Britain's Got Talent finalist has landed his own stand-up comedy show on BBC Radio 4.

Known recently also from his appearance on BBC Radio 4's The Now Show, and the Edinburgh Fringe, Daliso started in comedy in 2001 in Canada with the acclaimed one man show ‘Feed This Black Man’. Subsequent appearances across Canada followed (highlights include The Just For Laughs Festival 2005 & CBC Television’s ‘Crossing The Main’).



In 2004 Daliso Chaponda headlined the ‘Don’t Let Them Deport Me’ Comedy Show as a plea to officials to have his Canadian visa extended. The show was sold out, well reviewed, and frenzied letters were written to bureaucrats. He was forced to leave anyway after one final show, 2005’s “They’re Deporting Him Anyway.” Next, he worked as a comedy writer and performer in South Africa before moving to the UK.







ANDREW O'NEILL

Heavy metal, vegan, transvestite stand-up comedian,

as seen on Never Mind The Buzzcocks and Stewart Lee's

Comedy Vehicle. Andrew O'Neill isn't your usual

stand-up comedian.



“Fast, electrifying and even funnier than the

misfortunes of others’ Alan Moore

‘Comedic brilliance’ TimeOut

"..... the very definition of Alternative" Guardian

‘One of the most entertaining, interesting and

multilayered acts we've seen. Don't miss a trick

– go and see him now!’ Bizarre





Tony Vino (MC)

Preston’s very own funnyman. Tony Vino (**** The Scotsman) has been touring the comedy scene since early 2005. Well aware of social and political issues he mixes friendly well thought out observational humour with audience interaction and quick witted responses. A finalist in 2006 Funny Bones competition, Tony has enjoyed recognition as a comedian and comedy compere of renown. His life and interests are wide ranging and so is the subject matter he weaves together on stage.

“A Great Show the assured Tony Vino copes with a mixed audience really well” Kate Copstic, The Scotsman

“Uplifting style, great delivery and consistently funny throughout” BBC Manchester

“Tony is very funny, a class act and always comes up with the goods” Darren Goddard, Greenbelt Festival Events

“Funny, straight-talking. Not afraid to dabble with religious issues, silly not sacrilegious, had to smile.” Tim Park BBC Website

“Life Affirming Comedy” BBC1 Heaven & Earth Show



"Tony Vino makes me laugh on and off stage. He's always funny and has some

of the same letters as my name". Tim Vine



Notes: 16+ Show