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WELCOME TO OUR PAGE

We are The Halls of Ridiculous, an award winning improvised comedy sketch duo from the North of England in the UK.

Please take a moment to read our bio, check out our videos,

and get in touch if you'd like

to book us, collaborate,

or just say hello. 

Chris & Phil
Eric & Nigel Diesel
Winners of The Southport New Comedian of The Year 2023

BIO

THE HALLS OF RIDICULOUS bring a breath of fresh air to the UK comedy scene, combining lightning-fast improvised comedy with high-octane character sketches. But here's the twist - every bit of hilarity is conjured up on the spot, fueled by the audience's suggestions, ideas, and occasionally, their wonderfully weird imaginations.

Starring Chris Lumb (as featured on BBC Three's Russell Howard's Good News) and Phil Allan-Smith (seen on BBC One's This is My House), The Halls of Ridiculous grace stages across the UK, from renowned comedy clubs to their very own scratch night in Otley, West Yorkshire, where emerging talents showcase their stand-up acts and fresh material.

In 2022, their Edinburgh Show 'The Halls of Ridiculous' earned a stellar 5-star review from EdFringe Review, hailed as 'a euphoric experience, the best show of the Fringe'. Riding high on this success, they went on to sell out shows at the 2022, 2023, & 2024 Leicester Comedy Festival.

Their comedic prowess was recognised in 2023 when they clinched the 'Best Alternative Act' title at The Yorkshire Comedy Awards and secured the Southport Comedy Awards' prestigious 'New Comedian of The Year Award'.

But that's not all - these versatile comedians also entertain audiences aboard various cruise ships, from Mexico to Hawaii, keeping it clean and family-friendly when required.
Phil and Chris even bring their brand of comedy to kids' shows at the Edinburgh Fringe and other festivals.

Catch them live for a riotous evening at a comedy club near you and watch out for their tour support gigs with the incomparable RUSSELL KANE this year!

SOME OF OUR LOVELY FRIENDS WE GIG FOR

Eric & Nigel performing for Comedy Hotspot
Eric & Nigel doing Russell Kane Tour Support at Chorley Theatre
  • Comedy in a Van (Rob Riley)
    Closer, Opener, Middle

  • Hilarity Bites (Neil Jollie)

       Closer, Opener, Middle​

  • Really Funny Comedy (Micky P Kerr)

       Closer, Opener

  • The Laughing Pug Comedy Club (Matty Oxley)

       Closer, Opener, Full Tour Show

  • Buzz Comedy (Agraman)

       Closer, Opener​

  • Nodding Dog (Kev Rook)

       Opener

  • Comedy Hotspot (Jim Howarth)

       Opener, Middle

  • The Comedy Village (Rob Rouse)

       Opener​

  • Hull Comedy Lounge (Big Lou / Paul Hazel)

       Opener, Middle, Full 45 Minute Show​

  • The Stand - Newcastle

       Closer (Red Raw), Full Tour Show

 

  • 2024 Tour Support - Russell Kane 'Hyperactive' tour

  • 45 Minute Shows on the Fred Olsen Cruise Lines

VIDEO CLIPS FROM COMEDY NIGHTS

FOR CORPORATE AND CRUISE SHIP CLIPS - CLICK HERE

OPENING 20 FOR COMEDY HOTSPOT IN DUNSTON

RUSSELL KANE TOUR SUPPORT IN KENDAL

20 MINUTE OPENER FOR MICKY P KERR'S 'REALLY FUNNY COMEDY, ROOSTERS BREWERY,HARROGATE. 

OPENER AT THE STAND, NEWCASTLE

MIDDLE SPOT FOR ROB RILEY'S 'COMEDY IN A VAN'

MIDDLE SPOT FOR HILARITY BITES

SECTION ONE OF OUR FULL SHOW AT THE HALT IN REDCAR FOR LAUGHING PUG
(A MIX OF DIFFERENT CHARACTERS)

SECTION TWO OF OUR FULL SHOW AT THE HALT IN REDCAR FOR LAUGHING PUG

10 MINS AT HOT WATER COMEDY CLUB, LIVERPOOL

OUR WINNING SET AT THE 2023 SOUTHPORT NEW COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR FINAL

“The best show of the Fringe so far.
A euphoric experience.
Amazing.”

★★★★★ EdFringe Review

Eric & Nigel

NICE THINGS SAID ABOUT US

“The best show of the Fringe so far. Best night of my life. A euphoric experience. Amazing.”

★★★★★ EdFringe Review

“ In a room that can be notoriously tricky to open, The Halls had the audience rapt throughout their set, with some big belly laughs and top-class improvisation. The audience weren’t sure what to expect before they went on, but they were still talking about them when the show finished!”

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club

 

"That was absolutely ace"

Russell Kane  

"Absolutely outstanding from the moment they grace the stage"

Really Funny Comedy

"An Amazing show of comedy, characters & sketches. Exactly what a festival show should contain. Loads of it. Brilliant, very funny show"

Patrick Monahan

"Had the audience in hysterics!"

Nodding Dog Comedy

"Brilliant character work mixed with superb improv"

Hull Comedy

"Brilliant"

Larry Dean

"Loved it!"

Hull Comedy Lounge

 

"The world needs more daftness and the halls of ridiculous provide it in bucket loads. Just brilliantly funny"

Vaun Earl Norman (Vic & Bob's Big Night Out).

"...a talented pairing and their act is pleasantly different."

Notts Comedy Review

 

"Very quick witted and it made for a great set. Good chemistry between the two. Great stage presence and humour"

The Stand, Newcastle

PHOTO GALLERY

Some images below .... promoters/bookers, feel free to use them for promo.

Please credit/tag photographer where stated. 

We highly recommend Scot Akoz Photography for headshots, events, special occasions

Eric & Nigel - Comedy Hotspot
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