Grounds of stately home near Ashby announces top line-up of comedians for May shows

By Graham Hill

6th Mar 2023 | Local News

Milton Jones will be among the comics headlining over the three days in May. Photos: Melbourne Hall
Milton Jones will be among the comics headlining over the three days in May. Photos: Melbourne Hall

Live At Melbourne Hall has lined up a string of well known comics for its Just The Tonic Comedy Club season this Spring.

Seann Walsh, Milton Jones and Mark Watson will headline sets over three days in May at the South Derbyshire venue near Ashby.

Walsh has been described as "the best observational comedian of his generation" and this Edinburgh Award nominee's last UK tour show 'After This One, I'm Going Home' ended with standing ovations around the country.

He has starred in Netflix's Flinch, Live At The Apollo, Tonight at The London Palladium, Celebrity Juice, 8 Out of 10 Cats and is a regular guest on The Jonathan Ross Show.

Milton Jones was a regular on Mock the Week and has appeared on Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow, Live at the Apollo and headlined Dave's One Night Stand.

Jones's tours have seen him play to hundreds of thousands across the UK.

He is a previous Perrier Best Newcomer and Nominee, Sony Award winner and British Comedy Award nominee.

Mark Watson is also on the bill at Melbourne Hall

Watson, an Edinburgh Festival Award Winner and Time Out Critic's Choice, has recent TV credits including QI, Taskmaster and Bear Grylls' Celebrity Island.

He has been the face of shows such as BBC Four's We Need Answers and BBC Radio 4's Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better.

He has also appeared on Mock The Week, Celebrity Pointless, Have I Got News For You, Would I Lie To You?, Live At The Apollo and Channel 4's Comedy Gala.

Not only a stand-up, Mark has written seven novels.

With glamping, comedians, music, food and more planned for 2023, Melbourne Hall is quickly becoming a destination for more than just its iconic gardens.

Tickets are on sale now, are available HERE.

The full line up is:

FRIDAY, MAY 19

Seann Walsh, Connor Burns, Jake Lambert and Dave Longley

SATURDAY, MAY 20

Milton Jones, Lindsey Santoro, Adam Bloom and Aurie Styla

SUNDAY, MAY 21

Mark Watson, Dan Tiernan, Scott Bennett and Susie McCabe

     

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