STUDENT COMEDY COMPETITION FINALISTS ANNOUNCED

Released on: March 6, 2008, 5:39 am

Press Release Author: Propeller Communications

Industry: Entertainment

Press Release Summary: Six acts to battle it out at London\'s Comedy store

Press Release Body: The search to find the nation's funniest student comes to an end
on Monday 10 March when six acts battle it out in the Funniest Student 2008 final,
organised by Magners Paramount Comedy On Tap and Off The Kerb Productions.

The acts on the night will be Ian Llewellyn Rowe from Brunel University, Dave
Howarth from Leeds University, Paul Longley and Ric Whatron, both from Southampton
Solent, Micky Anderson from Edinburgh University and a double act featuring Sam
Pacelli and Tom Houghton from the University of Kent.

Last year's winner Hannah George from Southampton Solent University walked away with
money can't buy prizes including guaranteed gigs courtesy from Alan Carr and Michael
McIntyre's management Off The Kerb Productions and the opportunity to develop an
idea with Paramount Comedy.

The whole experience bowled Hannah over so much that she's now planning to become a
regular on the comedy circuit: "I intend whole-heartedly to remain doing things with
comedy throughout my life really. I'll dedicate my life to comedy - there you go,
you heard it here first!"

Exclusive guest list tickets to this prestigious final to beheld at London's Comedy
Store are now available. Hosted by Patrick Monahan, resident warm up for BBC1's
Friday Night with Jonathan Ross, and featuring a set with our special guest,
if.comedy award winner Brendon Burns, the show promises to be a great night out.

So if you want to come along and support our Funniest Student finalists as they
battle it out to win our competition then please email press@paramountcomedy.com to
apply to be on the guest list.


Web Site: http://www.paramountcomedy.com/features/article.aspx?id=58

Contact Details: Propeller Communications
7, Carlisle Street
London W1D 3BW
+ 44 (0)207 087 2732
conway.wigg@propellercom.com

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