Comedians | Michael Manley
Introducing a Stand regular, performing three acts, so diverse, many have questioned his sanity.
Michael Manley is one of Scotland’s newest, funniest, and thoroughly beautiful character comedians. Since his stage debut less than twelve months ago, Manley has done nothing but impress peers and audiences alike. “Character comedy, so funny, he had the audience in stitches without needing to say a word” Adam Bloom
Derek Devine (a lost and lonely man since his release from Broadmoor) entered comedy in the vain attempt to attract women; however one feels that this will be unlikely. “One of the seediest individuals ever to take to the stage in the name of comedy, Devine’s level of humour is set in a place beyond the offensive, however, expertly played Devine makes you wince, cringe and laugh, all at the same time. Devine leaves you always wanting more, yet feeling guilty for liking him in the first place” The Scotsman.
Bob Topping, a right wing Mail reader, whose life achievements so far stand at the manager for Dixon’s, Milton Keynes branch, has a sociological insight into the workings of the world that has to be heard to be believed. This man has something to say whether we want to hear it or not. “Just write what you want and put my name to it” Boothby Graffoe
Sainsbury McGivern, Glaswegian chavie who wants to be the next fashion and lifestyle guru, believes firmly in the unemployed way of life, so much so that his aim in life is to help the middle classes realise jobseekers allowance is an attractive option. “This camp shell suited individual tickled the audience into submission with disparaging anecdote, involving his form of streetlife” Edinburgh Evening News
After his appearance as support in the successful Edinburgh festival show, Tony Carters Evil Army, Manley has been spotted flirting with involvement in the Comedy Unit’s (Chewing the Fat, Still Game) up coming projects with Channel Four may see Manley catapulted towards stardom. “Catch Michael Manley at the stand quick before he moves on” The Scotsman
“Appallingly awful” Chortle
