The Oldest Comedy Club In Britain(2023)
THE OLDEST COMEDY CLUB IN BRITAIN is a documentary about the iconic comedy venue Downstairs at The Kings Head, which has held comedy nights in the same venue since 1981. The film includes interviews with some of the nations most famous comedians including Seann Walsh, Nick Helm, Roisin Conaty and Stewart Lee. We’ll hear from the man behind the club, notorious on the comedy circuit, its owner and booker, Peter Grahame, who has taken notes on every new comedian since the club’s inception! Filmed by award winning comedian and filmmaker Joe Bor (‘Ian Cognito: A Life And A Death On Stage’ and ‘Clown’) who had his very first gig at this iconic venue. Packed full of routines, funny stories, cinematic shots of the beautiful location and a story of survival!
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