Mike Gunn

A misspent youth and a series of grim jobs cultivated his cynical outlook on life and a perverse desire led him to the world of stand-up. A self-confessed pessimist, he describes himself as “not a natural choice for a career in laughter”. He has a rare ability to walk close to the line of what audiences find acceptable and yet still remain likable and funny. His reputation for being a bit unfriendly, a touch dark and even morose is really not true. In real life he’s loving, warm and philanthropic. Just a bit misunderstood.

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As seen Closing at:

UK- The Comedy Store, The Glee, The 99 Club, The Bearcat Comedy Club, The Comedy Cellar, Off The Kerb venues & many more.

Internationally- Hong Kong, Ireland, Holland, Germany, Switzerland, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, & Australia at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, where he completed a five-week sell-out season. Mike also had the dubious honour of being the first comic to ever play in Kuantan, East Malaysia and has entertained the troops in the Falkland Islands. 

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Tour: 34 date Sell-Out UK tour across the UK (2012)

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Edinburgh Festival Shows: "Good Grief" (2002) / “Uncut” (2003)

Melbourne International Comedy Festival: Five week Sell-Out season

 

Tour Support:  Jo Brand, Alan Davies, Lee Mack 

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TV Credits: Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow (BBC1), Celebrity Deal or no Deal (CH 4), Harry Hill’s TV Burp (ITV), Al Murray’s sitcom ‘Time Gentlemen Please’ (Sky), Soccer AM (Sky 1), The Comedy Store (Comedy Central), Live At Jongleurs (CH5) and The Gas (CH4).  Currently a regular on the Sky Poker channel.

 

Writing Credits: Regular contributor for The Guardian, Time Out, The List, The 11 O’clock Show (CH4) Match of The Day Magazine.

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Shortlisted: Time Out Dubai – Music & Nightlife Awards: Best Comedy Gig as part of The Laughter Factory along with Justin Moorhouse and Paul Sinha. "Highly Commended" for Best Comedy Gig.

Reviews: 

“ONE OF THE TOP TEN STAND-UPS IN THE COUNTRY” Independent.

"MIKE GUNN WILL MAKE YOU DIE LAUGHING" Guardian.

"NATURALLY FUNN, ENGROSSING" Chortle.

"THE COMEDY CIRCUITS MOST VIVID RACONTEUR" Stage.

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To book Mike Gunn please email hello@comedynet.co.uk