Over 30 years ago, a young comedian from Luton made his first TV appearance in the groundbreaking black sketch comedy show The Real McCoy after being championed by the legendary Felix Dexter.
Junior Simpson went on to be a stalwart of the international comedy circuit and, besides working as warm up for countless TV shows, was a familiar face in front of the camera on shows such as Never Mind The Buzzcocks, They Think Its All Over, Death in Paradise and, of course, as the iconic “World’s Worst DJ” in the blockbuster film Love Actually.
As Junior now retires from both performing and writing following a diagnosis of Vascular Dementia, long time friends and colleagues are gathering to celebrate his career and help raise funds towards his long-term care.
Acts
Jason Manford
“Very Funny”, Peter Kay
“Hilarious”, Johnny Vegas
“One of the most consistently funny and effortlessly charming new comics around”, Jonathan Ross
Milton Jones
“King of the surreal one-liner”, The Times
“The wild-haired Jones has raised wordplay to the level of fine art”, Radio Times
Rich Hall
'As close as it gets to a guaranteed good show', Scotland on Sunday
'Blissfully Funny', The Guardian
Chris McCausland
Chris is a regular on shows such as Have I Got News For You, Would I lie To You, Big Fat Quiz of the Year. Chris continues to appear regularly at The Comedy Store and is currently on tour with his show “Yonks!”
Chris famously won Strictly Come Dancing with Diane Buswell in 2024. Adam Bloom – Seen on Mock the Week, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Russell Howard's Good News.
Kate Smurthwaite – One of the UK’s foremost female political comedians, Kate appears regularly on British television and radio as a pundit on subjects ranging from politics to religion.
Ninia Benjamin - Ninia is best known for being one of TVs 3 Non Blondes. Ninia worked with Junior providing the voices for characters Tinga Tinga Tales.
Clinton Baptiste - Clinton Baptiste is the hapless clairvoyant, medium and psychic from Peter Kay’s smash hit Channel 4 TV show Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights.
MC’s
Quincy - Comedy Central’s Comedy Blue, MTV’s Comedy Funhouse, and BBC Radio 4 Extra’s Comedy On The Boat. Matt Richardson - Co-presenter The Xtra Factor , Celebrity Haunted Mansion, Celebrity Haunted Mansion, contestant on Dancing on Ice Drive time presenter on Virgin Radio UK.
Please Note all acts are subject to change
Strictly 18’s and over
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The stairway from street level to the venue has been made extra wide in order to accommdate those with mobility problems, and staff will be available to assist. There is also a disabled toilet. Please refer to the venue for more information. Please inform the venue in advance if any customer requires special assistance.
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No under 18s.
