After an enforced 2 year hiatus A Press of Suspects is back!
The team is coming back up the hill to bring you the best idiosyncratic comedy acts, with Trevor Lock and Will Skillington.
UK comic Trevor Lock tours the world with his genre defying live comedy happenings.
Before that Trevor starred in all three seasons of BAFTA nominated and British Comedy Award winning Star Stories, both seasons of BBCs TMWRNJ with Lee and Herring and the Steve Coogan produced Brain Candy.
As a stand up he’s toured with with Stewart Lee, Russell Brand and Paul Foot and let his spare room to James Acaster and Josh Widdecombe. He’s also addressed The Oxford Union on The Meaning of Life.
He runs an ongoing mental health and creativity workshop called Reality Games and a coaching program for comedians of all levels called Joke Hospital.
The Scotsman have described his work as ‘Funny, moving and clever.’
TimeOut, simply as ‘hilarious’ and culture website Spoonfed thought he could ‘probably win an award for the most laughs in a minute.’
Will Skillington is a Bristolian Comic in exile living in Plymouth. Over the last 7 years he has built a reputation as an original and natural comic. With a wealth of material, songs and skits regarding a variety of topics. From parenting issues, awkward encounters to erotic mindful practices.
A fully diagnosed member of the Bipolar 2 community, Will can speak openly, honestly and hilariously, about how this has condition has affected his life. A warm and lively fella for sure with a natural ability to work any room. Will has supported Spencer Jones, Stephen Graham, Suzy Bennett, Trevor Lock and Jessica Fortescue.
ABOUT THE VENUE
Patchwork Studios operate a diverse and inclusive programme of creative events. From firm festival circuit favourites, undiscovered local acts fresh on the scene, and underground DJs from across the region, to some of the most exciting acts smashing into the national limelight; you’ll find it all up at Maker Heights. These events vitally support our rural community offerings, helping us to improve social integration, while also celebrating culture and inspiring creativity.
Between April and October, camping is available separately via Maker Camp website. Our Tavern within the venue is open until late during show nights, dishing out all the finest local tipples to keep you hydrated, plus Garrison Gallery are often serving up a storm of cocktails within their magical art-adorned walls next door. Lil Pizza Heaven are usually parked up on site on a Saturday evening too to keep you fuelled.
Why not make a weekend of it, and treat yourself to a Lit Sauna session while you’re here? The Canteen opens at 9:30am the next morning for coffee and breakfast, and during the camping season, you'll find delicious homemade scran to keep your bellies full into the evening, over by the campsite entrance. The twin fishing villages of Kingsand and Cawsand are only a short walk away, as are their lovely beaches, and the Southwest Coast Path runs straight past too.
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