Rob Deering exploded on to the comedy scene in 2000, reaching the Daily Telegraph Open Mic Award semi-finals, the finals of the BBC New Comedy Award and the final of the Hackney Empire New Act of the Year Competition, as well as winning the prestigious Amused Moose New Talent Award. 2001 brought further success with Rob hosting the legendary Comedy Zone at the Edinburgh Festival; this led to a personal request from Emo Phillips to support him for his festival run. www.robdeering.com

Matt Welcome's experience shines through his set like a floodlight, giving him a charismatic and confident air unmatched by almost any other stand-up working the circuit. His material is seemingly conversational, but the gags are all tucked away in there, jumping out at you with a sure steady pace. Sharp sarcasm and acute observations shape the style of his set, but all manner of comedic verbal misdirection is present. By Ira Rainey (BBC Bristol) www.mattwelcome.co.uk

Jon Richardson began stand-up in May 2003, and within his first year reached the finals of the J20-sponsored Last Laugh competition. He established himself on the circuit, and in 2006 supported Alan Carr on his 60-date tour. His debut Edinburgh show, Spatula Pad, was nominated for the if.comedy award for best newcomer at the 2007 Fringe and helped him earn a nomination for the Chortle best breakthrough award in 2008. He also co-hosts the Sunday morning show on BBC 6 Music with Russell Howard who will be back here the first Thursday (3rd) of July. www.chortle.co.uk/comics/j/2881/jon_richardson

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