|
Damian Kingsley
Damian started performing in Tokyo in 2006 at ex –pat open mic nights. In June 2008 he moved back to work on the UK comedy circuit, and reached the finals of Bath Fringe, Newbury Fringe and Laughing Horse competitions over the next couple of the years.
He now does paid work for The Bearcat, The Kings Head, The Stand, Jongleurs, Highlight, Out of Bounds, Soho Comedy, Lonestar Comedy and various university and smaller gigs all over the UK.
He mixes dry observations with jokes and storytelling and is able to adapt his material for big “clubby” venues or in more intimate, alternative and theatre gigs.
Competitions:
Laughing Horse New Act of the Year Finalist 2011
Bath Comedy Festival New Act of the Year finalist 2009
Newbury Comedy Festival New Act of the Year finalist 2009
Comedy Cafe New Act Competition winner 2008/2009
Laughing Horse New Act of the Year semi-finalist 2008/2010
Quotes from Promoters/ Press:
"A considerable talent, with strong anecdotal humour" - Three Weeks, Edinburgh 2011
“A marvellous compère, Kingsley has found his true vocation” - Three Weeks, Brighton Fringe 2009
“Super Storyteller” - Karen Koren, Gilded Balloon
"A comedy king is born" - Hastings Observer
"The audience seemed to like him" - Chortle
Quotes from Comics:
“Charming, funny, engaging” - Scott Capurro
"Very funny man!" - Gina Yashere
"Damian's material is clever and creative. I really enjoyed his set." - Tommy Campbell
Fringe Shows:
Late n Free (MC): Edinburgh 2011
The Kingsley and I - Compilation Comedy Show: Edinburgh 20011
Damian Kingsley & Julian Deane: Edinburgh Fringe 2010
An Introduction - Damian Kingsley & Luke Graves: Edinburgh 2010
Late n Free (MC): Edinburgh 2010
The Kingsley and I - Compilation Comedy Show: Edinburgh 2009
The Midnight Stand up Showcase: Brighton 2009
Three Jesters in Leicester: Catie Wilkins, Dylan Bray & Damian Kingsley, Leicester 2009
Television & Film:
Bubble Gum Junkies, 2010
Inside Out East Midlands - Leicester Comedy Festival
Various Japanese TV shows on Fuji TV, Asahi, TV Tokyo and NTV
|