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Gareth Urwin

Gareth began his comedy career in early 2007 as part of the improvisation and sketch group “Comedy Republik”. From here, Gareth has gone on to become a promising new act on the stand up comedy circuit receiving acclaim for the originality of his comedy writing and entertaining delivery. Gareth is also regarded as a very capable and highly improvisational compere, he emcees a number of regular nights in and around Yorkshire.

Quotes
"One of the most original and promising new acts on the circuit" - Spiky Mike, Funhouse Comedy Clubs Promoter

“His delivery is a winner, Urwin has an entertainingly upbeat style” –  Steve Bennett - Chortle, Oct 2008

“Biggest success of the night….his improvised fills kept the packed bar entertained, succeeding where others had failed”  - Exposed Magazine (Sheffield), April 2008.

“His ludicrously extended metaphor comparing himself to the planet Pluto was a delight” – Manchester Evening News, Sept 2008

Competitions
CityLife Comedian of the Year 2008 – Finalist
Funhouse Comedy - “Should I Stay or Should I Go” Champions of Champions Final 2008 – Second Place
Laughing Horse New Act Competition 2008 – Semi Finalist