Geoff Parfitt

Geoff is making his first stage comeback for many years, and is currently doing paid ten minute spots. He is very interested in stand-up comedy as both an art and a craft, and is committed to including a rich combination of humour in his set.

Geoff has accumulated over 200 gigs to date. He has performed at the London and Manchester Comedy Stores, The Glee Club in Birmingham (many times), and to a full house at the Derngate Theatre in Northampton during the Comedy Store Hooch Tour.

Other London gigs include the Bearcat Club, Brixton Comedy Club, Chuckle Club, Comedy Cafe, Downstairs at the King’s Head, Red Rose Club, and Up The Creek.

Geoff is proud to confess that he comes from Norwich, and was a Norwich City season ticket holder for over fifteen years. He currently lives in exile in Solihull, where he has successfully established himself as a controversial and unpopular figure in West Midlands comedy.

Quotes

"Potentially Brilliant!" - Ivor Dembina. (If he doesn’t remember saying it, Geoff certainly does.)

"Certain to have his own Channel 4 series soon." - Doug Oakley. (Don’t ask who he is.)

Television Appearances

Eight performances on "Stand-Up Live" for LIVE! TV (cable TV station).

Unwilling victim of abuse on GMTV, when on the short list for writing the Christmas cracker jokes for ASDA. (A little advice - Don’t agree to be on television unless you know what you’re going to have to do.)

Television Writing

Joke Writer for Bob Monkhouse quiz "WIPEOUT".

Sketch Writer for many British and European sketch shows (including "Hale & Pace" and "The Freddie Starr Show"... Sorry!)

Other Writing

Successful scriptwriter for SitsVac Sitcom Trials stage shows in London.

Topical joke writer for radio preparation service FM JOCK.

Comedy Teaching

Many Comedy Writing and Stand-Up courses presented at Stratford-upon-Avon College.