John Warburton

John's friendly, yet cutting, routine lends itself to a wide range of clubs and audiences. His set combines one-liners, cutting observational comedy, surreal flights of fantasy and the occasional brilliantly written song.

Biography
Fresh back from headlining shows at the inaugural Dubai Comedy Festival for which Time Out gave him FIVE stars (well, they were fez’s actually) and labeled him: “definitely one of the fest’s best.” Not a bad accolade on a roster which included Perrier nominated Jason Manford, Phil Nichol and Stephen K Amos.

As well as being a stand-up comic, a published author and a columnist for a daily national newspaper (well, the Daily Sport) John is an accomplished compere as well as a sketch writer and performer for the Unbroadcastable Radio Show (“Eminently Broadcastable" - The Guardian) and has worked on a number of Radio Four pilots.

He has headlined at the Comedy Store on their weekend Best of Stand Up show and plays all the big clubs around the north of England and the Midlands, such as Rawhide, The Frog and Bucket, The Glee and The Hyena.

Nominated in multiple categories two years running at the Manchester Comedy Awards, John was crowned City Life North West Comedian of The Year in October 2004. His set combines one-liners, observational comedy, surreal flights of fantasy and the occasional song on his much loved Ovation guitar.

In 1999 John went on tour with the Happy Mondays at the behest of his friend Shaun Ryder, to write the hilarious and acclaimed rock biog Hallelujah ("A rollicking, relentless read." - Daily Mirror).

He recently finished filming his first movie Zemanovaload alongside Ed Byrne and Ralf Little, and is now cast as the lead role in a sitcom called Department C.

:: CITY LIFE COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR 2004 ::

TV and Radio
Radio:
BBC Radio One: The Milk Run – writer for late night comedy sketch show.
BBC GMR: Darts Players Wives – conceived of and commissioned for 12
episodes of spoof soap
opera.
BBC Radio 4: Pier Groups (Pilot) - writer
Century FM: various jokes and sketches for Sony Award winner Mike McGuire.
BBC GMR: regular co-host on Michelle Mullane’s show.

TV:
Channel 4: Famous Fives – interviewed about relationship with Shaun Ryder.
The face of the M.E.N. – Advertising campaign, Granada.

Film:
Zemanovaload – starring Ed Byrne and Ralf Little 2005 release.

Press
“Warburton is much in demand at the moment. His set bursts with clever wordplay and smart-Alec asides.” - TIME OUT

"Rock'n'roll and very, very funny," – Loaded

“Cracking jokes non-stop... a comedian who is fast making a name for himself with his confidence, intelligence and wit.” - Gordon Barr, The Evening Chronicle, Newcastle.