Silky

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‘One of the nicest comics on the circuit, Silky makes rooms rock. More addictive than Crack’
Leeds Guide

‘massively engaging guitar-playing stand-up whose instinctive rapport with audiences makes him welcome wherever he goes.’
Guardian Guide (Pick of the Week)

‘Skilful and entertaining … Silky’s audience banter is sans pareil’
Time Out

‘Always brilliant’
Metro

‘Very talented … brilliant’
The List

‘One of the comedy circuit’s most popular headliners … On the cusp of Superstardom.’
Yorkshire Life

‘Among the best of the circuit … born funny.’
City Life

‘wonderful, a firm favourite with the audience and well known as one of the best comperes in the business … effortlessly brings audiences together in tears of laughter, despatches hecklers with devastating ease’
Tenby Observer

‘The man just has an overwhelming nose for mischief and trouble … the entire show went hilariously off kilter as Silky just went where the evening took him. It was fascinating to see how he willingly, joyously, threw himself into the bear pit and revelled in living on his wits for the entire hour. He’s not pushy or hardfaced at all – just very mischievous. Watching him deal with it all – and stay afloat throughout, although there were some scary moments – was stand up in its purest, rawest form and it was amazing to watch. One of the bravest and most unusual sets of the festival.’
Liverpool Daily Post on ‘Silky: Criminally Underrated’

‘Kill for a Seat is one of the greatest nights to have come to the city in years’
Leeds Guide

‘Silky was upsettingly funny, biting without alienating the audience … left me with aching stomach muscles, teary eyes and a need to buy more anti-wrinkle cream for the laughter lines around my eyes.’
BBC Online (Liverpool Comedy Festival review)

‘Most remarkable.. His ability to play the hardest rooms is legendary amongst comedians’
Liverpool Echo

‘Hugely impressive’
Leicester Mercury

‘Always a delight to watch, weaving his pre-prepared material seamlessly into his off-the-cuff stuff. His set is energetically charged with gently quirky material and plenty surprises along the way. Effortless.. simply a comedy natural’
City Life

‘One of those naturally funny people.. his irresistible stage persona combines angriness with silliness’
Manchester Online

‘Silky stole the show.. effortlessly sharp wit and on-the-spot banter. His material was fresh, and he had plenty to say.’
Exeter Express & Echo

‘Terrific. Refreshing, off-the cuff… excellent’
The Herald

‘A central figure on the UK comedy circuit. Come see the funny man, find out for yourselves.’
Evening Chronicle (Newcastle)

‘Officially one of the loveliest comics on the circuit’
Motion Magazine

‘A likeable, intelligent and subtle performer, handles his audience with real skill’
South Wales Evening Post

‘One of the city’s top comedians. Silky has perfected the art. Dangerous stuff.’
Liverpool Daily Post

‘Superb banter and ad-libbing, and fantastic acoustic songs’
XS Manchester

‘Silky is well known as one of the best comperes on the circuit, his actual act is quite superb as well…. it was impossible to stop laughing. This was the first time I’ve seen an opening act get an encore… excellent. it’s a mystery to me why Silky isn’t a lot more well-known, the boy is something approaching comedy genius.’
grinreaper.co.uk (Toby Foster’s Last Laugh, Sheffield)

‘A mix of self-deprecating wit, music and off-colour remarks to the front row.’
Venue Magazine

‘Most impressive; a mixture of solid material, genial audience banter, and snatches of song.. kept up a fine tempo, and even managed to bring the evening to an end on the dot of closing time. Expertly done…Silky gave his usual superior performance..’
Bath Chronicle

‘Razor-sharp comic mind.. always leaves the audience in stitches ‘
Crack Magazine

‘Excellent.. Silky has a knack for creating a great mood with his talent and polished routine’
Daily Information

‘Spectacular’
Midlands Arts Centre

‘One of the nicest comics on the circuit, Silky makes rooms rock. More addictive than Crack’
Leeds Guide

‘Silky has consistently proved himself one of the best and most reliable performers around. Highly recommended.’
Leeds Guide

‘If you want to know how to work an audience, and tailor your act to suit its uniqueness, as well as learn how to respond to hecklers and get some sparky chemistry going with the crowd, you could do a lot worse than Silky.’
Yorkshire Post

‘We were then treated to an impromptu performance by musician and comedian Silky who performed some acoustic covers and offered some great comedy in between songs. He was really talented and definitely hilarious. Having seen him perform I would definitely recommend anyone to go and check out one of his comedy shows.’
Leeds Indie Radio