Local comedy club nominated for award
Danny Sutcliffe.
Saddleworth’s Off The Rails Comedy Club has been nominated as ‘Best promoter And Comedy Club’ in Dave TV and Absolute Radio’s One Night Stand Award. Promoter Rob Riley said;
“It’s been a fantastic year for us here at Off The Rails. We’re up against some serious competition so I’m not holding out too much hope but you never know and winning would be a great way to celebrate the end of our tenth year of bringing great acts to packed houses.”
Voters can win one of five iPad’s, a 55″ 3D telly, DAB radios and free tickets by voting for their favourite club. Vote either by texting DAVE56 to 67777 (which costs the princely sum of ten pence) or the more frugal can register their approval at Dave TV’s Facebook page. Dave TV’s One Night Stand is on every Wednesday 10pm featuring many of the acts that have, or are due to appear, at Off The Rails.
On the subject of competitions Droylsden’s Danny Sutcliffe beat five other finalists in October to become the Off The Rails Comedian Of The Year. Runners up were Leeds’ Peter Brush and Salford’s Kevin Shevlin.
(L-R Mick Ferry, Danny Sutcliffe, Rob Riley - Off The Rails, Nick Watts - Urban Haze).
Oldham’s Mick Ferry compered. Despite a great showing from all six finalists Danny’s natural stage presence coupled with strong original material won over the judging panel of three comedy industry professionals.
You can hear Danny every Wednesday on his late night radio show on Tameside FM
Danny received £500, a website from sponsors www.urbanhaze.com and a paid spot at the Highlights chain of comedy clubs. Sponsors were Off The Rails Comedy Club, Urban Haze and J.W. Lees brewery.
Off The Rails Comedy Club takes place at the Royal George, Greenfield on the last Sunday of every month with additional fundraising and touring shows throughout the year.
The next show is on Sunday 30th December with Christian Reilly, Tom Wrigglesworth and MC Dan Nightingale.
Details at www.saddleworthcomedy.co.uk or 07874 152338
Author: Jude Gidney - Editor
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