Barry Dodds has build a really good reputation over the last few years, Proving himself to be a really good all round comic - he has regular shows nationwide, with his uniquely tailored combination of disarming Geordie wit and down-to-earth humour.
A finalist in both the Jimmy Carr Comedy Idol competition, and Jongleurs Last Laugh Comedy search, and a semi-finalist in the BBC New talent Awards 2005 - Barry has taken the national circuit by storm, with his mix of surprisingly dark and irrepressibly cheeky material.
"Razor sharp humour" - Metro
Fascinated by stand-up from an early age, Barry took to the stage at the tender age of 21, and is now a firm audience favourite at clubs such as The Stand, The Comedy Store, XS Mullarkeys, Jongleurs and Raw hide - with material covering everything from failed culture bids to an obsession with ghosthunting.He recently returned form Luxembourg, where he performed a solo show - and became the first ever comedian to perform on Luxembourg TV.
"winning friends with his energy and spirit…" - Chortle
With a passion for both writing and presenting, Barry will focus further on these ambitions during 2006, whilst continuing to storm the circuit both nationally and abroad, with his own unique and captivating brand of comedy.
"Very impressive" - Jasper Carrot
"One of comedy's original thinkers" - Dominic Holland
Comedy Clubs:
Jaggers Comedy Club (Bournemouth)
The Comedy Store
Jongleurs
XS Mullarkeys
RawHide
Downstairs at the Kings Head
The Red Rose Comedy Club
The Stand
Mirth Control clubs nationwide
Mirth Control Jersey
Solo Shows:
Luxembourg - 2006
Television and Radio:
Luxembourg Television - 2006
Take The Mike - 2005
Stand Up Britain - 2005
Corporate Engagements:
Private function - Manchester - 2006
Quotes:
" I have found Barry to be a first class Gentleman as well as a hugely fuuny comedian, he has a great act and seems to have an instant understandin of the audience around him. I am always keen to have Barry Dodds at our Shows." Justin Julgard of Comedy Clubs Ltd
