Jim Jefferies and Dylan Moran To Headline Rockness 2013 Comedy Line-Up
Monday, 25 March 2013
Written by Jon Stickler
Jim Jefferies is one of the most sought after comics on the world stage. His shockingly charming style has won him an army of fans at instant sell out headline shows across the globe. Repeatedly one of the most popular acts at the Edinburgh Festival, in 2012 he wowed audiences with a month long, sold-out run of his critically acclaimed, smash-hit new solo show Hammered. Jefferies gets away with jokes most comedians wouldn’t touch due to his ability to both charm and offend the crowd in equal measure. His headline appearance at RockNess is one of only two British gigs in 2013 – AND THE ONLY ONE IN SCOTLAND – so fans can expect a barnstorming landing at Dores!
A born performer, Dylan Moran is an Irish stand up comedian known for his unique brand of sardonic, observational wit. Deliriously offbeat, with the finest one liners executed with killer timing you’re likely to hear, his sets never fail to tantalise. Moran’s Channel 4 sitcom Black Books won him two BAFTAs, his work on zombie comedy Shaun of the Dead garnered critical acclaim, and at the age of 24 he was the youngest person to have won the prestigious Perrier Award. Dylan Moran headlines this year’s RockNess with Jim Jefferies.
Also keeping us joyful is Scotland’s fastest rising comic prodigy Daniel Sloss. Half-man-half-Xbox, the twenty two year-old started doing stand-up aged just 16. Three sold-out Edinburgh Fringe seasons, appearances on Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Rob Brydon Show, Jason Manford’s Comedy Rocks and Mock the Week plus his own BBC show The Adventures of Daniel followed – all before he started to shave. And the rollercoaster keeps on going – a 50 date UK tour under his belt, stand up DVD, supplying Frankie Boyle with material... RockNess is delighted to welcome the self deprecating and unstoppable star-in-the-making back to the festival.
Like a comedic Kalashnikov, Des Clarke's sets are a blistering cacophony of comic neurosis, astonishing humour delivered with an energetic scattergun style. The Reverend Obadiah Steppenwolfe III - the alter ego of Jim Muir – is a one man tornado, a fount of masterfully timed, pitch-perfect jokes that flout the very laws of censure.
Ashley Godley's tales of Glasgow history include delights as “lug pinning at the Tron, the popularity of public hangings, and gossipy bitches being dragged through the streets by the tongue”. Bill Kirkwood, the Ayrshire born ‘comedy fizz bomb’ is a must see with a massive cult following.
Chris Conroy has “audiences laughing and cringing with just about the right intensity” (The Skinny). Chris Forbes - A regular act and also compere at Scotland’s legendary The Stand Comedy Clubs, as well as producing a night for Glasgow venue The Fun Junkies. Completing the Chris trio, Chris Henry started his joke telling career after performing song and dance shows in the holiday industry for six years (took him that long to figure out he couldn’t sing or dance).
Janey Godley is a “f**king great comedian” (Billy Connolly, 2012) and “the most outspoken female stand-up in Britain” (Telegraph). Expect blistering, unadulterated material which pushes dangerously near the boundaries of good taste from one of Scotland’s true comedy gems, Mark Nelson. If there’s a rabble that needs roused, Alan Anderson is the comic of choice. Allan J Park is one of the hottest talents doing the Scottish comedy circuit. Anna Devitt gave up her 9-5 to pursue her comedy dreams, a decision well made.
For the latest news on Rockness 2013's musical line-up, click here. These latest RockNess additions join an already blistering 2013 line up. For further details on this year's event head over to the official website www.rockness.co.uk.
What’s more in another fan-friendly initiative, and to help support local businesses in Inverness, RockNess tickets are this year available to buy over the counter at Ironworks, Cafferys and Attic inclusive of all fees! This gives a saving of up to £15 on this year’s prices, which equates to a whopping average saving of £30 on 2012 prices! Fans need to be quick though as these tickets are limited.
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