Halifax Comedy Festival 2024 'On Tour' presents Comedy at The Rex, Elland

Phil Nichol is a truly unique performer. An acclaimed actor, award winning comedian, producer, presenter, writer and musician there is no end to his talent.

Phil is an energetic and exciting performer with an unquenchable thirst to break boundaries and innovate with his work. His skill as an improviser whether it be musical, comedy or straight is unparalled. With a surreal edge to some of his mischievous rantings Nichol always brings something new to the stage, his keen sense of fun and eye for the shocking and absurd has cemented his position as one of the best comedians on the circuit today.

His assured and award-winning performances in his theatrical work have attracted critical accolades and see him in great demand as an actor.

“Seismically powerful award-winning comic force.” The Scotsman

"One performance you are unlikely to forget. I am still reeling from it."

Edinburgh Festivals Magazine ★★★★

"His joyous pursuit of chaos is as physical as it is intellectual. Phil Nichol is on a mission to entertain us to within an inch of our lives. He’s succeeding."

The Scotsman ★★★★★

Harriet Dyer

Harriet Dyer is an award-winning comedian, writer and mental health advocate. She has been a full time comic since 2013, after winning The Comedy Store King Gong and Who’s headline is it Anyway at Liverpool Envi in 2011.

Harriet’s got bipolar and does a lot of work through comedy to do with mental health. Her debut solo hour show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2014, Barking at Aeroplanes which was about her struggles within mental health, received rave reviews. She was so touched by the reaction it got, that she founded Barking Tales, a comedy show that acted as a safe space for sufferers. At Barking Tales shows, the acts do material about mental health and the people that come tend to have mental health issues themselves. It’s a safe-space and for a lot of regulars it’s the only social event they feel comfortable enough to go to. Barking Tales won the City Life Best Comedy Club in Manchester Award 2019.

Harriet also presents and produces the cult hit podcast, Don’t Worry, Bi (polar) Happy podcast which is about trying to focus on the ups amongst a lifetime of extreme ups and downs. With over half a million listeners, her show has even been recommended for mental health patients, due to its ability to change people’s perceptions.

Marcel Lucont

Marcel Lucont is easily the greatest French comedian in the UK, just ask him yourself.

An internationally-renowned flâneur, raconteur and bon-viveur, Marcel is a multi-award-deserving star of the comedy, cabaret and festival scene.

“Fresh, accessible and hilarious” - The Guardian

“Excellently dry” - The Times

“Wonderful French wit… superb stuff” - Time Out

As seen on:

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store, The John Bishop Show (BBC1), Set List (Sky Atlantic), Russell Howard’s Good News (BBC3)

Winner: Fringe World Award - Best Comedy Show
Winner: Amused Moose Award - Best Comedy Show, Edinburgh Fringe
Winner: Chortle Award - Best Sketch / Character / Improv
Nominee: Best International Guest - New Zealand Comedy Guild

Preston’s very own funnyman. Tony Vino (**** The Scotsman) has been touring the comedy scene since early 2005. Well aware of social and political issues he mixes friendly well thought out observational humour with audience interaction and quick witted responses. A finalist in 2006 Funny Bones competition, Tony has enjoyed recognition as a comedian and comedy compere of renown. His life and interests are wide ranging and so is the subject matter he weaves together on stage.

“A Great Show the assured Tony Vino copes with a mixed audience really well” Kate Copstic, The Scotsman

 “Uplifting style, great delivery and consistently funny throughout” BBC Manchester

“Tony is very funny, a class act and always comes up with the goods” Darren Goddard, Greenbelt Festival Events

“Life Affirming Comedy” BBC1 Heaven & Earth Show

“Such a class act” Sorted Magazine

“Tony Vino makes me laugh on and off stage. He’s always funny and has some of the same letters as my name”. Tim Vine

“Like my boots Tony knows how to give a joke welly!” Jimmy Cricket

About The Rex Cinema, Elland

The Rex Cinema is one of the oldest purpose built cinemas in the UK, recently refitted with new seats throughout. The Rex shows family films every Saturday and Sunday afternoon and on most weekdays during school holidays.

Matinees for adults are on Wednesday afternoons, September to April. Thursday morning screenings take place throughout the year; price £5.00 for everyone (includes tea and biscuits).

Organ concerts on our Rodgers 333 Olympic theatre organ are held on the third Sunday of every month with a different visiting organist each time - price £5.50 for everyone.

There is ample free parking nearby and disabled access. They also have a traditional organist and recitals.

The Rex has also been fitted with Pullman seats throughout and Dolby stereo surround sound.