Chuckl. Proudly presents Paignton Comedy Club at The Palace Theatre.

Tonight’s lineup features Desiree Burch (Live at the Apollo and Mock the Week) and Darius Davies (as seen on Comedy Central).

Desiree Burch

Desiree Burch is a comedian, writer, actor, theatre-maker and NY-to-London transplant. Desiree has quickly and firmly established herself as one of the break out comic stars in the UK. She is the host and voice of Netflix’s smash reality hit, ‘Too Hot Too Handle’ and recently hosted Live At The Apollo (BBC 2).

Desiree exploded onto the UK comedy scene, winning the 2015 Funny Women Award. Since then, she has appeared on, ‘Live at the Apollo’ (BBC), ‘Have I Got News For You’ (BBC), ‘Qi’ (BBC), ‘8 Out of 10 Cats’ (Channel 4), ‘Mock The Week’ (BBC2),’Insert Name Here’ (BBC2), ‘Frankie Boyle’s New World Order (BBC2). and co-hosted Netflix series, “Flinch”. Desiree recorded her critically acclaimed, debut Edinburgh festival show, ‘This Is Evolution” as a TV special for, ‘Live From The BBC ‘(BBC3) and has recorded a 2nd stand up special for Comedy Central. Her recent Edinburgh hour, ‘Unfuckable’ was a sold out hit at The Edinburgh Fringe and went onto two fantastic, sold out runs at The Soho Theatre.


Darius Davies

As seen on Comedy Central

★ ★ ★ ★ Chortle
"It’s hilarious stuff, supercharged by precision timing and an impassioned, charismatic delivery that’s tempered by an engaging self-effacing streak. This is a rock-solid hour of constant laughs from a skilled pro."

★ ★ ★ ★ The Scotsman
"it's clear that he's a thoughtful comic, the vivid imagery of his stories framed with social critique."

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ On The Mic
"Darius Davies is the most underrated comedian in the UK today. A major star, who you just haven’t heard of yet."

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The Student 
"Energetic, self-aware, and genuinely hilarious, this show is a must-watch if you have the chance."


Josh Elton

Whether he’s delivering rapid-fire punchlines or engaging in playful banter with the crowd, Josh’s stage presence is electrifying. He has a natural ability to connect with his audience and keep them laughing throughout his entire performance. With his quick wit and infectious enthusiasm, Josh Elton is a comedic force that guarantees a memorable and hilarious experience for any audience.


Suzy Bennet

Suzy is a proud Devonian and was thrilled to be included in the Evening Herald’s ‘Coolest Plymouth Women’ List and often pops in to BBC Radio Devon for a chat.

A former winner of the prestigious Funny Women Award, Suzy is a dynamo of a comic, with a uniquely warm and chatty stage presence.

She was also chosen as tour support act for Russell Kane on his Smallness shows and Russell Kane and Friends showcases where he described her as a ‘Charm Bomb’.


Sit back, enjoy the show and get ready to laugh like your socks off! This is stand up at its best!

Make sure you book your tickets early to avoid missing out. Please note lineup may be subject to change. For full T&C’s please visit www.chuckl.co.uk

Prepare yourselves, for stand up at its best!