Chuckl. proudly presents Southend XL Comedy Club.

Our XL clubs showcase some of the biggest names in comedy alongside our favourite comedians off the telly... expect wall-to-wall laughs from comedians you know and love!


Tonight’s Line up includes Dylan Moran, Andrew Maxwell, Fiona Allen and Ash Frith.


Dylan Moran

He is perhaps best known for co-writing and starring in the critically acclaimed Channel 4 sitcom "Black Books," which garnered him two BAFTAs. But his success extends beyond this iconic show. Moran boasts a prolific career in television and live performances, consistently captivating audiences with his wit and charm.

Movie fans will recognize him from his roles in popular films like "Shaun of the Dead," "Run Fatboy Run," and "Notting Hill.”


Andrew Maxwell

As seen on Live At The Apollo (BBC One), Have I Got News For You (BBC One), Celebrity Juice (ITV2) and Mock The Week (BBC Two). He is also the voice of Get Your Tats Out: Kavos Inc (Channel 5).

Andrew is the recognisable voice of MTV’s hit show "Ex on the Beach" (which has ran for 9 series), and on Radio 4 as the host of Andrew Maxwell’s Public Enemies and as a regular on R4’s News Quiz. Having the ear of both the youth and older audience Andrew is best placed to get all ages to stand up and be counted. Last year he also won Celebrity Mastermind with the specialist subject of Lebanon (which he knew nothing about 6 months before the recording).


Fiona Allen

Twice Emmy winning actor and comedian Fiona Allen has been a mainstay of our TV screens over the past two decades. She has starred in various sketch shows, most famously the iconic “Smack the Pony“. Fiona has also appeared in television dramas such as “Dalziel and Pascoe“, “Shameless“, “Coronation Street” and “Happiness” alongside Paul Whitehouse. On film, Fiona played Sandra in the film version of the famous Viz comic strip “Fat Slags“, and Smirgut the Fierce in “Gladiatress“. Most recently she has been in that little-known soap “Eastenders“…

Fiona won a whole new generation of fans in the second series of the hit E4 teenage drama “Skins“, playing Maxxie’s mum, Jackie Oliver (her on-screen hubby was Bill Bailey). She has also played the role of Georgia Stevenson in the BBC drama “Waterloo Road“, while often appearing as herself on comedy shows like “Mock the Week” and “8 Out Of 10 Cats“.

Esther Manito

As seen on Live At The Apollo (BBC), The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV), Hypothetical (Dave) and heard on: BBC Sounds Russel Kane’s Evil Genius, co-hosting Radio 4 Extra's Newsjack Unplugged, CBBC Bitesize Parents, BBC'S Breaking the News and Russell Kane’s Boys Don’t Cry.

Esther’s hour #NotAllMen won best show at Leicester Comedy Festival 2021.


And MC Ash Frith

Since launching his comedy career in 2011, Ash Frith has been a fixture on the UK comedy circuit, sharing the stage with some of its most esteemed performers. Providing support for luminaries like Russell Kane and Terry Alderton during theatre dates. He also showcased his talents at renowned venues such as Frog and Bucket in Manchester and Comedy Central in Liverpool.


Get ready for stand-up comedy at its best!

Please be aware line-up may be subject to change. In the rare case, the line-up does change then Chuckl. will replace acts with other comedians with a similar profile. For full terms and conditions please visit Chuckl.’s T&C’s on www.chuckl.co.uk