Darren Armitstead

Gosport/Portsmouth based comedian

Darren has been performing Stand Up comedy since November 2016, and has already made waves along the South Coast with his fast Pun Based style fusing clever punchlines with a charming warm personality that can win over audiences. He has performed comedy all around Hampshire and the surrounding areas, going as far as Somerset, London and even being invited for an overseas show in Cannes. He has competed in numerous competitions throughout his comedy career, advancing to placements of various shows and is quickly getting his name about and building a reputation for being a reliable performer who brings variety and energy to any night.

?A delight to work with and a very reliable performer? Full of witty banter, Darren had the audience in stitches with his crowd interaction!? ? Connor Wolf, Promoter at 50Fifty Entertainment (Hampshire)

?Amazingly funny, wickedly clever punchlines and a sense of fun that will draw a crowd to full attention!? ? Ben McLaughlin, Promoter of Isle See You Laughing (Isle Of Wight)

Finalist;
Portsmouth Comedian of the Year 2018
Honicombe Laughs Competition 2018
Spinnaker Tower Gong Show 2018
50Fifty Entertainment Gong Show 2017

Semi Finalist;
Stand Up for Cider 2018
Yellow Comedy Golden Comedian of the Year 2018
Laugh Out Loud New Act Competition

Quarter Finalist;
South Coast Comedian of the Year 2018

Festivals;
Lechlade Festival 2018 - Gloucestershire
Bosfest Festival 2018 - Somerset
Lesfest Festival 2018

International;
British Invasion Comedy Club July 2017 ? Cannes, France