Richard Pulsford

Very experienced OPENER/MIDDLE act and CLOSER at smaller gigs. UK Pun Champion 2022 (Leicester Comedy Festival). Scottish Comedian of the Year runner-up 2021. Top 10 Jokes of the Edinburgh Fringe 2019, 2021 & 2022. Performed over 1,300 gigs in 13 years. Toured solo stand-up shows for the past 8 years including 7 full runs at the Edinburgh Fringe. Creator and host of the live in-venue panel show 'It Just So Happened' which combines comedy and history and goes out as a podcast under the same name. Originator and host of daily joke-writing competition #LunchPun on Twitter which currently has over 2,000 followers. "His show"¦ goes a long way to cementing his reputation"¦ an assured performer"¦ quick, original and funny" - **** rating. - Broadway Baby (review, August 2022). "Immediately establishing himself as a safe pair of hands, reminiscent of a master like Milton Jones, his (justified) confidence in his material shone through." - The Scotsman (review, December 2021). "You're sure to want to try to remember some of his gags to pass off as your own later"¦ It's a light-hearted session that delivers exactly what's promised: a LOT of gags." "“ 3.5 * rating. - Chortle (review, August 2021).