Anvil Springstein
In spirit of tradition, and following last years side splitting finale, the Riverside Festival will be closed in style by Anvil Springstien. The formidable Springstien is a law unto himself - enthusing his audience with an energy sparked by a delivery which holds no punches. Anvil powers his shows with his remarkable manic, improvising energies and charismatic story telling.
Dan Nightingale
Dan has enjoyed a meteoric rise to stardom, performing sell out shows across the country as well as supporting the likes of Ross Noble and Daniel Kitson. Dans improvisational style makes him one of the most exciting acts on the comedy circuit.
Steve Shanyaski
Steve Shanyaski walked out on a mind numbing office job and straight onto a comedy stage in the beginning of 2003, and has not looked back since. With a bucketload of charm, some surreal and silly material coupled with his brilliant comedy songs, Steve’s comedic star is on the rise.
Gary Delaney
This hard hitting, one-liner based comedian’s tightly written, original material makes him one of the most quoted comics on the circuit.
Brilliant, razor-sharp and often dark lines win over any crowd and leave them struggling to remember all the ones they want to tell later.
Barry Dodds
Geordie Barry Dodds has charmed audiences nationwide with his uniquely tailored combination of disarming North East wit and wry, down-to-earth observational humour.
Steve Harris
Named North West comedian of the year 1998 as well as making the finals of both the BBC New Comedy Awards and Channel 4’s So You Think You’re Funny. Steve has something for everyone, mixing puns, musical comedy, observational humour and straightforward gags
The official Rainman of live entertainment, Paul has appeared on a wide variety of TV shows over the past two years including Mastermind, Soccer AM, University Challenge and The World Stands Up.
Mark Maier
Mark's extraordinary talent for accents and dialects not only keeps him busy as a voice over artist, but resulted in his one man show 'Objects' transferring to Radio 4, receiving high critical acclaim.
Carl Hutchinson
Hutchinson’s trump card is the way he interacts with the audience, rolling with every ‘ooh’ and ‘aah’ his material generates, giving a dynamism and spontaneity to his performance that’s rare among newer acts.
Dave 20man
Dave Twentyman might be lacking the physical strength of twenty men (or one Teesside lass), but he certainly has the charm, talent and warmth of many. Dave's strengths are his improvisation and interaction, making each and every gig totally unique.
Mick Ferry
Mick Ferry is renowned as a fine purveyor of lugubrious surrealism and has quickly established himself as one of the most sought after comics on the British and International comedy circuit. Recognising his talent as a prolific comedy writer and emerging talent, Mick Ferry was one of only a handful of Artistes to be awarded a writers bursary by the BBC.
Jimmy Cricket
Back by popular demand, comedy legend Jimmy Cricket returns to the Stockton Riverside Fringe Festival after blowing the roof off last year’s event. With a show business career spanning over 40 years, the iconic Cricket will be bringing his distinctive mix of gags, puns and letters from Mammy.
Magic Sam
‘Magic Sam' the people’s magician is not only a very skilled card magician; he is also a sleight of hand artist and juggler, with an alternative rock style. Eminently lovable, delightfully hilarious, completely fearless and wonderfully talented, Sam may just be the perfect magician.
Steve Royal
Comedian, actor, writer, comedian, juggler, Steve Royal certainly is a master of many trades. Having finished support spots on the tours of Peter Kay and Dave Spikey, Steve is now plying his unique brand of family friendly comedy across theatres and clubs across the country.
As well as being the world’s number one Irish/Iranian/Geordie comedian, eagle-eyed Teessiders will recognise Pat Monahan from his daily appearances on the Paul O’Grady show. Fresh from sell out appearances across the globe, as well as TV warm up spots on Friday Night With Jonathan Ross and The IT Crowd, Pat is ready to open the day with his chatty, storytelling stand-up.
