David Eagle – Flying Solo
Since 2005, David Eagle has been a member of three-time BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winning band The Young'uns , well-known for their comedy, with the Guardian writing in their 5 star review: "a rampant humour which occasionally makes them appear more like standup comedians, mercilessly mocking one another and involving the audience at every turn ..."
"The Young’uns were bravely emotional but also very funny, thanks to the constant banter from Eagle ..."
In 2018, David started performing standup. He has been crowned New Comedian Of The Year by Leicester square Theatre and at Bath Comedy Festival and Nottingham Comedy Festival.
He has opened for award winning comedians Reginald D Hunter, Tom Wrigglesworth, Adam Bloom and regularly for Boothby Graffoe. He also starred in Tony Law and Phil Nichol's improvised 2019 Edinburgh Fringe show.
David is blind, and his comedy often explores how his disability means the most ordinary, commonplace events are turned into surreal and convoluted dramas. Occasionally he dons his accordion (often as a spiteful repost to hecklers) and performs one of his comedy songs, such as his George Formby parody, described by the Guardian as "a comic tour de force."
With his solo show that’s a mixed stand-up comedy, hilarious storytelling and folk songs David is available to tour small scale, intimate venues and village hall rural touring in Spring 2024.
He may even bring his accordion along – if he’s feeling evil.
"Performing COMEDY for year, David Eagle is a genuine stand up rookie phenomenon! Looking forward to hearing more."
Reginald D Hunter
"Just seen the future of stand up comedy and his name is David Eagle."
Boothby Graffoe
"Constantly hilarious, gag on gag, leaving an audience gasping in admiration, and applause that goes on for minutes."
Bath Echo