George Rigden is a Bristol-based musical comic who, despite having only been gigging since 2013, has already racked up in excess of 200 gigs, enjoyed success in a clutch of competitions and is now booked regularly for paid opening/middle sets and MC work for a wide range of respected promoters and independent nights.
In the last year alone, he's gigged with the likes of Russell Howard, Stephen Merchant, Jason Manford, Nick Helm & Joe Wilkinson, and is the resident M.C. for legendary Bristol night, OPPO (founded by Mark Olver). In 2015 George will be making his Edinburgh debut, having beaten off stiff competition to win a place in Bound & Gagged Comedy's prestigious showcase 'AAA' at The Pleasance Edinburgh.
QUOTES
‘He is a very knowing act, sardonic and aloof...Solidly Entertaining.'
Steve Bennett, Chortle
'Slightly menacing but also funny...Rigden probably has a future writing topical songs for Radio 4'
Bruce Dessau
'George Rigden just has funny chops - bloody hilarious.'
Angela Barnes
‘Certainly a name to watch out for in the future.’
Bristol Culture
'George Rigden just has funny chops - bloody hilarious.'
Angela Barnes
‘Certainly a name to watch out for in the future.’
Bristol Culture
COMPETITIONS/ACHIEVEMENTS
- BOUND & GAGGED AAA STAND-UP LATE SHOWCASE EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE 2015
- FINALIST – Laughing Horse New Act of the year (2014)
- SEMI-FINALIST – Musical Comedy Awards (2015)
- FINALIST – Brighton Squawker New Act of the year Award (2014)
- FINALIST – Bath Comedy Festival New Act of the year (2015)
- FINALIST - last minute/kill for a seat new comedian of the year (2015)
- WINNER – Sal Monello’s comedy gladiators (May 2014)
- WINNER – Comedy Café New Act Night (July 2014)
