Jack Skipper: Skint
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Carpet-fitter turned comedian Jack Skipper delivers his debut, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated, stand-up hour with a show about how he went from a tradesman with no qualifications to a full-time comedian (with no qualifications) – offering insights into the endeavours of a working-class father struggling to navigate his way through life.
Seen on The Stand Up Sketch Show. Tour support for Michael McIntyre and Russell Kane. Over 16 million likes on TikTok.
Nominated for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2024.
Winner of Best Debut Show at Leicester Comedy Festival 2024.
Nominated for Next Up’s Biggest Award In Comedy 2024.
So You Think You’re Funny 2022 runner-up.
Important information
Ticket prices: £17.50
Running time: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes with interval
Age recommendation: 14+
Concessions:
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Trailer
Reviews
★★★★★
The Phoenix Remix★★★★1/2
“So relatable and delivered with such charm that the audience are never not onside…A very entertaining hour of comedy.”
One4Review★★★★
“Definitely a name to watch.”
Beyond The Joke★★★★
“There are gags jam-packed into this first hour.”
Entertainment Now★★★★
Fest★★★★
Daily Mail“Delivery that commands the room and a no-nonsense outlook that gels into strong punchlines.”
Chortle
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