The second of our star-studded stand-up shows as part of Woolwich Words & Sounds is hosted by comedian, actor and presenter LLOYD GRIFFITH (Ted Lasso, Soccer AM) - plus Britain's Got Talent winner AXEL BLAKE, South London's very own MICHELLE DE SWARTE, and rising stars TOM BALLARD (Deadloch) and LILY PHILLIPS (The Stand Up Sketch Show).

Lloyd Griffith

You may have seen Lloyd Griffith recently in Ted Lasso, It’s A Sin, House of Games or Not Going Out. Lloyd also fronted the BBC documentary called Can You Beat The Bookies? and co-hosted Soccer AM on Sky Sports and Flinch on Netflix.

Axel Blake

A rising star of UK comedy, Axel Blake has been honing his stand-up skills since 2008 with his hilarious stories, shenanigans and sketches.

After appearing on Britain’s Got Talent in 2022, his relatable comedy won the hearts and laughs of the nation, propelling him all the way to the finals and then on to win the coveted competition and a spot at The Royal Variety Show. In addition to supporting comedy legends such as Dave Chappelle and Eddie Griffin, Axel has sold out illustrious venues all round the country.

Michelle De Swarte

Born in South London, Michelle moved to New York aged 19 and became heavily involved in the comedy scene. Since returning to London, Michelle has starred as a series regular in Katherine Ryan’s Netflix series The Duchess, plays Natasha (the lead role) in HBO/Sky series The Baby from Sister Pictures, and she has featured in the latest series of Live at the Apollo.

Tom Ballard

Tom Ballard is an award-winning stand up comedian/actor/writer/broadcaster. He was nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2015 Edinburgh Fringe for his show Taxis & Rainbows & Hatred, while his 2016 show The World Keeps Happening was nominated for Best Show in both Melbourne and Edinburgh, as well as taking out the 2016 Helpmann Award for Best Comedy Performer.

Lily Philips

Lily is one of the most exciting up-and-coming voices in comedy in the UK. In 2021, she reached the grand final of the BBC New Comedy Awards and is a series regular on The Stand Up Sketch Show . Her credits also include Period Dramas (BBC3), The Joy Of Missing Out (All4), and comedy shorts for Comedy Central.

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