Angelos Epithemiou to headline live Isle of Wight comedy show

The comedian, known for his appearances on Shooting Stars, BBC1, ITV1 and The Angelos Epithemiou Show, will be headlining the event at FuBar, on Union Street, Ryde, on Thursday, October 17.

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Ballyrags will feature an all-Islander supporting line-up.

Local comedy star, Quivers (Image: Contributed) Island-based comedians Quivers, Adam Gaterell, Polly Proud and Baron Fortitude will take the stage, with DJ Shufflah providing the music.

Ballyrags, founded by Islanders Luc Valvona and Toby Brown, provides a platform for graduates of Luc’s Isle of Wight School of Comedy.

Many students have successfully transitioned from the school to the stage, both at Ballyrags and beyond.

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Toby said: "I’m immensely proud we’re able to showcase a diverse range of homegrown acts and talent — and give them the chance to perform alongside nationally recognised artists."

Mr Valvona added: "It happens to be my birthday on October 17, so I booked Angelos, one of my favourite acts.

"Although judging by the sales already, he's clearly a favourite of everyone."

Ballyrags is held every third Thursday of the month at FuBar.

Tickets, which are selling very well, according to Toby, can be purchased online or at the door on the night.