Lee Kyle joins South Shields Laffalang
SOUTH Tyneside comedian Lee Kyle will be adding his comedy stamp to a hugely popular sketch show when he compares the Laffalang next month at the Westovian Theatre in South Shields. The Easter Laffalang will be the fifth in the series of outrageous shows that features 13 sketches written by South Shields playwright Ed Waugh linked by a comedian compere.
The comedy evenings are now attracting more than 350 people and are growing in popularity. Lee follows in the footsteps of top North-East comedians Gavin Webster, Micky Cochrane, Mike Milligan and Steffen Peddie, who have all hosted the show.
Chris Ramsey did three minutes of his own material at the Valentine Laffalang and appeared in sketches. BBC news anchorman Jeff Brown also appeared as a news reporter.
"The Valentine Laffalang attracted a record audience and the Westovian theatre was almost sold out. We are delighted Lee is compering the Easter show. He is an excellent comedian and we know he'll bring his own band of fun to the show," says Laffalang producer Gareth Hunter.
Lee, who is from Jarrow and now lives in South Shields, was formerly part of an all-male Spice Girls tribute act before spending a decade as a professional wrestler.
* The Easter Laffalang is on Friday and Saturday, April 24 and 25, at 7.30pm.
Tickets cost £10 from the Visitor Information Centre in Haven Point Sports Centre. Telephone: 0191-4247788
Viv Hardwick
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