Paul Thorne

Warrington born Paul Thorne is a highly respected comedian and regular member of The Comedy Store’s Cutting Edge team; performing material based on the week’s news in this prestigious topical show.

Paul’s topical gags; spontaneous wit, and surreal songs have taken him to Australia, China,, Dubai, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore and Thailand as well as quite a few places on the way. His solo shows have toured the Canadian Fringe festivals twice now and both times to critical acclaim and 2014 saw a successful solo run at London’s Leicester Square Theatre.

TV and Radio appearances include;

The World Stands Up (Paramount), The Stand Up Show (BBC One) and The Comedy Store (Comedy Central). Bring Me the Head of Light Entertainment (Channel 5). Radio includes Cabaret on Four (BBC Radio 4), The Lost Weblog of Scrooby Trevithick (with Andy Parsons for BBC Radio 4) and Hold the Front Page (BBC Radio 5).

“A waspish, sweary pleasure” Telegraph             “A must-see comedian” Guardian

“A sharp and fast-paced comedian with just the right mix of edgy political incorrectness.” Toronto Sun