SHEFFIELD: The Lescar

Thursday 13th June, 2024

8:00pm

Event information

Kevin Precious is back! And what a night as he introduces Matt Price and Jack Gleadow!

‘’A latter day Lee Evans, star potential the skys the limit’’
Bruce Dessau (Beyond The Joke, Evening Standard)

Jack Gleadow is a rising star in the world of comedy, known for his energetic and quirky performances that feature a mix of physical comedy, witty storytelling, and audience interaction. Born and raised in Hull, Gleadow began his comedy career as a teenager, performing at local comedy nights and open mic events. He quickly made a name for himself taking inspiration from the golden era of variety, earning several accolades, including the Amused Moose National New Comic Award in 2017 and the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year Award in 2018.

"Imagine if a great music hall comedian was catapulted into the future…Morecombe and tech-wise?" British Comedy Guide

Gleadow's talent has been recognized in numerous other comedy competitions, including the British Comedian of The Year and the Great Yorkshire Fringe New Comedian of the Year. He has also written and performed in several successful comedy shows, including "Mr Saturday Night" and "Jacks Entertainment the later being nominated as Best New Show at the Leicester Comedy Festival " He performed for Audible Live from the Edinburgh Festival in 2019 which was later released on the Amazon platform. Nominated as Best Newcomer by Chortle in 2019 and recognised in the award as a 'Future TV Presenter' being nominated by The Edinburgh TV Festival in 2021

“All-round entertainment which encompasses a full assortment of skills…has a very bright future in entertainment ahead of him” **** One4Review

Despite his success, Gleadow remains humble and passionate about entertaining audiences with his unique brand of comedy, he is a one-man variety show with the use of sounds, stories, jokes and he continues to perform at comedy clubs, festivals, and corporate events, bringing his high-energy performance and cheeky persona to the stage. With his talent and dedication, it's clear that Jack Gleadow is a comedian to watch in the years to come.

“Absolute natural, an unabashed crowdpleaser” Chortle

“Echoes of Norman Wisdom' BBC Humberside

“Never a dull second” ***** Voice Mag

“Has you laughing at every angle” **** Fresh Fringe