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Sober IS Fun has teamed up with Chelmsford For You to bring our famously funny alcohol-free stand-up shows to the County Hotel in Chelmsford Essex .
Come join us on Saturday 31st January at The County Hotel Chelmsford
Expect big laughs in a welcoming, inclusive, sober-friendly setting.As part of Chelmsford For You’s January campaign – The Dry Edit, this Sober Comedy Night runs alongside Dry January, offering a brilliant alternative night out that doesn’t revolve around alcohol. Whether you’re doing Dry January, living alcohol-free, or simply fancy a great night of comedy in a welcoming environment, this event is for you.
Big laughs. Top comedians. Zero alcohol.
James Redmond - Outlaws ( BBC) Hollyoaks ( C4) , Casualty ( BBC)
Maureen Younger - Frank, fast, feisty, and sharp — Maureen delivers honest humour with attitude.
Mike Gunn - Live at the Apollo ( BBC) , Michael McIntyres Comedy Road Show (BBC)
“ONE OF THE TOP TEN STAND-UPS IN THE COUNTRY” – The Independent“MIKE GUNN WILL MAKE YOU DIE LAUGHING” – The Guardian
Doors Open :6.30pm | Food Available | Great selection of AF Drinks | Show Starts :8pm | Show Finishes :10pm
Early Bird Tickets : £15 + BF In ADV | Standard Ticket : £20| On the door £25
Early booking is highly recommended for this Essex Sober Event
16 + | SEATING ALLOCATED ON ARRIVAL | SHOW MAY CONTAIN ADULT CONTENT | 16 + | ACTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE | TICKETS ARE NOT REFUNDABLE OR EXCHANGEABLE | PHOTOS & VIDEO MAYBE RECORDED FOR PROMOTIONAL PURPOSE
Please note that the artists appearing may be subject to change.
James Redmond
James Redmond is a dry, slick and subtle stand up who delivers unexpected twists and turns during his set as he deconstructs his art. He has a track record as a model and actor and is best known for seminal roles in Hollyoaks (C4) and Casualty (BBC 1) as well as having presented CD UK alongside Cat Deeley and appeared as a guest on Never Mind The Buzzcocks (BBC 2), Celebrity Who Wants To Be A Millionaire; (ITV 1) and Soccer AM (Sky 1). 'Fresh-off-the-telly James Redmond has the makings of a really good comic' (Fringe Magazine).
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Maureen Younger
Maureen is frank, fast, feisty, sharp and engaging – honest humour with attitude! She works as a stand up comedian and compere all around the UK and abroad and even gigs in German! As an experienced compere, Maureen is known for her quick wit and sharp audience interaction. In the UK she is one of the few comedians who works regularly on the mainstream and urban comedy circuits. Her gigs have ranged from being the support act for the entire West End run of The Naked Magicians at the Trafalgar Studios as well as one of the warm up acts for Puppetry of the Penis to performing at the Barbican alongside Arthur Smith; supporting Shazia Mirza on tour; to being one of the acts at the Jamaica vs The World gigs at the Shepherds Bush Empire. Maureen is also the resident MC of MY Comedy in London and Birmingham, and has worked as a contributor on BBC Radio and Sky News. 'Maureen Younger is more than compere, more than host, with a natural gift of the gab she's quick off the mark and doesn't miss a trick!' (<a href="http://www.gingerbeer.co.uk)" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.gingerbeer.co.uk)</a> 'If you have been lucky enough to see her perform you will be fully aware of just how funny and infectious this woman is.' (Time Out) “one of the best MCs in the country” (Jo Enright) '... whose punch lines also hit the mark in German' (Cologne Rundschau) 'Engaging and funny' (Three Weeks).
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Mike Gunn
Mike Gunn is a Comedy Store regular and headlines gigs all over the UK. He has appeared on numerous TV programmes, including Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow (BBC1), Celebrity Deal or no Deal (CH 4), and Harry Hill’s TV Burp (ITV). He has also been a contributor for The Guardian and written for Time Out, The List and Match of the Day Magazine and was support for Lee Mack on a huge theatre tour. 'One of the 10 leading stand-ups in Britain' (Independent on Sunday). Mike Gunn was named in Ents24's top 20 hardest-working comedians 2017.
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on Sat 31 January 2026