Eddie Twist

Eddie Twist was a lively stand-up comedy character created and performed by comedy actor Allin Kempthorne between 2008 and 2014.

A comedian, MC, presenter and event compère, Eddie Twist racked up an impressive résumé. Portrayed with a warm West Country charm and a mischievous grin and always dressed in his black waistcoat, white shirt and a skull and crossbones belt buckle, Eddie Twist lit up a wide variety of venues around the British comedy club and festival circuits. His high-octane energy and razor-sharp crowd work made him a natural MC and event host, appearing in shows with the likes of Russell Kane, John Maloney, Scott Capurro and Ian Cognito.

Eddie Twist was also part of comedian Lee Evans' record breaking "BIG" show at the O2 Arena where Eddie joined Lee dancing around a piano dressed as a chef.

Eddie Twist appeared in many high profile comedy competitions including Chelmsford Comedian of the Year (Finalist), Last Minute New Comedian of the Year (Semi-Finalist), Laughing Horse New Comedian of the Year (Quarter Finalist) and the BBC New Comedian of the Year.

Beyond the stages of the comedy club circuit audiences also followed Eddie’s offbeat adventures in the YouTube series "Twisted Britain" produced by Wibbell Productions inwhich Eddie was “let out of Cornwall” to explore the curious corners of the UK, sharing his signature twisted take on the characters, events and communities he encountered.

Although Allin Kempthorne no longer performs as Eddie Twist he greatly enjoyed his years playing Eddie on the comedy circuit and looks back on them with pride and fondness. Allin has since gone on to carve out a highly successful career as a comedy magician.

ALLIN KEMPTHORNE PERFORMED AS EDDIE TWIST IN COMEDY CLUBS AROUND THE UK INCLUDING:

The Pick of The Fringe, Brighton Fringe Festival
The Funny Farm, Wivenhoe
I Love Comedy, Cambridge
West Coast Buoys Comedy, Lowestoft
The Fosters Quadrant Comedy Festival, Brighton
Comedy on the Strand, Barnstaple
Roll With It Comedy Club, The Roundtable, Leicester Square

Trafalgar Comedy Club, Harwich
So You Think You're Funny? Clapham
The Black Horse, Chelmsford
Bramwells, Canterbury
Pearshaped Comedy, Fitzrovia
Jolly Roger Comedy at the Mustard, Chelmsford
Amused Moose Laugh Off, Albany Comedy Cellar, London
The Comedy Cafe, Shoreditch
The Piccadilly Comedy Club, Piccadilly
Jolly Comedy Club, Worthing
Laugh Out Loud Comedy, The Bull, Braintree
The Alchemist, Wandsworth
Comedy Within Tent, The Levity Festival, Peterborough
The Bull, Apsley
Dannys Comedy Club, Haywards Heath

The Bull, Braintree
Laugh Out Loud Comedy, Molly Malones, Hitchin
Theatre Royal, Stratford
Harrogate Comedy Festival, Comedian Of The Year
The Hideaway, Archway
The Prince of Wales, Tooting
Party Pieces, Shaker & Co, Euston
The Trader, Old Street, London
Brand Spanking Comedy, Clapham
Belushi's Bar, Greenwich
The Bedford, Balham
Naked Comedy Club, London
A Spoonful of Poison, London
Laughing Horse New Act of the Year, Brighton
The Rhythm Factory Comedy Club, London
Edge Comedy Club, Exeter
The Old School Yard, London
You Must Be Joking, Newbury Corn Exchange
Comedy Autopsy, Holborn

New Comedian of the Year 2012, Leicester Square Theatre, London
Oh So Funny Comedy, Leytonstone
Heavenly Comedy, London
Viva La Comedy, Brighton

The Laughing Horse at the Theatre Royal, Stratford
Heavenly Comedy, Shepherds Bush
Camden Comedy Sessions, London
Mango Comedy, London
Top o'The Morning, Hackney

Downstairs at the Kings Head, Crouch End
The Comedy Cow, Milton Keynes Quarter Finals
Bob's Comedy Club, Southend-on-Sea
Charlie's Comedy Club, London
Licence To Laugh Comedy Night, Chiswick
Comedy at the Queens, Tyldesley, Gtr Manchester
Laughing Horse, Richmond
The Comedy Pub, Piccadilly, London
The Jam Tree, Chelsea
The Wildman, Norwich
Ivor Dembina's Hampstead Comedy Club, Hampstead
The Old School Yard, London
Funny Bone Comedy, Hayes
Laughing Horse, Covent Garden
The Jam Tree, Chelsea
Colchester Comedy Festival, Colchester
Theatre Royal, Stratford

TWISTED BRITAIN:

In the series "Twisted Britain" we joined Eddie Twist on his exploration of the obscure and unknown towns and villages of Britain as he gave his unique perspective on the people and places he encountered along the way.
The series was produced by Wibbell Productions.

Episode 7 - BRIGHTON

Eddie Twist performs at the Brighton Fringe Festival and finds there's many shows there to compete with his own.
Watch it on YouTube

Episode 8 - CROSS GATES

Eddie finds himself stranded in the Yorkshire town of Cross Gates with an unhelpfull comedy promoter and no way to get to his stand-up gig.
Watch it on YouTube

Episode 9 - FORMBY

Eddie Twist heads up to the 'Dangerous North' to perform in the Merseyside town of Formby and finds it not as scary as he imagined.
Watch it on YouTube