XS Malarkey: Edinburgh Previews with Amy Annette and Sam Nicoresti

Amy Annette is a stand-up comedian, co-editor and contributor to the critically acclaimed book ‘I Call Myself a Feminist?’ as featured in the Guardian, i Newspaper and Time Out. Amy has also been featured on the Reasons To Be Cheerful and Evil Genius Podcasts and Stuart Goldsmith’s Infinite Sofa.

She has supported comedians like; Rose Matafeo – opening for her at the taping of her special in the West End, and Lou Sanders – supporting her on tour. She regularly appears London clubs like Moth Club and 21 Soho.

Sam Nicoresti does comedy and sometimes a bit of art for money and occasionally if he’s been extra good he is allowed to publish his writing in web and print. He’s also a filmmaker and his favourite method of sleeping is prone – lights off, pyjamas on.

'Toby is an actor, writer and comedian, who has a stupid name that no-one can pronounce or spell. He was born in a small cottage in Ludlow, Shropshire at the turn of the century, and even as a baby, sported a rather manly collection of facial hair.'

Manchester comedy Legend and host of XS Malarkey. Toby was the inaugural winner of The Les Dawson Award, beating a shortlist including Peter Kay, Daniel Kitson, Dave Spikey, Ken Dodd, Caroline Ahearne, Craig Cash and Steve Coogan. He works regularly in TV and Radio having appeared in shows ranging from Coronation Street to Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights.

'Superior stand-up skills – very, very funny' (The Guardian)

'A comedy genius' (Metro).