Adam Riley

Picture a deadpan redhead with the kind of dark wit that makes you laugh before you've even processed what just happened—that's the electrifying energy Adam Riley brings to every stage he graces. This seriously impressive comic (as The Scotsman put it) has been turning heads across the UK circuit since winning the Comedy Store's King Gong in June 2015, a victory that launched him into the comedy stratosphere.

Named Chortle Comedian to Watch in 2017, Adam's deliciously twisted sense of humour earned him a spot at the AAA Stand-up showcase at Edinburgh Fringe 2019, where he's since become a regular fixture with five shows under his belt—including his cult hit "Saxon" and the brilliantly titled "Late-night Comedy in the Afternoon." He's also flexed his writing chops for BBC Radio 4's Newsjack, proving his dark genius works on page as well as stage.

Whether he's dismantling why he'll never be James Bond or sharing cancel-worthy material about his former career at B&Q Cricklewood, Adam's performances at top clubs like the Comedy Store and Up the Creek have cemented his reputation. A favourite on the Comedy Boat since 2024, Adam delivers jokes so clever and dark you'll want to steal them for yourself (but please don't).