Andy Zaltzman

Gits and Shiggles is one of London's best comedy nights, organising events throughout the capital as well as their residency at The Half Moon, Putney. Headlining the show with an extended set, we have the incredible Andy Zaltzman. Host of BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz and the hugely popular satirical podcast The Bugle, Andy is also the reigning champion of Taskmaster Series 18 and the BBC’s resident cricket statistician on Test Match Special. A veteran of the Edinburgh Fringe and one of the country’s most distinctive political comedians, Andy has toured his brilliantly inventive satire around the world. Described as “probably the best satirical comic we’ve produced in the last two decades” (Time Out), we’re delighted to have him performing an extended headline set. Joining him is the brilliant Ria Lina. You’ll know her from appearances on Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News for You, QI, Mock the Week and The Last Leg, as well as her regular appearances as co-host of Pointless. A comedian, writer and actor with a PhD in virology, Ria combines razor-sharp comedy with a scientific mind and has been named one of the Evening Standard’s “Hottest Comedians You Should Be Watching Now”. She is “fearless, provocative and very funny” (The Scotsman). "Awesome comedy night... If you haven't been yet, go. They've got chairs and everything" - Rich Fulcher, The Mighty Boosh "Ace line-ups picked by true comedy connoisseurs" - Time Out