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Dave Johns

Dave Johns is one of the most respected and best loved stand up comics working on the British comedy circuit having performed extensively in UK comedy clubs, and comedy clubs and festivals worldwide for three decades. A multi-award winning film actor, accomplished stage actor and improvisor who has appeared on the West End stage and is best known for his breakthrough role in Ken Loach’s critically acclaimed film I, Daniel Blake which won the coveted Palme D’Or Award at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival. Dave has also written for theatre and radio, including the stage adaptation of The Shawshank Redemption. His stage credits include appearing alongside Christian Slater in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest at the Garrick Theatre, and TV appearances include Never Mind the Buzzcocks and 8 Out of 10 Cats.