Videos
Join us for our final gig at 'Cargo' in Edinburgh for the boats arrival, the thoughts of the crowd, and most importantly - the comedians, including Dan Nightingale, Andre Vincent, 'The boy with tape on his face', Carl Connelly, and many more in this special final video of the Pleasance Ahoy journey!
(Play Video )Join Pleasance Ahoy crew member Andre Vincent as he takes to the Stand in Glasgow to discuss fundamentalist Muslim Skiers!
(Play Video )Vikki Stone has a little crush on 'This Morning' presenter Phillip Scholfield, but only has one way of communicating this... through song! And if it's friday and your name is Eamon Holmes, you better watch out!
(Play Video )Join the Pleasance Ahoy tour at 'The Stand' in Glasgow, as Jessica Foteskew, Phil Differ, Andre Vincent, and Janey Godley played out to a packed house in the City.
(Play Video )Pat Burtscher, Steve Shanyaski, Luke Benson, and Janey Godley perform at the Falkirk Wheel at the penultimate performance of the Pleasance Ahoy series!
(Play Video )Everyone Watch out, Glasweigian Comedienne and all round 'force of nature' Janey Godley is on the boat to meet the press, and talk about our up and coming gig at Cargo in Edinburgh on Sunday 12th August 2012
(Play Video )As we approach the Fringe in Edinburg, we decided to go 'behind the scenes' with the filming as the crew embarked on the Falkirk Wheel, on Day 43 of our travels!
(Play Video )We caught up with Canadian Comic Pat Burtscher following his frantic gig at the Falkirk Wheel, where he tried to buy ice-cream, stole a cellphone, and tested our wireless microphones to the limit!
(Play Video )Join us during our Stone gig at the Star Inn as Chris Stokes recalls the time he was set upon by a gang of jocks (Not Scots!) and he uses his super powers!
(Play Video )Alex Boardman gives his own unique commentary on the hit TV series 'Man versus Food', hosted by Adam Richman! Performed at Lammars in Manchester.
(Play Video )Keith Carter performs at Lammars in Manchester as his alter ego 'Nige', and talks up the Job Club!
(Play Video )We entered the magic a while back... and somehow we've ended up in Scotland at the Falkirk Wheel, albeit a crew member down and in a different boat?! The adventure continues...
(Play Video )Join Elis James at our gig in Stone as he discusses the joys of parenting...or lack of (!) duirng his set at the Star Inn.
(Play Video )Check out this video from our Manchester gig with Steve Royle, as he shows his ability with some golf balls in a very peculiar manner!
(Play Video )Check out this lovely montage video made by the Pleasance Ahoy crew as they made their way towards stoke-on-Trent, capturing the essence of life on the waterways en route.
(Play Video )Join us in checking out the highlights from our gig at the Star Inn, Stone. We've got Elis James, Chris Stokes, Vikki Stone and the wonderful Thom Tuck in Store for you, and be sure to keep an eye out for more gig highlights from this venue in the coming days!
(Play Video )Fancy a catch up with the crew before we entered Scotland? We take a look back over what we learn't about the canals in Stoke-on-Trent, revisit the rap devised by Mark and Mixy of the Dead Poets, and check out some of the highlights from our gig at Lammars in Manchester!
(Play Video )Before we head to Scotland, why not check out our gig from Lammar's in Manchester, featuring Steve Royle and his ball juggling skills, Janey Godley's wicked sense of humour (!), the free flowing Alex Boardman, and meet Keith Carter as he performs as 'Nige'!
(Play Video )The crew find a mysterious tunnel that's not on the map. There's a sign next to it that says: 'To Scotland,' but who knows where it will take them?!
(Play Video )Local Historian Ray Johnson MBE joins us to chat to our Skipper Nicola about the impact of the waterways on the Potteries in Stoke-on-Trent, once the industrial heartland of England.
(Play Video )'Dead Poets' Duo Mark Grist & MC Mixy very kindly paid us a visit on the boat and spent some time comprising a rap about the good ship Meggie.
(Play Video )We chat with comic Steve Hall following his set at the very wet and windy gig at the Jolly Boatman in Thrupp, Oxfordshire.
(Play Video )Located just North of Stoke-on-Trent, the Harecastle Tunnel was built by Thomas Telford, with an earlier 'sister' tunnel constructed by the brilliant engineer James Brindley. Join us as Nic navigates through this miraculous feat of engineering excellance!
(Play Video )Join Steve hall for an extraordinary tale told at the Jolly Boatman in Thrupp, as he recollected one member of the audience he shouldn't have messed with.
(Play Video )The first rule about Holly Walsh is...YOU DO NOT TALK ABOUT HOLLY WALSH... The second rule is... to watch the video instead as Holly gives us the Lowdown on 'White Collar boxing'
(Play Video )Join Simon Feidler as he discusses the British and their obsession with the great outdoors
(Play Video )Join Chris Turner at our gig at the Jolly Boatman as he brilliantly freestlyes his way through a rap!
(Play Video )Join Ian Smith at out gig at the Jolly Boatman in Oxfordshire as he attempts to communivcate poetry and 'knock door run'!
(Play Video )Join Lloyd Langford at our Wallingford gig as he gears up for the Edinburgh Fringe with the Pleasance Theatre
(Play Video )Join Ian Smith, Holly Walsh, Steve Hall, and Chris Turner as they played out a very enjoyable gig in the rain just outside of Oxfordshire.
(Play Video )That's right - want to hear a classic about the only gay Eskimio? Well, you're in luck as Phil Nichol plays out his unique comedy Flavour at our Wallingford gig.
(Play Video )Join C4's 'Balls of Steel' presenter Mark Dolan for our Pleasance Ahoy gig at the Henley Festival 2012
(Play Video )Join us for dinner as we chat about our adventures on the waterways so far, including Kilts, Sting, The Queen's Royal Barge, Reginald D Hunter, the Olympic torch, and of course - fish slapping.
(Play Video )Join us for exclusive video access to Welsh funnyman Matt Rees as he entertained the crowd at the Bounty pub in Bourne End
(Play Video )Join Tim Fitzhigham as he meets up with Clive Pugh, Marketing Director for the Thames Valley Chorus, including a performance in front of our boat 'Meggie' by Reading bridge.
(Play Video )Join Hal Cruttenden at the Henely Festival 2012, as part of the Pleasance Ahoy tour to the Fringe in Edinburgh
(Play Video )Join us as we travel through Banbury and battle with the British summertime in order to beat the weather warnings!
(Play Video )Join us for an exclusive peak at some of Reginald D Hunters stand up at the Bounty in Bourne End!
(Play Video )Join Tim Fitzhigham's as he explores the Henley Festival for the colourful, charismatic, and downright outrageous! Watch out for the girl guides!
(Play Video )Following his gig at the Boathouse in Wallingford, we caught up with the Welshman and asked him a few simple questions...
(Play Video )Check out our gig from the Boathouse in Wallingford, feat. Tim Fitzhigham, Lloyd Langford, Simon Feilder, and Phil Nichol.
(Play Video )Join Tim Fitzhigham as he meanders with a keen sense of direction around the Henley Festival 2012, looking for some colourful & charismatic characters!
(Play Video )Join Tim Fitzhigham as he greets the Olympic torch as it tours the Oxfordshire town of Wallingford
(Play Video )An Interview post Henley Gig with C4's 'Balls of steel' presenter Mark Dolan.
(Play Video )Join Tim Fitzhigham in viewing the Henley fireworks display, as he describes the spectacular as only he can...
(Play Video )Join us for an exclusive peak at our gig from the Henley Festival 2012, featuring Hal Cruttenden, and 'Balls of Steel' presenter Mark Dolan.
(Play Video )Skipper Nicola sings us a short song about a little place called Goring... Take it away Skip!
(Play Video )Catch up with more highlights from our first gig at the Canal cafe in Little Venice, and check out this video with 'Idiots of Ants' as they sing to sweet, sweet Anna!
(Play Video )This is an excerpt from Sam Simmons' crazy game show themed sketch. High energy, lots of laughs and some very peculiar scenarios!
(Play Video )Topical sketch group NewsRevue satirise The Olympics in this clip taken from our first gig at The Canal Cafe in Little Venice, London. It seems like comedy and sport are a great mix!
(Play Video )Check this out - Reginald D Hunter, Jarred Christmas, and Matt Rees all under one roof at our 'Bounty gig', so join us right here for an exclusive peak
(Play Video )Following the successful event at the Bounty, we caught up with all the main acts for exclusive behind the scenes interviews.
(Play Video )Just a short video 'shout out' to the Pleasance crew on board Meggie from stand up comedian Reginald D Hunter, who performed for the Pleasance at the Bounty.
(Play Video )Andre will be joining the boat pretty soon, so we thought best to get to know the man. Having learnt his trade alongside the likes of Harry Hill and Al Murray, Andre lets us into some little secrets which he has planned for his stint of the boat...
(Play Video )We drop in with Skipper Nicola and her trusted '1st mate' Joe, as they take us through their early experiences on the boat. Plus, check out the special tribute to one of the most famous Monty Python sketches!
(Play Video )In an exclusive interview with the 'London Festival 2012' Director, Ruth Mackenzie shares her thoughts on the brilliance of the British creative community, upcoming events in the festival, and the legacy this Cultural Olympiad will inspire.
(Play Video )We catch up with award winning Comedian, World record holder, and our tour MC - Tim FitzHigham!
(Play Video )What a first night! A whole host of talent was on show - including the dynamic duo 'Cardinal Burns', 'Idiots of Ants', Cariad Lloyd, Pat Cahill, and the wonderfully absurd Australian - Sam Simmons.
(Play Video )Catch up with our official launch party video as we embark on our journey around Britain's Waterways as part of the London 2012 Festival. We were joined by a whole host of special guests, including award winning Comedian Jenny Eclair, and the Director of the London 2012 Festival - Ruth Mackenzie.
(Play Video )Cariad Lloyd's wacky alter ego 'Joey Bechamel' attempts to woo a man from the audience with some neuotic talk. This is how every woman shouldn't react around a man!
(Play Video )Hannah Eidinow, Head of Creative Development of The Pleasance Theatre, tells us all about Pleasance Ahoy; what you should expect, where it's going, and how it will be launched!
(Play Video )We chat to Nicola, the boat's Skipper who tells us about the highs and lows of life on the canal and the journey that she will be taking the boat on.
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