The ministry; the job of being a priest, in some parts of the Christian Church - or so you think. However, every Sunday during term time, Oxford is lucky enough to offer ‘Ministry’ of an alternative kind.
Upstairs at the Wheatsheaf is The Ministry of Mirth, an intimate stand-up comedy night showcasing a selection of Oxford’s finest up and coming comedians.
The U.S.P [‘unique selling point’] of Ministry is that it’s an evening which works hard to give people new to the comedy scene a chance to try out their material. Whilst this can be a risky business, it’s well worth hanging tight through somewhat awkward moments in order to experience some gems worthy of a night out at the Comedy Store.
Notable on the night I went were Al Hodgson [compere for the evening] and Charlie Partridge, both of whom were able to move seamlessly between rehearsed and improvised material. Show stealer Rob Alderson’s performance was quick, slick and high energy - certainly a name to watch out for on the London circuit. Also worth a mention was the Ministry debut performance of Keli Carender who aims to introduce Oxford to her unique palette of larger-than-life characters.
Start the week with a laugh: next shows are scheduled for: 4th & 11th Feb. Doors open at 8pm.
Upstairs at the Wheatsheaf is The Ministry of Mirth, an intimate stand-up comedy night showcasing a selection of Oxford’s finest up and coming comedians.
The U.S.P [‘unique selling point’] of Ministry is that it’s an evening which works hard to give people new to the comedy scene a chance to try out their material. Whilst this can be a risky business, it’s well worth hanging tight through somewhat awkward moments in order to experience some gems worthy of a night out at the Comedy Store.
Notable on the night I went were Al Hodgson [compere for the evening] and Charlie Partridge, both of whom were able to move seamlessly between rehearsed and improvised material. Show stealer Rob Alderson’s performance was quick, slick and high energy - certainly a name to watch out for on the London circuit. Also worth a mention was the Ministry debut performance of Keli Carender who aims to introduce Oxford to her unique palette of larger-than-life characters.
Start the week with a laugh: next shows are scheduled for: 4th & 11th Feb. Doors open at 8pm.