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Brand under the new ownership of comic Kev Orkian The reborn Jongleurs comedy club has announced its first batch of dates, featuring old-school comics as well as circuit stalwarts. One of the first events to be staged under the banner will be at the Blackpool Winter Gardens later this month featuring former EastEnders star Shaun Williamson alongside  Bobby Davro, pictured, and Billy Pearce. Last year, Chortle reported how Britain’s Got Talent comedian Kev Orkian has brought the troubled brand, with plans to revive it. Shows featuring circuit regulars such as Rudi Lickwood, Mike Gunn, ...

Jongleurs comedy clubs are making a comeback. Comedian Kev Orkian has brought the brand and has planned a series of pop-up gigs next year. Orkian's company Howlin’ Entertainment, already counts former Jongleurs managing director David Elphick, and booking agent Marilyn Nelson among its team, although he told Chortle Elphick will have no role in the new Jongleurs gigs. Shows have been scheduled for next year at the Century Club in London, the Concorde Club in Southampton, the Highland Restaurant in Broxbourne and Queen’s Theatre Barnstaple. Comics on the bills include former Jongleurs ...