Well, Noncon is my abbreviation for the newest comedy night in Colchester, the NonConformist Comedy Club, which debuts in the town on Wednesday 8th January, 2014. It's a chance for performers new and old to test out material in an open mic setting, with a leaning towards alternative comedy. I am of the opinion that within Colchester itself the opportunities for alternative comedians are few and far between (though nights do exist, such as the Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club at Missoula and the Hole in the Wall Comedy Night), and by putting on Noncon another platform is created.
Typically a slot will last for 5-10 minutes and it'll also give the crowd a chance to give anonymous feedback to performers via comment sheets, so that the experience is interactive and engaging.
Hopefully, this will become a monthly fixture on Colchester's cultural calendar, as I'm certain that there are a number of alternative comics there who are gasping at the chance to perform locally, get their chops and help them along with a burgeoning comedy career. A man can hope...
Anyway, if you'd like to sign up to perform at the event, you can do so via the Facebook event page. As stated, we are more in favour of alternative rather than traditional comics so if you think you fit the bill, please get in contact and we'll be glad to have you
In the meantime, check out this largely unknown gem from the 1990s, Cluub Zarathustra.
Happy dreaming.
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