Roy Chubby Brown
- 79 years old
- English
- Stand-up comedian
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Roy Chubby Brown venue boss tribunal case pulled
A former venue manager who resigned in protest at the booking of comedian Roy Chubby Brown has ceased her employment dispute with a council.
BBC, 14th January 2021Roy Chubby Brown complains: "I'm going broke"
He's made a fortune from comedy over the years - but Roy 'Chubby' Brown says he'll go broke if comedy gigs aren't allowed to resume soon. But, Chortle has discovered, Chubby's claims of imminent ruin might be overstated. His company, Limekent Ltd, is sitting on £4.5million of assets and reserves, according to the latest accounts filed at Companies House.
Chortle, 25th June 2020The Caird: Hecklers, Kevin Bridges and the Big Yin
Unfortunately, it comes with the territory. Any comedian courageous enough to step onto the stage - whether it is in a 20,000 seater arena or in a dank pub basement - has to be well-equipped to deal with hecklers. However, be warned, disruptive outbursts from marble-mouthed louts will never be tolerated at the Caird Hall.
Ciaran Shanks, Dundee Telegraph, 11th April 2020Roy Chubby Brown 'deserves credit' for Mrs Brown's Boys
The Teesside comic's manager, Tony Jo, took to Facebook to make the claim about the BBC smash-hit. Mr Jo says the show is inspired by Chubby's act - and claimed the Grangetown-born entertainer's fans could "finish every gag".
Mike Brown, Teesside Gazette, 15th February 2020Roy 'Chubby' Brown on why he can't stand Corbyn
He's been dubbed Britain's bluest comedian. And when it comes to politics, Roy 'Chubby' Brown had no hesitation in nailing his colours to the Tory mast. Despite growing up in a Labour-voting area, Grangetown's Chubby has said he "f***ing" hates leader Jeremy Corbyn, and will be instead backing counterpart Boris Johnson in the upcoming election.
Samuel Jones, Teesside Gazette, 24th November 2019Middlesbrough venue boss resigns over Roy Chubby Brown
The head of Middlesbrough Town Hall resigned in protest at the town's mayor lifting a ban on controversial comedian Roy Chubby Brown, it has emerged.
BBC, 8th November 2019Roy Chubby Brown: Cancelled gig prompts backlash
A gig by comedian Roy Chubby Brown has been cancelled because Swansea Council said it was "unlikely to reflect our values and commitments". It said it was revising the Grand Theatre's programme so would refund 52 tickets sold in advance of April's gig. But Brown's management criticised the decision, saying "not everybody likes Marmite but it doesn't mean the people that eat it are wrong".
BBC, 29th October 2019Roy 'Chubby' Brown cancels gigs after losing his voice
Roy Chubby Brown has finally been silenced! The usually outspoken comedian pulled his gig in Folkestone, Kent, last night after losing his voice.
Chortle, 27th September 2019Roy Chubby Brown mourns his son
Roy 'Chubby' Brown is in mourning after his son died at the age of 45.
Chortle, 5th April 2019Roy Chubby Brown hits out after ban from Boro Town Hall
The blue comic spoke of his disappointment after the town hall of his hometown said there was "no place" for the comedian on their programme.
Naomi Corrigan, Teesside Gazette, 28th September 2018