The Pin
The Act
Winners at the inaugural London SketchFest for ‘Best Sketch Show’, The Pin are a sketch act heavily tipped for future stardom by The Guardian. A couple of ex-Cambridge Footlighters, Alex Owen and Ben Ashenden create sharp and precise sketch comedy that tends to exceed expectations, giving them a reputation for ‘nailing it’. Under the hood everything is intricate and sophisticated, demonstrating talented-workmanship and when you put it into action, great comedy, that is smooth, clear and to the point.
'The Pin are so good it might actually make you sick' ★★★★★ (The Skinny)
'The precision was astounding. Faultless comic timing' ★★★★★ (Threeweeks)
'The talented young double act who stole the show. This duo can go far' ★★★★ (The Telegraph)
'A joy to watch. It's silly and whimsical, but ruthlessly comedic, such is the gag rate, and it's performed in a no-frills style that suggests they're super-confident in their writing' ★★★★ (Londonisfunny.com)
The Show
If you missed them last year or just can’t get enough of them, join the award-winning The Pin and Thunderbards as they return to London SketchFest as winners from last year’s festival in our Best of the Fest 2013 show. The Pin who won ‘Best Sketch Show’ and runners-up Thunderbards will be performing a mix of their favourite and funniest sketches, including ones that helped them to walk away with awards. A highlight of the strongest acts from 2013, who are all on their way to great things.