Jim Smallman
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Jim Smallman is a stand-up comedian based in Leicester
, England
. Born and raised in Leicestershire
Jim had a passion for comedy from a very young age, but did not enter into the business himself until he was 27. Having been educated in Hinckley Jim went on to De Montford University and graduated with a First-class Honours degree in English.
Smallman first entered into comedy whilst working at Next. He attended a 12 week comedy workshop to help him with his nerves whilst giving presentations. Whilst having no intention of attempting any gigs on this workshop, Jim discovered that he enjoyed being on stage and decided to engage in comedy on a professional level.
In 2006 Jim was a finalist in the Laughing Horse New Act of the Year
competition. Continuing his success, Smallman went on to be a finalist in the Leicester Mercury/Equity New Comedian of the Year 2007.
In 2009 Jim's first hour-long show, The Boy Next Door Gone Wrong, was nominated for the Best Debut Show at the Leicester Comedy Festival
. The show drew on past experiences with alcoholism and an addiction to painkillers.
2010 saw further triumph for Jim as he picked up two awards at Hollywood Fringe; Best International Show and Best Comedy performance.
In 2011, Jim will taking his new show 'Tattooligan' to the Edinburgh Fringe
. He recently had the show title tattooed across his stomach. Jim will also be undertaking a free show at the Fringe - Don't Take Advice From This Man.
Leicester
Leicester is a city and unitary authority in the East Midlands of England, and the county town of Leicestershire. The city lies on the River Soar and at the edge of the National Forest...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. Born and raised in Leicestershire
Leicestershire
Leicestershire is a landlocked county in the English Midlands. It takes its name from the heavily populated City of Leicester, traditionally its administrative centre, although the City of Leicester unitary authority is today administered separately from the rest of Leicestershire...
Jim had a passion for comedy from a very young age, but did not enter into the business himself until he was 27. Having been educated in Hinckley Jim went on to De Montford University and graduated with a First-class Honours degree in English.
Smallman first entered into comedy whilst working at Next. He attended a 12 week comedy workshop to help him with his nerves whilst giving presentations. Whilst having no intention of attempting any gigs on this workshop, Jim discovered that he enjoyed being on stage and decided to engage in comedy on a professional level.
In 2006 Jim was a finalist in the Laughing Horse New Act of the Year
Laughing Horse New Act of The Year
The Laughing Horse New Act of The Year is an annual competition, running since 2001, to find the best new stand-up comedy act in the UK.The current holder is Adam Belbin, who won the allocade on the 29 May 2011.-2011:* Adam Belbin - winner...
competition. Continuing his success, Smallman went on to be a finalist in the Leicester Mercury/Equity New Comedian of the Year 2007.
In 2009 Jim's first hour-long show, The Boy Next Door Gone Wrong, was nominated for the Best Debut Show at the Leicester Comedy Festival
Leicester Comedy Festival
The Leicester Comedy Festival is an annual comedy festival held in a number of venues across Leicester, England early in the year. The festival started in 1994 with 40 events in 23 venues over 7 days throughout Leicestershire, attracting 5,000 people...
. The show drew on past experiences with alcoholism and an addiction to painkillers.
2010 saw further triumph for Jim as he picked up two awards at Hollywood Fringe; Best International Show and Best Comedy performance.
In 2011, Jim will taking his new show 'Tattooligan' to the Edinburgh Fringe
Edinburgh Fringe
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the world’s largest arts festival. Established in 1947 as an alternative to the Edinburgh International Festival, it takes place annually in Scotland's capital, in the month of August...
. He recently had the show title tattooed across his stomach. Jim will also be undertaking a free show at the Fringe - Don't Take Advice From This Man.