Newcastle
Saturday 17 February 2024
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Please note, unless otherwise stated, all of our performances are strictly over 18s only
VIDURA BR is a Sri Lankan comedian, writer, and director based in London, via Malaysia and Berlin.
His dead-pan style puts audiences at ease while challenging conventional wisdom with a unique tone
that is often irreverent, at times poignant, and always hysterical.
His self directed, produced, written, and performed debut show Monsoon Season garnered much
online attention and critical acclaim, and is currently being streamed on 800 Pound Gorilla's social
platforms.
His accolades in competition as a comedian include being a finalist in: Leicester Square New Act of
the Year, Berlin Best New Comedian, 2Northdown New Act Competition as well as being shortlisted
for the BBC New Comedy Awards.
Vidura's writing saw his script The Ref be selected for the London Screenwriting Festival Shorts Lab
2021.
Vidura’s previous work as a director includes:
A Narrative Short, Native Number Four, the Award Winner for Best First Time Director and Best
Comedy Short at the Berlin Indie Film Festival
A feature-length documentary, Open Mic Days, streaming on Amazon Prime Video and currently
rated 8.8 on IMDB
The Stand Comedy Club Newcastle
31 High Bridge, Newcastle, NE1 1EW
0191 232 0707