OPC Summer Drinks and Comedy Night

An opportunity for Alumni and Alumnae of St Paul’s and St Paul’s Girls’ schools to meet for drinks and enjoy some excellent stand up comedy. Please see our lineup below.

MC Hammersmith

With over 100 million views online, MC Hammersmith is a multi-award winning freestyle rap comedian. He is the world’s leading gangsta rapper to ever emerge from the ghetto of middle class west London.

He performs improvised comedy raps based entirely on your suggestions. You’ll leave astounded at the speed of his brain, the spontaneity of his punchlines, and the stability of his upbringing.

Jaw-dropping, hilarious, utterly unbelievable.

‘The world’s leading freestyle rapper’ ★★★★★ The Advertiser

‘Turns stories into stomach-achingly funny raps as easily as breathing’ ★★★★★ EdFringeReview

Tear streaming laughter’ ★★★★★ Press and Journal

Tour Support for Jason Manford and John Bishop

WINNER – Best Variety, 2020 Scottish Comedy Awards

WINNER – Best Newcomer, 2018 Scottish Comedy Awards

Writer for Epic Rap Battles of History (Seasons 6 & 7)

As seen on Beta Squad

As heard on BBC Radio 4

‘A shy, somewhat repressed ex-private school attendee… blazing through an incredible freestyle rap’ – Wee Review

Oliver Gilford

Oliver Gilford (2006-2011) is a comedy writer, performer, and producer, still unsure about writing in the third person. He has penned and performed live shows around the UK, including at the Edinburgh, Camden and Balham Fringe Festivals, as well as in the West End, and on tour in Australia. Oliver has also worked on 58 TV productions, including much-loved shows like ‘Big Fat Quiz of the Year’ and ‘A League of Their Own’. He recently wrote, directed and edited a comedy archive film called ‘Alcohol: A Sobering Look’, which was published by the British Comedy Guide. His mum still wishes he was a doctor though.

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