Hal Cruttenden & Andrew Maxwell | Loddon

Hal Cruttenden

Hal Cruttenden is one of the UK’s most recognisable stand‑ups, celebrated for his sharp wit, warm storytelling, and brilliantly exasperated take on modern life. He has appeared on major TV staples including Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News For You, and The Royal Variety Performance, gaining him legions of fans. Hal’s mix of self‑deprecation, social observation, and theatrical flair has made him a favourite on stages across the UK and beyond. Whether riffing on family chaos or cultural absurdities, he delivers comedy with charm, precision, and irresistible

energy.

He is best known for his standout appearances on Live at the Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, and Comedy Central at the Comedy Store, alongside regular slots on flagship panel shows including Have I Got News for You, Mock the Week, and Would I Lie to You? An Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer nominee, he has earned consistent critical acclaim for his touring shows and built a long‑standing reputation as one of the UK’s most polished and reliable live comedians. His acting work includes roles in EastEnders, Kavanagh QC, Touching Evil, and The Omid Djalili Show, further cementing his versatility across comedy and television.

Andrew Maxwell

Andrew Maxwell is one of Ireland’s most distinctive and celebrated comedians, known for his storytelling power, quick-thinking mischief, and the warm, playful authority he brings to every stage. A regular on Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, and countless international festivals, he blends big laughs with sharp cultural insight and a wonderfully unpredictable sense of fun. Maxwell’s comedy is bold without being abrasive, intelligent without losing its heart, and always delivered with the charisma of a performer who genuinely loves the craft. Whether in clubs or theatres, he leaves audiences buzzing long after the show ends.

For more than two decades, he has been a standout force on the international comedy circuit, with major TV and radio appearances including Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, Have I Got News For You, QI, and even I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! His voice is a familiar one on BBC Radio 4 through The News Quiz and The Now Show, and his work has featured across Channel 4 and Dave.

A nominee for the prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Award, he has also won Best Live Comic at the Chortle Awards and Best Irish Comedian at the Hot Press Awards. His Edinburgh Fringe runs regularly sell out, and his touring credits span Europe, Australia, the United States, and the Middle East.