Marlon Davis ("Amazing!" Rise Festival)

With an MTV series under his belt, Marlon Davis is a bright young comedian, improviser and actor who embraces his work with energy and charm, embodying his characters and delivering his material with skilful observations.  Marlon's act is inspired from his upbringing, exploring urban Britain tackling its social issues with skilful characterisations.
 
Tipped as 'one to watch' by the Voice newspaper, Davis is quickly climbing the comedy ladder and is regarded as one of the hottest new names on the circuit. Alongside his stand up talents, this bright young comedian is also a respected actor and writer. With a 'Brown Eyed Boy' series on MTV under his belt he also featured in and wrote for the series, Secret Life of Hoodies (Paramount). Most recently he co-wrote and starred in SWA-Sniggers with Attitude (London Live) and featured in two episodes of Kevin Eldon's critically acclaimed BBC2 show, It's Kevin.

Other TV and radio appearances include: Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live! 2012 & 2013 (BBC Three), Seann Walsh's Edinburgh Spectacular 2013 (BBC Three), Fake Reaction (ITV2), Steven K Amos Show (BBC Two), ITV4's FHM Stand Up Hero 2010, The Comedy Store (Comedy Central), An Idiots Guide (BBC Radio 4), BBC 1 Xtra Live, BBC Radio 4's Arthur Smith's Balham Bash and BBC Radio 7's Leicester Comedy Festival Preview Show.

His refreshing observations has seen Marlon named as FHM Stand Up Hero 2009 winner, So You Think You're Funny 2006 finalist, Laughing Horse 2006 finalist and Amused Moose Laugh Off 2006 semi finalist.

"Bursts on to the stage like a breath of fresh air, with impish grin, boyish enthusiasm and an effortlessly open, confident style" Chortle

"Marlon was amazing!! Got one of the best receptions all day - and the Comedy tent was busier than ever! That boy's going to go far!" Mick Bateman, RISE Festival