Chris McCausland & Rhys James in Manchester

Chris McCausland is a British stand-up comedian and actor from Liverpool, known for observational comedy about family life, everyday misunderstandings and his experiences as a blind person. His television work includes Live at the Apollo, Would I Lie to You? and the CBeebies series Me Too!, and he won Strictly Come Dancing in 2024 with professional partner Dianne Buswell. He developed his stand-up through comedy clubs and appearances at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe before taking solo shows around UK theatres. His touring work has included Speaky Blinder, followed by the autobiographical show Yonks!

Rhys James is an English stand-up comedian, born in 1991, known for tightly written observational comedy and wordplay. His television work includes appearances on Mock the Week and Live at the Apollo, and he recorded a set for the Netflix series Comedians of the World. Rhys James took his debut solo show, Rhys James Begins, to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2014 and returned with a succession of new hours. Snitch became his first nationwide tour, followed by a UK tour of Spilt Milk.