Our artists provide the fuel for the flame and are challenged to ignite inspiration levels to full intensity through their performance.

• Paul Kerensa

Exiled Cornishman Paul Kerensa (www.paulkerensa.com) has established himself as one of British Comedy’s leading young talents, both as a writer and comedian.

In just a few short years he has become a regular at the UK’s biggest venues, and a popular and reliable headline act. Still only in his late twenties, Paul has, as a ginger man, battled both prejudice and apathy, and emerged to win ITV’s ‘Take the Mike’ stand-up competition in 2002. In the same year, he appeared in four new acts finals at the Edinburgh Festival, including the televised BBC New Comedy Awards.

Currently preparing for his 4th Edinburgh solo show, Paul will be treating the Furnace crowd to his infectiously funny stand up and, personally, we can’t wait… < Go to the current line up