Check out Live Date listings, recent Clips and Comedy CV below

Check out Live Date listings, recent Clips and Comedy CV below


With over 10 years of live performance experience El Purnell brings a unique act with exciting energy to a comedy night or event.
Delivering his set in both Spanish and English, audiences don't need to be fluent in either language to find the funny.
See this review from a recent gig at the Fat Penguin Comedy Club in Birmingham.
"El Purnell absolutely smashed my gig. Real breath of fresh air! if you want something totally different but super crowd pleasingly efficient and gag heavy book him for your gig! You won't be disappointed!"
- Jay Handley, @fatpenguincomedy
Forthcoming comedy shows where you can see El Purnell and many other great comics perform are listed below. Including the Final of the Halifax Comedy Festival Competition at the Victoria Theatre.
Tickets are available from the respective venues or please contact El Purnell via instagram @el.purnell
November
6th Nov - Rustic Comedy Club, 41 Stamford New Road, Altrincham
7th Nov - Killer Clown Comedy, The Royal, Pudsey
7th Nov - Really Funny Comedy, Gildersome Sports Club, Leeds
8th Nov - Todmorden Golf Club, Todmorden
14th Nov - Custard Comedy, Arbury, Cambridge
15th Nov - Lostock Cricket Club, Westhoughton, Bolton
16th Nov - Rock Central Comedy, The Cross Keys, Belper
22nd Nov - Didmarton Village Hall, Didmarton, Badmington
23rd Nov - Unusual Suspects, Hot Water Comedy Club, Liverpool
26th Nov - Bigmouth Comedy, Meadowbrook, Dartington
28th Nov - Buzz Comedy, Floral Hall, Hornsea, Hull
29th Nov - Custard Comedy, Theatre, Church Square, Market Harborough
30th Nov - Rock Central, Greyhound Comedy Club, Derby
December
4th Dec - Bingham Comedy Club, The Horse & Plough, Bingham
5th Dec - Really Funny Comedy, Wetherby
6th Dec - Comedy Club, Holmbridge Hall, Holmfirth
13th Dec - A Rush of Laughter, Hereford
17th Dec - Rhythms, Middlesbrough
18th Dec - A Laugh at the Aviary, The Aviary, Preston
19th Dec - Atic Comedy, Banbury
January 2026
24th Jan - Gin & Tonic Comedy, Civic Theatre, Rotherham
February
1st Feb - Wedding Festival, Richmond, Yorkshire
6th Feb - Comedy Night, Westhoughton CC, St Georges Oval, Westhoughton
27th Feb - Hilarity Bites, The Milton Rooms, Malton, Yorkshire
March
13th Mar - Staynor Hall Community Centre, Selby, Yorkshire
May
15th May - St Joseph's Community Centre, Brinscall, Chorley
July
2nd Jul - Plane Comedy, Empire Theatre, Blackburn, Lancashire
Ecuador's "numero uno" dazzles with his hilarious and high energy stand up set delivered in Spanish with a sprinkle of English.
Happy to engage with the audience, they will be royally entertained even if they don't speak Spanish!
Who knows, they may learn some Spanish to support their duo lingo app habit.
As was said on a recent review, "I understood nothing, but understood everything and loved the whole thing".
Two recent video clips illustrate how El Purnell engages and expertly guides the audience through the language 'barrier' with hilarious effect.
This includes the winning performance from the Nottingham heat of the Dutch Barn Vodka, Spirit of Comedy competition in 2025.
- Just the Tonic for Dutch Barn Vodka (2 minutes)
- Fat Penguin Comedy (14 minutes)
El Purnell started performing comedy in the UK back in 2009 and has over a decade experience.
As well as 500+ comedy gigs other highlights include: a 2010 run at the Edinburgh festival, TV pilots for both BBC and Sky TV and many corporate performances.
Best known in Comedy clubs across the North of England and Midlands. He has progressed to be a very experienced crowd pleasing comic.
With the unique spin of delivering his set in Spanish with a springle of English, audiences love the energy, interaction and jokes.
Comedy promoters who book El Purnell for paid opening, middle and closing spots include:
Beers & Banters, Buzz Comedy, Custard Comedy, Fat Penguin Comedy, Hilarity Bites, Hull Comedy Lounge, Plane Comedy, Plymouth Comedy Club, Really Funny Comedy, Woofers Comedy, Ben Lawes, Big Lou, Chris Brooker, Mike Newall, Ryan Mold, Guy Thomas and Phil Walker.
Comments and comedy reviews from audience members who have enjoyed El Purnell's antics.
"Your set was one of the funniest, smartest things I've seen. Absolutely class!"
Anton - Doncaster
"Brilliant to see you do your stuff. You are ruddy awesome!!!"
Sam & Steve - Lowton
"I have never seen my brother laugh so much."
Maisie - Huddersfield
"Hope you get to do some bigger venues as people need to see it!"
Daniel - Sheffield
"Set was really funny man!"
Johnny - Birmingham
"Thanks for a great set at the Fat Penguin club tonight."
Mark - Birmingham
"Mucho Gusto!"
Javier - Quito, Ecuador
Feedback from comedians and promoters on El Purnell.
"Absolutely smashed the gig, a unique act that had the audience laughing from beginning to end."
Guy Thomas - promoter
"That was staggeringly original."
Adam Bloom - comedian
"Hilarious, the funniest Ecuadorian act ever."
Ray Bradshaw - comedian
"I was out of breath laughing."
Rick Hulse - promoter
"El Purnell removed the roof, hilarious set."
Justfairlaughs - promoter
"An excellent comedy performer."
Paul Tonkinson - comedian
"The audience absolutely loved El Purnell. Great work!"
Rob Coleman - promoter









Whether it's to organise, host or perform at your comedy event.
He can tailor an excellent event to your specific needs. Whether it's comedy, weddings or corporate events.
Please use the contact details below.
Email: rex@elpurnell.com Phone: 07813 026325
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