PureJim: Jim Hooker (Work in Progress)

Jim Hooker is from Romford where the stereotypes are true, the family secrets are questionable, and everyone's on the rob. A storyteller from the cockney-Essex borderlands, Jim tells us the he chaos of his upbringing, eccentric relatives with colourful pasts, parents dispensing wildly unqualified advice, and the silliness of everyday life. His storytelling blends observation with unexpected twists. Expect vivid character voices, escalating absurdity, and jokes your nan would pretend to be offended by before sharing them in the group chat. Fresh from the Edinburgh Fringe 2025, Jim is road testing new material about family, identity, and why he can't go to Thailand on his own. ★★★★ Edinburgh Reviews ("A strong debut") - Bald 2-in-1 Show West End New Act of the Year 2025 – Finalist Get Up, Stand Up 2025 - Finalist So You Think You're Funny? – Semi-Finalist "Super funny and smart" – Judy Carter, The Comedy Bible