Brian Atkinson performs at Tuffy’s Lounge in Wilmington, IL – Saturday, April 25 at 8:00pm – featuring Eileen Nolton.
Brian Atkinson
The nicest voice in comedy. Brian Atkinson is a comedian who played a serial killer on TV while doing voices for PBS Kids. This guy-next-door with a radio voice talks about his career in broadcasting, voiceover, and being adopted twice, with twisted observations of everyday life. Brian is an award-winning comedian: Best of The Bash 2022, 2023, and 2025, World Series of Comedy 2023 and 2025 Wildcard 1st Place Winner and 2023-2026 Top 40 Comic. Brian is so funny, you might not notice he’s working clean.
Tuffy’s Lounge
Tuffy’s Lounge and Patio has been a staple of Wilmington, IL. It has every Chicago and major league sports games on one of its 8 tv’s. It has 2 pool tables, air hockey table, 2 dartboards and arcade games.
1099 S Water St Suite A
Wilmington, IL 60481
Eileen Nolton – Feature
Eileen Nolton is a rising star in the Midwest comedy scene, bringing laughter to audiences with her unique take on life’s craziness and contradictions. As a recovering elementary school teacher, Eileen tackles a broad range of topics, from her students, parents, relationships and family to pop culture and current events. No topic is off limits for her original and playful comedy style. Eileen has had the privilege of sharing the stage with many notable local and national headliners, including Ben Bailey of the Emmy-winning show “Cash Cab.” She has also performed in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Comedy Festival, Gilda’s Laughfest, and the World Series of Comedy, taking first place in one of their satellite competitions. You can catch Eileen performing at major comedy clubs throughout the Midwest including Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, the Traverse City Comedy Club, One Night Stan’s, and the world-famous Laugh Factory in Chicago. She has also performed in Las Vegas and been featured on the “Teachers Gone Bad” national comedy tour.
Brian Atkinson – Comedian
Brian Atkinson makes jokes, but only the finest artisan, hand-crafted, farm-to-table-saw jokes.
Brian Atkinson has hosted, featured, and headlined at clubs, corporate events, churches, and fundraisers across the country. He’s opened for notable “Bobs” like Bob Nelson, Bob Smiley, and Robert (Bob) G. Lee, and performed at Dr. Grins at the B.O.B. Brian has also opened for Jeff Jena, Kira Soltanovich, Michael Palascak, Adam Minnick, Happy Cole, Leslie Norris Townsend, Tommy Ryman, Chris Young, Andy Beningo, and Dave Williamson.
Brian’s appearances include Bonkerz, Comedy Cabaret, Crackers, Dr. Grins, Funny Stop, Gutty’s, Krackpots, L.A. Comedy Club Las Vegas, Laugh Factory, Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, One Night Stan’s, Punchlines, Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy, Gilda’s Laugh Fest, the Maumee, Mary, and Joseph Comedy Festival, and the World Series of Comedy.
Brian’s sharp and smart comedic style has been a hit at clubs, contests, corporate events, churches, fundraisers, and festivals across the country. Born and raised in Chicagoland, Brian calls Grand Rapids, MI home. You can find him on all the socials @BrianAcomedian.
Bookings
Booking a comedy show with Brian is easy. If you have access to a social hall, church, or country club, Brian will work with you to set up your event and guide you to give your audience the best possible experience. Whether it’s a solo show or a showcase with multiple comedians, Brian Atkinson can produce a comedy show that you’ll love and brag about later.