Brian Atkinson opens for Hypnosis Unleashed with Kevin Lepine – Sunday, October 12, 7pm at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle in Royal Oak, MI.
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Brian Atkinson
Brian Atkinson is a comedian, and 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 and 2023, World Series of Comedy 2023 and 2025 Wildcard 1st Place Winner and 2023-2025 Top 40 Comic, Funniest Person in Grand Rapids contest Audience Favorite, and Finalist in the Kingpin of Comedy.
Kevin Lepine
Winner of “Best of Vegas” and other awards Kevin Lepine is thrilling audiences nightly with his show Hypnosis Unleashed at the Four Queens Casino Hotel. Razor sharp comedy and outrageous hypnosis makes this the unforgettable show! “As racy as it is charming.” — Las Vegas Magazine. With a certification in hypnotherapy, Kevin is taking comedy hypnosis to a whole new level.
“I want my volunteers to have the time of their lives. The volunteers have even more fun than the audiences” Says Kevin.
Winner of “Best of Vegas”, the mayor’s office named Dec 10th “Kevin Lepine Day”. Come see why this is the show Yelp and TripAdvisor users have made the #1 Hypnosis show in Las Vegas! “You’re a superstar. What a show!” — Dicky Barrett, Jimmy Kimmel Live. You won’t stop laughing as your friends answer their shoes, fight for napkins, turn into rock stars and become the stars of the show. Through it all you will never forget Kevin Lepine!
Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle
Mark still handpicks the club’s talent, searching the entire country and Canada for the very best talent available. On any given night, audiences have seen surprise guests such as Ron White, Lewis Black, Keegan Michael Key, David Copperfield, Brian Regan, and many other comedians pop in to watch the show or do a guest set. Mark Ridley founded the three-comedian format which is a standard in today’s comedy club industry. Many of the local comedians come out of open mic night or through the comedy classes taught at Comedy Castle. Comedy Castle hosts many charity fundraisers for the metro Detroit area and it can provide faith based to PG 13 comedy acts. The Salvation Army has their annual “Comedy for A Cause” with Mark’s help in producing their show at the club each year.
310 South Troy Street
Royal Oak, MI 48067
Brian Atkinson is a 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.