Andrew O'Neill isn't your usual stand-up comedian. Yes, he tells jokes. Yes, he makes you laugh.

But whether he's demonstrating exactly how Bargain Hunt would beat the Antiques Roadshow in a Mortal Kombat-style showdown, or getting more serious with his deeply-held political beliefs, he's an engaging performer and a thought-provoking comic. Andrew is a self-confessed and proud anarchist (it's all about freedom of association and fighting repressive power systems), vegan (it's all about the unnecessary use and exploitation of animals) and tranvestite (it's down to the wiring in his brain) - all of which comes through in his stand-up.

Andrew made his Edinburgh Festival bow in 2004, appearing in a double-header with fellow comic James Sherwood called 'Apparently'. He is set to return in 2005 with another double-header, this time with Tom Bell. He has also completed work on his first solo hour, entitled 'Winston Churchill was Jack The Ripper', which will be premiering in central London in the summer of 2005.

As well as appearing all over the UK, Andrew promotes and comperes his own weekly club in London, The Troy Club. Billed as the best in 'arse-kicking comedy', it features some of the top acts currently working on the circuit, and has allowed Andrew to develop into an excellent and in-demand compere.

Andrew is a regular contributor, writer and performer on BBC Radio 1's late-night comedy slot 'The Milk Run'; he has also written sketches for Radio 1's exam results campaign and continues to be much in demand as a comedy writer. He also took the brave step of appearing on Channel 4's hairdressing reality show 'The Salon', mainly so that he could get his hair done for free and meet Russell Grant.