Hiya
This is my website. If you could take your shoes off as I've had new carpet fitted and my mum will go mad if you bring mud in.
All thoughts and spelling mistakes are my own.
I talk in third person for this bit....
Hayley is a Comedian, Actress and Human being. She has appeared in loads of dead prestigious joke lists. Such as:-
The Independent
"Edinburgh Fringe: 25 funniest jokes of all-time"
The Mirror
"Edinburgh Fringe: Best 21 jokes told at the festival in the last decade"
Wow247
"50 of the best ever jokes at the Edinburgh Fringe"
Hayley is a former regular sight gag contributor for the Russell Howard's Good News television programme. (Avalon Television) and has also written for 8 out of 10 Cats. She has appeared on MTV’s “Why aye love Geordie Shore” and “Comedy Set Lists” for Virgin television. She can also sometimes be heard on your wireless. (Absolute Radio) and her sketches and jokes have appeared on Newsjack (Radio 4)
Awards and competitions
Winner - Best MC - Comics Comic Award 2025
Winner Best Show - NW Comedy Awards 2022
Winner Best MC - NW Comedy Awards 2022
Buxton fringe nominated for best show 2023/2024
Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year finalist
BBC New Comedy Award Semi Final
Hull Comedian of the Year Winner
Funny Women Awards Semi Finalist
Here's some nice things people have said:-
"Brilliantly funny and a joy to watch" - Sarah Millican
"Hayley is a proper comic, funny, relatable and one to watch" - Jason Manford
"Sharp, clever, and very funny" - The Sunday Post
"An original and very funny lady" - Funny Women
“Ellis is a talent"
Fest Mag
"One of the best comedians in the North West" - Manchester Wire
“A great Hour of stand-up” Northern Soul
'Warm and engaging, she’s a refreshing dissenting voice in the current female trend of twee, patchwork niceties'
viewsfromthegods.co.uk
"Small in stature and big in energy, Ellis simply makes you laugh."
Giggle Beats
"Outstanding. Her quick wit, ability to ad-lib and audience involvement provided the right tone and mood from the outset. Greatly entertained the crowd."
Rock Radio
"Hayley Ellis is fast becoming Manchester’s Funniest female"
Steve Wright, Radio 2
"Destined for comedy greatness. Don’t be surprised if you see Hayley Ellis on your TV soon, and I don't mean on Crimewatch. One of the hottest comedy prospects going."
Jim Salveson, Producer XFM Manchester Breakfast Show
