Category Archives: Comedy

Back by popular demand! Justin has extended his tour so anyone who missed his performance here in February now has a chance to see him. The story covers subjects ranging from pantomimes to dreams, how to behave in hospitals, small talk, realising his Mum is a northern version of Columbo, and how being a smart-mouthed […]

After a fallow year (for very good reasons) Paul returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with a brand new show. Join him for this work in progress on the road to Edinburgh.  Award-winning comedian, writer and broadcaster and that quizzy bloke in the white suit off The Chase, Paul recently added author to his many credits, with his memoir, One Sinha Lifetime. As […]

Namaste Motherf*ckers is the new show from Cally Beaton (QI, Live at the Apollo) – a quick-witted, unexpected and unapologetic insight into life in midlife. Combining Cally’s comedic and storytelling prowess with extracts from her provocative, stereotype-busting book of the same name, the show has at its heart her own story of radical reinvention – taking […]

Angst A brand new stand-up show from Angela Barnes, star of Mock The Week and Live at The Apollo.  Angela is a worrier. Whatever it is, she’ll worry about it. But don’t let that worry you – she’ll worry enough for the both of you.This hilarious show has some stories of success and sound logic, but […]

Little Wander presents… Ria Lina – Riabellion Following her killer debut tour, Riawakening (Top Ten Best Stand-up Shows of 2024 – Telegraph), the wickedly funny Ria Lina realised she wasn’t just awake, she was ready to rebel. Expect a relentless stream of hilarity as Ria explores the state of the world, the eternal battle of […]

Our regular comedy club returns with a selection of comedians from the national circuit and our Barnstormer’s compere. Tonight your comedians are: Chris Washington, Alex Hylton and Nick Doody.

Featuring three comedians from the national circuit and our Barnstormers compere. Tonight’s comedians are: award winning Bolton-born comedian Chris Kehoe, ‘A damn fine satirist.’ – The Skinny; face of the Mash report Steve N Allen, ‘Allen hits the mark, with an effusive mix of biting satire and gleeful mud-slinging that recalls Russell Howard by way […]

Our regular comedy club returns with a selection of comedians from the national circuit and our Barnstormer’s compere. Tonight, they are: the Big Man of Northern Comedy Steffen Peddie, ‘A fresh Geordie talent’ – Metro; warm friendly observationalist with set pieces Tony Vino, ‘A great show; the assured Tony Vino copes with a mixed audience […]

Our regular comedy club returns with a selection of comedians from the national circuit and our Barnstormer’s compere. Tonight’s comedians are: Fran Garrity – ‘one of the North East’s finest comedic exports of recent years…’; Stephanie Laing – ‘a mix of silliness, filth and unusual observations’ and Dave Williams – “Charming storyteller with a delightful […]

Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre present Post Office Scandal The Musical  Their 13th brand new comedy show, all done in the best possible taste. Honest! An hour of songs, sketches, socks and violence, telling the true story of the Post Office Scandal, and much much more. ★★★★ “A distracting tonic for the times” – The Scotsman […]