Author: Kirstie Summers

“Hopefully word will get out that it’s a great little night” | Leah Stone reflects on the inaugural Smiley, Chorlton’s all new inclusive open mic night

What were you hoping to achieve from the first Smiley show? Honestly, all I was hoping was that someone showed up and that I felt confident and calm enough to see everything through! How do you feel the show went? It was such a lovely, cosy evening with very accommodating staff, enthusiastic open mic’ers, fantastic … Continue reading “Hopefully word will get out that it’s a great little night” | Leah Stone reflects on the inaugural Smiley, Chorlton’s all new inclusive open mic night

Thank you for coming to Blizzard Comedy LIVE, featuring Jake Donaldson

Whew what a way to kick off year number 6 of Blizzard Comedy last Monday was! An old favourite, a couple of brilliant first-time bookings for us, and a headliner who we’ve been trying to get on for a show for literal years. What a treat this was. Opening the show was Ali Panting, who … Continue reading Thank you for coming to Blizzard Comedy LIVE, featuring Jake Donaldson

“I’d love to try and encourage more diversity” | Leah Stone on the comedy journey that led to launching Smiley: the all inclusive open mic night

Contribued by Leah Stone I have always loved writing and comedy and felt that it was one of the only places where anyone of any background or circumstance is encouraged to speak freely and expressively about their own experience.  I did the Frog and Bucket stand up comedy course in 2020 and with that first … Continue reading “I’d love to try and encourage more diversity” | Leah Stone on the comedy journey that led to launching Smiley: the all inclusive open mic night