“We have a lot to be anxious about right now – but being able to laugh gets us through.” | John Porter on comedy and coping
Tell us about you/your act. So I’m John Porter, I’m 29, I have cerebral palsy and I live in ManchesterContinue Reading
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6 shows bringing a touch of weirdness to the Edinburgh fringe
We’ve all seen stand-up on Live At The Apollo. It’s some probably quite neat-looking person with a microphone talking aboutContinue Reading
“He might be a cunt but at least he’s not a landlord” | Tom Ballard boils millennial angst about capitalism into a single excellent hour
There is a reason that Tom Ballard is a multi-award winning comedian and it simply because he is brilliant. FormerContinue Reading
Ensembles, doubles acts, split bills: 7 Edinburgh fringe shows that give you more for your money
While everyone and their mum is plugging a solo show at the Edinburgh Fringe, there is genuine gold to beContinue Reading
Do you like our cool shirts?
Some of the more eagle-eyed among you at last night’s show might have noticed Scarlett at the door and JonnyContinue Reading
Introducing your line up for Monday 26th August
A Comedy night? At this time of year? At this part of the country? When all the comedians are knackeredContinue Reading
“I look like shit but my heart is full of love.” | Josie Long’s Tender gives you hope for the future
While Josie Long has certainly been busy in recent years, it has been some time since she brought a newContinue Reading
Jonny Collins on the struggles and successes of launching a safe space comedy show in 2019
Tell us about you/your act. My act is a shouty mess of genderqueer social politics with occasional bursts of absurdism.Continue Reading
Introducing your line up for Monday 29th July
Manchester’s crowdfunded inclusive comedy club is back! Book your ticket here. Our July headliner is STEPH LAING Stephanie started performingContinue Reading
