Comedy
“I think kids like to see an old bloke behaving disgracefully.” Steve Delaney talks Twitter, telly and being Count Arthur Strong
Back in July, Steve Delaney’s Twitter feed lit up, as it tends to from time to time, with another wave of the rolling debate about which version of his character Count Arthur Strong is the best.
Read the full story..What’s on in September: Comedy in Manchester
It’s September and time to head back to the Manchester comedy circuit. Have you noticed that all comedy clubs smell exactly like fresh new pencil cases?
Read the full story..What’s on in August: Comedy in Manchester
In August, there are areas of Manchester where the tumbleweed roams free.
Read the full story..What’s on in July: Comedy in Manchester
Once again it’s the month that was named after that little known stand up comedian, Julius Cesar. Like Bill Hicks he died early and unexpectedly but wasn’t half as cult a figure.
Read the full story..What’s on in June: Comedy in Manchester
June, the month that never, ever gets dark.
Read the full story..What’s on in May: Comedy in Manchester
May. The month of ribboned poles, bank holiday Mondays and comments like, “I had to put the fire on tonight, it were brass monkeys. I thought it was meant to be spring?”. Oh, and a truck load of comedy. Here you go.
Read the full story..What’s on in April: Comedy in Manchester
Definitely no-egg based Easter puns to see here. No, siree. Not this year. Just lots of comedy for April. In Manchester. So, peruse this little lot and try not to get too eggcited. Damn…
Read the full story..What’s on in March: Comedy in Manchester
March. Wordsworth’s favourite month because of the daffodils, of course.
Read the full story..What’s on in February: Comedy in Manchester
February: the month of love and cold weather. So, squeeze up close to a load of slightly sweaty folk in a lovely beery club and have a laugh at this lot.
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