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GuideProject You Three: Words with award-winning comedian JD Brown
After scooping Best New Comedy Act at last year's Yesbar competition, JD Brown talks about new show Project You Three with Graham Barrie and Pablo Serski, and how he nearly gave up on comedy Read more »| 16 Mar 2015 -
GuideGary Delaney: Purist
"What I like about that joke," says Gary Delaney, "is that people turn to each other and say 'oboe'. Even Derren Brown can't do that." If Derren Brown... Read more »| 13 Mar 2015 -
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Ten Comedy Greats in Glasgow
To help navigate round Glasgow International Comedy Festival's ever increasing programme, our comedy team have chosen ten shows to get you started Read more »| 13 Mar 2015 -
ComedyComedy comes first: Ellie Taylor on her debut tour
Ellie Taylor's debut show Elliementary arrives for one night at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival as part of her tour. She speaks to us about the importance of crafting that first hour of comedy and having a uniquely supportive mother Read more »| 11 Mar 2015 -
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Susan Calman: Lady Like
Coming to see a comedian close to their home turf means you may be privy to any number of DVD extras that won’t come out at any other point during the ... Read more »| 06 Mar 2015 -
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Rob Auton: The Face Show @ The King's Arms, Salford, 19 Feb
When comedians strive for a narrative for their hour-long shows, there is often a time when they go all serious, earmarking a section as such; and it’s... Read more »| 20 Feb 2015
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Brendon Burns @ Lantern Theatre, 31 January
Burns starts his first ever Liverpool gig with a modicum of trepidation. He did, after all, receive death threats over five years ago for material ... Read more »| 03 Feb 2015 -
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Mrs Barbara Nice at The Railway Inn, Didsbury, 8 Dec
Upon entering The Railway Inn in Didsbury you could be forgiven for wondering where on earth the comedy is about to take place. Ushered toward the back of th... Read more »| 15 Dec 2014 -
Festivals
The Wit Parade: Liverpool Comedy Festival
Do you like to laugh out of your face? This year's Liverpool Comedy Festival presents up-and-coming names fresh from the Edinburgh Fringe alongside established stars on a bill with something for everyone, but particularly those keen to spot new talent Read more »| 03 Sep 2014 -
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Craig Campbell: Thrilling Mic Hunt @ The Stand
The only thing gentle about Campbell's current show is its introduction. From there on in it's a hilarious, engaging and fantastically loud experience.T... Read more »| 27 Aug 2014 -
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Fin Taylor: Real Talk @ The King's Arms, Salford, 25 Jul
There are few things worse than traffic jams for a travelling comedian. Add on to that it being your birthday – and when you get to the venue, the room... Read more »| 31 Jul 2014 -
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Gein’s Family Giftshop @ The King’s Arms, Salford, 23 Jul
The sketch group Gein’s Family Giftshop is a movement born out of hate. Not in the same way as the policies of National Socialism, or UKIP – but ... Read more »| 31 Jul 2014 -
FestivalsFringe Cut: Best of the Northwest in Edinburgh
Every August our friends in the North ruthlessly steal all of our comedians for an entire month. Frankly, it’s not on. Still, we’ve rounded up some of our favourites from the Northwest circuit you should check out if you head to Edinburgh for the Fringe Read more »| 30 Jul 2014 -
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Robin Ince (with Michael Legge) @ The King's Arms, Salford, 7 July
Robin Ince pulls a double shift at Greater Manchester Fringe as he both previews his solo Edinburgh show Blooming Buzzing Confusion and then returns for his ... Read more »| 15 Jul 2014 -
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Fringe Benefits: Our Picks of the Greater Manchester Fringe Festival
We pick three must-see comedy shows from Greater Manchester Fringe Festival's programme Read more »| 01 Jul 2014