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GuideNorris & Parker @ The Lowry, Salford, 28 Jan
A major worry about a show likened to Brass Eye and The League of Gentlemen is that – like many inspired by the wonderfully surreal and dangerous ... Read more »| 03 Feb 2014 -
GuideThe Colour Ham @ The Stand, Glasgow
As The Colour Ham embark on the first night of their prestigious residency at The Stand, Glasgow, we send Cat Cochrane to investigate... Read more »| 27 Jan 2014 -
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Mike Wozniak: Take the Hit @ The Lowry, Salford, 19 Jan
Balancing on the age-old comedy trope of ‘take my mother-in-law’, Mike Wozniak’s Take the Hit is borne of his wife’s parents mov... Read more »| 21 Jan 2014 -
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Trevor Noah: The Racist @ The Lowry, Salford, 11 January
In another person’s hands the story of a mixed-race child growing up in apartheid-era South Africa could have been a tear-jerking, maudlin sl... Read more »| 20 Jan 2014 -
GuideJason Manford: First World Problems @ Phones 4u Arena, Manchester, 6 Dec
Naming a show after a hashtag is a double-edged sword. On the one hand it can make you seem ‘on trend’ and ‘down with the kids’; on t... Read more »| 09 Dec 2013 -
GuideAdam Buxton: Kernel Panic @ Gorilla, Manchester, 30 Nov
Adam Buxton’s latest show Kernel Panic is similar to his regular BUG shows, but while it does cover some of the same ground, it also sees him throw in ... Read more »| 02 Dec 2013
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The New Wave @ The Dancehouse, 22 Nov
A night promising to showcase the ‘new wave of comedy’ is a lofty claim, but one that is met with a diverse cast, that lamentably only has four o... Read more »| 24 Nov 2013 -
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Steve Hughes: While it's Still Legal
While it's difficult not to draw parallels and wonder whether this has all been done before, Steve Hughes does manage to pull it off. He tells us ... Read more »| 21 Nov 2013 -
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Bo Burnham: What @ The Dancehouse, Manchester
Bo Burnham’s What isn't an ordinary standup show. There’s no sentimental reveal about an ailing loved one or an ex-girlfriend, and no attempts at... Read more »| 13 Nov 2013 -
Festivals
X and Y: The First Women in Comedy Festival
The premise of the first UK Women in Comedy Festival is the subject of much debate, but either way, it's happening, and in a big way, with gigs all over Manchester throughout the month. We choose some chuckles Read more »| 01 Oct 2013 -
FestivalsMichael Legge: Free Wi-Fi
This year Michael Legge has decided that he doesn't want to be consistently angry anymore. For him that's tougher than it sounds though and he still spends... Read more »| 06 Aug 2013 -
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Juliette Burton: When I Grow Up Comedy Review
When Juliette Burton was a little girl she dreamt she would grow up to be many different things: baker; artist; popstar; princess; muppet. Never a comedian t... Read more »| 05 Aug 2013 -
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Adam Larter: Professional Weirdo
It's difficult to describe Adam Larter, so how would he describe himself? "I don't really know. Comedian. Clown. Piss-taker. Satiririst... Saterrier... no, ... Read more »| 01 Aug 2013 -
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Paul Vickers: "You can't work out if it's bollocks or amazing"
One of Britain's most psychedelic absurdists, Paul Vickers is ready to confuse Edinburgh again with the ongoing adventures of Twonkey Read more »| 01 Aug 2013 -
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Barrels and Laughs: Greater Manchester Fringe Festival
Pubs and bars across Salford and Manchester play host to the Greater Manchester Fringe Festival, featuring everything from penguins and Phill Jupitus. We cherrypick three highlights Read more »| 02 Jul 2013