Opinion

As comedy titans Reeves and Mortimer head out on their 25th anniversary tour, our Comedy editor considers Vic and Bob's inestimable influence on those who came after them, how Shooting Stars shook up TV and why this nostalgia trip is one we should take Read more »

ARIESFor weeks you’ve complained to your partner of feelings of love, involuntary singing, clapping and speaking in tongues. In your hysteria you even ... Read more »

There's an increasing overlap between comedy and spoken word nights – we speak to some of the scene's key players across the Northwest to help us investigate Read more »

Short on stocking filler ideas? Why not heed the advice of our Comedy team, who have trawled the depths of the web to bring you Christmas gift suggestions for the booze hounds, fragrance lovers and pheromonally challenged in your life Read more »

Last Christmas we asked some of our favourite comedians to submit festive gags. Danny Sutcliffe submitted approximately 1000 jokes and proved himself the most Christmassy standup out there. Here's his stab at an advent calendar. We have no idea either. Read more »

Mystic Mark takes a festive look into your future, bringing news of feline calamities and environmental problems for Santa. Read more »