Most Popular Comedy in Manchester
Sun 2 Feb 2025 - Wed 18 Feb 2026
Wed 30 Apr - Sat 8 Nov 2025
Sat 1 Feb - Sat 5 Apr 2025
Thu 23 Jan - Sat 29 Mar 2025
Tue 28 Jan - Tue 4 Feb 2025
Fri 24 Jan - Sat 1 Nov 2025
An Audience with Mark & Lard
Thursday 23 January 2025
The 24th March 2004 saw the world heritage radio site of the 'Mark and Lard Show' come to an end with a resounding: 'STOP...!' Now fully twenty-one years later we can finally complete that catchphrase with an equally resounding: '... CARRY ...
Milton Jones
Thursday 23 January 2025
Most people know Milton Jones as the comedian with the loud shirts and messed up hair, however his stand-up is built on much more than a funny appearance. Radio Times said that the "wild-haired Jones has raised wordplay to the level of fine...
Dan Nightingale
Thursday 23 January - Thursday 13 February 2025
Award-winning comedian, game-changing podcaster and professional bell-end, Dan Nightingale has spent the last two years changing the comedy industry from the inside out, paving new career paths for himself and many others; whilst being one ...
Waiting for Godot
Thursday 23 - Sunday 26 January 2025
Accepted as one of the most significant plays of the 20th century, Samuel Beckett's tragic comedy about the meaning of life and the absurdity of existence is brought to the stage by Altrincham Garrick, directed by Celia Bonner. Two wanderi...
A Real Pain (18)
Thursday 23 - Thursday 30 January 2025
★★★★ Jesse Eisenberg writes, directs and stars in a film that manages to be ruefully perceptive and laugh-out-loud funny, often at the same time. ~ The Telegraph. --- "One of the best films of the year." Written, directed by and s...
Russell Kane
Friday 24 - Saturday 25 January 2025
Whirlwind, FitBit-breaking comedian, presenter, actor and author Russell Kane is out on the road again, setting it on fire with his unique recipe of sharp wit and "storming physical comedy" (Mail on Sunday). Hyperactive, his brand-new tour ...
Ania Magliano
Friday 24 January 2025
You know when you're trying to wee on a night out, and you're interrupted by a random girl who insists on telling you all her secrets even though you've never met? Imagine that, but she has a microphone. After two critically acclaimed sell-...
A Celebration of Father Ted with Joe Rooney
Friday 24 - Saturday 25 January 2025
Celebrate one of the greatest sitcoms ever made, as renowned actor and stand-up comedian Joe Rooney presents a night of all things Father Ted! Joe featured as the rebellious Father Damo in the classic Father Ted episode The Old Grey Whis...
Jenny Eclair
Saturday 25 January 2025
In celebration of the release of her hilarious memoir of the same name, comedian, novelist, and professional show-off Jenny Eclair comes to venues nationwide with a brand-new autobiographical show, Jokes Jokes Jokes Live! From drama school,...
Manford's Comedy Club
Saturday 25 January - Saturday 29 November 2025
Bringing the best comedians to a theatre near you. Every show has a different line-up of four top comedians, all chosen by Jason Manford! Many comedians from TV plus the best of the UK and International comedy circuit. Live at the Apollo.. ...
ComedySportz
Saturday 25 January - Saturday 13 September 2025
You've seen football. You've seen tennis. But have you seen Comedy as a sport? Then you don't want to miss this all ages, all action, all improvised competitive comedy show! Two teams battle it out for laughs with quick-witted gags, games, ...
Nina Conti
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Sunday 26 January 2025
The virtuoso ventriloquist, BAFTA nominee and British Comedy Award winner is back on tour with a new show, Whose Face is it Anyway? London-born Nina Conti (and Monkey) has regularly sold out shows all over the world with her widely acclaim...
Ben Elton
Tuesday 28 January 2025
Ben Elton, the undisputed godfather of modern stand-up is going back on the road with his new show - Authentic Stupidity. Ben first exploded into the national consciousness back in the 1980's, hosting Channel 4's ground breaking Saturday Li...
XS Malarkey with Amy Annette
Tuesday 28 January 2025
Since 1997 XS Malarkey has been a Manchester institution, with compere Toby Hadoke bringing you the very best comedians at the lowest prices. A minimum of just ?3 for members and ?6 for normal people- we keep tickets as low as possible to k...
Buffy Revamped
Wednesday 29 January - Saturday 1 February 2025
Fresh from a smash-hit run at Edinburgh Fringe, this fast-paced new production from comedian Brendan Murphy - whose last show, Friend: The One with Gunther, recently won the award for Best Play in the World Wide Comedy Awards - brings y...
Dan and Phil
Wednesday 29 - Thursday 30 January 2025
YouTubers Dan and Phil are back to heal your inner child and take back what the internet took from them. In their new screamingly hilarious live stage show, Terrible Influence, it's a new era. They're older, gayer, Phil's gone blonde, and n...
Jim Davidson
Wednesday 29 January 2025
In the ever-evolving book of British comedy, highly controversial former TV star Jim Davidson OBE remains a best-seller, writing new chapters of hilarity that captivate capacity audiences year after year, with a "gripping tale where free...
Absolute Onions: Improv Comedy
Wednesday 29 January 2025
An evening of comedy inspired by your suggestions, brought to you by Absolute Onions. Absolute Onions take a karaoke classic chosen by the audience and perform an improvised narrative that will uncover the surprising real story behind that ...
10 Nights
Thursday 30 January - Saturday 1 February 2025
The Olivier Award nominated moving and funny play, by Shahid Iqbal Khan, is the story of one man's journey of self-discovery, and facing the consequences of your actions. One man's spiritual journey is about to begin... after he's posted o...
Katherine Ryan
Saturday 1 February 2025
Star of UKTV's hugely popular new series Parental Guidance as well as Comedy Central's upcoming Out of Order with Rosie Jones and Judi Love, TV's beloved Katherine Ryan makes a hugely welcome return to the stage with her brand-new live stan...
Chris McCausland
Sunday 2 February 2025
A brand-new show for 2025! You might have seen him on Strictly Come Dancing, Scared of the Dark, Would I Lie to You, Have I Got News for You, The Royal Variety, QI, Blankety Blank, The Last Leg, and tons more as well. He's been called an "o...
Matt Forde
Sunday 2 February 2025
Finally, the UK has a new government. That can only mean one thing: new people to take the piss out of. Leading political comedian and satirist Matt Forde makes this his personal mission. Host of hit political podcast 'The Political Party',...
Kim Woodburn in Conversation with Belinda Scandal
Sunday 2 February 2025
Promising to be an excited insight into one fascinating lady. As we peel back the perfectly starched net curtain on a modern day icon, get the behind the scenes gossip from Big Brother, the truth about her TV split, and of course I'm a Cele...
Sukh Ojla
Sunday 2 February 2025
Sukh keeps being told that she's successful. She's been on telly, had a book published and even been trolled on Twitter. So why does she still feel like a toddler who has lost their Mum in Tesco's? With her new show The Aunty Years, join Su...
Here You Come Again - The New Dolly Parton Musical
Tuesday 4 - Saturday 8 February 2025
For the first time ever, all of Dolly Parton's biggest hits can be experienced together in a rollicking and joyous new musical comedy. Packed with the iconic songs Jolene, 9 to 5, Islands in the Stream, I Will Always Love You, Here You Come...
Kinky Boots
Tuesday 4 - Saturday 8 February 2025
This joy-filled sensation, based on a true story and hit movie, features Tony® and Grammy® winning music and lyrics by pop icon Cyndi Lauper, a hilarious and life-affirming book by Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein and is directed by Nik...
The Shark is Broken
Tuesday 4 - Saturday 8 February 2025
Step aboard the Orca and into a "profound dive behind the scenes of the making of Jaws" (The Daily Telegraph). This Olivier Award-nominated new play is "hilariously brilliant and pure genius" raves the Sunday Express in its 5 Star review an...
Ben Elton
Tuesday 4 February 2025
Ben Elton, the undisputed godfather of modern stand-up is going back on the road with his new show - Authentic Stupidity. Ben first exploded into the national consciousness back in the 1980's, hosting Channel 4's ground breaking Saturday Li...
Rita, Sue & Bob Too!
Tuesday 4 - Sunday 9 February 2025
St Helens' Regal Entertainments Ltd proudly presents the return of the record breaking Adults Only hilarious 1987 cult classic Rita, Sue & Bob Too!TV favourite Jake Quickenden heads the stellar cast as Bob in the production. Jake will be ...
XS Malarkey with Alasdair Beckett-King
Tuesday 4 February 2025
Since 1997 XS Malarkey has been a Manchester institution, with compere Toby Hadoke bringing you the very best comedians at the lowest prices. A minimum of just ?3 for members and ?6 for normal people- we keep tickets as low as possible to k...
Clinton Baptiste
Thursday 6 February 2025
Hot on the heels of his fourth sell-out UK tour, the nation's favourite clairvoyant medium, from Peter Kay's 'Phoenix Nights', Clinton Baptiste is back with a new live show for 2026 and beyond! In a rudderless world, mankind needs an envoy ...
Adult Panto Tour - The Wizard of Oz
Thursday 6 February 2025
Get ready to meet the "friends of Dorothy" as you've never seen them before as they go off to see The Wizard in a naughty tale full of camp and filthy fun! Follow them "over the rainbow" for an all new adventure to the merry old land of oz ...
Matt Bragg
Thursday 6 February 2025
Recently described by Chortle as a mix between Jack Dee and Frank Skinner wrapped in a Mod's fashion sense, Matt Bragg is taking his debut show on tour. Matt Bragg Has Nothing Wrong with Him is a selection of his best bits from seven years ...
First Thursday Comedy
Thursday 6 February - Thursday 1 May 2025
Comedy in a Van present an hilarious evening of top quality comedy on the first Thursday of every month. Click for acts on specific dates. ...
Shirley Valentine
Friday 7 February - Saturday 8 March 2025
Be transported to sunny Greece with this beloved northern comedy! Mina Anwar reprises the title role in Willy Russell's heart-warming comedy following her acclaimed performance in our 2020 production. This will once again see Mina resetting...
Manford's Comedy Club
Friday 7 February - Friday 5 December 2025
Bringing the best comedians to a theatre near you. Every show has a different line-up of four top comedians, all chosen by Jason Manford! Many comedians from TV plus the best of the UK and International comedy circuit. Live at the Apollo.. ...
Chorlton Comedy Club Manchester
Friday 7 February - Friday 2 May 2025
Carey Marx, Lou Conran, Samantha Day and MC Stephen Bailey all at Chorlton Comedy Club, Manchester. Scroll down for details on the comedians. Please arrive in plenty of time. The bar temporarily closes at 8.30pm until the first interval. Do...
Clinton Baptiste
Saturday 8 February 2025
Hot on the heels of his fourth sell-out UK tour, the nation's favourite clairvoyant medium, from Peter Kay's 'Phoenix Nights', Clinton Baptiste is back with a new live show for 2026 and beyond! In a rudderless world, mankind needs an envoy ...
Amy Mason
Saturday 8 February 2025
After an unsettling encounter with a wildlife enthusiast, the Funny Women Award finalist explores what it means to be a human animal (nightmare, tbh). Expect coming out in your 30s, rinsing homophobes, and forming a coven with your kids. Th...
Andrew Ryan
Saturday 8 February 2025
Irish Comedian Andrew Ryan and host of 'Cork in the North' podcast embars on his latest tour, "Let Me Know How You Get On." Andrew's quintessentially Irish storytelling abilities and cheeky, friendly demeanour make him a natural stand up. W...
Maisie Adam
Sunday 9 February 2025
Fresh from Live At The Apollo, A League Of Their Own and Have I Got News For You, Maisie Adam is heading back out on tour with a brand new show, Appraisal. She's five years into her job as a comedian now, so she's due an appraisal. Join...
Amy Mason
Sunday 9 February 2025
After an unsettling encounter with a wildlife enthusiast, the Funny Women Award finalist explores what it means to be a human animal (nightmare, tbh). Expect coming out in your 30s, rinsing homophobes, and forming a coven with your kids. Th...
WAP - Wit & Poetry
Monday 10 February - Monday 9 June 2025
Comedian and poet Kat Ronson brings a new night WAP: Wit and Poetry Combining two art forms to make you laugh, cry and cry laugh. The best performers from WAP, exclusive collaborations between artists and some wild cards. ...
XS Malarkey with Josie Long
Tuesday 11 February 2025
Since 1997 XS Malarkey has been a Manchester institution, with compere Toby Hadoke bringing you the very best comedians at the lowest prices. A minimum of just ?3 for members and ?6 for normal people- we keep tickets as low as possible to k...
Hold On To Your Butts
Wednesday 12 - Saturday 15 February 2025
65 million years ago, dinosaurs ruled the Earth... 30 years ago, a movie about dinosaurs ruled the box office... Hold On To Your Butts is a must see "shot-for-shot" parody of the greatest dinosaur film of all time. After selling out in New ...
Bored Teachers
Wednesday 12 February 2025
The Bored Teachers Comedy Tour features the funniest teacher-comedians joining comic forces on stage for a night of laughter. Put the lesson planning aside, set that red pen down, and come burn off the stress from the school year! ...
Blithe Spirit
Wednesday 12 - Sunday 23 February 2025
Brought to life by Manchester's HER Productions, the creative team behind 'Taming of the Shrew', Noel Coward's classic farce is packed full of fun, fuss and plenty of laughs. Cantankerous novelist, Charles Condomine finds himself haunted by...
Catherine Bohart
Wednesday 12 February 2025
Catherine Bohart's back and older than ever with her new show "Again, With Feelings." And adulthood frankly isn't living up to her expectations. Join this "effortless" (Chortle) "star in the making" (Skinny) for a hilariously twisted second...
Horrible Histories - Awful Egyptians
Thursday 13 - Saturday 15 February 2025
So it's time to prepare yourselves for an amazing show with Horrible Histories live on stage! Using actors and eye-popping 3D special effects, these astounding shows are guaranteed to thrill you and your children. Historical figures and eve...
Horrible Histories - Terrible Tudors
Thursday 13 - Saturday 15 February 2025
We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So it's time to prepare yourselves for Terrible Tudors live on stage! From the horrible Henries to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the legends (and the lies!) about t...
Bob The Drag Queen
Thursday 13 February 2025
Fresh from guest-starring on Madonna's The Celebration Tour, comedian Bob the Drag Queen embarks on his first headline stand-up comedy world tour, This is Wild! More than just a comedy show; it's an adventure into the heart of what makes Bo...
