Matthew Chappell, 23, from Stockport, says he descended into the dark world of depression following his performance at Edinburgh Fringe festival last year

Boyhood, directed by Richard Linklaters and starring Ellar Coltrane, is an epic coming of age film unlike any other.

Mancunian Jason Manford has been leading tributes to actor and comedy legend Robin Williams who died last night of an apparent suicide.

Tanyalee Davis, 43, is performed at The Captain’s Comedy Club last night, offering a glimpse of her unique experience in comedy as a female dwarf

Innovative filmmakers take centre stage at at a film screening of silent movies from Manchester Kino Kabaret at the Deaf Institute with all music and sound effects performed live.

Rowdy Roddy Piper graced Manchester with his presence last night for his A Tour to Settle the Score at Deansgate’s Comedy Store.

Born and bred in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, Charlie imitates the voices of Morgan Freeman, Johnny Depp, Alan Rickman, Liam Neeson and even Toy Story’s Rex, to name just a few

This is just a taster of what fans of the wrestling legend will get when he brings Eros Comedy’s A Tour to Settle the Score to Manchester on July 22.

Jason McGuire, Jon Morter and Steevi Tbfm Diamond set up the Facebook page following the news of his death.

Frank, starring Michael Fassbender and Maggie Gyllenhaal, takes inspiration from Manchester’s Frank Sidebottom as he goes on a journey to music fame with new band member Jon (Domhnall Gleeson).

Justin also featured in the Phoenix Nights spin-off, Max and Paddy’s Road to Nowhere and the Ken Loach film, Looking for Eric