Lesson in laughs: Salford director turns teacher and pupil relationships into sitcom Staff Room
Salford’s own Ryan McDermott directs and stars in Staff Room
‘Long overdue’: UK-first Women in Comedy Festival in Manchester nurtures female talent across North
Stand-up comedy, spoken word, debates, art and workshops across Manchester
From behind bars to behind cameras: Comedian Daliso Chaponda chats ahead of filming DVD at The Lowry
Funny man Daliso Chaponda is at Salford’s Lowry tonight
Do you suffer first world problems? Salford-funny man Jason Manford has the cure with launch of new UK tour
The tour kicks off August 20 at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Interview: Comedian Reginald D Hunter brushes off PFA controversy ahead of Salford Quays Lowry dates
MM caught up with the TV regular
Comedy success: Low-budget flick Best Little Whorehouse in Rochdale wins top gong at London festival
Prestwich writer Ian Vernon’s film already tasted success in US