Budding stand up comedians set for thrilling World Series Final at Frog and Bucket
The comedy club that uncovered stand-up legend John Bishop will hold its annual competition’s final on Monday.
‘This is the first time my toddler’s seen me laugh’: BYOB brand fights baby blues with comedy
“You start to forget yourself. It was incredible to be reminded of who I am again.”
‘Transforming parental leave’: Bring Your Own Baby Comedy set to tickle Mums & Dads of Manchester and Salford
Bring Your Own Baby Comedy is the lunchtime comedy club for parents, where babies under 12 months can come too…and we are launching in the North of England!
Review: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang @ The Lowry
Ian Fleming’s Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is given a remastered production of homecomings, marvel, genuine fright and the odd dash of flamboyance at The Lowry.
‘He walked in the door funny’: Salford students to follow graduate comic Peter Kay with MediaCity live showcase
Salford University students are hoping to follow in the footsteps of their comedy heroes with a live showcase tomorrow.
Comedian Jason Byrne on taking Jason Manford’s Manchester crown and Corrie ahead of Lowry gig
Comedian Jason Byrne talks to MM about house-hunting with Johnny Vegas, taking Jason Manford’s crown and Coronation Street ahead of his show at the Lowry tomorrow night.
Jason Manford blames use of ‘retard’ in Tesco trolley apology on auto-correct, then defends joke, then deletes it
Jason Manford is courting controversy again after backlash from fans has forced him to remove a Facebook comment using the word ‘retard’ that he used to drum up publicity ahead of his Live at the Apollo… show on BBC1 last night.
Review: Manchester Christmas lights switch-on proves mixed bag but fireworks prezzie among coal
Turning on of Manchester Christmas lights in Albert Square a mixed bag, but festive fireworks save the night
Travel advice: Manchester’s Christmas lights switch-on 2014
Travelling to the Annual Manchester Christmas Lights in Albert Square this evening? Here’s all you need to know…
Merry Manford: Comic’s Christmas appeal for advent calendar donations crashes foodbank website
Jason Manford and Justin Moorhouse are promoting an initiative where people buy an extra advent calendar or two during their weekly shop to donate to foodbanks.
Robin Williams’ suicide tells us ‘we need to talk about mental health’, warns Manchester charity
In the wake of actor and funny man Robin Williams’ suicide, comedian Jason Manford and a leading Manchester mental health charity are determined to make sure no one suffers in silence.