By Mak Karim on March 11, 2015
Comedy

Following another sell out run at the 2014 Edinburgh Festival, Patrick Monahan hits Carriageworks Theatre on Saturday 21 March with his energetically witty and charming family show Adventures in Monahan Land. Expect plenty of playful audience interaction from this loveable the Irish/Iranian Teessider as he arrives in Leeds during the 9th annual Irish History […]
By Mak Karim on March 11, 2015
Art, Books & Poetry, Comedy, Events, Music, Talks, Theatre

A fun-packed season of shows to enjoy from April through to August at Square Chapel Centre for the Arts Our younger audience can enjoy some magical Easter treats A brilliant selection of comedy; from razor sharp stand-up to hilarious theatre Poignant and thought provoking performances Breathtaking dance and a great variety […]
By Mak Karim on September 24, 2014
Comedy

Due to popular demand, Hal Cruttenden’s tour, Tough Luvvie has been extended for a fourth and final time. Having performed in 100 venues so far in 2014, Hal will be hitting the road this autumn with over 30 new dates added. As the tour grows, so to does the show with new routines and gags. […]
By Mak Karim on September 24, 2014
Comedy, Events

Following a total sell-out Edinburgh Fringe run once again, one of comedy’s elder statesmen and all-round arty mischief-maker embarks on his 8th nationwide tour this autumn with a comedy of betrayal. Mark Thomas tells his true story of how Britain’s biggest arms manufacturer, BAE Systems, came to spy on a comedian in this five star, […]
By Jamie Johnson on June 4, 2014
Comedy, Editor's Picks

A comedy act like no other is back at Square Chapel Centre for the Arts Halifax, when earth’s funniest footwear The Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre make a welcome return on Saturday 21 June (7.30pm) with their latest show. Stars of stage, screen and YouTube, The Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre, present an unforgettable show […]
By Jamie Johnson on May 31, 2013
Comedy, Editor's Picks

Welcome to the Blue Rinse Mountains of Virginia; a hilarious journey through of the joys of being a sexagenarian. According to this doyenne of Fleet Street; unlimited free drugs, fun funerals, grandchildren and sex, or even better no sex, are just a few of the reasons that your sixties are the best and funniest time […]
By Jamie Johnson on May 7, 2013
Comedy, Editor's Picks, Theatre

In theatrical parlance it used to be called a provincial tour but now its referred to as prior to the West End, but whatever you choose to call it the aim is the same – to test the water as to whether a production is going to be successful or flop when it opens in […]
By Jamie Johnson on March 14, 2013
Comedy, Editor's Picks

***SPECIAL EARLYBIRD TICKETS – ONLY 60 AVAILABLE – £5 (ONLINE ONLY)*** Tickets will be more on the door, so it’s best to get them in advance. Because Jesus gets in the way of us all having fun during March we’ve decided to combine two shows and have a huge, super special April night…. We’ve upgraded […]
By Jamie Johnson on February 13, 2013
Comedy, Editor's Picks

On Saturday 2 March at 7.30pm we have ‘Rosie Wilby: How (not) to make it in Britpop’. From playing Glastonbury and Ronnie Scott’s to miming on children’s television, musician turned comedian Rosie Wilby looks back at the emotional rollercoaster of chasing stardom at the heady height of Britpop. Mixing stand up, storytelling and songs, Rosie […]
By Jamie Johnson on February 5, 2013
Comedy, Editor's Picks

A fledgling Leeds-based comedy night is back in action this week after a number of its most exhilarating comedians recently completed a successful tour of the big smoke to celebrate its first birthday. Six acts from Sh!ts ‘n’ G!ggles, which takes place on the first Wednesday of every month at Hirst’s Yard, were invited to […]