For those who have somehow spent the past forty-odd years underground, Rich Hall is an award-winning comedian, writer of snort-inducing prose and gloriously absurd sketches, irreverent musician, actor…
Comedy: Mrs Smith at The Witham, Barnard Castle
Heading to Barnard Castle this month for an eye test? Don’t worry, it won’t be me delivering the jokes. Instead, you’ll be in the exceptionally capable hands of Mrs Smith, who returns with her new sho…
Comedy: Tom Stade at The Witham, Barnard Castle
Canadian stand-up comedian Tom Stade brings his latest tour, ‘Naughty By Nature’, to Barnard Castle, delivering an evening of loose, observational comedy and unpredictable storytelling in …
Comedy: Molly McGuinness at The Stand, Newcastle
With a best Newcomer nominee at the 2025 Fringe, Molly McGuinness is heading on tour after her sell-out Fringe debut, which saw her show ‘Slob’ spread like wildfire through word of mouth. …
Comedy: Stuart McPherson at The Stand, Newcastle
There is a particular kind of comedy night that feels inseparable from the North East: slightly scruffy around the edges, self-aware, and built on the kind of honesty that does not try too hard to imp…
Comedy: Shoe Cake Comedy Club at The Georgian Theatre, Stockton
Independent promoters Shoe Cake Comedy Club return to Stockton-on-Tees on Friday 15th May with a stacked lineup. Comedy aficionados will spot that its name pays homage to the absurd and surreal Master…
Comedy: Jamie Hutchinson at Middlesbrough Town Hall
Jamie Hutchinson is one of the brightest stars in the modern wave of comedians. By that, I mean that without a single TV appearance, he has still amassed over a billion views online. The cult of Hutch…
Comedy: Darren Walsh at Gala Durham and The Stand, Newcastle
Wordplay fans, rejoice! Darren Walsh brings his latest tour show, ‘Do You Like Puns?’, to Gala Durham on Friday 8th May and The Stand Comedy Club on Sunday 10th May, promising more groans …
Comedy: Judi Love at Tyne Theatre & Opera House, Newcastle
Comedian Judi Love brings warmth, wit, and big humour to ‘All About the Love’, showcasing this May at the Tyne Theatre & Opera House. Known for her fearless honesty and infectious ener…
Comedy: The Comedy Forum at Billingham Forum
Get ready to sharpen your spectacles and iron your oversized collars – the big shoes are coming to town. After a stellar debut that left audiences craving an encore, The Comedy Forum is official…