Review: Seymour’s Gang [feat. Gavin Webster, John Scott & Rob Gilroy] – Newcastle Stand
The label ‘surreal’ is often applied to comedy with questionable accuracy. If you forgive the cliché, if any comedy can be described as “surreal”, then it’s Seymour’s Gang.
Norwich premiere for Alpha Papa
Over 7000 Alan Partridge fans campaigned for change in what Partridge co-creator Armando Iannucci dubbed the ‘Norwich Spring’ – and now it’s official: Alpha Papa will hold its premiere in Norwich.
Robin Ince announces UK ‘mini-tour’ – alongside Josie Long
The pair, who work together on Comedy Central’s Utter Shambles podcast, will hit the road on Monday 2 September with a tour called Robin and Josie’s Shambles.
Preview: Creased Comedy Festival 2013
This Saturday comedians including Hebburn actor Steffen Peddie, Lost Voice Guy and Britain’s Got Talent contestant Cal Halbert will descend on Ouseburn Valley for the first Creased Comedy Festival, a one-day showcase at The Cluny 2 in Newcastle.
Newcastle Stand announce Edinburgh Fringe preview shows for July
The Stand has announced a host of new shows for its Newcastle venue – as the club warms up for this year’s Edinburgh Fringe.
Second series for Impractical Jokers
Roisin Conaty, Joel Dommett, Marek Larwood and Paul McCaffrey are all expected to reprise their roles on the hidden camera show that pits comedians against each other in a series of embarrassing dares.
Tim Vine to play the Darlington Comedy Festival
The ‘Joke-amotive’ Tim Vine is steamrollering his way to the North East next week – for the Darlington Comedy Festival. Former Not Going Out star Vine has been lined up for the festival’s charity gala at the Civic Theatre on Monday 1 July. The showcase already boasts Hebburn star Jason Cook, Show Me The Funny […]
EXCLUSIVE: Funny Way To Be announce autumn comedy gala
One of Britain’s top stand-ups is coming to the North East this autumn – and he’s bringing the comedy stars of tomorrow with him.