Jake Massey

Jesterval review: The Suggestibles

Jesterval review: The Suggestibles

Tonight at Jesterval, local favourites The Suggestibles are our headline act.

 Jake Massey

Jesterval review: BBC Children In Need Comedy Quiz

Jesterval review: BBC Children In Need Comedy Quiz

Recorded live for BBC Newcastle and Children in Need, tonight’s show at Jesterval sees stars from the world of comedy and radio compete to see just who knows the most.

 Jake Massey

Jesterval review: Abnormally Funny People

Jesterval review: Abnormally Funny People

Like all the acts at tonight’s Abnormally Funny People show, Laurence Clark has a disability, but is quick to point out that he is anything but inspirational – or worse still, #inspirational.

 Jake Massey

Interview: Craig Campbell

Interview: Craig Campbell

The formidable Canadian stand-up talks comedy, touring, his long-time friendship with Frankie Boyle and why Twitter is better than The Telegraph.

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Review: Paul Foot: Words – Newcastle Stand

Review: Paul Foot: Words – Newcastle Stand

Tonight’s show at The Stand gets under way with the arrival of Paul Foot’s support act, ‘Mr. Paul Foot.’

 Jake Massey

Review: Ian Coppinger, Paul Myrehaug, Anthony Young, Jonathan Pelham & Susan Morrison – Newcastle Stand

Review: Ian Coppinger, Paul Myrehaug, Anthony Young, Jonathan Pelham & Susan Morrison – Newcastle Stand

Tonight’s show at the Newcastle Stand starts frenetically as host Susan Morrison eagerly attempts to involve the audience, encouraging ‘Jerry Springer’ style whooping and hollering.

 Jake Massey

Review: Reginald D. Hunter: In the Midst of Crackers – Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre, Newcastle

Review: Reginald D. Hunter: In the Midst of Crackers – Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre, Newcastle

The inimitable figure of Reginald D Hunter swaggers onto the stage, and it is clear from the get-go that he has a lot to get off his chest.

 Jake Massey

Review: Sean Lock: Purple Van Man – Newcastle City Hall

Review: Sean Lock: Purple Van Man – Newcastle City Hall

It is hard to imagine that there will be any punters leaving disappointed tonight, as Sean Lock caters for all tastes.

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