Comedy, mental health, and Mackenzie Taylor
“You don’t want another potted history of the debates surrounding mental health and comedy, and the myth that all comedians are depressive geniuses.”
Laughing for a Change: Stand-up tour raises mental health awareness
We speak to Janice Connolly (aka Mrs Barbara Nice), as she embarks on a national tour to promote awareness of mental illness.
Andy Fury to headline Stand quiz night
Award-winning comedian Andy Fury will headline the Giggle Beats Comedy Quiz when it returns next month.
Hebburn stars join Sunday for Sammy
Hebburn’s Chris Ramsey and Jason Cook joined a host of Geordie stars for the latest Sunday for Sammy concert at Newcastle City Hall.
St James’ Park to host comedy nights
Tyneside promoters Creased Comedy promise “huge names” as they announce their 2014 programme, which includes Newcastle United’s St James’ Park as a key venue.
Brassed Off stage adaption goes on tour
A former Brookside actor is taking the baton in a touring stage adaptation of the modern classic British comedy, Brassed Off.
Comedy 4 Kids comes to coastal theatre
Top comedians from the UK and world circuit will be doing what they do best – but without the rude bits – in a Comedy Club 4 Kids performance at Scarborough’s Stephen Joseph Theatre.
£10m development for Live Theatre
The Live Theatre has been awarded a European grant to help a ten million pound expansion of its venue.
