Review: Phil Ellis, XS Malarkey, Manchester
‘Legitimate comedian’ Phil Ellis made a fabulous return to XS Malarkey this week for, in his own words, ‘a rollercoaster ride of emotion’ – while wearing a coat that kept getting him mistaken for a doorman.
Sara Pascoe interview
“I had no respect for comedy whatsoever. I thought it was stupid, I thought it was easy, I thought it was very rude, I thought it was misogynistic. I would never have gone to a comedy night. And I thought everything should be very serious.”
Review: Sara Pascoe vs History, The Lowry, Salford
Pascoe’s debut UK tour show – Sara Pascoe vs History – discusses relationships, love, female sexuality in relation to men, history and popular culture; and an alternative reaction to Page Three.
Review: Quippodrome, Mono, Manchester
“Quippopotamus is ace for championing alternative and experimental comedy in Manchester, in small venues to smart audiences.”
Nick Helm interview
EXCLUSIVE: Nick Helm on his new Heavy Entertainment series, working for the BBC, series two of Uncle, and writing a new sitcom for Channel 4.
Review: Laugh Local, Chorlton Irish Club, Manchester
Chorlton’s Laugh Local kicked off 2015 – and its third year – with a brilliant night of comedy at the Irish Club on Friday.
Review: Sam Simmons, XS Malarkey, Manchester
The brilliantly bizarre Sam Simmons headlined at XS Malarkey this week, their last show of the year.
Review: Dead Cat Comedy, Sandbar, Manchester
“Not only is this is this a great place for established acts to try out new stuff, it’s also a brilliant opportunity for new comics to perform in front of a good audience.”
