Al Murray takes on UKIP
The Pub Landlord has pledged that, under his reign, alcohol prices will fall to “1p a pint” – although “crisps will remain at the current price”.
The Stand to host benefits for Paris shooting victims
The Stand comedy clubs are to stage a series of benefit shows to raise money for the victims of the recent terrorist shootings in Paris.
Want to write comedy for TV?
A workshop offering a guide to developing cross-platform comedy is coming to Newcastle.
A workshop offering a practical guide to writing and developing cross-platform comedy is coming to Newcastle.
Newcastle’s Tyne Theatre under new management
As of this week, the venue will be managed by a trust set up to preserve the Grade 1 Listed Victorian theatre.
Dylan Moran confirms Middlesbrough date
The Irish comic will now play Middlesbrough Town Hall on Friday 24 April, as part of the 49 date stint.
All gunge blazing
Idiots + Gunge = Laughing returns this weekend.
Comedian Lee Kyle’s slimey baby will be back this Saturday at The Stand, Newcastle, following its debut last September.
Rowan Atkinson to appear in Horrible Histories
The Blackadder star returns to period comedy to play Henry VIII in the show’s sixth series.
2015 on Teesside
We’re only a few days into 2015, but it’s already shaping up to be a bumper year for comedy fans on Teesside.
