North East Comedy News

 Nic Wright

Kevin Bridges announces show at The Stand

Kevin Bridges announces show at The Stand

Bridges will be trying out new material at the show on Sunday 10 May, before embarking on his biggest tour to date.

 Andrew Dipper

A great impression

A great impression

If you can’t do impressions, you clearly had toys as a child. North East comedians Alfie Joey and Cal Halbert, on the other hand, were more than happy sat in a room on their own.

 Andrew Dipper

Tony Law signs up for Barnard Castle Comedy Festival 2015

Tony Law signs up for Barnard Castle Comedy Festival 2015

Teesdale comedy fans will get to see the Canadian stand-up’s brand new show first when he performs at The Witham in Barnard Castle on Saturday 18 July.

 Andrew Dipper

Jason Cook fronts new comedy talent search

Jason Cook fronts new comedy talent search

The creator of BBC Two sitcom Hebburn will help judge a new competition for budding comedy writers.

 Andrew Dipper

Newcastle’s Tyne Theatre to celebrate 30 years of Viz

Newcastle’s Tyne Theatre to celebrate 30 years of Viz

For the first time in 20 years, Viz creators Chris and Simon Donald will appear on stage together answering fan questions.

 Andrew Dipper

Full line-up revealed for Jesting About 3

Full line-up revealed for Jesting About 3

After four months of searching for the North East’s next comedy stars, Giggle Beats can reveal the final line-up for the latest series of Jesting About.

 Nic Wright

Sarah Millican adds extra Middlesbrough tour date

Sarah Millican adds extra Middlesbrough tour date

With Millican’s two dates at Middleborough Town Hall close to selling out, promoters Ten Feet Tall have announced a third date at the venue as part of the comic’s new Outsider tour.

 Andrew Dipper

They’ve got the Horne

They’ve got the Horne

Radio 4 star Alex Horne is to close this year’s Barnard Castle Comedy Festival.

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