North East Comedy News

 Nic Wright

Hadrian’s Wall becomes a comedy venue

Hadrian’s Wall becomes a comedy venue

Chester’s Roman Fort in Northumberland will play host to Tony Law, Gordon Southern and The Story Beast next month.

 Nic Wright

Olivier award-winning comedy comes to Newcastle

Olivier award-winning comedy comes to Newcastle

Following an award-winning stint in the West End, hit comedy Handbagged is to come to Newcastle’s Theatre Royal next month.

 Andrew Dipper

Barnard Castle comedy club announce autumn programme

Barnard Castle comedy club announce autumn programme

Hot off the heels of the town’s first ever comedy festival, Funny Way To Be Comedy Club has confirmed a host of exciting names for its upcoming comedy programme in Barnard Castle.

 Andrew Dipper

Preview: An Evening With Hot Gulp & Friends

Preview: An Evening With Hot Gulp & Friends

The trio – who you might recognise from the Sainsbury’s Christmas advert parody – will be joined by their stand-up chums for an evening of comedy in Newcastle on Friday 31 July.

 Nic Wright

Dave Spikey announces Newcastle show

Dave Spikey announces Newcastle show

Phoenix Nights star Dave Spikey will bring his Punchlines tour to The Tyne Theatre and Opera House next year.

 Andrew Dipper

Craig Campbell joins Teesdale festival line-up

Craig Campbell joins Teesdale festival line-up

Canadian star Craig Campbell has been added to the line-up for this weekend’s Barnard Castle Comedy Festival.

 Nic Wright

The Mimic Men join Laffalang Summer Extravaganza

The Mimic Men join Laffalang Summer Extravaganza

Alfie Joey and comedy partner Cal Halbert are to join Laffalang’s Summer Extravaganza in South Shields.

 Andrew Dipper

Preview: Barnard Castle Comedy Festival 2015

Preview: Barnard Castle Comedy Festival 2015

Barnard Castle welcomes its first ever comedy festival to the town next week with a host of big stars on the bill.

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