North West Comedy News

 Andrew Dipper

Two final dates added to Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights Live run

Two final dates added to Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights Live run

Two final dates have been added to Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights Live run in Manchester – taking the total number of shows up to 15.

 Andrew Dipper

Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights comeback confirmed

Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights comeback confirmed

Peter Kay has confirmed details of the much-anticipated Phoenix Nights comeback.

 Andrew Dipper

Phil Ellis brings Funz and Gamez to The Comedy Store

Phil Ellis brings Funz and Gamez to The Comedy Store

Phil Ellis is bringing his Edinburgh Comedy Award-winning show to Manchester this weekend.

 Andrew Dipper

Paddy McGuinness responds to Phoenix Nights rumours

Paddy McGuinness responds to Phoenix Nights rumours

“I don’t get on with any of them in real life and I don’t want anything to do with it.”

 Andrew Dipper

Justin Moorhouse launches northern TV comedy company

Justin Moorhouse launches northern TV comedy company

Justin Moorhouse and writer Jim Poyser have launched a TV production company dedicated to making comedy set in the north of England.

 Emma Atkinson

Laughing Cows’ sweet sixteen

Laughing Cows’ sweet sixteen

All-female comedy clubs celebrating with gigs in Manchester, Glossop and Lancaster.

All-female comedy clubs celebrating with gigs in Manchester, Glossop and Lancaster.

 Andrew Dipper

Citizen Khan wins big at 2014 RTS North West Awards

Citizen Khan wins big at 2014 RTS North West Awards

Image: @JamieJayBeats Citizen Khan has scooped two awards at the 2014 RTS North West Awards. The BBC One sitcom was awarded Best Comedy Programme at a ceremony in Manchester, retaining its crown after winning the same award last year. And Citizen Khan star Adil Ray, who co-hosted the event at The Hilton on Deansgate, won […]

 John-Paul Stephenson

Manford and Moorhouse spread Christmas cheer with food bank donations

Manford and Moorhouse spread Christmas cheer with food bank donations

A leading charity has praised two TV stand-ups for encouraging their fans to donate advent calendars to food banks.