Comedy Reviews

Review: Phil Nichol: The Weary Land – Baltic Square, Gateshead Quays

Review: Phil Nichol: The Weary Land – Baltic Square, Gateshead Quays

Phil Nichol takes a slightly different approach to tonight's headline show at Jesterval: he eschews the use of a microphone throughout.…

Review: Impro Comedy All Stars – Baltic Square, Gateshead Quays

Review: Impro Comedy All Stars – Baltic Square, Gateshead Quays

Seasoned improv performers Andy Smart, Steve Frost, Steve Steen, Marcus Brigstocke and Dave Johns treat us to that rare phenomenon: a late night comedy show that isn’t full of knob jokes.…

Review: Joanne Neary Is Not Feeling Herself – Baltic Square, Gateshead Quays

Review: Joanne Neary Is Not Feeling Herself – Baltic Square, Gateshead Quays

Joanne Neary is a naturally witty, confident, and charismatic performer with a number of carefully considered stand-up observations. Sadly, this is not her act.…

Review: Ian Coppinger, Paul Myrehaug, Anthony Young, Jonathan Pelham & Susan Morrison – Newcastle Stand

Review: Ian Coppinger, Paul Myrehaug, Anthony Young, Jonathan Pelham & Susan Morrison – Newcastle Stand

Tonight’s show at the Newcastle Stand starts frenetically as host Susan Morrison eagerly attempts to involve the audience, encouraging ‘Jerry Springer’ style whooping and hollering. …

Review: Marmaduke Spatula’s F**kin Spectacular Cabaret of Sunshine Show – Baltic Square, Gateshead Quays

Review: Marmaduke Spatula’s F**kin Spectacular Cabaret of Sunshine Show – Baltic Square, Gateshead Quays

Marmaduke Spatula, otherwise known as Seymour Mace, is basically the bastard lovechild of Vic, Bob, and Harry Hill.…

Review: Ian D Montfort: Psychic Fayre – Baltic Square, Gateshead Quays

Review: Ian D Montfort: Psychic Fayre – Baltic Square, Gateshead Quays

Despite the fact that the start of his show had been delayed by 35 minutes, Sunderland Psychic Ian D Montfort created an instant upbeat atmosphere, opening with a series of ‘predictions’ that could apply to any number of us.…

Review: The Geordie Comedy Gala – Baltic Square, Gateshead Quays

Review: The Geordie Comedy Gala – Baltic Square, Gateshead Quays

Hebburn's Steffen Peddie compered this showcase of the North East’s prodigious comedy talent in the slightly unusual setting of a marquee festooned with chandeliers and drapes.…

Review: Patrick Monahan: Cake Charmer – Baltic Square, Gateshead Quays

Review: Patrick Monahan: Cake Charmer – Baltic Square, Gateshead Quays

Patrick Monahan loves life. And cake. He exudes positivity as he enthusiastically bounds up to the stage, hugging everyone who wants to be hugged, and probably a few who don’t.…

Review: The Donny Donkins “As (Hopefully Soon To Be) Seen On TV!” Show – Baltic Square, Gateshead Quays

Review: The Donny Donkins “As (Hopefully Soon To Be) Seen On TV!” Show – Baltic Square, Gateshead Quays

Donny Donkins, the creation of Barry Castagnola, is so convinced that he will be spotted by TV execs that he has invested an inordinate amount of money into jazzy video graphics for his show.…

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