The comedy week ahead: North West, 10-16 November
Our top tips for comedy shows in Greater Manchester this week.
MONDAY 10 NOVEMBER
The Frog and Bucket on Oldham Street begin their 2015 talent search as Beat The Frog gets underway. 8pm, £3. Tickets.
TUESDAY 11 NOVEMBER
Josie Long headlines another amazing show at XS Malarkey this week. She joins host Toby Hadoke, Iain Stirling, Tez Ilyas and Clayton Jones £5.50, 8.30pm. Tickets.
WEDNESDAY 12 NOVEMBER
Twisted, the concept comedy night from Lou Conran, returns to The Frog and Bucket. The wonderful Will Franken headlines. £5, 8pm. Tickets.
THURSDAY 13 NOVEMBER
Manchester comedy/chat show Sham Bodie celebrates its first birthday – and you’re all invited to the dead good party. There’ll be a magician, a clown, pass the parcel and, of course, loadsa cake. SOLD OUT, 8pm. Our preview.
FRIDAY 14 NOVEMBER
MC Ian Coppinger, Chris McCausland, John Warburton, Phil Nichol and Mick Ferry play The Comedy Store on Deansgate. £18, 8pm. Tickets.
SATURDAY 15 NOVEMBER
Paul Sinha is a stand-up comedian, but you might know him as ‘The Sinnerman’ from ITV’s The Chase, or you might know him from your local doctor’s surgery, or from Mastermind or University Challenge – The Professionals. He brings his brilliant new show, Paul Sinha Is A Stand-Up Comedian, to The Contact Theatre. Don’t miss this one. £14/£8 concessions, 8pm. Tickets.
SUNDAY 16 NOVEMBER
Alex Boardman’s New Comedians – see the freshest and funniest new comedians of today flourish into the future of stand-up. 7.30pm, £3. Tickets.
