Ian Wolf

TV review: Hebburn

TV review: Hebburn

This week, the Stockton Arts Centre held a special advance screening of the BBC2 sitcom, Hebburn. During the event, the first two episodes were shown and an hour-long Q&A session followed. Giggle Beats columnist Ian Wolf reports… Last week, one national newspaper announced in their review of Hebburn that the North East town was actually […]

 Sean Prower

The Art Of The Preview: Moran At Stockton Arc

The Art Of The Preview: Moran At Stockton Arc

Sean Prower went to see the inner workings of Moran’s comedy at Stockton Arc.

 Ian Wolf

Review: Mark Thomas: Extreme Rambling (Walking the Wall) – Stockton Arc

Review: Mark Thomas: Extreme Rambling (Walking the Wall) – Stockton Arc

Ian Wolf reviews this one.

 Jamie Stubbs

Stockton Arc Comedy Listings

Stockton Arc Comedy Listings

Is Stockton Arc the best comedy venue in the country?

 Jamie Stubbs

Review: Tommy Tiernan: Crooked Man – Stockton Arc

‘Tommy Tiernan is like a force of nature in comedy’, says writer Jamie Stubbs.

 Jamie Stubbs

Review: Rob Rouse, El Purnell, Paul Sinha and Matt Reed – Stockton Arc

Any gig that kicks off by boldly welcoming the compere to the stage accompanied by the instantly recognisable opening guitar strains of the Guns ‘N’ Roses hit Welcome To The Jungle complete with strobe lighting effects has a lot to live up to in the comedy department.

 Jamie Stubbs

Review: The Boy With Tape On His Face and Jason Cook – Stockton Arc

Review: The Boy With Tape On His Face and Jason Cook – Stockton Arc

After the impressive reviews and word of mouth recommendations relatively unknown act ‘The Boy With Tape On His Face’ received during last month’s Edinburgh festival I jumped at the opportunity to catch him performing at Teesside’s most famous comedy club.