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Justin Moorhouse: Comedy Built on Craft, Warmth, and Proper Skill
There’s a particular kind of comedian who doesn’t just tell jokes — they build a room, shapes a story, and carries an audience with them like an old mate leading you down the pub. Justin Moorhouse is exactly that kind of comic. On the … Continue reading
Hannah Platt: Sharp & Northern
Hannah Platt walks on stage with the energy of someone who’s clocked the room in seconds — and decided she’s running it. Her comedy is sharp, politically aware, and gloriously Northern. She has that rare ability to be deeply thoughtful … Continue reading
Sam Hickman: Harp, Heart & Hilarious
There aren’t many comedians and performers who walk on stage with a harp. And that’s exactly why Sam Hickman is such a joy to watch. Yes, she sings.Yes, she plays the harp. Yes, she is a cabaret performer and a … Continue reading
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Tagged Cardiff, comedy, Manchester, performer
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Hatty Preston: Subtle and Seriously Funny
If you’ve seen Hatty Preston live, you’ll know the first thing she brings to the stage isn’t noise — it’s control. There’s a quiet confidence about her. No frantic pacing. No desperate grab for attention. Just sharp writing, deliberate delivery, … Continue reading
Rob Rouse: Chaos, Heart and Proper Northern Nonsense
If you’ve ever seen Rob Rouse live, you’ll know one thing immediately: this is not a man who does comedy gently. Rob doesn’t so much tell jokes as detonate them. He barrels onto stage with the energy of someone who’s … Continue reading
Lulu Simons: Comedy That Knows Exactly What It’s Doing
If you like your comedy sharp, surreal, and delivered with a grin that says “yes, I know exactly what I’m doing”, then you’ve probably already watched Lulu Simons. Lulu’s comedy lives in that delicious space between chaos and control. One minute she’s … Continue reading
Kathy Rivett: Quietly Wonderful, Relentlessly Funny
There’s something wonderfully disarming about Kathy Rivett. She doesn’t shout for attention or batter you with big gestures — she just wanders on, opens her mouth, and before you know it, the room is absolutely hers. Kathy’s comedy is sharp, … Continue reading
Toby Hadoke: The Man, The Cardigan, The Comedy Glue
If Manchester comedy had a central nervous system, Toby Hadoke would be right there, quietly (and sometimes not so quietly), making it all work. Toby isn’t just a comedian or a host — he’s the connective tissue. The calm in … Continue reading
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Tagged 53two, arts, comedy, Manchester, TV, XS Malarkey
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Josh Jones: Big Energy, Bigger Heart
Josh Jones doesn’t just walk on stage — he arrives. Bursting with colour, confidence, and pure Northern joy, Josh is the kind of comedian who fills a room in seconds and keeps it buzzing. His comedy is bold, personal, and … Continue reading
Nina Gilligan: Bold, Brilliant, Unfiltered
If you like your comedy sharp, fearless, and properly funny, then Nina Gilligan should already be on your radar. Nina is one of those comedians who doesn’t waste time easing you in. She walks on stage, takes a scalpel to … Continue reading