If you’re a freelance theatre-maker of any kind – Designer, Writer, Stage Manager and beyond – our regular mixers are for you!
Event type: Comedy
Kim Blythe: Puzzle
7:30PM
Kim Blythe is back with her brand new show Puzzle. And listen, she hates writing copy, it’s really difficult. So here’s a silly puzzle pun then some nice facts about me but the show is funny, honestly.
CLUES – Single Item (1) Foolish Bird (5,5) Onstage Routine (5,2) Stage Presentation (4).
Sold out Edinburgh Fringe 2025.
Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Nominee 2025 & 2026.
“Kim Blythe is an incredibly skilled comedian with her set up and delivery” ⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑ – Broadway World
“An undeniable talent” ⭑⭑⭑⭑ – The Skinny
Baga Chipz: Bagz to Riches
Lock up ya grandads! Baga Chipz MBE presents…BAG’Z TO RICHES
Join the international drag superstar and RuPaul’s Drag Race icon for a night at the theatre in a town near you as she embarks on her autumn nationwide tour.
Star of stage and screen, Baga is coming close to twenty years in showbusiness, and wants to celebrate with those who made it possible…..YOU! The public.
This is a show not to be missed, and a love letter to all of those who have supported her throughout her amazing career.
Get ready for a jam-packed night of outrageous stand-up comedy, untold stories, anecdotes, memories and of course….the music; the music that has shaped Baga into the performer she is today, from disco to power ballads, big band show tunes to the musicals. Expect the same old Baga being as crass and blue as ever, live and unfiltered!
This is a story of transformation from council estate princess to the nation’s most loveable tart. A true Bagz to riches story.
After the success of last year’s tour “Chip Off the Old Block” it was only natural to bring back by popular demand Baga’s partner in crime, comedian and vocal powerhouse TANYA HYDE. Expect duets from ABBA to Bananarama, Wicked to Chicago and the history of a twenty year friendship. A camp old time of sequins, big hair, show business and cabaret!
Including tributes to friends past and present, we suggest ya bring a hanky!
If you’ve seen Baga before you will know this isn’t a show for the fainthearted or easily offended; NO ONE is safe! So let’s have a good old knees up, belly laugh til a little bit of wee comes out and get you dancing in the aisles! This is a show you will remember for life. This is the story of Bagz to RICHES!
Meet & Greet available
Alasdair Beckett-King: King of Crumbs
ABK is the crumbliest comedian in the game: a multi-award-winning stand-up comic and (occasionally) an internet sensation. Come vagabonds, come mountebanks, come coney-catchers and cutpurses and meet the King of Crumbs! As seen on Mock the Week and 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown.
★★★★★ “An absolute treasure” (Chortle)
“Either a genius or a very silly man” (Rolling Stone)
Count Arthur Strong
Count Arthur Strong in ‘And It’s Goodnight From Me!’
The second part of Count Arthur Strongs’ Farewell Tour of the World (Including the north east).
Count Arthur Strong continues on for one last time, as he says what just might be his final goodbye, to whoever’s listening. Don’t miss this potentially wonderful event. Because if you do miss it, you can’t say you were there, like some people do. NB. Bring a hankie because you might get emotional.
Here’s what some people said about the last farewell tour:
‘…two hours of constant delight!’
The Mail on Sunday
‘…a masterclass in character comedy!’
The Recs
‘Al Pacino was mesmerising!’
Norman Barry, off Film Night
Ruby Wax: Absolutely Famous
It’s almost easier to say whom Ruby Wax DIDN’T meet, interview and coax fascinating insights from in her huge TV shows ‘Ruby Wax Meets’ and ‘Full Wax’. Donald Trump, OJ Simpson, Pamela Anderson, Madonna and many more.
Her provocative, abrasive, incomparable style was – just about – kept in check by lifelong friend and A-list producer, Clive Tulloh. Together live on stage they review clips from the extraordinary shows, tell scandalous stories never before heard – and take the audience along for the ride.
Featuring Ruby Wax & Clive Tulloh.
★★★★ ‘Deeply thoughtful and resolutely frothy’ The Times
★★★★ ‘Fascinating’ The Telegraph
★★★★ ArtsHub
★★★★★ ‘Hilarious’ Entertainment Focus
Radical Joy Cabaret
Join us for a riotous evening to find celebration even in the darkest of times.
Joy can be a radical act of resistance in this time of austerity. Come along to find out how we can use joy to mobilise and fight back.
Performed by Collective Encounters’ Adult Theatre for Social Change group, the cabaret will weave a story of radical joy through songs, sketches and scenes, and will reflect on the world through the lens of our assets, not our deficits.
The Brink, Parr Street, L1 4JN: Saturday 23 May, 7pm
Tickets: pay what you can
Rita, Sue & Bob Too
The return of the sell-out stage version of the 80s cult classic
Get ready… Rita, Sue & Bob Too is back – bigger, bolder and funnier than ever.
Following rave reviews and sold out runs, this outrageous comedy returns to the stage by popular demand. Packed with sharp wit, unforgettable characters and laugh-out-loud moments, it’s no wonder audiences and critics alike are calling it “Superb!” and “Roaringly hilarious.”
Set in 1980s Yorkshire, this unapologetically cheeky story follows two teenagers and their tangled relationship with a married man – delivering a riotous night of comedy that’s as bold today as it was when it first shocked audiences.
Not to be missed. Strictly 18+.
Ahir Shah: Golden
HBO and Netflix star Ahir Shah (Live at the Apollo, Mock The Week, Have I Got News For You,QI) is back with his new stand-up show Golden. His last show, Ends, won the prestigious Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Show, sold out shows across the world and was recorded as a comedy special for Netflix.
Ahir has also been seen and heard on shows including Ahir Shah: Dots(HBO),Jurassic World 3, Foundation (Apple TV), Richard Osman’s House of Games (BBC2),The Last Leg (C4), The Mash Report (BBC2), Frankie Boyle’s New World Order (BBC2) and The Now Show (BBCR4).
Please note this performance is February 2027
Stand up Lad – The Final showcase!
A comedy showcase creating space for honest conversation around mental health, wellbeing and everything in between!
Join us for a powerful night of laughter, creativity and real conversation at the North Liverpool Lives Comedy Showcase.
This event brings together local men from North Liverpool who have taken part in a series of comedy workshops designed to open up conversations around mental health and wellbeing. Using humour as a starting point, the project creates a space where people feel more comfortable connecting and talking.
The event takes place at The Liverpool Lighthouse, Oakfield Road L4 0UF.
Doors open at 6pm performance ends at 8.30pm.
Blending live comedy and storytelling, this one-of-a-kind event brings together local voices and artists.
Expect bold performances, relatable moments and plenty of laughs, alongside space to reflect, connect and be part of something meaningful.
Why you should be there:
- Live comedy with a powerful message
- Community-led creativity and storytelling
- Real conversations that matter
- A welcoming, inclusive atmosphere
Whether you’re from the community or working in the sector, this is your chance to be part of a positive, honest and uplifting evening in North Liverpool.
Delivered as part of the ReCITE programme at LSTM, this showcase is the culmination of that journey – sharing real stories through comedy in a supportive and engaging environment.