Interest area: Comedy

Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Emmanuel Sonubi presents a whistle stop tour through the jobs that have led him to become one of the hottest stand-ups on the circuit in the brand-new show, Curriculum Vitae.

Emmanuel will take the audience on a hilarious and sometimes poignant journey that explores the professions that he’s had prior to becoming a comedian, discussing how those experiences helped shape his comedic voice. From working in IT to the doors of London’s nightlife whilst building up an impressive list of musical theatre credits.

Mark Watson’s 12-year-old son has just got a phone. His 70-year-old dad has been through the most frightening experience of his life.

Both a dad and a kid himself, around the midpoint of his life, the Taskmaster star and multiple award-winner – now also famous as one-third of YouTube cult sensation No More Jockeys – returns.

He’ll consider the search for meaning that we’re all on, with or without Google. There’ll be a lot of jokes, and a show that’s different every night.

Richard Blackwood brings his jam packed hour of pure heavyweight punchlines and anecdotes. Get set for a night that’s not just comedy – it’s a rollercoaster of laughter, stories, and a sneak peek into Richard’s incredible 30-year journey.

Celebrating three phenomenal decades in the game, Richard Blackwood got us laughing on the Real McCoy, has conquered MTV, owned Top of the Pops, graced the sets West End Theatres, EastEnders and Hollyoaks, and showcased his culinary chops on MasterChef.

A true British icon, his diverse experiences add layers of humour and depth to a night you won’t want to miss.

Don’t sleep on this exclusive comedy event. Tickets are flying off the virtual shelves, and you definitely want in.

Catch Richard Blackwood : Live for an evening of laughter, storytelling, and an intimate look into the world of a seasoned industry pro.

Bliss Comedy – a night of uplifting laughter

Join the team for a hilarious evening of comedy at HOP, Allport Road, Bromborough, Wirral, UK. Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt as their talented comedians take the stage. This in-person event promises to be a night filled with joy, humour, and good vibes.

This night is sure to leave you with a smile on your face so grab your friends and come join them for Bliss Comedy!

Bliss Comedy is hosted by Mary Cross, comedian, writer and podcaster who is looking to create a wonderfully diverse and safe space for everyone to enjoy a night of comedy.

This month they have an all-female line up in celebration of International Women’s Day

Joining them this month are:

Kathy Rivett

Kathy Rivett is a socially awkward teenager who’s decided to avoid teen pregnancy and drug addiction by instead embracing stand up comedy. Shortlisted for Funny Women and BBC New Comedian “Kathy is The Gen Z Daniel Sloss”

Rachel Robbins

Rachel gave up a lucrative academic career to pursue stand up. Listen to other excellent life decisions here.

Rachel Robbins stand up brings the sweet, sassy and sweary to the stage. She is a riot with brutally honest tales that never fail to get a laugh. “You’re my favourite” drunken audience member in Sheffield.

“Rachel has a warmth and natural charm that has an audience captivated from the start. The fact she is hilarious just tops things off.”

“Unbeatable energy… thankfully for us, she has fully immersed herself into live comedy performance and puts on a top show.”

“Whatever topic she tackles, Rachel always has a great angle on it and delivers the content with a bubbly energy that leaves you with a smile on your face even before she hits you with those killer punchlines to have you howling (in a good way).

Phenomenal writer, engaging performer, 10/10 great comic.”

Melina Fiol

Born in Leicester to Spanish-Filipino parents, Melina began her comedy journey in 2021 and is already a distinct voice on the comedy scene. In 2023, she was chosen as one of Leicester Comedy Festival’s Circuit Breakers, before taking part in the Hull Comedy Festival Comedian of the Year Final and winning Nodding Dog’s New Comedian of the Year Competition.

“Comedy Powerhouse”

“Natural charisma, keeps you hanging on every word”

Heidi Clark

Meet Heidi Clark, corpulent and curly , with the accent of a Southern Belle, the charm of a drunken bird staggering home at 3am and the mouth of a docker, you’re bound to find something funny about this one!!

Katie Eckersley

Katie is a Kick Ass Northern Stand Up Comedian and Comedy Writer. She believes one has to see the funny side of daily life so as not to cry.

Doors 7pm, comedy starts at 7.30pm and all wrapped up for 10pm

The Ormskirk Comedy Club is back for its first show of 2024! And this time its bigger and better!

Opening the Show is: AMY GLEDHILL – Jonathan Ross Show, Alma’s Not Normal, The Stand Up Show, Guessable, Hypothetical, The Emily Atack Show, Alan Davies As Yet Untitled and twice Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee!

Middling the show is: JOSH ELTON – BBC Sesh

Closing the show is: MARK SILCOX – Sneakerhead, Man Like Mobeen, Joe Lycetts Got Your Back, Mandy. Cult comic Mark is an absolute Icon of the comedy circuit.

As always Adam Rushton will hold the night together as MC

Paul Smith is back and better than ever with his latest tour show, “Pablo”.

Get ready to experience the jaw-aching, laugh out loud comedy that only Smith can deliver. This is Paul Smith’s biggest and funniest tour show yet, and it promises to have you rolling around in laughter with every joke.

The show features a mix of his trademark audience interaction and hilarious true stories from his everyday life. You can expect hysterics from start to finish, and you won’t want to miss a minute.

On this his sixth UK tour, Geoff Norcott will be trying to make sense of the current cultural and political scene with his playfully provocative brand of humour.

Whether it’s the dire blandness of the two main parties or the shamelessly shoe-horned right-on messages in adverts and films, Geoff will continue to tread in areas much of comedy leaves well alone.

But this time around he also has a mission. As well as casting his everyman eye over what’s happening in wider society, Geoff is trying to unpick what’s happening with your average bloke. Remember them?

Jibber Jabber Jamboree marks Ross Noble’s 21st solo stand-up tour. To celebrate this milestone, he invites you to join him for an evening of the sort of inspired nonsense that has cemented his place as the supreme master of stream of conscious freewheeling stand up.

This is a chance to see Noble live on stage in his natural habitat. What’s it about? What will we learn? How will it change the world? Are all pointless questions to ask when Noble is off on one of his tangents.

Comedian du jour Alison Spittle is simmering with jokes and probably rage, she doesn’t know what the burning sensation is. This silly goose has appeared on Off Menu, You’re Dead To Me, Guilty Feminist, The Gargle.

She’s the co-host of BBC Sounds’ hugely popular Wheel of Misfortune podcast with Kerry Katona. Voted one of British Comedy Guide’s best reviewed artists of the Fringe, Alison – formerly tour support for Maria Bamford and Fern Brady – heads out on her own