First Thursday Comedy @ The Met, Bury

Phil Nichol (“Cripplingly funny.” Three Weeks), Julian Deane (“Deliciously twisted… ..seriously good” The Guardian), Alexis Roy and MC Barry Dodds all coming to the First Thursday Comedy Club at The Met, Bury. Please scroll down for comedians’ details.

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Phil Nichol is something of a legend on the comedy circuit. He has won the ‘main comedy award at the Edinburgh Fringe (after two previous nominations) which is the comedy equivalent of the Nobel Prize. Phil is an energetic and exciting performer with an unquenchable thirst to break boundaries and innovate with his work. His skill as an improviser whether it be musical, comedy or straight is unparalleled. With a surreal edge to some of his mischievous rantings Nichol always brings something new to the stage, his keen sense of fun and eye for the shocking and absurd has cemented his position as one of the best comedians on the circuit today.

“Riotously funny” Sunday Telegraph “Cripplingly funny.” Three Weeks “Unflappable, luminous talent” The List

Renowned amongst comedians for his inventive, inspired and downright devastating punchlines, Julian Deane regularly performs across the and has even gigged to a sold out Wembley Arena whilst supporting Paul Chowdhry on tour. Julian’s appeared on Sky’s Russell Howard Hour as well as beavering away behind the scenes, turning out his high quality gags Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Mock the Week and Matt Forde’s Unspun. When not touting his comedic wares up and down the nation’s motorway network, Julian co-hosts the Two Vegan Idiots (TVI) podcast, alongside friend, fellow vegan and comedian, Carl Donnelly.

“Deliciously twisted. a stream of seriously good gags. quick, sharply written and endlessly repeatable lines.” The Guardian

“It’s just a matter of time before Julian Deane gets a boost up the comedy rankings. His trick is to make you think you’re watching standard stand-up fare, then twisting expectations with sharp, original punchlines.”  The Independent

Comedian and ghost hunter, that’s Gateshead’s Barry Dodds! This former sailor has won hearts and minds up and down the country, both with his effortless stand up comedy and as one half of the team behind The Parapod podcast which is now The Parapod Movie!

“Even making me have to raise my game!”  Jason Manford    “Razor sharp humour”  Metro

Alexis Roy is your middle act. The comedians you see at The Met, Bury are booked by Comedy In A Van.

Phil Nichol, Julian Deane, Alexis Roy and MC Barry Dodds at The Met, Bury. on Thursday 3 April 2025 (C) Comedy In A Van