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SUMMARY:Glossop Comedy Club June 2026
DESCRIPTION:Glossop Comedy Club in June with Newcastle Brown Male Raul Kohl (★★★★★ The Guardian ★★★★★ NextUp Comedy ★★★★ FestMag)\,  Andrew O’Neill (‘‘Comedic brilliance.’ Time Out‘A joy to behold.’ Metro)\,  Ben Treloar and MC Dave Williams (‘Effortless‘ The Times) at  the Crystal Ballroom\, Glossop. Scroll down for comedians’ details. \nINVITE YOUR FRIENDS ON FACEBOOK \n\nActs subject to change. Fully seated. 18+ Proper sweary\, swearing. We want everyone to have a great night so please pop your phone on silent and don’t chat whilst the show is in progress. Thanks! Sorry\, but we can only reallocate or refund if the show is cancelled. \nNewcastle Brown Male’ Raul Kohli is blessed with a world view that upends ethnicity\, culture and class. Combining ‘Superb political comedy’ (The Scotsman) with surreal storytelling. He has recently appeared in the NUFC Amazon Prime documentary: We Are Newcastle\, & presented Passion & Football in the North East’ for Channel 4. 2025 saw Raul tour in Thailand\, Vietnam\, Singapore\, Cambodia\, Japan\, South Korea\, Australia & New Zealand being nominated for the Best International Debut at the New Zealand International Comedy Festival. \n★★★★★ The Guardian ★★★★★ NextUp Comedy ★★★★ FestMag  ★★★★ Broadway Baby \nAndrew O’Neill is an award-winning comedian\, musician and best-selling writer. A psychedelic non-binary whirlwind\, they combine surrealism\, polemic and good old-fashioned stagecraft to produce uniquely counter-cultural stand-up.\n\nThey have acted opposite John Hamm and David Tennant in Good Omens\, Steve Coogan in Saxondale and Tom Burke and Ellie Bamber in Alan Moore’s film The Show. \n‘Comedic brilliance.’ Time Out ‘A joy to behold.’ Metro ★★★★★ One4Review \nYour evening comes complete with Ben Treloar and Dave Williams takes the compering reins. \n\nThe comedians you see at Glossop Comedy Club are booked by Comedy In A Van Glossop Comedy Club June 2026 \nGlossop Comedy Club on Sunday 28 June 2026 with Raul Kohli\, Andrew O’Neill\, Ben Treloar and MC Dave Williams (C) Comedy In A Van
URL:https://comedyinavan.co.uk/comedy-show/glossop-comedy-club-june-2026/
LOCATION:The Crystal Ballroom\, 22 Norfolk Street\, High Peak\, Glossop\, SK13 8BS\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Comedy @ Lion & Swan\, Congleton July 2026
DESCRIPTION: Comedy in Congleton in July 2026 with two\, full length\, works in progress shows from Geoff Norcott (Have I Got News For You\, The Last Leg\, Would I Lie to You?\, The Mash Report\, The News Quiz etc) and Have A Word podcast’s Dan Nightingale (‘Genuinely hilarious’ Chortle ★★★★★ Three Weeks)  at Radley & Co\, beneath The Lion & Swan\, Congleton. Please scroll down for comedians’ details. \nINVITE YOUR FRIENDS ON FACEBOOK \n Acts subject to change. Proper sweary\, swearing. Fully seated. 18+ We want all our guests to have a great night so please respect those around you by turning off your phone and not talking whilst the show is in progress. Sorry\, but we can only refund or reallocate if the show is cancelled. Thanks! \nWhat do we mean by ‘Work In Progress’?  These shows aren’t the finished product. The comedians will be fine tuning them before they take them out on tour. You may see them occasionally referring to notes and there may well be the odd gag that doesn’t make the final edit.  The advantage for our customers is you get two shows (roughly 50 to 60 minutes each) for less thatn it would cost you to see one. You also get to hear the brand new gags and routines long before anyone else. \nGeoff Norcott – Basic Bloke 2 – There’s No Bloke Without Fire (Work In Progress) is the latest tour from comedian\, author\, pod caster and radio host Geoff Norcott and Geoff’s first under a Labour government\, so he’s got plenty to get off his chest! Not least because there’s nothing quite so British as being promised a brave new dawn then realising it’s as crap as the last one.\n\nStar of Have I Got News For You\, Is University Really Worth It?\, The Last Leg\, Would I Lie to You?\, Live At The Apollo\, 8 Out of 10 Cats\, Backstage With Katherine Ryan\, The Mash Report\, The News Quiz\, Geoff Norcott’s Working Men’s Club and many more!\n\n‘The laughs roll in like waves’ Evening Standard \n\nDan Nightingale – Stands Up (Work In Progress) Another brilliant hour of stand-up from the host of the massive Have A Word Podcast. Getting ready for his Autumn Tour\, Dan combines story telling and observations with his usual high energy mayhem.‘Funny as hell’ Leicester Mercury ‘Enthusiastically charming albeit self-deprecating storyteller’ ★★★★★ Three Weeks \n\n\n\n“It is his powers of observation that make him so entertaining. Outrageously funny!  Keeping Up With NZ \n“Exciting and imaginative” Edinburgh Evening News   ‘Genuinely hilarious’ Chortle \nComedy in Congleton in July 2026 is booked by Comedy In A Van \n\n\nComedy in Congleton on Wednesday 1 July 2026 with Geoff Norcott and Dan Nightingale’s work in progress shows.C (C) Comedy In A Van \n  \n 
URL:https://comedyinavan.co.uk/comedy-show/comedy-lion-swan-congleton-july-2026/
LOCATION:The Lion & Swan\, Swan Bank\, Congleton\, CW12 1AH\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:First Thursday Comedy @ The Met\, Bury July 2026
DESCRIPTION:First Thursday comedy at Bury Met in July 2026 with two\, full length\, works in progress shows from Geoff Norcott (Have I Got News For You\, The Last Leg\, Would I Lie to You?\, The Mash Report\, The News Quiz etc) and Have A Word podcast’s Dan Nightingale (‘Genuinely hilarious’ Chortle ★★★★★ Three Weeks) at The Met\, Bury  Please scroll down for comedians’ details. \n Acts subject to change. Proper sweary\, swearing. Fully seated. 18+ We want all our guests to have a great night so please respect those around you by turning off your phone and not talking whilst the show is in progress. Sorry\, but we can only refund or reallocate if the show is cancelled. Thanks! \nINVITE YOUR FRIENDS ON FACEBOOK \nWhat do we mean by ‘Work In Progress’?  These shows aren’t the finished product. The comedians will be fine tuning them before they take them out on tour. You may see them occasionally referring to notes and there may well be the odd gag that doesn’t make the final edit.  The advantage for our customers is you get two shows (roughly 50 to 60 minutes each) for less thatn it would cost you to see one. You also get to hear the brand new gags and routines long before anyone else. \nGeoff Norcott – Basic Bloke 2 – There’s No Bloke Without Fire (Work In Progress) is the latest tour from comedian\, author\, pod caster and radio host Geoff Norcott and Geoff’s first under a Labour government\, so he’s got plenty to get off his chest! Not least because there’s nothing quite so British as being promised a brave new dawn then realising it’s as crap as the last one.\nStar of Have I Got News For You\, Is University Really Worth It?\, The Last Leg\, Would I Lie to You?\, Live At The Apollo\, 8 Out of 10 Cats\, Backstage With Katherine Ryan\, The Mash Report\, The News Quiz\, Geoff Norcott’s Working Men’s Club and many more!\n\n‘The laughs roll in like waves’ Evening Standard \n\nDan Nightingale – Stands Up (Work In Progress) Another brilliant hour of stand-up from the host of the massive Have A Word Podcast. Getting ready for his Autumn Tour\, Dan combines story telling and observations with his usual high energy mayhem.‘Funny as hell’ Leicester Mercury ‘Enthusiastically charming albeit self-deprecating storyteller’ ★★★★★ Three Weeks\n\n\n“It is his powers of observation that make him so entertaining. Outrageously funny!  Keeping Up With NZ \n“Exciting and imaginative” Edinburgh Evening News   ‘Genuinely hilarious’ Chortle \n\n\nComedy at The Met Bury in July 2026 is booked by Comedy In A Van \nComedy at The Met\, Bury on Thursday 2 July 2026 with two ‘work in progress’ shows from Geoff Norcott & Dan Nightingale (C) Comedy In A Van \n 
URL:https://comedyinavan.co.uk/comedy-show/first-thursday-comedy-the-met-bury-july-2026/
LOCATION:The Met\, Market St\, Bury\, BL9 0BW\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Met":MAILTO:hello@themet.org.uk
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SUMMARY:Copmanthorpe Carnival Comedy Night
DESCRIPTION:Copmanthorpe Carnival comedy night with Tom Wrigglesworth (“The ultimate crowd pleaser” Guardian ★★★★★ Time Out ★★★★★ Scotsman)\, Live At The Apollo’s Liam Farrelly (‘Impressive stuff!‘ Beyond The Joke ★★★★★ Entertainment Now)\, Elaine Roberston (★★★★ Chortle ★★★★ The List) and MC Phil Chapman (‘An instant hit‘ Liverpool Echo) at Copmanthorpe Carnival‘s Comedy Night 2026! Scroll down for comedians details. \nINVITE YOUR FRIENDS ON FACEBOOK \nActs subject to change. Fully seated. 18+ Proper swearing. We want all our guests to have a great night so please respect those around you by turning off your phone and not talking whilst the show is in progress. Thanks! \nTom Wrigglesworth is best known for his live storytelling shows and Sony Award winning BBC Radio comedy programmes which take a comical and emotional look at family relationships. Alongside his comedy work\, he’s used his engineering background to become a natural and engaging presenter for BBC Television and The Discovery Channel. \n“The ultimate crowd pleaser” Guardian ★★★★★ Time Out ★★★★★ Scotsman ★★★★ Times\n★★★★ Telegraph ★★★★ Evening Standard ★★★★ Sunday Times ★★★★ Metro ★★★★ The Guardian \nFormer Scottish Comedian of the Year\, Liam Farrelly started performing stand up while he was still at school! His meteoric rise through the comedy ranks has seen him attracting a lot of media and public attention including appearances on BBC’s Live At The Apollo in January 2023. An already powerful and original new comedic voice\, he is clearly destined for big things so catch him working live and up close – while you still can! \n ‘Impressive stuff!‘ Beyond The Joke ★★★★★ Entertainment Now \nPhil Chapman‘s playful brand of comedy both charms and engages. Phil blends anecdotes and observations with a healthy dose of banter. A happy-go-lucky style\, occasionally bordering on the mischievous has won over delights audiences across the nation.A prolific gag smith\, Phil’s material is both fresh and topical and he has written for both BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz and BBC Radio 4 Extra’s Newsjack. His smash hit single Slogans (in collaboration with DJ Hans Face Space)\, was released to great fanfare during the pandemic. \n‘An instant hit‘ Liverpool Echo \nYour show comes complete with Elaine Roberston. Comedy @ Copmanthorpe Carnival is booked by Comedy In A Van \nCopmanthorpe Carnival Comedy Night 2026 with Tom Wrigglesworth\,Liam Farrelly\, Elaine Robertson\, & Phil Chapman. Thursday 2 July 2026 \n 
URL:https://comedyinavan.co.uk/comedy-show/copmanthorpe-carnival-comedy-night-2026/
LOCATION:Copmanthorpe Sports & Recreation Centre\, Barons Crescent\, Copmanthorpe\, YO23 3YR\, United Kingdom
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T230000
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SUMMARY:Chorlton Comedy Club\, Manchester July 2026
DESCRIPTION: Chorlton Comedy Club in July 2026 with two\, full length\, works in progres shows from Have A Word podcast’s Dan Nightingale (‘Genuinely hilarious’ Chortle ★★★★★ Three Weeks) and All Killa No Filla’s Rachel Fairburn (★★★★★ Broadway World ★★★★★ Opening Night ) at Hough End Centre\, Chorlton\, Manchester. Scroll down for details on the comedians. INVITE YOUR FRIENDS ON FACEBOOK  \n Please arrive in plenty of time. The bar temporarily closes at 8.30pm until the first interval. Doors open at 7.30pm Acts subject to change. 18+ Fully seated. We want all our guests to have a great night so please respect those around you by turning off your phone and not talking whilst the show is in progress. Sorry but we can only refund or reallocate in event of the show being cancelled . Thanks!\n \nWhat do we mean by ‘Work In Progress’?  These shows aren’t the finished product. The comedians will be fine tuning them before they take them out on tour. You may see them occasionally referring to notes and there may well be the odd gag that doesn’t make the final edit.  The advantage for our customers is you get two shows (roughly 50 to 60 minutes each) for less thatn it would cost you to see one. You also get to hear the brand new gags and routines long before anyone else.  \nDan Nightingale – Stands Up (Work In Progress) Another brilliant hour of stand-up from the host of the massive Have A Word Podcast. Getting ready for his Autumn Tour\, Dan combines story telling and observations with his usual high energy mayhem.\n\n‘Funny as hell’ Leicester Mercury ‘Enthusiastically charming albeit self-deprecating storyteller’ ★★★★★ Three Weeks\n“It is his powers of observation that make him so entertaining. Outrageously funny!  Keeping Up With NZ\n“Exciting and imaginative” Edinburgh Evening News   ‘Genuinely hilarious’ Chortle \nRachel Fairburn – Vexy Beasts (Work In Progress) Hot off the heels of her acclaimed 2024 character show Side Eye\, Rachel (Live At The Apollo\, All Killa No Filla) brings you a brand new bunch of characters to love and hate.  \n\n‘Very much the rock ‘n’ roll star of British comedy” Rolling Stone UK  ‘A skilled impressionist…incredible’  The Guardian\n“Fairburn is a razor-sharp observational comic who pulls no punches with her material…a meticulous hour of comedy…wickedly hilarious” ★★★★★ Broadway World ★★★★★ Opening Night  ★★★★ Chortle  ★★★★ The Skinny ★★★★ The List ★★★★ Ed Fringe Review \nChorlton Comedy Club\, Manchester Friday 3 July 2026 with Dan Nightingale and Rachel Fairburn previewing their new shows (C) Comedy In A Van \n Chorlton Comedy Club is booked\, marketed and produced by Comedy In A Van
URL:https://comedyinavan.co.uk/comedy-show/chorlton-comedy-club-manchester-july-2026/
LOCATION:Chorlton Comedy Club\, Anderton Suite\, Hough End Centre\, Mauldeth Rd W\, Chorlton-cum-Hardy\, M21 7SX\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Comedy In A Van":MAILTO:rob@comedyinavan.co.uk
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T221500
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SUMMARY:Off The Rails Comedy Club\, Saddleworth 4 July 2026
DESCRIPTION:Comedy in Saddleworth in July 2026 with Have A Word podcast’s Dan Nightingale (“Exciting and imaginative” Edinburgh Evening News  ‘Genuinely hilarious’ Chortle) and Glenn Wool (“Why aren’t you in a queue somewhere buying a ticket?” Scotsman  “Absolutely hilarious” Independent) preview their brand new shows at Off The Rails Comedy Club Saddleworth in June 2026 Scroll down for comedians details. \nINVITE YOUR FRIENDS ON FACEBOOK \nActs subject to change. Fully seated. 18+ Proper sweary\, swearing. We want everyone to have a great night so please pop your phone on silent and don’t chat whilst the show is in progress. Thanks! Sorry\, but we can only reallocate or refund if the show is cancelled.\n \n\nWhat do we mean by ‘Work In Progress’?  These shows aren’t the finished product. The comedians will be fine tuning them before they take them out on tour. You may see them occasionally referring to notes and there may well be the odd gag that doesn’t make the final edit.  The advantage for our customers is you get two shows (roughly 50 to 60 minutes each) for less thatn it would cost you to see one. You also get to hear the brand new gags and routines long before anyone else.  \n\nDan Nightingale – Stands Up (Work In Progress) Another brilliant hour of stand-up from the host of the massive Have A Word Podcast. Getting ready for his Autumn Tour\, Dan combines story telling and observations with his usual high energy mayhem. \n‘Funny as hell’ Leicester Mercury ‘Enthusiastically charming albeit self-deprecating storyteller’ ★★★★★ Three Weeks\n“It is his powers of observation that make him so entertaining. Outrageously funny!  Keeping Up With NZ\n“Exciting and imaginative” Edinburgh Evening News   ‘Genuinely hilarious’ Chortle \nGlenn Wool – Luv(SIC) (Work In Progress) is the latest offering from Vancouver’s Glenn Wool‘ Glenn reached these shores in the mid-Nineties and\, much to the disdain of lesser comedians\, it looks like he’s here to stay. When not at home in his adopted Essex\, Wool consistently sells out shows at the world’s biggest comedy festivals and has appeared on numerous TV shows. Topical\, engaging\, opinionated but never preachy and\, of course\, downright hysterically funny\, Glenn is a surefire hit in front of any audience. \n“Why aren’t you in a queue somewhere buying a ticket?” Scotsman\n“Effortlessly funny” Guardian   “Absolutely hilarious” Independent \n\n Off The Rails Comedy Club is programmed\, promoted and produced by Comedy In A Van and held at The Royal George\, Greenfield. Comedy Saddleworth July 2026 \nComedy in Saddleworth on Saturday 4 July 2026 with Dan Nightingale and Glenn Wool previewing their brand new shows (C) Comedy In A Van
URL:https://comedyinavan.co.uk/comedy-show/off-the-rails-comedy-club-saddleworth-4-july-2026/
LOCATION:Off The Rails Comedy Club\, Saddleworth\, Royal George\, Manchester Road\, Greenfield\, OL3 7HX\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Comedy In A Van":MAILTO:rob@comedyinavan.co.uk
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T220000
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SUMMARY:Didsbury Comedy Club\, Manchester July 2026
DESCRIPTION:Didsbury Comedy Club in July 2026 with two\, full length\, works in progress shows from Have A Word podcast’s Dan Nightingale (‘Genuinely hilarious’ Chortle ★★★★★ Three Weeks) and Brennan Reece (The Stand Up Sketch Show\, Live At The Comedy Store\, Top Gear etc) at Didsbury Comedy Club\, Manchester in July 2026 Scroll down for comedians’ details. \nINVITE YOUR FRIENDS ON FACEBOOK \nThe bar temporarily closes at 7.45pm so we can start on time. Please get here before 7.15pm (doors open at 7pm) so we can get you served and seated in plenty of time. Acts subject to change. Fully seated. 18+ Proper sweary swearing. We want all our guests to have a great night so please respect those around you by turning off your phone and not talking whilst the show is in progress. We can only refund or reallocate if the show is cancelled. Thanks! \nWhat do we mean by ‘Work In Progress’?  These shows aren’t the finished product. The comedians will be fine tuning them before they take them out on tour. You may see them occasionally referring to notes and there may well be the odd gag that doesn’t make the final edit.  The advantage for our customers is you get two shows (roughly 50 to 60 minutes each) for less thatn it would cost you to see one. You also get to hear the brand new gags and routines long before anyone else.  \n\nDan Nightingale – Stands Up (Work In Progress) Another brilliant hour of stand-up from the host of the massive Have A Word Podcast. Getting ready for his Autumn Tour\, Dan combines story telling and observations with his usual high energy mayhem. \n‘Funny as hell’ Leicester Mercury ‘Enthusiastically charming albeit self-deprecating storyteller’ ★★★★★ Three Weeks\n“It is his powers of observation that make him so entertaining. Outrageously funny!  Keeping Up With NZ\n“Exciting and imaginative” Edinburgh Evening News   ‘Genuinely hilarious’ Chortle \nBrennan Reece – Live (Work In Progress) Brennan Reece is a  working class wordsmith\, a stand up\, a storyteller and a self-confessed mummy’s boy. His boyish cheeks have recently cropped up on ‘Survival Of The Fittest’\, ‘The Stand Up Sketch Show’ and ‘Live At The Comedy Store‘. His stint on ‘Top Gear‘ has now racked up six million views. A true Northern voice with family close to his heart. Your mum is going to love him! Not like that\, you dirty little perv. \n“Absolutely incredible” Phoebe Waller-Bridge  ‘Beautiful\, raucous and touching‘ The Independent \n  \n\nDidsbury Comedy Club July 2026 is booked\, marketed and produced by Comedy In A Van and held at St Catherine’s Community Centre \nDidsbury Comedy Club\, Manchester Sunday 5 July 2026 with Dan Nightingale and Brennan Reece previewing their new shows (C) Comedy In A Van \n  \n 
URL:https://comedyinavan.co.uk/comedy-show/didsbury-comedy-club-manchester-july-2026/
LOCATION:Didsbury Comedy Club\, St Catherine’s Community Centre\, School Ln\, Manchester\, M20 6HS\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Comedy In A Van":MAILTO:rob@comedyinavan.co.uk
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260705T220000
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SUMMARY:Heatons Comedy Club\, Stockport July 2026
DESCRIPTION:Heatons Comedy Club\, Stockport in July 2026 with Have A Word podcast’s Dan Nightingale (“Exciting and imaginative” Edinburgh Evening News  ‘Genuinely hilarious’ Chortle) and Andrew Bird\, (‘Brilliantly funny’ Russell Howard  “Funny as hell” Rhod Gilbert).Both coming to the best Stockport comedy club in July 2026. Scroll down for comedians’ details. \nActs subject to change. Fully seated. 18+ Proper sweary swearing. We want all our guests to have a great night so please respect those around you by turning off your phone and not talking whilst the show is in progress. We can only refund or reallocate if the show is cancelled. Thanks! \nINVITE YOUR FRIENDS ON FACEBOOK \nWhat do we mean by ‘Work In Progress’?  These shows aren’t the finished product. The comedians will be fine tuning them before they take them out on tour. You may see them occasionally referring to notes and there may well be the odd gag that doesn’t make the final edit.  The advantage for our customers is you get two shows (roughly 50 to 60 minutes each) for less thatn it would cost you to see one. You also get to hear the brand new gags and routines long before anyone else.  \n\nDan Nightingale – Stands Up (Work In Progress) Another brilliant hour of stand-up from the host of the massive Have A Word Podcast. Getting ready for his Autumn Tour\, Dan combines story telling and observations with his usual high energy mayhem. \n‘Funny as hell’ Leicester Mercury ‘Enthusiastically charming albeit self-deprecating storyteller’ ★★★★★ Three Weeks\n“It is his powers of observation that make him so entertaining. Outrageously funny!  Keeping Up With NZ\n“Exciting and imaginative” Edinburgh Evening News   ‘Genuinely hilarious’ Chortle \nAndrew Bird – On Edge (Work In Progress) Andrew is always worried or stressed about something. From global events to finding free parking. From a wife hitting the perimenopause combined with two teenage kids\, to hanging a wine-rack. How can he not be “on edge”? \nHaving previously supported Russell at Bristol's Ashton Gate Football stadium he’s also supported Rob Brydon\, America’s Brian Regan and Michelle Wolfe on their only London shows and Michael McIntyre at Wembley and the O2.\nHe was only 1 of 7 comedians to perform in front of Banksy at Dismal Land and he’s written on the recent series of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. He was voted ‘Best Comedian’ by his peers in the 2023 UK Comedy Awards \n‘A brilliantly funny comedian’ Russell Howard  “Funny as hell” Rhod Gilbert\n“Birdie supported me on my arena tour and made me laugh every night. Truly an excellent\ncomedian.” Michael McIntyre \n\nThe Heatons Comedy Club is booked\, marketed and produced by Comedy In A Van and held at Heatons Sports Club Comedy Stockport July 2026 \nComedy in Stockport Sunday 7 July 2026 Dan Nightingale and Andrew Bird preview their brand new shows. Heatons Comedy Club (C) Comedy In A Van
URL:https://comedyinavan.co.uk/comedy-show/heatons-comedy-club-stockport-july-2026/
LOCATION:Heatons Sports Club\, Green Lane\, Heaton Moor\, Stockport\, SK4 2NF\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Comedy In A Van":MAILTO:rob@comedyinavan.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T223000
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SUMMARY:Elvington Comedy Evening\, York July 2026
DESCRIPTION:Elvington Comedy Evening in July 2026 with two\, work in progress shows from Carl Hutchinson (‘Must See!” Prime Video ★★★★★ Three Weeks ★★★★★ One4Review)   Tez Ilyas (Man Like Mobeen\, Live at the Apollo\, Fighting Talk etc) at the Elvington Comedy Evening! Please scroll down for comedians’ details. \n INVITE YOUR FRIENDS ON FACEBOOK  \nActs subject to change. Fully seated. Advanced swearing. 18+ We want all our guests to have a great night so please respect those around you by turning off your phone and not talking whilst the show is in progress. Thanks! Sorry but we can only refund or reallocate if the show is cancelled. \nWhat do we mean by ‘Work In Progress’?  These shows aren’t the finished product. The comedians will be fine tuning them before they take them out on tour. You may see them occasionally referring to notes and there may well be the odd gag that doesn’t make the final edit.  The advantage for our customers is you get two shows (roughly 50 to 60 minutes each) for less thatn it would cost you to see one. You also get to hear the brand new gags and routines long before anyone else. \nCarl Hutchinson – Fine Whine (Work In Progress) Carl has a unique blend of storytelling and physical comedy\, with a dash of down-to-earth banter. He’s known for his sharp characterisations\, impeccable timing\, and energetic delivery\, which has earned him a reputation as a “powerhouse comedian” on the UK circuit \n‘Fine Whine’ is a brand new show and is Hutchinson’s biggest and best tour yet! The show centres around Carl’s demands of being a modern-day dad & finding his place in society. He’s a must-see act for anyone who loves laughter and good storytelling. As seen on Prime Video\, BBC One\, Comedy Central and ITV2. \n“Amazing…Brilliant…An Absolute Gem…Must See!” Prime Video ★★★★★ Three Weeks ★★★★★ One4Review\n \nTez Ilyas: Preview (Work In Progress) The grumpiest uncle in showbiz is back with a brand-new show. See Tez Ilyas work out fresh jokes\, furious rants\, and ridiculous stories\, ahead of his massive Nationwide tour this Autumn. \nStar of: Man Like Mobeen (BBC Three)\, Live at the Apollo (BBC Two)\, Fighting Talk (BBC Radio 5 Live) and Sunday Times bestselling author of The Secret Diary of a British Muslim Aged 13 3⁄4. \n★★★★ The Times ★★★★ The Guardian \n\n  Elvington Comedy July 2026 is booked and teched by Comedy In A Van \nElvington Comedy Evening on Saturday 11 July 2026 with Tez Ilyas and Carl Hutchinson previewing their brand new shows! \n  \n 
URL:https://comedyinavan.co.uk/comedy-show/elvington-comedy-evening-york-july-2026/
LOCATION:Elvington Village Hall\, Main St\, Elvington\, York\, YO41 4AA\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elvington Events":MAILTO:andyowen338@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260726T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260726T221500
DTSTAMP:20260528T182314
CREATED:20260407T112209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260517T174205Z
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SUMMARY:Off The Rails Comedy Club\, Saddleworth 26 July 2026
DESCRIPTION:Comedy in Saddleworth in July 2026 with TV’s Tez Ilyas (Man Like Mobeen\, Live at the Apollo\, Fighting Talk etc) and Phil Nichol (“Shows that actually exert g-force” ★★★★★ The Scotsman ‘Comedy majesty‘ ★★★★★ Fringe Guru) preview their brand new shows at Off The Rails Comedy Club Saddleworth in July 2026 Scroll down for comedians details. \nINVITE YOUR FRIENDS ON FACEBOOK \nActs subject to change. Fully seated. 18+ Proper sweary\, swearing. We want everyone to have a great night so please pop your phone on silent and don’t chat whilst the show is in progress. Thanks! Sorry\, but we can only reallocate or refund if the show is cancelled. \nWhat do we mean by ‘Work In Progress’?  These shows aren’t the finished product. The comedians will be fine tuning them before they take them out on tour. You may see them occasionally referring to notes and there may well be the odd gag that doesn’t make the final edit.  The advantage for our customers is you get two shows (roughly 50 to 60 minutes each) for less thatn it would cost you to see one. You also get to hear the brand new gags and routines long before anyone else. \nTez Ilyas: Preview (Work In Progress) The grumpiest uncle in showbiz is back with a brand-new show. See Tez Ilyas work out fresh jokes\, furious rants\, and ridiculous stories\, ahead of his massive Nationwide tour this Autumn. \n\n\n\nStar of: Man Like Mobeen (BBC Three)\, Live at the Apollo (BBC Two)\, Fighting Talk (BBC Radio 5 Live) and Sunday Times bestselling author of The Secret Diary of a British Muslim Aged 13 3⁄4. \n★★★★ The Times ★★★★ The Guardian \nPhil Nichol: Aren’t We Lucky (Work In Progress) First brand new show in 7 years. Lou Reed. The Lottery. Ecstasy. Crisps. Prince Andrew. Sunshine. Punk. Terry Jones. Leukaemia. Butterflies. Chance. Dizzy Gillespie’s Cheeks. Wasps. Double helix. Dennis Hopper. Scrotums. Life.  \nPhil’s previous show ‘Your Wrong‘ toured internationally\, performing 130+ shows in 13 countries\, ending with a 10 day sold-out SoHo Theatre run. This is a new beginning… From Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner\, Phil Nichol. \n“You won’t see many comedy shows that actually exert g-force. But if you’re a passion junkie like me\, there is no better place to get your fix than from Phil Nichol…exhilarating\, incredibly funny and clever” ★★★★★ The Scotsman \n“A ‘simple’ hour with Phil Nichol is a veritable comedy goldmine…riotously funny…the audience demand more of the crazed comedy majesty that is Phil Nichol” ★★★★★ Fringe Guru \nOff The Rails Comedy Club is programmed\, promoted and produced by Comedy In A Van and held at The Royal George\, Greenfield. Comedy Saddleworth July 2026 \n\nComedy in Saddleworth on Saturday 26 July 2026 with Tez Ilyas and Phil Nichol previewing their brand new shows (C) Comedy In A Van
URL:https://comedyinavan.co.uk/comedy-show/off-the-rails-comedy-club-saddleworth-26-july-2026/
LOCATION:Off The Rails Comedy Club\, Saddleworth\, Royal George\, Manchester Road\, Greenfield\, OL3 7HX\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Comedy In A Van":MAILTO:rob@comedyinavan.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260726T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260726T221500
DTSTAMP:20260528T182314
CREATED:20260504T174300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T175227Z
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SUMMARY:Glossop Comedy Club July 2026
DESCRIPTION:Glossop Comedy Club in July with two\, work in progress shows from All Killa No Filla’s Rachel Fairburn (★★★★★ Broadway World ★★★★★ Opening Night) and Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner Phil Nichol (★★★★★ Scotsman ★★★★★ Fringe Guru ) at  the Crystal Ballroom\, Glossop. Scroll down for comedians’ details. \nINVITE YOUR FRIENDS ON FACEBOOK  \nActs subject to change. Fully seated. 18+ Proper sweary\, swearing. We want everyone to have a great night so please pop your phone on silent and don’t chat whilst the show is in progress. Thanks! Sorry\, but we can only reallocate or refund if the show is cancelled. \nWhat do we mean by ‘Work In Progress’?  These shows aren’t the finished product. The comedians will be fine tuning them before they take them out on tour. You may see them occasionally referring to notes and there may well be the odd gag that doesn’t make the final edit.  The advantage for our customers is you get two shows (roughly 50 to 60 minutes each) for less thatn it would cost you to see one. You also get to hear the brand new gags and routines long before anyone else.  \nRachel Fairburn – Vexy Beasts (Work In Progress) Hot off the heels of her acclaimed 2024 character show Side Eye\, Rachel (Live At The Apollo\, All Killa No Filla) brings you a brand new bunch of characters to love and hate.\n\n‘Very much the rock ‘n’ roll star of British comedy” Rolling Stone UK  ‘A skilled impressionist…incredible’  The Guardian\n“Fairburn is a razor-sharp observational comic who pulls no punches with her material…a meticulous hour of comedy…wickedly hilarious” ★★★★★ Broadway World ★★★★★ Opening Night  ★★★★ Chortle  ★★★★ The Skinny ★★★★ The List ★★★★ Ed Fringe Review \nPhil Nichol: Aren’t We Lucky (Work In Progress) First brand new show in 7 years. Lou Reed. The Lottery. Ecstasy. Crisps. Prince Andrew. Sunshine. Punk. Terry Jones. Leukaemia. Butterflies. Chance. Dizzy Gillespie’s Cheeks. Wasps. Double helix. Dennis Hopper. Scrotums. Life.  \nPhil’s previous show ‘Your Wrong‘ toured internationally\, performing 130+ shows in 13 countries\, ending with a 10 day sold-out SoHo Theatre run. This is a new beginning… From Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner\, Phil Nichol. \n“You won’t see many comedy shows that actually exert g-force. But if you’re a passion junkie like me\, there is no better place to get your fix than from Phil Nichol…ehilarating\, incredibly funny and clever” ★★★★★ The Scotsman \n“A ‘simple’ hour with Phil Nichol is a veritable comedy goldmine…riotously funny…the audience demand more of the crazed comedy majesty that is Phil Nichol” ★★★★★ Fringe Guru\n\nThe comedians you see at Glossop Comedy Club are booked by Comedy In A Van Glossop Comedy Club July 2026 \nGlossop Comedy Club on Sunday 26 July 2026 with Rachel Fairburn & Phil Nichol’s work in progress shows (C) Comedy In A Van
URL:https://comedyinavan.co.uk/comedy-show/glossop-comedy-club-july-2026/
LOCATION:The Crystal Ballroom\, 22 Norfolk Street\, High Peak\, Glossop\, SK13 8BS\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Crystall Ballroom":MAILTO:info@crystalballroomglossop.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260802T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260802T220000
DTSTAMP:20260528T182314
CREATED:20260511T140420Z
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SUMMARY:Didsbury Comedy Club\, Manchester August 2026
DESCRIPTION:Didsbury Comedy Club in August 2026 with Maureen Younger (‘Warm\, funny and instantly likeable’.  BBC )\, Silky (‘Very\, very funny.. … just brilliant’ John Bishop)\, Anthony Williams and MC Dave Twentyman (‘“Hilarious from the first line”  Voice) at Didsbury Comedy Club\, Manchester in August 2026 Scroll down for comedians’ details. \nINVITE YOUR FRIENDS ON FACEBOOK \nThe bar temporarily closes at 7.45pm so we can start on time. Please get here before 7.15pm (doors open at 7pm) so we can get you served and seated in plenty of time. Acts subject to change. Fully seated. 18+ Proper sweary swearing. We want all our guests to have a great night so please respect those around you by turning off your phone and not talking whilst the show is in progress. We can only refund or reallocate if the show is cancelled. Thanks! \nDescribed as “frank\, fast\, and feisty\,”  Maureen Younger often reflects on being a single\, child-free\, lady of a certain age\, yet fearlessly tackling subjects with honest humour and a healthy dash of attitude. A fluent French and German speaker\, Maureen has lived across Europe—including the Soviet era Russia and Ukraine\,  Spain and Austria—before returning to her native North London to pursue her comedy career.  \nMaureen is a frequent contributor to BBC Radio London\, BBC Radio 5 Live\, and has appeared as a newspaper reviewer for Sky News. She is a co-host of the popular podcast WTB (Women Talking Bollocks) alongside fellow comedians Jen Brister and Allyson June Smith.  \n‘Warm\, funny and instantly likeable’.  BBC  ‘Funny and engaging’ Time Out ‘Engaging and funny’ Three Weeks \nSince 1994\, Paul ‘Silky’ White has avoided adulthood\, wealth and financial security by doing something he loves instead. From Kendal Calling to Kuwait\, Germany to Glastonbury\, he’s been reported dead to the police\, warmed up the Strictly Come Dancing audience and been Dr Who’s backing guitarist. \nSilky also won the 2000 BAF Out There Award for Artistic Courage\, after eprforming his stand up at Bakewell Arts Festival\, to an audience who ahd booked to listen to folk music \n‘Massively engaging guitar-playing stand-up whose instinctive rapport with audiences makes him welcome wherever he goes.’ The Guardian Guide  ‘A very\, very funny fella … just brilliant’ John Bishop \nYour evening comes complete with Anthony Williams and your host is affable\, quick-witted banter merchant\, Dave Twentyman.  Dave survived a childhood in St Helens by evolving rapid\, startlingly-bright patter and a smile stolen from Barry Manilow. This is a man who could teach Teflon a trick-or-two but who remains vastly more fun than your average frying-pan. What higher praise can there be? A regular performer at many of the best weekend clubs in the country\, Dave has also performed at music festivals including Leeds\, V Festival and Download. \nDidsbury Comedy Club August 2026 is booked\, marketed and produced by Comedy In A Van and held at St Catherine’s Community Centre \nDidsbury Comedy Club\, Manchester on Sunday 2 August 2026 with Maureen Younger\, Silky\, Anthony Williams & Dave Twentyman (C) Comedy In A Van \n 
URL:https://comedyinavan.co.uk/comedy-show/didsbury-comedy-club-manchester-august-2026/
LOCATION:Didsbury Comedy Club\, St Catherine’s Community Centre\, School Ln\, Manchester\, M20 6HS\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Comedy In A Van":MAILTO:rob@comedyinavan.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260802T194500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260802T220000
DTSTAMP:20260528T182314
CREATED:20260511T152816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T135008Z
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SUMMARY:Heatons Comedy Club\, Stockport August 2026
DESCRIPTION:Heatons Comedy Club\, Stockport in August 2026 with Silky (‘Very\, very funny … brilliant’ John Bishop)\, Live At The Apollo’s  Maureen Younger  (‘Warm\, funny and instantly likeable’. BBC  ‘Funny and engaging’ Time Out)\, Luke Harrower and MC Michael Legge ( “The undisputed compere’s compere” Time Out) all coming to the best Stockport comedy club in August 2026. Scroll down for comedians’ details. \nINVITE YOUR FRIENDS ON FACEBOOK \nActs subject to change. Fully seated. 18+ Proper sweary swearing. We want all our guests to have a great night so please respect those around you by turning off your phone and not talking whilst the show is in progress. We can only refund or reallocate if the show is cancelled. Thanks! \nSince 1994\, Paul ‘Silky’ White has avoided adulthood\, wealth and financial security by doing something he loves instead. From Kendal Calling to Kuwait\, Germany to Glastonbury\, he’s been reported dead to the police\, warmed up the Strictly Come Dancing audience and been Dr Who’s backing guitarist. \nSilky also won the 2000 BAF Out There Award for Artistic Courage\, after performing his stand up at Bakewell Arts Festival\, to an audience who had booked to listen to folk music \n‘Massively engaging guitar-playing stand-up whose instinctive rapport with audiences makes him welcome wherever he goes.’ The Guardian Guide  ‘A very\, very funny fella … just brilliant’ John Bishop \nDescribed as “frank\, fast\, and feisty\,”  Maureen Younger often reflects on being a single\, child-free\, lady of a certain age\, yet fearlessly tackling subjects with honest humour and a healthy dash of attitude. A fluent French and German speaker\, Maureen has lived across Europe—including the Soviet era Russia and Ukraine\,  Spain and Austria—before returning to her native North London to pursue her comedy career.  \nMaureen is a frequent contributor to BBC Radio London\, BBC Radio 5 Live\, and has appeared as a newspaper reviewer for Sky News. She is a co-host of the popular podcast WTB (Women Talking Bollocks) alongside fellow comedians Jen Brister and Allyson June Smith.  \n‘Warm\, funny and instantly likeable’.  BBC  ‘Funny and engaging’ Time Out ‘Engaging and funny’ Three Weeks \nYour middle acts is Luke Harrower and your MC is Belfast’s Michael Legge who has performed stand-up comedy all over the UK\, he’s also performed in Australia\, USA\, Canada\, Germany\, Holland\, France\, Estonia and even Russia. He’s supported comedy greats on tour such as Alexei Sayle\, Stewart Lee and Dylan Moran. \n“One of the hidden gems of the live comedy circuit” The Guardian     “Blisteringly funny” ★★★★ Evening Standard\n \n“Top material\, excellent delivery” What’s On    “The undisputed compere’s compere” Time Out \nThe Heatons Comedy Club is booked\, marketed and produced by Comedy In A Van and held at Heatons Sports Club Comedy Stockport August 2026 \nComedy in Stockport Sunday 2 August 2026 with Silky\, Maureen Younger\, Luke Harrower & Michael Legge Heatons Comedy Club (C) Comedy In A Van
URL:https://comedyinavan.co.uk/comedy-show/heatons-comedy-club-stockport-august-2026/
LOCATION:Heatons Sports Club\, Green Lane\, Heaton Moor\, Stockport\, SK4 2NF\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Comedy In A Van":MAILTO:rob@comedyinavan.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260805T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260805T220000
DTSTAMP:20260528T182314
CREATED:20260512T111236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T121054Z
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SUMMARY:Comedy @ Lion & Swan\, Congleton August 2026
DESCRIPTION: Comedy in Congleton in August 2026 with Tadiwa Mahlunge (‘Very bloody funny’ Aisling Bea ★★★★ The Skinny ★★★★ Fest)\, \, Maureen Younger  (‘Warm\, funny and instantly likeable’.  BBC  ‘Funny and engaging’ Time Out)\, Matt Jones and your compere\, Mick Ferry (‘As good as it gets’ Big Issue) at Radley & Co\, beneath The Lion & Swan\, Congleton. Please scroll down for comedians’ details. \nINVITE YOUR FRIENDS ON FACEBOOK \n Acts subject to change. Proper sweary\, swearing. Fully seated. 18+ We want all our guests to have a great night so please respect those around you by turning off your phone and not talking whilst the show is in progress. Sorry\, but we can only refund or reallocate if the show is cancelled. Thanks! \nBilled as “one of the country’s top new comedy acts” by The York Press\, Tadiwa Mahlunge has provided tour support for Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Jessica Fostekew\, as well as TV warm up for Desiree Birch’s Amazon Prime special.Telly gigs include BBC 1\, BBC 2\, Dave\, Comedy Central\, UTV\, Comic Relief as well as BBC Radio 4\, BBC Radio Wales\, BBC Radio Northampton and BBC Sounds. \n‘Very bloody funny’ Aisling Bea ★★★★ Daily Mail ★★★★ Chortle ★★★★ Scotsman ★★★★ The Skinny ★★★★ Fest \nDescribed as “frank\, fast\, and feisty\,”  Maureen Younger often reflects on being a single\, child-free\, lady of a certain age\, yet fearlessly tackling subjects with honest humour and a healthy dash of attitude. A fluent French and German speaker\, Maureen has lived across Europe—including the Soviet era Russia and Ukraine\,  Spain and Austria—before returning to her native North London to pursue her comedy career.  \nMaureen is a frequent contributor to BBC Radio London\, BBC Radio 5 Live\, and has appeared as a newspaper reviewer for Sky News. She is a co-host of the popular podcast WTB (Women Talking Bollocks) alongside fellow comedians Jen Brister and Allyson June Smith.  \n‘Warm\, funny and instantly likeable’.  BBC  ‘Funny and engaging’ Time Out ‘Engaging and funny’ Three Weeks \nYour evening comes complete with Matt Jones and your compere is Comedy Store and Frog & Bucket veteran Mick Ferry! Whether he’s running with a scatterbrained idea\, an audience suggestion or dipping into his extensive mental files of absolute\, top drawer gags and routines\, the end result is a barrage of laughter from a very happy audience and that is what we are all about. \n★★★★★ Mirror “Absolute legend” Jason Manford “As good as it gets” Big Issue \nComedy in Congleton in August 2026 is booked by Comedy In A Van \nComedy in Congleton on Wednesday 5 August 2026 with Tadiwa Mahlunge\, Maureen Younger\, Matt Jones and MC Mick Ferry (C) Comedy In A Van \n 
URL:https://comedyinavan.co.uk/comedy-show/comedy-lion-swan-congleton-august-2026/
LOCATION:The Lion & Swan\, Swan Bank\, Congleton\, CW12 1AH\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Comedy In A Van":MAILTO:rob@comedyinavan.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260814T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260814T220000
DTSTAMP:20260528T182314
CREATED:20260409T190459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T134029Z
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SUMMARY:Comedy @ Caxton Arts Festival August 2026
DESCRIPTION:Comedy returns to Caxton Arts Festival 2026 with Christian Reilly (★★★★ Three Weeks ★★★★ Broadway Baby)\, former Scottish Comedian Of The Year\, Liam Farrelly (‘Impressive stuff!‘ Beyond The Joke ★★★★★ Entertainment Now)\,Dawn Bailey and your host; Ben Van der Velde (‘The perfect comedy club host’ Huffington Post) all at Caxton Arts Festival 2026 Scroll down for comedians’ details. \nINVITE YOUR FRIENDS ON FACEBOOK \nActs subject to change. Fully seated. 18+ Proper sweary\, swearing. We want everyone to have a great night so please pop your phone on silent and don’t chat whilst the show is in progress. Thanks! Sorry\, but we can only reallocate or refund if the show is cancelled.\n \nChristian Reilly joined a band to get laid but The Salvation Army had different ideas…  Formerly part of Rich Hall’s Perrier award-winning show Otis Lee Crenshaw and the Black Liars\, Christian’s career has taken him around the world three times. On his way\, he received accolades at international festivals and numerous network TV credits in the USA\, Australia\, New Zealand and Britain. Now a solo stand-up performer\, Christian uses his dynamic guitar and vocal skills to target histrionic rock bands\, musical theatre and morose indie musicians.   \n“The funniest songs I Have heard in a long time” The Scotsman ★★★★ Three Weeks ★★★★ Broadway Baby \n2021 Scottish Comedian of the Year\, Liam Farrelly started performing stand up while he was still at school! His meteoric rise through the comedy ranks has seen him attracting a lot of media and public attention including appearances on BBC’s Live At The Apollo in January 2023. An already powerful and original new comedic voice\, he is clearly destined for big things so catch him working live and up close – while you still can! \n ‘Impressive stuff!‘ Beyond The Joke ★★★★★ Entertainment Now \nBen Van der Velde has spread joy and nonsense to all four corners of the British Isles\, as well as Greece\, Denmark\, Sweden\, Switzerland\, Estonia\, Latvia\, Finland and Norway. \nA regular at The Comedy Store\, Komedia and The Glee\, Ben also hosts festival stages for Bestival\, Festival No.6\, End of the Road and Sunday Papers Live and doing audience warm-up for Deal Or No Deal. \nBen has also performed a voodoo re-marriage ceremony(!)\, founded the Church of the Holy Kazoo with comedy legend Mark Thomas\, walked the entire London Underground network to raise money for The Refugee Council\, hosted a comedy tour of the FIFA Museum in Zurich and even took part in experiments at The Royal Society that revealed him to have the most infectious laugh of any human\, rat or monkey. \n“The perfect comedy club host – he is a master of audience interaction. The audience weren’t just warmed up\, but pretty hysterical even before the first act of the night hit the stage.” Huffington Post \n“Wonderfully improvised riffs showcasing his impressive spontaneity and sharp tongue.” Edinburgh Festivals Magazine \n“On flights of fancy\, he pushes ideas to extremes and displays a crackling\, spontaneous energy in which we’re swept up.” Fest \nDawn Bailey takes the middle spot. The comedians you see at Comedy @ Caxton Arts Festival 2026 are booked by Comedy In A Van \nComedy at Caxton Arts Festival on Friday 14 August 2026 with Christian Reilly\, Liam Farrelly\, TBC and MC Ben Van der Velde (C) Comedy In A Van \n 
URL:https://comedyinavan.co.uk/comedy-show/comedy-caxton-arts-festival-august-2026/
LOCATION:Caxton Arts Festival\, Gransden Rd\, Caxton\, Cambridge\, Cambridgeshire\, CB23 3PL\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Off The Rails Comedy Club\, Saddleworth August 2026
DESCRIPTION:Comedy in Saddleworth in August 2026  MC Justin Moorhouse (‘QI\, Coronation Street\, Celebrity Mastermind\, Live At The Apollo etc)  introduces James Ellis (“Talented comedy craftsman” Chortle)\,  Dan Evans (‘Skilful and surreal’ The Scotsman)and Kate Robb  at Off The Rails Comedy Club Saddleworth in August 2026 Scroll down for comedians details. \nINVITE YOUR FRIENDS ON FACEBOOK \nActs subject to change. Fully seated. 18+ Proper sweary\, swearing. We want everyone to have a great night so please pop your phone on silent and don’t chat whilst the show is in progress. Thanks! Sorry\, but we can only reallocate or refund if the show is cancelled.\n \n\nJames Ellis’ sharp observational humour and clever punchlines have won him rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. James’ comedy is rooted in everyday life\, and he has a knack for finding the funny in the mundane. A gifted writer\, his jokes are well-crafted and delivered with precision. \nLeicester Comedian of The Year 2025 Nominee\, South Coast Comedian of the Year 2021\, regional finalist for the BBC New Comedy Award\, James has supported Angela Barnes on her “Angst” Tour. If you’re looking for a good laugh on a night out\, be sure to catch James live! \n“Talented comedy craftsman” Chortle\n \nAt some point in the mid-Nineties\, Dan Evans eschewed a promising career as one of East Anglia’s leading office menials to become a stand up comic   Over the years his twisted logic has delighted the nation\, helping it through the dark days of the death of royalty to the uncertainties of contemporary property prices. \nHolland\, Germany\, Dubai and Ireland are just some of the countries to have been treated to this adopted Brightonian and he has popped up on BBC\, Channel 5 and Radio 2 Much in demand as a writer\, Dan has penned funnies for  everyone from Rory Bremner\, to the late Joan Rivers\,  to Frankie Boyle. \n‘Skilful and surreal’ The Scotsman  ‘Original and inventive’ The Times \nJustin Moorhouse won’t need any introduction to Saddleworth’s comedy fans. Whether you’ve seen him on tour\, at The Comedy Store\, on QI\, Coronation Street\, Celebrity Mastermind\, Live At The Apollo\, Dave’s One Night Stand or even Phoenix Nights (ask your mum!)\, you’ll know why he is constantly in demand as one of the UK’s funniest performers. Peerless performance skills backed by an arsenal of carefully crafted routines and tightly written gags make Justin a surefire success in front of any audience as thousands of fans will gladly testify. \n\n\n“If good old-fashioned joke-telling is your thing\, then Justin Moorhouse is your man” Fest \n\nKate Robb takes the middle spot.  Off The Rails Comedy Club is programmed\, promoted and produced by Comedy In A Van and held at The Royal George\, Greenfield. Comedy Saddleworth August 2026 \nComedy in Saddleworth on Sunday 30 August 2026 with James Ellis\, Dan Evans\, Kate Robb and MC Justin Moorhouse (C) Comedy In A Van
URL:https://comedyinavan.co.uk/comedy-show/off-the-rails-comedy-club-saddleworth-august-2026/
LOCATION:Off The Rails Comedy Club\, Saddleworth\, Royal George\, Manchester Road\, Greenfield\, OL3 7HX\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Chorlton Comedy Club\, Manchester September 2026
DESCRIPTION: Chorlton Comedy Club in  September 2026 with MC Justin Moorhouse (‘QI\, Coronation Street\, Celebrity Mastermind\, Live At The Apollo etc) introducing Tom Wrigglesworth (★★★★★ Time Out ★★★★★ Scotsman ★★★★ Times)\, All Killa No Filla’s Rachel Fairburn (★★★★★ Broadway World ★★★★★ Opening Night) and Paul Campbell atHough End Centre\, Chorlton\, Manchester in September 2026 Scroll down for details on the comedians. \nINVITE YOUR FRIENDS ON FACEBOOK  \n Please arrive in plenty of time. The bar temporarily closes at 8.30pm until the first interval. Doors open at 7.30pm Acts subject to change. 18+ Fully seated. We want all our guests to have a great night so please respect those around you by turning off your phone and not talking whilst the show is in progress. Sorry but we can only refund or reallocate in event of the show being cancelled . Thanks! \n\nTom Wrigglesworth is best known for his live storytelling shows and Sony Award winning BBC Radio comedy programmes which take a comical and emotional look at family relationships. Alongside his comedy work\, he’s used his engineering background to become a natural and engaging presenter for BBC Television and The Discovery Channel. \n“The ultimate crowd pleaser” Guardian ★★★★★ Time Out ★★★★★ Scotsman ★★★★ Times\n★★★★ Telegraph ★★★★ Evening Standard ★★★★ Sunday Times ★★★★ Metro ★★★★ The Guardian \nStar of Live at the Apollo and Comedy Central Live\, Rachel Fairburn has been described by Rolling Stone as ‘very much the Rock ‘n’ Roll star of British comedy’. She has also popped up on BBC Presents: Stand Up For Live Comedy and BBC’s Funny Festival Live. Her TV credit’s include Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled\, Richard Osman’s House of Games and Russell Howard Hour Life Lessons. \nAn Edinburgh Fringe veteran\, Rachel has performed six critically acclaimed shows\, featured in the Daily Telegraph’s ‘40 jokes of the fringe’ and ‘The Times’ Best Jokes from Edinburgh Fringe 2022’  \nRachel is probably best known for her smash hit podcast All Killa No Filla which she co-hosts with Kiri Pritchard-Mclean The online fan base of over two million listeners have translated into several sell-out UK tours and a tour of the USA. Rachel also features in Global Original’s Ghoul Guide with Rachel Fairburn and Glad Rags with Paul McCaffrey & Rachel Fairburn. \n\n‘Very much the rock ‘n’ roll star of British comedy” Rolling Stone UK  “Fairburn delivers…with sadistic glee” The Guardian\n“Commanding\, thrilling and utterly addictive” ★★★★★ Broadway World ★★★★★ Opening Night  ★★★★ Chortle  ★★★★ The Skinny ★★★★ The List ★★★★ Ed Fringe Review \nJustin Moorhouse won’t need any introduction to Saddleworth’s comedy fans. Whether you’ve seen him on tour\, at The Comedy Store\, on QI\, Coronation Street\, Celebrity Mastermind\, Live At The Apollo\, Dave’s One Night Stand or even Phoenix Nights (ask your mum!)\, you’ll know why he is constantly in demand as one of the UK’s funniest performers. Peerless performance skills backed by an arsenal of carefully crafted routines and tightly written gags make Justin a surefire success in front of any audience as thousands of fans will gladly testify. \n“If good old-fashioned joke-telling is your thing\, then Justin Moorhouse is your man” Fest \nThe Coronation Street obsessed Paul Campbell takes the middle spot.  Chorlton Comedy Club in September 2026 is booked\, marketed and produced by Comedy In A Van \nChorlton Comedy Club\, Manchester Friday 4 September Tom Wrigglesworth\, Rachel Fairburn\, Paul Campbell & Justin Moorhouse (C) Comedy In A Van
URL:https://comedyinavan.co.uk/comedy-show/chorlton-comedy-club-manchester-september-2026/
LOCATION:Chorlton Comedy Club\, Anderton Suite\, Hough End Centre\, Mauldeth Rd W\, Chorlton-cum-Hardy\, M21 7SX\, United Kingdom
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