Comedy

16th July 2023 | By Rachel Cowsill

Directors on tenterhooks in anticipation of the next big movie

It’s 1993 and the cinema screen is packed out with people eagerly anticipating the start of the latest blockbuster film by a promising director. All...

12th November 2022 | By Thomas Markham

Thousands of fans left angered after missing out Peter Kay Live Tickets

Fans from across Britain flocked to social media to express their anger after missing out on Peter Kay Live tickets. Bolton’s famous comic Peter Kay...

30th October 2021 | By Tyrese King

Home celebrate Black History Month 2021 while pushing the narrative

Home  put on numerous events to celebrate Black History Month this year. Events included live and online theatre, a specially curated film programme and a...

8th October 2020 | By Hayley Grice

How the famous Northern Quarter comedy club the Frog and Bucket is standing up to Covid-19

A lot of venues in Manchester have had to close their doors during the pandemic but one Northern Quarter comedy club is continuing to host comedy...

3rd December 2018 | By nq_admin

Christian Reilly at Liverpool’s famous Hot Water Comedy Club

Reilly entered the stage screaming for himself, imitating a crowd cheer as the audience were initially silent – “I’m from Nottingham, so you have a...

26th March 2018 | By nq_admin

Comedy is the remedy for nerves for British triple jump champion

A 19-year-old University of Manchester student is using comedy improv as a way of coping with the stresses of competitive sport. On top of her gold for triple jump at...

10th January 2018 | By nq_admin

Preview – My Favorite Murder @ The Albert Hall – Sunday May 13th

In less than two years, My Favorite Murder has moved from first episode to worldwide cult following. Each week, LA-based hosts Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark share...

11th December 2017 | By Tom Green

Review: Beat the Frog @ The Frog and Bucket, 04/12/17

Is making jokes about being fat still a taboo? For me, observational comedy is by far the best form of the art. So on this...

30th November 2017 | By nq_admin

The Best in Stand-up @ The Comedy Store

The Comedy Store, Manchester. The iconic venue, located under the famous old arches in Deansgate Locks, greets you with its glowing circular stamp hallmarking its...

29th November 2017 | By nq_admin

Review: Beat the Frog

Gaining the confidence to put yourself on stage, in front of a crowd of strangers and attempting to make them laugh, for me, would be...

14th June 2017 | By nq_admin

Root & Branch Productions to debut at Fringe Festival

Root & Branch Productions are debuting their inaugural play at Manchester’s Fringe Festival this year. The new theatre troupe will be performing a new adaptation...

15th March 2017 | By nq_admin

Comedy Review: Jack Whitehall at Manchester Arena

Jack Whitehall: At Large tour saw him perform two nights at the Manchester Arena. The 28 year old posh man-child returns to his university stomping...

15th March 2017 | By nq_admin

Film Review: Fist Fight

With a promising cast of established actors, including Ice Cube, Charlie Day and Dean Norris, the expectations for Fist Fight were admittedly set pretty high....

14th March 2017 | By nq_admin

Culture Review: The Comedy Store

On the third Sunday of every month, the Comedy Store allows comedians to showcase their new material to a live audience. The evening started with...

5th December 2016 | By nq_admin

Review: A Street Cat Named Bob

Genre: Comedy/Drama Release Date: November 2016 Running Time: 103 mins Director: Roger Spottiswoode Stars: Luke Treadaway, Bob the Cat, Ruta Gedmintas   Based off a true...