Jesterval 2013

Review: Carey Marx: Intensive Carey – Baltic Square, Gateshead Quays

Review: Carey Marx: Intensive Carey – Baltic Square, Gateshead Quays

Those who have seen Carey Marx before will know him as an irreverent - some would say offensive - gagsmith with a penchant for dark material. This show, however, is different. …

Review: Gordon Southern: A Brief History of History – Baltic Square, Gateshead Quays

Review: Gordon Southern: A Brief History of History – Baltic Square, Gateshead Quays

Gordon Southern's Brief History of History is exactly that. …

Review: Phil Nichol: The Weary Land – Baltic Square, Gateshead Quays

Review: Phil Nichol: The Weary Land – Baltic Square, Gateshead Quays

Phil Nichol takes a slightly different approach to tonight's headline show at Jesterval: he eschews the use of a microphone throughout.…

Review: Impro Comedy All Stars – Baltic Square, Gateshead Quays

Review: Impro Comedy All Stars – Baltic Square, Gateshead Quays

Seasoned improv performers Andy Smart, Steve Frost, Steve Steen, Marcus Brigstocke and Dave Johns treat us to that rare phenomenon: a late night comedy show that isn’t full of knob jokes.…

Review: Joanne Neary Is Not Feeling Herself – Baltic Square, Gateshead Quays

Review: Joanne Neary Is Not Feeling Herself – Baltic Square, Gateshead Quays

Joanne Neary is a naturally witty, confident, and charismatic performer with a number of carefully considered stand-up observations. Sadly, this is not her act.…

Review: Marmaduke Spatula’s F**kin Spectacular Cabaret of Sunshine Show – Baltic Square, Gateshead Quays

Review: Marmaduke Spatula’s F**kin Spectacular Cabaret of Sunshine Show – Baltic Square, Gateshead Quays

Marmaduke Spatula, otherwise known as Seymour Mace, is basically the bastard lovechild of Vic, Bob, and Harry Hill.…

Review: Ian D Montfort: Psychic Fayre – Baltic Square, Gateshead Quays

Review: Ian D Montfort: Psychic Fayre – Baltic Square, Gateshead Quays

Despite the fact that the start of his show had been delayed by 35 minutes, Sunderland Psychic Ian D Montfort created an instant upbeat atmosphere, opening with a series of ‘predictions’ that could apply to any number of us.…

Review: The Geordie Comedy Gala – Baltic Square, Gateshead Quays

Review: The Geordie Comedy Gala – Baltic Square, Gateshead Quays

Hebburn's Steffen Peddie compered this showcase of the North East’s prodigious comedy talent in the slightly unusual setting of a marquee festooned with chandeliers and drapes.…

Review: Patrick Monahan: Cake Charmer – Baltic Square, Gateshead Quays

Review: Patrick Monahan: Cake Charmer – Baltic Square, Gateshead Quays

Patrick Monahan loves life. And cake. He exudes positivity as he enthusiastically bounds up to the stage, hugging everyone who wants to be hugged, and probably a few who don’t.…

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