North East Comedy News

 Nic Wright

Edinburgh-bound duo make Barnard Castle return

Edinburgh-bound duo make Barnard Castle return

Saturday 30 July will see Funny Way to Be favourites Steve Bugeja and Hayley Ellis return to perform their new Edinburgh Fringe shows in a pre-festival double bill.

 Andrew Dipper

Monkeyshine Festival cancelled

Monkeyshine Festival cancelled

The festival was set to feature top TV names such as Chris Ramsey, Jason Manford and Gary Delaney.

 Nic Wright

Heard the one about the homeless comic?

Heard the one about the homeless comic?

Kingsley began traveling to the Edinburgh Fringe from Lands End on 24 March – without using money or public transport – in order to raise money and awareness for homelessness charity Shelter.

 Nic Wright

Catch the Fringe on your doorstep at The Bottle Shop

Catch the Fringe on your doorstep at The Bottle Shop

Newcastle venue The Bottle Shop Bar and Kitchen will be bringing several top comics to the city centre throughout the year – allowing audiences to enjoy outstanding comedy at a fraction of the price and the travel distance of the festival.

 Nic Wright

Richard Herring brings his Best to Teesdale

Richard Herring brings his Best to Teesdale

The Best will see Herring, described by GQ as “the best comedian of his generation”, perform popular routines from his last twelve one-man shows.

 Nic Wright

Jesting About returns to BBC Radio Newcastle

Jesting About returns to BBC Radio Newcastle

The show will air on BBC Newcastle every Monday at 5.30pm for 6 weeks. It will also be available on the iPlayer.

 Nic Wright

Lineup revealed for Darlington Comedy Festival 2016

Lineup revealed for Darlington Comedy Festival 2016

The festival’s lineup features a headline show from a top TV comic, eight double-header shows starring fifteen comedy performers, a Hilarity Bites club night, two free shows, a comedy chat show, a kid’s comedy club and a new act competition.

 Nic Wright

Reginald D Hunter in four-night Northumberland run

Reginald D Hunter in four-night Northumberland run

Punch Drunk Comedy club has will welcome Hunter for four gigs in four neighbouring towns, with a portion of the shows’ profits benefiting local charities.

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