Yorkshire Comedy News

 Andrew Dipper

Comedy film set to be a Transatlantic Smash

Comedy film set to be a Transatlantic Smash

A comedy film set in Yorkshire has been released today.

 Steve Shooter

The story of an opportunist and two wannabes…

The story of an opportunist and two wannabes…

So, York. You know all about it? Big churches? Vikings? Chocolate? All valid things people know about York. International pop competitions? Not so much. Recently, Peter Marshall & The Lomos decided to make a film! Turns out this isn’t a small undertaking in any way, shape or form. After about a year, much graft, loads […]

 Andrew Dipper

Introducing: The Great Yorkshire Fringe

Introducing: The Great Yorkshire Fringe

A new, ten-day comedy festival has been confirmed for York city centre.

York is to host a ten-day comedy festival as part of plans to emulate the success of the Edinburgh Fringe.

 John-Paul Stephenson

Brassed Off stage adaption goes on tour

Brassed Off stage adaption goes on tour

A former Brookside actor is taking the baton in a touring stage adaptation of the modern classic British comedy, Brassed Off.

 Giggle Beats

Preview: Peacock and Gamble @ The Black Swan, York

Preview: Peacock and Gamble @ The Black Swan, York

After a cracking Christmas show, Trapdoor Comedy returns to the Black Swan, York, on Tuesday with two of their favourite comedians working at the moment: Ray Peacock and Ed Gamble.

 Giggle Beats

Preview: Halifax Comedy Club

Preview: Halifax Comedy Club

As Yorkshire’s comedy scene continues to blossom, this week we welcome a new night.

 Giggle Beats

Preview: Courtyard Comedy Club

Preview: Courtyard Comedy Club

Tomorrow night sees the West Yorkshire Playhouse host a stellar line up of comedy.

 Pete Starr

Preview: Laugh It Up @ Leeds University SU

Preview: Laugh It Up @ Leeds University SU

Tonight Leeds welcomes an exciting new gig to the already thriving comedy scene in West Yorkshire, as Laugh it Up brings a fine selection of the next big things on the comedy circuit to Leeds. The first date sees Gareth Richards and Roisin Conaty lining up to tickle some funny bones, with the University of […]