Comedy in Lancashire

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Comedy

Jonathan Pie: Work in Progress

Phil McIntyre Live Ltd presents – Jonathan Pie: Work in Progress Join Jonathan Pie as he road-tests brand new material for his forthcoming national tour. Jonathan Pie, the Uk’s angriest news reporter returns for a brand-new Live Show touring the UK. Jonathan Pie is coming to terms with the horror of Keir Starmer’s Labour and the fact that he voted for it. Meanwhile, Reform are waiting in the wings and Elon Musk is pulling the strings. The far-right are on the march, Trump’s having a ball and the woke left still haven’t worked out how to get their head out their own arses. The climate is collapsing, AI is about to rule and ruin your life and World War Three feels distinctly possible. Come and see this helpful and hilarious guide to surviving the impending apocalypse. This is The End of The World according to Jonathan Pie. Chortle “Glints of genius” The Times “Side splittingly funny” Liverpool Echo “A rifling pace and bravura display” The Arts Desk Age 14+

Sat 5 Sept20:30Lancaster Grand Theatre

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Comedy

Seann Walsh: This is Torture

After his sell-out 2023 tour, the UK’s dishevelled king of stand-up, award-winning Seann Walsh returns with a brand-new hour of side-splitting comedy. Don’t miss his trademark high-energy exasperation and razor-sharp observations that leave audiences in stitches and on their feet all around the country. This year, he’s decided to name the show after the thing he says the most in life – THIS IS TORTURE. 'Unquestionably the best observational comic of his generation' – The Guardian 'A cracking good show' – The Telegraph 'One of comedy’s hottest properties… very talented, very funny' – The Evening Standard 'He remains one of the most entertaining observational comics on the block' – The Independent Age 14+

Thu 10 Sept21:00Lancaster Grand Theatre

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ComedyHistory & Heritage

5 Mistakes That Changed History

We all make mistakes, but rarely do they change the course of history. 5 Mistakes That Changed History is a hilarious historical storytelling show performed by historian and comedian, Paul Coulter, about five people and how their mistakes (big and small!) changed the world. Blending history, storytelling and comedy the show has been a smash-hit, sell-out success on the comedy festival circuit, selling out both Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Adelaide Fringe Festival three years in a row in 2023, 2024 and 2025. The show was named by British Comedy Guide as one of the 'Best Reviewed Edinburgh Fringe Shows' and was chosen as one of the 'Picks of the Fringe'. Paul is the author of the bestselling book ‘10 Mistakes That Changed History’ which was published by Penguin Random House in 2025. Paul has appeared on air talking about History's greatest mistakes on BBC World News, BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 5, BBC Radio London and Times Radio. If you love history, don’t let your mistake be missing out on this show! “So engaging and entertaining that I forgot I was there to review it” Theatre Weekly “Brilliantly entertaining, earns its place as one of the best reviewed shows in recent years” Broadway World “Entertaining and informative” Edinburgh Reporter "Highly enjoyable and educational, it really leaves you wanting more” The Recs “The perfect balance between entertaining and educating" Corr Blimey ½ “Funny, informative and entertaining, this show will delight you if you’re a history buff and...

Sun 13 Sept20:30Lancaster Grand Theatre

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Comedy

Scott Bennett: Stuff - Plus Special Guests

Live Nations Presents: Scott Bennett As heard on BBC Radio 4! As a society we love stuff, it’s a statement about who we are and who we want to be. But apparently, this message is at odds with the looming environmental crisis. We’re now struggling to balance these worlds, to focus on the things that bring us real connections and nourish the soul. Award-winning Comedian and Award-winning Product Designer, Scott Bennett is desperately trying to cleanse his life of stuff, but is this even possible anymore? Tour support for Mickey Flanagan, Rob Brydon Jason Manford, and John Bishop. The star of Live at the Apollo, The News Quiz, The Now Show, The Ultimate Choice and Chortle Best Club Comedian Nominee 2022. “Without doubt live comedy’s best kept secret” Evening Standard "Great material, great delivery, a very funny man" Rob Brydon "Brilliantly funny, a joy to watch" Chris Ramsey “Bennett is a stand-up in fine control of his material, his delivery and his image, a masterclass in adding a frisson of ‘in the moment’ unpredictability to otherwise tightly written routines” **** Chortle Age 16+

Wed 16 Sept20:30Lancaster Grand Theatre

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ComedyLive Music

Flo and Joan: With Feeling

The time has come for critically acclaimed musical comedy duo Flo & Joan to write another bio as they make their highly anticipated return to the stage with a brand-new show. “Gosh, they are almost like a real band” (Bruce Dessau, Beyond a Joke). The pair will try and take up as much of the stage and as little of your patience as possible as they use another "real band's" setlist to write their own show – ruminating on themes such as ‘what is music?’, ‘how do you be a band?’, and ‘is comedy?’ in the sharp-tongued, deadpan way they have become accustomed to. As seen on Live at the Apollo, The Royal Variety Performance, Comic Relief's Red Nose Day Live 2023 and their own comedy special 'Alive on Stage' for Amazon Prime. “Musical comedy hasn’t been in such safe hands for years” The List “truly exceptional” Rolling Stone “extraordinary… #1 Comedy Show of 2024” The Guardian “these intricately crafted, flawlessly performed numbers will have you howling with laughter one minute, wiping away a tear the next” The Telegraph “Flo & Joan coat every moment with jokes, jokes, jokes” The Times "They’ve just crammed in jokes… brilliantly written, superbly performed” The Stage “[they] briefly appear to be a jolly musical double act, but tear that to pieces about two bars into the first, perfectly timed song” Sunday Times Age 16+

Sun 20 Sept20:30Lancaster Grand Theatre

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Comedy

John Kearns: Tilting At Windmills

Tilting at Windmillsis the brand-new stand-up show from Taskmaster alumni and double Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner, John Kearns. A fragmented, digressing portrayal of a 38-year-old man’s life, alluding to books he hasn't read, touching on the modern condition. Plus VAT! More allusive and bleak as ever, it is unreal the comedian you become. And for who? Decent craic with the right crowd. A show for those who have read about but not committed to the Guinness Nitrosurge. Seen bewildered onTaskmaster (Channel 4), terrified onLive at the Apollo (BBC), getting throughNever Mind the Buzzcocks (Sky),and implicating others on his Sky stand-up specialThe Varnishing Days. More comfortable on pods but comes alive on stage, for your pleasure! Directed by Olivier winner, Jon Brittain. The Guardian “most will surely be won over…with the delightful, poetic flourish that defines all his work… perfectly structured with overlapping themes and surprising callbacks… It’s all rather wonderful” Chortle “about as funny as anything this decade” The Times Age Restriction: 16+

Wed 23 Sept20:30Lancaster Grand Theatre

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Comedy

Maisie Adam: What’s Her Face

Straight off the back of Taskmaster, A League Of Their Own, and Last One Laughing, Maisie Adam is back with her brand new show Whatsherface. Join the “tall, chaotic one with the weird hair”* as she returns with her trademark wit, firecracker gags, and probably a few angry outbursts along the way. *A genuine description given by her best friend’s Mum at a wedding this year. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Daily Express ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Guardian ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The List ⭐⭐⭐⭐ “a complete comedy natural, currently at the top of her game” Evening Standard Presented by Mick Perrin Worldwide in association with PBJ Management Suitable 16+

Fri 25 Sept20:30Lancaster Grand Theatre

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Comedy

Jongleurs Comedy & Variety

Found this on Blackpool Central Pier's radar. Jongleurs Comedy & Variety — sounds promising. Click through for the director's cut.

Sat 10 OctBlackpool Central Pier

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Comedy

Jongleurs Comedy & Variety

Jongleurs Comedy & Variety at Blackpool Central Pier. Consider this your nudge. The organiser's site is your next stop for the details.

Sat 10 Oct20:30Blackpool Central Pier

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Comedy

Darwen Comedy Club

Matt Price Among his fellow comics, Matt Price is known for having some of the most extraordinary and outrageous stories drawn from the wilder side of life. And yet this self effacing Cornish born comic brings real warmth and heart to his tales – as well as finding some audacious laughs in the most unexpected places. Price’s easy going charm has made him a favourite on the UK and International circuit and he has the skill to win over the toughest audiences.

Sat 10 Oct21:00Darwen Library Theatre

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Comedy

Darwen Comedy Club

Matt Price Among his fellow comics, Matt Price is known for having some of the most extraordinary and outrageous stories drawn from the wilder side of life. And yet this self effacing Cornish born comic brings real warmth and heart to his tales – as well as finding some audacious laughs in the most unexpected places. Price’s easy going charm has made him a favourite on the UK and International circuit and he has the skill to win over the toughest audiences.

Sat 10 Oct21:00King Georges Hall

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ComedyWorkshops & Classes

The Art of Comedy Workshop

Play with bold shapes, bright colours and playful caricatures in this relaxed, illustrator‑led workshop. Perfect for all abilities.

Sun 25 Oct16:00Showtown Blackpool

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