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Chris Addison gets back in the thick of it

Recently better known for his on-screen, on-air and on-paper prowess, Chris Addison is returning to his stand-up day job. He chats to SAM WONFOR ahead of a North East treble.

Sean Hughes heading for Teesside

SEAN HUGHES has extended his critically acclaimed tour by huge public demand - and he’s heading for Teesside.

Roll with the punchlines in Tees Valley

TEESSIDE comedy highlights in the week ahead...

Laughs keep coming on Teesside comedy circuit

TEESSIDE’S comedy circuit has plenty of laughs lined up for the week ahead.

Teesside date for Julian Clary on popular tour

JULIAN CLARY has extended his hugely popular 2009 Lord of the Mince tour by massive public demand and is due to play Middlesbrough Town Hall Crypt on Sunday, February 7.

Review: Stephen K Amos, Journal Tyne Theatre, Newcastle

“I’VE got no axe to grind and there’s not going to be anything deep or political tonight. We’re just here to have a good time,” declares Stephen K Amos

Review: Pam Ann, Journal Tyne Theatre

BEING on board a Pam Ann trip is like no other flight you are ever likely to take.

Review: Julian Clary, The Journal Tyne Theatre

IT has been several years since Julian Clary has done stand-up in Newcastle.

Review: Simon Amstell, The Journal Tyne Theatre

ANYONE who had come to see Simon Amstell on the back of his TV presenting prowess may have left the theatre a little confused.

Review: Eddie Izzard, Metro Radio Arena

IT’s been more than a year since Eddie Izzard returned to the land of stand-up following a five-year film-making, TV-writing hiatus

Comedy Gigs & Events

The Suggestibles

The Suggestibles provide improvised comedy.

Dave Twentyman + Nick Doody + Tom Stade

Comedians Dave Twentyman, Nick Doody and Tom Stade try out and fine tune new material.

Catch 22 Special: Alun Cochrane is a Daydreamer (At Night)

Great comics from around the globe, a cosy cabaret-style venue, fully licensed bar and a warm, friendly and up-for-it crowd!

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Review: Stephen K Amos, Journal Tyne Theatre, Newcastle

Review: Stephen K Amos, Journal Tyne Theatre, Newcastle

“I’VE got no axe to grind and there’s not going to be anything deep or political tonight. We’re just here to have a good time,” declares Stephen K Amos

Sean Hughes heading for Teesside

Sean Hughes heading for Teesside

SEAN HUGHES has extended his critically acclaimed tour by huge public demand - and he’s heading for Teesside.

Laughs keep coming on Teesside comedy circuit

Laughs keep coming on Teesside comedy circuit

TEESSIDE’S comedy circuit has plenty of laughs lined up for the week ahead.