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WWE legend Mick Foley in Liverpool
The hottest theatre ticket in town this week isn’t anything to do with a Streetcar Named Desire or Rogers and Hammerstein, believe you me (or perhaps don’t). It’s more to do with a one man show from...
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Into the new year with Impropriety
Our friends Impropriety have a whole host of comedy capers coming our way in the next few months. Their tried-and-tested improvathon and improvised soap opera are returning for 2012; but first they...
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Laughterhouse New Year's Eve parties
No sooner had Laughterhouse Comedy found a warm and cosy home at the CUC, than they have been forced to give it up ahead of the venue’s closure at the start of next year. But are they letting it get...
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Ken Dodd: the stats
Our friends at the Phil have, as the Americans like to say, been doing the math. And they've deduced comedian Ken Dodd has spent 89 hours on their stage, cracking some 38,128 jokes at there over the...
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Interview: musical comedian Mitch Benn
Mitch Benn is one of the UK’s foremost musical comedians. Liverpool born and bred, he returns to the city for a rare theatre show with his band The Distractions on November 15. “Kind of a rock concert...
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Review: Reginald D Hunter, Philharmonic Hall
After more than a decade on the comedy circuit, gathering a loyal and ever increasing following along the way, Reginald D Hunter finally graced the famous Liverpool Philharmonic Hall stage last week...
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Review: Come On Girls! Studio Liverpool
I went down to see the second Come On Girls! show last night at Studio Liverpool. A chat show spoof, the idea is simple and well-executed, and left my companions for the evening (who work in theatre...
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Interview with stand up Andi Osho
One of the best acts of the Liverpool Comedy Festival this year, Andi Osho is one of stand up's rising stars. MADEUP instantly fell for her many charms, and has been raving about her ever since. City...
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Interview: comedian Howard Read
You never quite know where Howard Read will pop up next, and the comedian is certainly busier than ever before. Together with his cartoon creation Little Howard, their act has become an unexpected hit...
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New Brick Up run already extended
Definitive "Scouse play" Brick Up the Mersey Tunnels has had its summer run extended before it's even begun. Four weeks away from curtain up, staff at the Royal Court were preparing the “sold out” signs...
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Introducing sketch troupe The Legion of Doom
A Liverpool-based sketch group are preparing for their first headline show. Comedy performers the Legion of Doom have been a regular act on the alternative stand up scene and have developed their full...
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Review: Tim Minchin, Liverpool Arena
Tim Minchin took his place at his grand piano, acknowledged the applause for a moment, then began to play and sing. “Nothing kills comedy/ like an arena,” he softly teased. We could all relax. He knew...
