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GO Comedy In Manchester |
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For an evening of laughter, great food, dancing, and more
laughter, you can’t go wrong at one of Manchester’s
many comedy venues. The Southern Hotel [map] in Chorlton plays host to the city’s oldest comedy club, The Buzz, which is still considered one of the best in the country, despite changing its name to Zzub. Many big names have graced its small stage before their launch into the celebrity world, including Caroline Aherne, Jack Dee, Eddie Izzard and Sean Hughes. It is held every Thursday night and is well worth a visit – you may even see one of the comedy stars of the future in action. For a funny night out in the city centre why not visit The Comedy Store [map], a state-of-the-art club within the prestigious Deansgate Locks development and the only one outside London. Here you’ll catch the award-winning Comedy Store Players and Best of Stand-Up evenings with the crème de la crème of national and local comedians. There are also two brassiere-style dining and bar areas and a dance floor where you bop the night away once the comedy has finished. In the Northern Quarter you will find another of Manchester's original comedy venues, the Frog and Bucket [map], where Peter Kay began his career. Originally opened in 1994, it moved to its current, much larger location, in June 1996 and has continued to grow in popularity despite fierce competition from national chains. The club has also launched other comedians such as Jonny Vegas and Steve Coogan to comedy superstardom. Among the hub of trendy bars such as Bar 38, Breeze and The Square on Peter Street sits the vibrant Life Café [map] – a café-bar and comedy club rolled into one. So when you’ve had enough of listening to funky music while sipping cocktails get down to the Late Room in the basement where you’ll can catch the latest comedy hotshot. Aimed more at the thirty-something age group than the younger generation, it is nevertheless very popular. The newest kid on the comedy block is Jongleurs [map], which has three floors of drinks, dining and comedy. Located in the former home of trendy bar Mash on Chorlton Street, the first floor houses a bar open to the public, whilst the second and third have seating and dining areas for the comedy. The entrance price can be quite steep but you do see some reasonably big names and get a lot of laughs for your money. And let’s not forget the city’s very own tribute to all things funny – the Manchester Comedy Festival. The festival, held in October, takes place across the city with pubs, clubs, cinemas and theatres taking part in what has become one of jewels in Manchester’s events calendar. If you want to comment on our choices or recommend somewhere, why not use our What You Recommend form to let us know. |
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