Heckles in Eccles

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** Now with a £5 drink voucher! **

Get ready for a night of laughter and good vibes at The Northern Type in Eccles, Manchester, UK.

This time we've got something a little different, we've got 2 Edinburgh Fringe Previews!

Every year comedians gather up their bestest, funniest jokes and bring them to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, this show is a little sneak peak!

***Stuart Thomas: Bad Fatty Work in Progress***

Want to see more from your regular host? Well you're in luck! Stuart Thomas’s “Bad Fatty” is a sharp, unapologetic standup that dives into life as a fat Welshman. Growing up on a Welsh sheep farm, Stuart fuses his working-class roots with a modern take on body positivity, grabbing diet culture by the scruff of the neck and calling out society's absurd expectations.

Proudly embracing his body, bisexuality, and mental health, he explores sexuality, body image, and depression. With humour and boldness, Stuart flips fat-shaming on its head - turning everyday moments into hilarious defiance. He’s taking no prisoners.

"Made me laugh a lot" - The Scotsman
"Impressive as it was impeccable" - Notts Comedy Review
"An appealing presence with an engaging way of raising an eyebrow to the wry observations he makes" - Chortle

***Paul Campbell: The Lost Tapes of Somerfield***

Featuring the beloved 90s and 00s supermarket Somerfield, Paul looks at what it was like to become the fan of a supermarket and the inevitable heartache when it closes. Includes the little known five stages of 'Supermarket Grief'.

"It’s genuinely one of the most compelling stand-up hours I’ve ever seen in my life....A perfect hour from a phenomenally unique comedian, and well worth your time to check out."
Blizzard Comedy

"Quite possibly the most unique subject matter for a show I've ever seen, but Paul's wit, warmth and wordsmithery take you on a journey to a nicer world. If you never thought you'd want to applaud an original operating manual for a Point Of Sale unit, think on. A wonderful show!"
Comedy Balloon

"I can't stress enough how much I enjoyed Paul's set. He was absolutely hilarious, the material was very well written with really well thought out bits that all ran into each other, and the crowd clearly loved it. Paul brought a really engaging energy to his set and that coupled with strong writing made for a great set.' - The Stand
"A delightful ball of whimsical oddity. His journeys into life’s frustrations are both hilarious and fascinatingly engaging” - Nodding Dog Comedy

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