A Laugh In Stockport Comedy Club | Thurs 30th October

Event information

Live stand-up comedy in a gorgeous Belgian beer bar? Oh, go then.

Kevin Gildea is one of the pioneering figures of Irish alternative comedy, kicking off his comedy career in the sketch group Mr Trellis, with Barry Murphy and Ardal O’Hanlon. Together they co-founded The Comedy Cellar, Dublin’s longest-running comedy club.

Kevin appeared in Channel 4’s Father Ted, the BBC2 sketch show Haywire and is a regular on RTE's topical panel game The View. A seasoned stand-up comic, Kevin has played to audiences across the globe, from Singapore to Sligo, and is always a favourite when he comes to Stockport.

“Highly original and explosively funny” – The Sunday Times

“He’s one of the most daring and committed comedians at work right now. Brave, unafraid and compelling…..and very, very funny.” – Tommy Tiernan

“Comedy on another level.” – The Irish Times

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Dawn Bailey is a comedian known for her relatable humor and down-to-earth comedic style. Described as “the female Peter Kay.” She draws from her own life experiences and delivers sharp observations with warmth and wit, making her a crowd favourite. Dawn’s engaging stage presence and authentic storytelling have earned her a growing fan base on the comedy circuit.

"Pin sharp anecdotes from a life juggling a career, kids, attending weekly slimming club meetings and the joys of involuntary flatulence… she’s a very funny lady” – The BBCD

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Stephen Catling‘s high-energy surrealist clowning has to bee seen to be believed. His unique brand of comedy has brought him a host of accolades, including being shortlisted for both the BBC new comedy award and The Malcom Hardee Award for Originality 2023.

“Magnificently irreverent...charming and utterly bonkers“ – The Review Hub

“I found myself at different times laughing out loud, staring wide-eye’d, gushing with joy & wondering what the damninnit was going on!” – Mumble

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Danny Sutcliffe is your compère for the evening. Seen most recently on the big screen in the film ‘Mr Doom: Behind The 8-Ball’ – now available on all good streaming services – he's also a thoroughly lovely fella who lists standing on sheds and flipping tables among his many anti-social hobbies.

“Dazzles with his mix of surreal and observational gags. A manic, unruly energy belies a great writing talent” – The Skinny

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This show has two intervals and an expected finish time of 10pm.

All acts subject to change. Refunds can only be given if we cancel the show. Over 18s only. Seated venue. Please laugh responsibly.