Didsbury Comedy Club, Manchester

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Didsbury Comedy Club in March 2026 with Frankie Monroe (★★★★★ Mail On Sunday ★★★★★ Observer), James Ellis (“Talented comedy craftsman” Chortle ), Alex Mason and MC Alun Cochrane (‘Comedy goldmine‘ Chortle ‘A master‘ Metro) at Didsbury Comedy Club, Manchester! Scroll down for comedians’ details.

The bar temporarily closes at 7.45pm so we can start on time. Please get here before 7.15pm (doors open at 7pm) so we can get you served and seated in plenty of time. Acts subject to change. Fully seated. 18+ Proper sweary swearing. We want all our guests to have a great night so please respect those around you by turning off your phone and not talking whilst the show is in progress. We can only refund or reallocate if the show is cancelled. Thanks!

BBC New Comedy Award Winner Frankie Monroe is the owner and resident MC of The Misty Moon, a working men’s club in Rotherham and also a portal to hell. He is also the winner of the Best Newcomer at the 2024 Edinburgh Comedy Awards and Best Show at Leicester Comedy Festival 2024!

★★★★★ Mail On Sunday ★★★★★ Observer ★★★★★ Standard ★★★★★ Guardian

James Ellis’ sharp observational humour and clever punchlines have won him rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. James’ comedy is rooted in everyday life, and he has a knack for finding the funny in the mundane. A gifted writer, his jokes are well-crafted and delivered with precision.

Leicester Comedian of The Year 2025 Nominee, South Coast Comedian of the Year 2021, regional finalist for the BBC New Comedy Award, James has supported Angela Barnes on her “Angst” Tour. If you’re looking for a good laugh on a night out, be sure to catch James live!

“Talented comedy craftsman” Chortle

Middle act is Alex Mason and your compere is Alun Cochrane (Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Russell Howard’s Good News, Mock The Week, Dave’s One Night Stand, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Have I Got News For You and 8 Out Of 10 Cats)

“Cochrane’s on-stage persona is allied to a real craft and creativity in his writing, yielding results that satisfy both the comedy purists and those who simply want big belly laughs on a night out” The Guardian

“Alun Cochrane’s ability to make the little things in life a comedy goldmine is phenomenal” Chortle

“…rarely have such random musings been elevated to this level of hilarious artistry.” The Scotsman

“a master storyteller, holding the audience before dropping an exploding but simple punchline…” Metro
Didsbury Comedy Club March 2026 is booked, marketed and produced by Comedy In A Van and held at St Catherine’s Community Centre