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Tall Tales @ The English Lounge

A brand new type of comedy show

Presented by: Manchester Improv Wednesdays

0	MANCHESTER: The English Lounge
P	Thursday 16th April, 2026
N	7:00pm

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Hilarious sketches improvised by a supergroup of improvisers, all inspired by stories and new material from our special guests!

This month's guests....

Zoe Cousin is a comedian and improviser from Wakefield, currently pretending to be infamous Wakefield hardman Paul Sykes. As seen on BBC3. BBC New Comedy Awards 2025 regional finalist. So You Think You’re Funny 2025 semi-finalist. Zoe also appeared on BBC1’s Bargain Hunt in 2021 where she made a total loss of £110. Paul has never been on Bargain Hunt, though he did have a tense clash with David Dickinson in 1998 over Paul’s claim to have come up with his catchphrase “cheap as chips”. Dickinson has refused to comment on the matter.

Rose Gray is an actor/comedian whose alternative, character-based comedy has made its mark on the Northern circuit and seen her collaborate with some of the UK’s best comedians.
Better known as Brenda, a fearless Girl Guide leader, and one half of the double-act Nose, Rose’s work can also be seen on screen, including Channel 4 Comedy and CBBC.
Tall Tales is a new kind of comedy night where stand up meets improv meets character comedy meets sketch.