http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/comedy/ Blackpool Citizen /leisure/comedy/ en-gb Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:18:45 +0000 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:18:45 +0000 http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/comedy/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/resources/images/1001251/?type=rsslogo http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/comedy/ http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/comedy/4474425.Interview__Daliso_Chaponda/?ref=rss THE cream of North West comedy talent will join forces to raise money for Manchester’s Christie cancer hospital at The Lowry, Salford Quays, this weekend. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:29:56 +0100 41503ea18b123ede2e28db1d5a9ad986 http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/comedy/4246600.Review__Rob_Brydon___King_George_s_Hall__Blackburn/?ref=rss COMEDY shows can be so diverse - that’s part of their appeal. Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:34:09 +0100 1004b33cd98c7ab0d8d4d65e1fde464c http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/comedy/4240989.Interview__Rob_Brydon/?ref=rss ROB Brydon has done virtually everything there is to do in comedy. Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:50:05 +0000 100908ed2b460248ab5ebc7f6a7fc287 http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/comedy/4220402.Interview__Dave_Spikey/?ref=rss Bolton’s Dave Spikey is coming to his home town and Blackpool with his latest stand-up tour, and he's out to prove that laughter is still the best medicine. Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:16:29 +0000 0f62dc0fa8629875f54d77d20ad3f958 http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/comedy/4201062.Interview__Mark_Watson/?ref=rss MARK Watson has already performed his latest stand-up show 35 times after touring up and down the country for three months solid. Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:40:43 +0000 71d1309e4547e038974224125ca8c3e9 http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/comedy/4201035.Interview__Robin_Ince/?ref=rss HE’S Ricky Gervais’s best mate and he’s described as one of the great underrated comedians. And after a 15 minute conversation with Robin Ince, I’d say he’s also one of the cleverest. Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:36:14 +0000 8d62ad5141579829282060ef2aa8105b http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/comedy/4166205.Review__Al_Murray___King_George___s_Hall__Blackburn/?ref=rss AS the Pub Landlord called time on his sold-out show, the audience virtually rose as one to salute him. Mon, 02 Mar 2009 14:31:30 +0000 add5f44be7b2568647222ff5ae0ae88f http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/comedy/4142961.Interview__Al_Murray/?ref=rss IT’S time, gentlemen, please, to book your tickets for one of the most popular live comedy acts of the moment. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:07:34 +0000 5d09ae85b257492caeebf6f8da1b0607 http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/comedy/4125568.Interview__Jason_Cook/?ref=rss DON’T forget your tissues when you go to see comedian Jason Cook’s show Joy, because apparently it’s a tear-jerker. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:05:08 +0000 2cb17b17e9c49edb9c456435d4d3262a http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/comedy/3940592.Stephen_K_Amos___Mechanics__Burnley/?ref=rss BURNLEY Mechanics was packed for Stephen K Amos on Thursday night — and the crowd quickly forgave him for his late appearance on stage. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:08:05 +0000 fa31ac97b88248c41c5148525d90a660 http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/comedy/3872287.Review__Frank_Sidebottom_s_Stand_Up_Drink_Up___various_venues__Blackburn/?ref=rss WANDERING your home town with a comedian with a papier-mache head is as surreal as it sounds. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 11:08:47 +0000 fb588ac12a1eb0ad8b50203b0b81754a http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/comedy/3872269.Review__Jimmy_Carr___King_George_s_Hall__Blackburn/?ref=rss JIMMY Carr says he is often asked by fans who his favourite comedian of all time is, and his answer is always the same – himself. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 11:05:14 +0000 8a82efe6346a718001874e6f2239a391 http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/comedy/3873885.Review__Lancashire_Hotpots___King_George___s_Hall__Blackburn/?ref=rss FRIDAY night was party night and the flat caps were out in force as the Lancashire Hotpot brought their own version of folk to the festival. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:47:37 +0000 c1b4fa3d7f61ca04396981c170abb787 http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/comedy/3868523.Interview__Johnny_Vegas/?ref=rss Comedian Johnny Vegas first became a household name starring in the ITV Digital adverts alongside Ben Miller’s Monkey, and now has a successful sitcom and film career. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:57:25 +0000 64122f7c6f7379c1993da0416fe179a0 http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/comedy/3868508.Interview__Dickie_Ticker_of_Lancashire_Hotpots/?ref=rss THEY are like the Houghton Weavers for the iPod generation and they are taking the country by storm, singing about great Lancashire institutions as the Chippy Tea, weekly line-dancing and pints of mild. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:53:58 +0000 a31a4fef9dbb08e7a0f6addb62a110b7 http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/comedy/3867252.Review__Francesca_Martinez___King_George___s_Hall__Blackburn/?ref=rss THE meaning of life might not sound like the funniest topic to base a comedy set around. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:30:09 +0000 59febdc41c8b20ad3d7ac3f1b61b0018 http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/comedy/3863851.Review__Mutton___King_George___s_Hall__Blackburn/?ref=rss IT was billed as “a show where you won’t feel embarrassed to wet yourself”. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:15:38 +0000 b64ccfdc1f78a29835d3053d4eb59e59 http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/comedy/3863844.Review__David_O___Doherty___Library_Theatre__Darwen/?ref=rss FOR all those who decided to forsake this show in favour of footie on the telly, I can only say you missed out on a special talent. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:14:14 +0000 a863ef7198c1ed4766450e4825407720 http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/comedy/3860628.Review__Back_To_Englistan___King_George_s_Hall__Blackburn/?ref=rss THE pioneering stand-up show which showcases Anglo-Asian comedy returned to Blackburn last night. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:21:40 +0000 043185c161ef7b23d3d8e52b7b504896 http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/comedy/3856487.Review__Jason_Manford___King_George_s_Hall__Blackburn/?ref=rss When ‘Eight Out Of Ten Cats’ newest comedian says he loves doing stand-up, he truly means it from the bottom of his heart. I honestly thought he was never going to leave! Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:09:22 +0000 311e15e675dc464fcb8f6ff1a422e43f http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/comedy/3853997.Review__Russell_Howard___King_George_s_Hall__Blackburn/?ref=rss HE’S one of the rising stars of British comedy and last night Russell Howard proved just why he’s become one of the most in-demand performers on the circuit. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:08:53 +0000 a7246bc04fab0d2c020f1fbffb533745 http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/comedy/3853977.Review__Ken_Dodd___King_George_s_Hall__Blackburn/?ref=rss Ken Dodd is a legend. How many 80 year-olds do you know who could stand on a stage and perform to a packed theatre for five hours? Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:04:25 +0000 bd57bd543588cabf2c957c5c826be9c1 http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/comedy/3848997.Review__Paddy_McGuiness___King_George___s_Hall__Blackburn/?ref=rss OVER a thousand Paddy McGuinness fans can’t be wrong, can they? Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:44:51 +0000 f3feebb0154719a0f8817a0b4389d32e http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/comedy/3844316.Review__Glenn_Wool__Isy_Suttie__Jimmy_McGee___King_George_s_Hall__Blackburn/?ref=rss A SLICE of Edinburgh came to town last night... but was Blackburn ready for cutting edge comedy? To be honest, the jury’s still out. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:40:44 +0000 ca7277f665025496275d736473a462b8 http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/comedy/3843453.Review__Lee_Evans___MEN_Arena__Manchester/?ref=rss I DON’T know whether Lee Evans should have a Government Health warning or be available on the NHS. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:58:51 +0000 de33b3e1376cef81168d787652d5bba3 http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/comedy/3833477.Review__Justin_Moorhouse___King_George___s_Hall__Blackburn/?ref=rss A good comedian can be judged by how they deal with hecklers. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:31:28 +0000 76560ff863a439f58ae3bedf9266f58d http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/comedy/3834877.Review__Frog_and_Bucket_Comedy_Club___King_George___s_Hall__Blackburn/?ref=rss WHAT a way to start — a sold out show, a quality line-up and arguably one of the top comedians currently on the circuit. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:45:09 +0000 e99a5c8fc2bfd094aa1ed1052dded8b0 http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/comedy/3829511.Interview__Jonathan_Mayor_of_Back_To_Englistan/?ref=rss HOW best to describe comedian Jonathan Mayor? I don't think I can improve on the words of one reviewer, who summed-up the drag artist with the words: “Imagine a Christmas tree has just exploded all over the campest Bollywood star you know.” Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:43:12 +0000 91ad61a04771129f9368b96f72d4626f http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/comedy/3829503.Interview__Russell_Howard/?ref=rss As he prepared to perform at Blackburn's You Must Be Joking comedy festival, we spoke to comic Russell Howard. Fri, 07 Nov 2008 15:41:56 +0000 db71a470f794ae4993a013dc3f032afa http://www.blackpoolcitizen.co.uk/leisure/comedy/3820587.Interview__Steve_Coogan/?ref=rss Steve Coogan, the creator of some of the most memorable comedy characters in the past 20 years returns to Blackpool Opera House for two shows later this month. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:34:26 +0000 81a2db6241fd2bf28fb90129a6d28bb9