Join us for a night where comedians become your "therapists," offering hilarious insights and advice to brave audience members who share their personal problems. Whether you're in the hot seat or just there to enjoy the show, laughter will be your best medicine!

Welcome to Friday Night Showcase, a highlight of Manchester's premier comedy club! Every Friday, our stage comes alive with top-tier humour, featuring a mix of rising stars and international headliners. Our bar is open and we offer fresh popcorn for you to enjoy as you soak in the vibrant atmosphere. With first come, first served seating, arrive early to get the best spot. As the only seven-night-a-week club in Manchester, we pride ourselves on our diverse lineup, but our Friday shows are a standout. Join us for a night of laughter and unforgettable fun!

Hatched is our new comedy night for brand new acts, rising local comics, and performers at the very beginning of their stand-up journey.

Welcome to our Thursday Night Showcase at Manchester's premier comedy club! Every Thursday, our stage is packed with brilliant stand-up, featuring a handpicked mix of rising stars, circuit favourites, and exciting new acts performing their best material. It's the perfect way to kick off your weekend early with a full-strength comedy lineup.

Friday Comedy Kick-Off is the perfect way to start your weekend at Creatures Comedy Club, one of the homes of Manchester Comedy. This fast, fun Stand Up Comedy show runs for one hour and features a rotating line-up of up-and-coming stand up comedians who gig regularly on the Manchester Comedy circuit. Each week brings a completely different bill, with big comedians sometimes dropping in, Manchester mainstays, and small Frogs from big ponds - so whether you're a regular or it's your first visit to this Manchester Comedy Club, you'll always see something new. This is a pay-what-you-think show. Your Comedy Night Tickets get you in, and at the end of the show you're invited to contribute whatever you feel the comedy was worth by putting cash in the bucket. Simple, fair, and it keeps the show accessible while supporting the performers. If you're looking for great Stand Up Comedy in Manchester, a lively crowd, and a brilliant way to kick off your weekend, Friday Comedy Kick-Off at Creatures Comedy Club is for you. Accessibility note: This venue is located down a flight of stairs and unfortunately does not currently have step-free access. Before You Arrive - Please Read Arrive on time - late entry may not be permitted Sell-out shows use guided seating - arrive with your full party to sit together Drinks from the upstairs bar are not permitted in our venue No photography or videos during the show - feel free before and after No heckling or chatting during acts - please be respectful to performers and those around you Thanks for helping us create a great show for everyone!

Straight off the back of the latest season of Taskmaster, our secret comic is working up a new tour show. Some jokes might work, some might not. It will be obvious which ones are which, to you and to her, but that's part of the fun. Right? RIGHT? You might've seen her in 2024 at her SOLD OUT Creatures Comedy Festival show but if you missed out on tickets, now's your chance. Trust us when we say, you DON'T want to miss this.

This show is a Work in Progress. Catherine Bohart - as seen on Live at the Apollo, QI and LOL Ireland is back with a new show. Well, the beginnings of a new show. Well, shes certainly thinking about beginning a new show. Certainly shes certain she should be. Come watch this Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee humble herself before you while she tries new jokes as you give her real time feedback. Content Warnings: Swearing.

Dan returns to the Creatures Comedy Festival and this time hes got magic rocks in his pocket. From QI, Live At The Apollo & The Last Leg. A double-Edinburgh award nominee with countless five-star reviews. One of the most compelling voices in stand up to have emerged in years Daily Mail Content Warnings: Swearing and audience interaction.

Star of Live At The Apollo, Roast Battle and Celeb Coach Trip. With over 100 Million Views online. Brennan is back with a brand new hour of funny thoughts, daft stories and the occasional swear word. Soz.

Hiya! Can you remember your last really exciting Tuesday? Of course not, it's a nothing day where nothing happens. Until now.

The best, most daring stand-up comedians from the festival showcase their skills but if they can't make you laugh... then they must strip! Come along for an hour of high-caliber comedy mixed up with loose, wild and sexy late-night antics hosted by Kyle Legacy!

Milo Edwards is a professional comedian with two dead parents. What remains of them are two boxes filled with ashes and a third, larger box filled with hundreds of letters they exchanged during the 1980s. Milo decided it would be a good idea to read all of these letters and write a show about the 1980s and life and love and death and what remains of a human life and what happens if that happens to be really, really horny. Content Warnings: Swearing.

Eshaan Akbar (Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week, QI, Sex Education) tests new jokes, talks to the crowd and brings general good vibes at Creatures for one night only. Content Warnings: Swearing and Audience Interaction.

Join acclaimed comedian and hit podcaster Horatio Gould as he cooks up a brand-new hour of standup. Horatio Gould is unequivocally excellent The Skinny Horatio is the funniest, freshest act out there Frankie Boyle Mervyn Stutters Pick of the Fringe EdFestMag.com Content Warnings: Audience Interaction and Swearing.

A brand-new work-in-progress show from Dutch stand-up and sketch comedian Micky Overman. With 50M+ views online, she burst onto the UK scene in 2016 as a Funny Women and Leicester Square finalist, later receiving a Chortle Best Newcomer nomination. Her acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe shows include Role Model, Small Deaths, The Precipice, and Hold On, which toured to sold-out shows across the UK and Europe, including Amsterdams Royal Theatre Carré. Shes also written and performed for ITV2, Channel 4, BBC Three, and co-hosts the podcast Thank F For That. Content Warnings: Swearing.

Rosie Holt and her MP alter ego are back but this time fighting their biggest foe yet. Labour are trying to continue the Tories work of stopping the boats, while also still appearing left wing," but they have an even bigger problem when unwanted UFOS threaten to invade the UK. Will the Labour government stand strong and protect the British people? Or will it insist they are just waiting for the facts as Aliens start to abduct and eat the British public? Can Holts comedy career survive the advent of a Labour government? On this evidence, youd fancy her chances. - The Guardian. The Thick of It levels of writing and performance applied to a very current flavour of political bullshit - The Times Tightly crafted and brutal political satire with Orwellian flourishes - The Evening Standard. Content Warnings: Swearing.

Join two rapidly rising stars of comedy for a shared work in progress show! Chantel Nash started performing stand-up comedy half way through 2022 and her effortless charm is winning over audiences one postcode at a time. She has won regional heats and reached the finals of both the So You Think Youre Funny and BBC New Act competitions last year. Chantel has featured on Comedy Central Live and Mo Gilligans Spotlight on Audible, as well as her own podcast Making Friends with Chantel Nash where she is on the hunt for the creme de la creme of friends. She's thinking big, she's thinking aspirational, she's mostly thinking Michelle Obama but she'll take whoever she can get. Jen Nolan is an up and coming working class comic hailing from east London. Jen, confident and energetic with big laughs (Broadway World), will be bringing you tales from her life growing up on the breadline with that cheeky cockney attitude. She was part of Edinburgh Fringes Best In Class run in 2023, and has since reached the semi finals of Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the year, and LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the year. Now, fresh from being hand-picked to perform in the highly acclaimed Pleasance Comedy Reserve show at Edinburgh Fringe 2025, Jen is working on her first solo show Content Warnings: Swearing.

Chris Grace (Superstore, Dropout) brings a new hour of stand-up comedy for a UK world premiere tour. Whether it's politics, religion, AI, or The Traitors... can you get along with someone if you only mostly agree with them?

The Creatures Comedian of the Year Semi-Finals bring together the standout comedians from the heats for the next stage of the competition. Only the strongest acts have made it this far, and now they return to the Creatures stage to compete for a place in the grand final during the Creatures Comedy Festival. Expect a packed night of sharp stand-up, big moments, and comedians raising their game as the competition tightens. The stakes are higher, the laughs are bigger, and only a handful of acts will make it through. Accessibility note: This venue is located down a flight of stairs and unfortunately does not currently have step-free access. Before You Arrive - Please Read Arrive on time - late entry may not be permitted Sell-out shows use guided seating - arrive with your full party to sit together Drinks from the upstairs bar are not permitted in our venue No photography or videos during the show - feel free before and after No heckling or chatting during acts - please be respectful to performers and those around you Thanks for helping us create a great show for everyone!

Kristin Key is an internationally headlining, queer, musical comedian with sold-out shows worldwide. Her hilarious viral videos -- including the iconic Lesbian National Anthem -- have garnered over 100 million views from more than one million dedicated followers across social media. Using comedy to uplift her community and create safe spaces for comedy fans from all walks of life, Kristin also supports local nonprofits with every tour date. She is honored to be the North County LGBTQ Resource Center's Award of Merit Recipient as well as a Curve Power List Recipient in recognition of her impact. More than a fandom, this is a movement!

Multiple award winning writer and performer Rob Auton has written 12 critically acclaimed comedy/theatre/spoken word shows. This is his 13th. His podcast The Rob Auton Daily Podcast won the gold award at the British Podcast awards 2020 and 2024.

After weeks of heats and semi-finals, the best comedians in the competition go head-to-head in the Creatures Comedian of the Year Grand Final. These finalists have impressed judges and audiences alike to make it this far, and now theyll perform one last time to compete for the title. Expect a huge night of stand-up as the finalists bring their strongest material to the stage in front of a live audience and judges. Join us for the final chapter of the competition and see who will be crowned Creatures Comedian of the Year.

Off the Page is a new-material comedy show where comedians from across the UK bring jokes that are brand new, freshly written, and still warm from the notebook.

Welcome to Saturday Night Showcase! Our flagship show features four amazing comedians with one of our resident hosts, presenting a mix of up-and-coming talent and international headliners. Enjoy our cocktail bar and fresh popcorn in a vibrant atmosphere. With first come, first served seating, arrive early to get the best spot. As the only seven-night-a-week club in Manchester, we pride ourselves on offering 14+ shows weekly, but our Saturdays are truly special. Join us for an unforgettable night of laughter and fun with our intimate comedy experience!

Welcome to Saturday Afternoon Showcase! Featuring four amazing comedians with one of our resident hosts, presenting a mix of up-and-coming talent and international headliners. Enjoy our cocktail bar and fresh popcorn in a vibrant atmosphere. With first come, first served seating, arrive early to get the best spot. As the only seven-night-a-week club in Manchester, we pride ourselves on offering 15+ shows weekly. Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of laughter and fun with our intimate comedy experience!

In 2004, Eric Rushton was cast in his primary school Nativity. Despite absolutely smashing it, he immediately retired from being a child actor. Now he’s found the correct antidepressants to give showbusiness another go.

Join a rapidly rising star of comedy as he tests new material. Limahl Germain is a hilarious British-Caribbean comedian hailing from East London. Known for his quick wit and ability to blend personal experience with insightful social commentary, hes earned a reputation as one of the most exciting young voices in British comedy. He seamlessly navigates topics like race, class, identity, and the often absurd nature of contemporary life. His razor-sharp observational skills and silky smooth delivery invite audiences to laugh while also challenging their assumptions and broadening their perspectives. Having already appeared on the BBC and Comedy Central, Limahl continues to captivate audiences with his candid, clever, and consistently hysterical performances. Content Warnings: Swearing.

Kay and Hatty are putting their new shows together. Are they close? Are they miles off? Should they quit comedy and move to the rainforest and just learn to whittle their clothes out of bark...? YOU DECIDE!

Since moving to the UK from Australia, Michael Shafar has quickly become one of the most exciting new acts on the UK comedy circuit. He's opened for Jim Jefferies and Sammy Obeid, and has amassed 200,000+ followers and 150+ million views online.

Step into the hilarity of love with our comedy twist on the classic 90s show Blind Date! Hosted by Comedian Natalia Schwartz. Join us for an unforgettable night of laughter, awkward flirting, and spontaneous fun as comedians compete for a blind date with brave audience members! How it works: One round featuring female comedians vying for a male audience member, and a second with male comedians impressing a female audience member. Between rounds, we'll "send" our couples on a mini-date and hear all the juicy details in the second half of the show. Hilarious pre-prepared and improvised questions keep the laughs rolling. Content Warnings: Audience Interaction and Swearing.

Evan Desmarais brings a brand new hour to the Creatures Comedy Festival. Originally from Canada, Evan is a sharp, energetic and highly engaging performer, known for his quick thinking, strong crowd work and confident stage presence. His style blends punchy material with instinctive in-the-moment interaction, making every show feel alive and unpredictable. He has performed at major international festivals including the Edinburgh Fringe, Adelaide Fringe and Melbourne International Comedy Festival, and was nominated for Best Comedy at Fringe World Perth. In Canada, he has appeared at Just For Laughs 42, Toronto Sketchfest and the Dark Comedy Festival. Now based in the UK, Evan is the resident host of Creatures Comedy Club, where he regularly performs to packed crowds and has become a key part of the clubs voice on stage. This is a chance to see a seasoned international comedian in full flow, bringing a fresh hour to one of Manchesters best comedy audiences. Content Warnings: Sexual content, Audience Interaction and Swearing.

Yvette is coming directly from your phone to the United Kingdom to perform standup comedy! Shes going to talk about boys but dont worry, shes a girls girl. You may know Yvette Segan from The Internet, but she also performs standup comedy where she lives in New York City and also all over the world. She hosts a comedy interview podcast called Friend Crush The Podcast. Her sarcastic, dark sense of humour and witty social commentaries have amassed her a following of over 400k across platforms and honestly we think youll really like her. Yay! Content Warnings: Sexual References

Join us at Creatures Comedy Club for a special Pride Comedy Showcase - a night of stand-up celebrating LGBTQ+ voices, queer joy and the best of Manchester's comedy scene.

Stand Up Bingo is first and foremost a stand-up comedy show - with a daft little bingo twist running through the night. You'll watch four comedians perform live stand-up, with bingo numbers pulled between each act. By the end of the show, one audience member will have a winning card and take home the grand prize: a cake. It's a fun, low-pressure midweek comedy night at Creatures Comedy Club, perfect if you want live comedy without spending loads. Expect stand-up, a bit of audience suspense, and one very serious cake-based victory.

Come watch fresh, hungry talent from the Manchester comedy circuit looking to cut their teeth and make a name. What the Heckle offers audiences the chance to put comedians through their paces on a night like no other. Normally heckling is discouraged but not here. We want you to shout out. Come down and get involved!

Take the stage at Creatures Karaoke - a loud, loose and very unserious night of karaoke at Creatures Comedy Club in Manchester's Northern Quarter. Grab the mic, pick your song, and give the room your best power ballad, guilty pleasure, indie anthem, pop classic, or absolute car-crash masterpiece. Whether you're a confident performer or just here to shout along with your mates, this is a night built for big songs and bigger laughs. Expect a proper club atmosphere, a bar open throughout the night, and a crowd ready to cheer you on. Come with friends, have a drink, sing badly, sing brilliantly, or simply watch the chaos unfold. Creatures Karaoke - grab the mic and make it everyone else's problem. Accessibility note: This venue is located down a flight of stairs and unfortunately does not currently have step-free access.

This sketch show will feature music, a variety of characters and bizzare scenes in order to satisfy a higher force. So come along and watch us save the world with the power of laughter, after all it is the best medicine.

Our allocation has sold out; the artist may have a small remaining allocation via their official link: https://www.cornershoplive.com/go/jason-mcr-ccc

A show so entertaining you can scarcely believe it. Written and performed (both!) by a man in crisis, desperate to find meaning in life. As technology makes life easier, where do we find value? What is stand-up comedy for? Buy a ticket and find out, let me amuse you like you've never been amused before, I doubt you'll ever need amusing again.

Sashi is a Sri Lankan Australian comedian, writer and recovering lawyer. After working with refugee organisations around the globe, she moved to Melbourne to do her masters and fell arse backwards into comedy. She's now one of Australia's fastest rising comedians, known for her sharp wit, unique international tales and bizarre insights.

'mars' is the debut tour from star of comedy central & dave, Sam Serrano. In 2020 Sam was the victim of a hate crime and in 2026 they're monetizing on it through the show. Talking about what it means to be unapologetically yourself, where bigotry stems from, and how experiencing hatred can make you a significantly stronger person at the end (there's also a lot of penis jokes, but i wanted to make myself sound like an artist) You can expect an hour of "killer lines" (chortle) from a "game changer of an act" (concept comedy) who has built a reputation on the circuit for being one of the most unique voices in recent years. Tour Support for Tom Stade, Brennan Reece, and Stephen Bailey

Pioneering alt-comedy hero and star of Cats Does Countdown Paul Foot is back on tour with a brand new stand-up show. Remember when people were excited for the future With visions of jetpacks, friendly robots wheeling around, and solar-powered bidets. Well, we don't have visions like that anymore, do we But the universe is not over. The light has not gone out. Here's a candle in the dark. Contagious and whispering. And you can take it with you when you leave. As seen on Would I Lie To You, Never Mind the Buzzcocks and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Winner: (ISH) Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2023 Best Show Co-Winner Presented by Plosive Live

Every Friday And Saturday Night Of The Festival We Are Hosting An Amazing Line Up Of Comedians From All Over. Some Are Up Doing Their Hour Shows, Others Will Be Pros Who Are In Town! Can't Wait To Have You Through To See Who May Grace The Stage! Creatures Comedy Festival Is Back For A Third Year! Running 23 July - 1 August, We Will Be Showcasing Comedians' Preview Shows Before They Hit Edinburgh The Very Next Week! We've Got Local Acts And Shows From Across The Globe. With Over 30 Shows To Choose From Have A Browse And Book Tickets Before They Run Out!

Last year, Omar Badawy accidentally found himself in the middle of a far-right march. And somehow that still wasn't the hardest part of his day. Join the award-winning Saturday Night Live UK writer for his highly anticipated debut show, a collection of stupid little tales about the comfort and cost of avoidance, The Daily Mail and nose jobs. Support for Emmanuel Sonubi and Aziz Ansari. As seen on Channel 4. BBC New Comedy Award finalist. Chortle Awards Best Newcomer nominee. So You Think You're Funny? winner. 'A veritable gag-machine' (Chortle.co.uk).

Hassan Phills is one of Canada's fastest rising comedians, known for his engaging and interactive stand-up shows. Recently featured in Crave's original series 'The Office Movers' and with appearances at Just For Laughs and Moontower Comedy Festival, Hassan has firmly established himself as a dynamic force in entertainment. Dubbed one of the Canadians to watch in comedy, Hassan has a rapidly growing fanbase including your favourite rappers and athletes.

Catch one of the top rising stars of the UK comedy circuit: As featured in "Best of the Edinburgh Fest" in Australia, tour support for Jason Manford, as seen on ITV and Amazon Prime, British Comedy Guide Recommended, and boasting over 2 million views online, this is the only Manchester date of his 25-city UK and Europe tour (details at https://olliehorn.com/tour).

NOMAD and Creatures Comedy Club presents it's third festival! Join us for the launch of the festival with Evan Desmarais as your host and a surprise lineup not to be missed. Running 23 July - 1 August, we will be showcasing comedians' preview shows before they hit Edinburgh the very next week! We've got local acts and shows from across the globe. With over 35 shows to choose from have a browse and book tickets before they run out!

Accessibility note: This venue is located down a flight of stairs and unfortunately does not currently have step-free access.

He has over 300 million views on social media. He is #1 'young sketch comedian to watch' (Telegraph). He is one half of Durk & Ski. He is 'very funny & genuinely gripping' (Telegraph). He is 'frantic, innovative, effortlessly likeable' (Leftlion). He's gonna try out some new character bits AND some new joks - will you find it funny? He hopes so....he really, really hopes so.

Comedy Debate is a fast, silly, argument-fuelled stand-up show where the audience sets the agenda. Before the show, you drop your debate topics into a bucket. During the night, theyre pulled out at random and two comedians go head-to-head, each arguing opposite sides of the debate. No prep, no scripts just quick wit, big opinions, and trying to be the funniest in the room. After each round, you decide the winner by applause. Simple. Brutal. Very funny. Expect ridiculous topics, chaotic arguments, and comedians doing everything they can to win the crowd over. This is a Pay What You Think show reserve your seat for a pound and put whatever you think it was worth in the bucket at the end. Come for the debates, stay for the nonsense.

Creatures Comedy Club is showing Englands opening World Cup fixtures live in our basement venue, with free entry, a full bar, great sound system and the game shown on our projector.

Fck Marry Kill is a chaotic Tuesday night comedy show at Creatures Comedy Club, where four comedians try out new jokes before spinning the fruit machine to decide who, or what, they must Fck, Marry or Kill.

Every Friday And Saturday Night Of The Festival We Are Hosting An Amazing Line Up Of Comedians From All Over. Some Are Up Doing Their Hour Shows, Others Will Be Pros Who Are In Town! Can't Wait To Have You Through To See Who May Grace The Stage! Creatures Comedy Festival Is Back For A Third Year! Running 23 July - 1 August, We Will Be Showcasing Comedians' Preview Shows Before They Hit Edinburgh The Very Next Week! We've Got Local Acts And Shows From Across The Globe. With Over 30 Shows To Choose From Have A Browse And Book Tickets Before They Run Out!

Abi's had a bad year. Lost her home, friends and for a few months... her ability to walk. She may not have a finished show, but oh baby does she have gossip. Join Abi as she refines and develops her new show in preparation for her 2027 tour. As seen on BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Comedy Central and Sky. Over 2 million followers online. 'Hilarious and relatable' (Independent). 'Compelling observational humour' (Scotsman). 'She has star quality' (Times). Content Warnings: Swearing.

Our Sunday Night Showcase brings together some of the most exciting newer and up-and-coming acts on the circuit, giving you a chance to catch brilliant comedians as they sharpen their best material and make their mark.

Get ready for a one-of-a-kind night of laughter and entertainment as internationally touring comedian Charlie Mac takes the stage alongside special guest HypnoGoddess. Charlie Mac is a Kill Tony Golden Ticket winner, radio personality, bestselling author of the viral book Man, F Them Kids!, and a high-energy comedian known for hilarious storytelling, audience interaction, and fearless comedy that leaves crowds talking long after the show ends. Joining him is HypnoGoddess, a professional hypnotist and mind-performance specialist who combines hypnosis, psychology, and audience participation to create incredible moments of amazement and laughter. Together, they deliver a unique live experience that blends stand-up comedy, crowd interaction, and mind-bending entertainment into one unforgettable evening. Whether youre a longtime comedy fan or just looking for an amazing night out, this is a show you wont want to miss. Featuring: Charlie Mac Kill Tony Golden Ticket Winner Author of the viral book Man, F Them Kids! Special Guest: HypnoGoddess Live comedy, audience interaction, and surprises throughout the night Grab your tickets early and come experience the laughter live! Accessibility note: This venue is located down a flight of stairs and unfortunately does not currently have step-free access. Before You Arrive - Please Read Arrive on time - late entry may not be permitted Sell-out shows use guided seating - arrive with your full party to sit together Drinks from the upstairs bar are not permitted in our venue No photography or videos during the show - feel free before and after No heckling or chatting during acts - please be respectful to performers and those around you Thanks for helping us create a great show for everyone!

Join us for One Pound Comedy - a night of local comedians trying out new material, telling funny stories, riffing on relevant topics, and throwing out off-the-cuff jokes.