The List

The Frog & Bucket

Dedicated comedy club in the heart of the Northern Quarter of Manchester. The ground floor seats 140 cabaret style; the mezzanine balcony seats another 60. There are two well-equipped bars on both floors and a full catering service with a five-star food hygiene rating. A stage and full light and sound are available. The Frog & Bucket is the winner of best Northern comedy venue 2016 and 2017.

What's On @ The Frog & Bucket

Thursday Night Live

Thursday Night Live

2 Apr 2026 - 24 Sept 2026

Our cabaret style club gives you the best possible atmosphere for comedy and is the perfect choice for your night out whether a couple or a party group, with reserved tables, & delicious food.
Carl Hutchinson

Carl Hutchinson

5 Sept 2026 - 5 Dec 2026

Carl has a unique blend of storytelling and physical comedy, with a dash of down-to-earth banter. He's known for his sharp characterisations, impeccable timing, and energetic delivery, which has earned him a reputation as a "powerhouse comedian" on the UK circuit  ‘Fine Whine’ is a brand new show and is Hutchinson’s biggest and best tour yet! The show centres around Carl’s demands of being a modern-day dad & finding his place in society. He's a must-see act for anyone who loves laughter and good storytelling.
John Robertson

John Robertson

26 Apr 2026 - 29 Nov 2026

John Robertson is a comedian, streamer, children’s author, improviser, actor, videogame writer, insult comic and manic hurricane man. LGBTQIA+, gamer, Goth, geeky and goddamn good at screaming at large groups. His crowd are diverse, perverse, wholesome, yet awful. This high-octane show is the brainchild of comedian & cult leader John Robertson. Filled with stand-up, appalling prizes and more audience chanting than you’d get at a protest – it’s a gut-busting rock n’ roll experience for everyone who buys a ticket.
Barrel of Laughs

Barrel of Laughs

3 Apr 2026 - 26 Sept 2026

Bringing you 3 top-flight national and international acts plus one of the Frog's fantastic comperes. Our cabaret style club gives you the best possible atmosphere for comedy and is the perfect choice whether a couple or a party group.
Femmes & Thems

Femmes & Thems

6 Oct 2026 - 6 Oct 2026

Join us this International Women's Day as we showcase the best female and non-binary comedy talent from across the UK in a night of upbeat, shocking, silly, and (most importantly) hilarious stand-up comedy! From TV and touring comics to brand new talent, Femmes and Thems is the best night to see the next generation of female and non-binary comedy talent.
Sunday Night Live

Sunday Night Live

5 Apr 2026 - 24 May 2026

4 comedians from the national and international comedy circuit. Whether you're a couple or a group, Sunday Night Live is the best way to end the weekend.
Rachel Fairburn: Vexy Beast

Rachel Fairburn: Vexy Beast

10 Jul 2026 - 14 Nov 2026

Hot on the heels of her critically acclaimed 2024 show Side Eye, Rachel Fairburn is back with new personalities and some old favourites for you to love and hate. Expect nepo babies, middle class rock stars, terrifying mothers, biting social commentary and lots of big laughs.
The Upbeat Beatles

The Upbeat Beatles

10 Apr 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

Performing to sell out venues for over 20 years, 'The Upbeat Beatles' have more than earned their reputation as the finest tribute to the music of the Beatles. Paying homage to the greatest band in history, 'The Upbeat Beatles' take you through the whole of the Beatles' career; from the early days of 'Beatlemania' (She Loves You, I Want To Hold Your Hand) across the Atlantic to conquer the USA (Help!, Ticket To Ride), through the 'Summer of Love' and Psychedelia (Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Strawberry Fields Forever) then finally down the 'Long and Winding Road' to the end of the 1960's, for the Beatles' final live performance as a group (Get Back, Come Together). With authentic instruments, costume changes, multimedia, and featuring an ensemble cast of professional musicians with West End experience, this is a two-hour spectacular show not to be missed, for Beatles fans new and old!
Allyson June Smith - Allyson Wonderland
In a world that’s imploding, an hour in the company of Allyson Smith is the only antidote you’ll ever need.  Brilliantly witty and wonderfully warm, she’ll guide you through her own personal Wonderland, down the rabbit hole of family foibles and the travelling tales of a people pleasing, polite but vicious Canadian. So if you hate infectious joy and razor sharp jokes, definitely don’t come. Otherwise, she’ll see you there!
Beat the Frog

Beat the Frog

6 Apr 2026 - 29 Jun 2026

At the start of the competition 3 cards are handed out to lucky members of the audience. Up to 10 acts then take to the stage and each try to do 5 minutes of material. If within the 5 minutes all 3 cards go up then the act has lost and must leave the stage. If the 3 cards stay down, that act has successfully ‘Beat The Frog’. They are then invited back to the stage for a clap off at the end of the night which will determine the overall winner. This is the most unpredictable comedy night in the north. The show where you are in control and you never know which future stars you will see!
Catherine Bohart

Catherine Bohart

28 Jun 2026 - 25 Nov 2026

Catherine Bohart loves control, hates change and is a serial planner. It’s been an interesting couple of years… A blisteringly funny new stand-up show filled with horrendous life advice, cheery nihilism and reluctant self-discovery from one of the UK and Ireland’s most exciting comics.
Neil Delamere

Neil Delamere

14 Apr 2026 - 7 Nov 2026

From the man who brought you his Liminal tour last year... (and Subliminal the year before - well, of course you don't remember!)... Here is the Post-liminal event! The usual mix of audience interaction, a couple of highlights from the Liminal tour, some random meanderings especially concocted for Portaferry and a little taste of what's to come in the 2023 Delamerium tour. This event is part of Portico's 2022 Comedy Arts Festival supported by Ards and North Down Borough Council and the Arts Council of Northern Ireland.
Finlay Christie

Finlay Christie

17 Oct 2026 - 22 Nov 2026

Finlay Christie (Live at the Apollo, 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Have I Got News For You) humblebrags for an hour about his fuckboy era and his new search for meaningful, authentic connection. His past YouTube specials OK Zoomer and Aura Farmer have nearly a million views total online, which is really good.
Comedy Course

Comedy Course

21 Jun 2026 - 21 Jun 2026

After years of success and a keen nose to sniff out talent, The Frog and Bucket launches its School of Comedy. Course tutor - Dave Williams. Dave has been a professional comedian since 1998 and is a regular MC and act at the Frog, Comedy Store and at gigs throughout the UK. He has gigged worldwide and performed 3 solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe. Before going full-time as a comic he devised and ran training courses on a wide range of subjects including presentation skills. Topics will include: microphone and stage technique, writing and structuring material, dealing with a range of audiences, self-promotion and getting gigs. Benefits: - Eight 2 hour training sessions in small groups. - Access to any of our shows during the eight weeks plus a guest. - A show case performance following the course. - 2 guest tickets for the show case. - Graduation certificate. - Ongoing discounted entry to the Frog.
The Greatest Star - Barbra Streisand Tribute Show
Barbra Streisand is by far one of the world’s best artistes in recent times. The Broadway star went from dust to stardom in the blink of an eye – most famous for her role in Funny Girl, she is a phenomenon. With a career extending over six decades, Barbra always had her role on the music scene, whether it be the big stage, studios or TV – Barbra has always been a favourite. Starring Kearra Bethany, as seen on ITV’s Starstruck, The Greatest Star – Barbra Streisand Tribute Show takes you on a magical musical journey through time as you sit back, relax and enjoy the sounds of this fabulous concert style production. Backed by a fabulous live band, and joined on stage by guest artistes for the iconic duets, it’ll bring back all the Mem’ries. This two hour spectacular will have you singing along, tapping along and even laughing to the fabulous storyline. But most if all you’ll be with Kearra, celebrating songs such as As If We Never Said Goodbye, No More Tears, Guilty, Don’t Rain On My Parade, Memory plus many more. Ticket price includes a £1 venue restoration donation
Arabs VS Asians

Arabs VS Asians

20 Sept 2026 - 20 Sept 2026

The Hilarious Arabs vs Asians Stand-up comedy show, featuring award winning and hilarious British Asian and Arab comedians. Come enjoy our extremely funny comedians at this quirky comedy show in English language. Team Asians: Farhan Solo He skilfully navigates universally relatable topics such as race, religion, politics, family and dating – all through the eyes of an eccentric millennial Muslim. Mani Liaqat He is a BAFTA award winning comedian, actor, host, tv presenter. He won the inaugural Great Indian Laughter Challenge UK. He has also acted in various UK sitcoms and performed on the comedy circuit for many years. Team Arabs: Mo Omar: Somali-born, Cardiff-raised and London Based, Mo Omar is a fast-rising talent with a unique perspective. Fathiya Saleh: Youth worker by day and comedian by night, North West London comic Fathiya from Somali-Yemeni roots discusses the funny mishaps of what it’s like being muslim and living in London. Host: Salman Malik Salman is a London based Stand-up Comedian and Host/MC for events. His quick whit and stage presence keeps the crowd buzzing and hungry for more.
Smug Roberts Live & Almost Famous

Smug Roberts Live & Almost Famous

17 May 2026 - 17 May 2026

Part One: Almost Famous - Interval - Part Two: Smug Roberts Live An evening in two parts. The first is a quiet, funny look back at thirty years in comedy, told through stories, photographs and the sort of memorabilia you keep because throwing it away would feel wrong. The second is Smug’s debut one-hour stand-up comedy special, performed and filmed live at the Frog and Bucket Comedy Club. One night only. 
Fatiha El-Ghorri - Cockney Stacking Doll
BRUV. The break-out star of Taskmaster and Mr Bigstuff is only embarking on her first ever stand-up tour, isn’t she?! Fatiha’s ironed her swaggest hijab and she’s ready to hit the road to serve up her one-of-a-kind and award-winning stand-up. Expect stereotype-smashing and to fall side-splittingly in love with this knock-out comic who is destined for stardom. As seen on Live At The Apollo, QI, The Last Leg, The Jonathan Ross Show, Cats Does Countdown and Donkey. As heard on Off Menu, Alan Carr's Life's A Beach and A Match Made Inshallah for BBC Radio 4. Winner of Leicester Comedy Festival’s Best Debut Show award.
The Muslims Are Coming

The Muslims Are Coming

8 May 2026 - 17 May 2026

If you’ve never been to one of these nights before then get ready for belly laughs that are big enough to burn off an entire Biryani! It’s a comedy night with a whole heap of halal-hilarity to celebrate Ramadan & Eid. The Muslims Are Coming brings you a memorable line up of both established and new comedy talent from across the globe. We also pride ourselves on championing comedians who appeal to comedy lovers of all backgrounds – so grab your tickets and head down for a relaxed and entertaining night! The Muslims Are Coming is brought to you by LuvEntertainment, a Multiple Award Winning provider of comedy events since 2009. LuvEntertainment comedy tours host memorable, quality shows all over the UK and feature the very best of established and new comedy talent – both homegrown and international. Our events are the perfect place to come for a guaranteed fun night out where you can unwind, relax and have a laugh with friends, family or work colleagues. What you waiting for? Get your tickets now! Acts: – Farhan Solo (So You Think You’re Funny) – Aatif Nawaz (BBC 3, Radio 4) – Tez Ilyas (Mock The Week BBC, Comedy Central) – Prince Abdi (Comedy Central, ITV)
Laura Belbin
Comedy
Stand-up

Laura Belbin

2 May 2026 - 10 Jul 2026

AEG Presents The comedian behind Knee Deep In Life is known as Laura Belbin, she's the perfect tonic in a world of perceived perfection and filtered happiness. She says the things everyone is thinking but doesn't dare to say. Her comedy is for those who chase the raw, filthy and honest truth about how life can really be; and that with empowerment comes unity. She's taking to the stage with her brand-new show with one question: is there such a thing as too much?
COBO: Comedy Shutdown

COBO: Comedy Shutdown

2 Apr 2026 - 9 Aug 2026

COBO: Comedy Shutdown brings a Black History Month Special to a venue near you. Round up your friends & family and join us for an uplifting night of laughter.
The Lily Foundation Fundraiser

The Lily Foundation Fundraiser

1 Jul 2026 - 1 Jul 2026

Prepare for an evening of top-tier comedy and unmissable entertainment as some of the UK’s best stand-up comedians take the stage in support of The Lily Foundation. With a fantastic venue, big names and even bigger laughs, it’s set to be a night to remember. What an amazing line-up we have to look forward to – MC Sally-Anne Hayward and comics Josh Jones, Chris Washington and Faizan Shah! All proceeds from ticket sales will be used to help The Lily Foundation fund research into mitochondrial disease, raise awareness and provide essential support to those living with this incurable condition.
Blood Cancer UK Fundraiser

Blood Cancer UK Fundraiser

14 Jun 2026 - 14 Jun 2026

Get your tickets now to see 4 of the greatest comedians UK stand up has to offer.  Raising money for Blood Cancer UK and the incredible work they do. 
Ed Byrne Comedy Special!

Ed Byrne Comedy Special!

20 May 2026 - 20 May 2026

This very special night of comedy features a special extended headline set from Irish Mock The Week comedy superstar, ED BYRNE!  With a TV career now in its third decade, ED BYRNE – seen on the likes of QI, Mock The Week, The Pilgrimage, Dara and Ed’s Road to Mandalay, The Graham Norton Show and Have I Got News For You, as well as hosting Live At The Apollo and Comic Relief Bake Off – brings an extended headline set to The Beacon. Ed’s latest tour, Tragedy Plus Time, won British Comedy Guide’s Best Comedy Show Of The Year and sold out venues nationwide, becoming his most critically and commercially successful yet. With legions of fans both in the UK and abroad, Ed remains the observational stand-up to see. Ed will have two brilliant guest comedians with him on the night – names to be announced soon!
Andrew Bird

Andrew Bird

15 Jan 2027 - 19 Mar 2027

Back with a brand-new show Andrew has just supported Russell Howard on his current national tour including four straight shows at The London Palladium. He has also recently supported Rhod Gilbert and Troy Hawke and at The UK Comedy Awards 2023 was voted Comic’s Comic-Best Act. Andrew is always worried or stressed about something. From global events to finding free parking. From a wife hitting the perimenopause combined with two teenage kids, to hanging a wine-rack. How can he not be “on edge”?
Christmas Barrel Of Laughs

Christmas Barrel Of Laughs

26 Nov 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

The Frog’s flagship weekend stand up show with three headline level comedians, earlier opening doors for extra drinking time, post show knees up and the option of booking the festive turkey meal (veggie option available too). Plus many drinks offers available.

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