Friday Barrel of Laughs
25 Jul 2025 - 21 Nov 2025
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.
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
17 Jul 2025 - 20 Nov 2025
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
29 Aug 2025 - 20 Nov 2025
He's supported fellow Geordie Chris Ramsay in the past and now Carl presents his own show about his (self-confessed) stubborn nature.
John Robertson
30 Jul 2025 - 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.
The Desi Central Comedy Show
20 Sept 2025 - 28 Sept 2025
Desi Central is brought to you by LuvEntertainment, a Multiple Award Winning provider of comedy events since 2009. Desi Central comedy tour hosts memorable, quality shows all over the UK and feature the very best of established and new comedy talent – both homegrown and international. We also pride ourselves on presenting and championing comedians who appeal to comedy lovers of all ages and backgrounds.
Our events are the perfect place to come to for a guaranteed fun night out where you can unwind, relax and have a laugh with friends, family or work colleagues. Get your tickets to Desi Central Comedy Show today & join us for an evening of fun & laughter.
Tommy Sandhu, Aatif Nawaz, Eshaan Akbar & Kane Brown
Barrel of Laughs
19 Jul 2025 - 22 Nov 2025
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.
Gary Meikle: Neurospicy
22 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
On 23rd January 2024 I was diagnosed as being neurodivergent which was kind of a surprise to me, funny enough, not to anyone that knows me. Although surprising this pretty much answered my full life and why I am the way I am. So come join me in a show where I’ll give you a 1st hand insight from my delusional eyes to what goes on in my ever expanding mind with stories of how I’ve manage to survive through a life of total confusement to how and why I now prefer to be alone, mostly!
Ladies of Laughter
26 Jul 2025 - 11 Oct 2025
The Ladies Of Laughter are back, flexing their female funny muscles especially for you!
This hit tour returns for a night made for everybody (whatever your pronouns) so round up your friends & family and join us for a guaranteed night of hilarity!
We pride ourselves on championing comedians who appeal to comedy lovers of all backgrounds – so book up now and reserve your seats for a good ol’ gigglefest!
Ladies Of Laughter 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. We also pride ourselves on presenting and championing comedians who appeal to comedy lovers of all ages.
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.
Kane Brown: Don’t Listen To Me
4 Oct 2025 - 18 Oct 2025
Fearlessly hilarious delivery combined with honesty and sincerity. Kane Brown is 19 years in the game, has performed around the world, has opened for Guz Khan on his UK Tour, can be seen on Man Like Mobeen (Netflix), Deepfake (Channel 4), She’s the One (Amazon) and heard on his hit Podcast, Rated 18.
Catherine Bohart
16 Jul 2025 - 27 Jul 2025
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.
Jack Skipper - Skint
24 Sept 2025 - 13 Nov 2025
Carpet-fitter turned comedian Jack Skipper delivers his debut, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated, stand-up hour with a show about how he went from a tradesman with no qualifications to a full-time comedian (with no qualifications) – offering insights into the endeavours of a working-class father struggling to navigate his way through life.
Seen on The Stand Up Sketch Show. Tour support for Michael McIntyre and Russell Kane. Over 16 million likes on TikTok.
Nominated for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2024.
Winner of Best Debut Show at Leicester Comedy Festival 2024.
Nominated for Next Up’s Biggest Award In Comedy 2024.
So You Think You’re Funny 2022 runner-up.
Beat the Frog
14 Jul 2025 - 29 Sept 2025
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!
Femmes & Thems
22 Oct 2025 - 2 Dec 2025
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.
Stuart Mitchell
1 Aug 2025 - 28 Feb 2026
With over 100M views online see the longest running panellist from BBC Scotland’s “Breaking The News” live in his first national tour!
Stuart Mitchell is now regarded as one of the UK’s top comedians and social media stars with over a 100M views online. You’ve seen him online and now you can see him on his first ever national UK tour, Tips Not Included. Join the longest running panellist of BBC Scotland’ Breaking The News as he shares his amazing life story.
Hayley Ellis
14 Sept 2025 - 8 Nov 2025
Like all women who literally just celebrated their 35th birthday five years ago, Hayley Ellis is obsessed with true crime. Sure, it's not the most feminist of passions - but since when do we ever do what’s best for ourselves, however old we get? Join Hayley as she navigates middle age - and as everyone agrees, the middle of anything is always the most delicious part (excluding Donuts, Avocados or plane seats), the joys of remaining (mostly) happily unmarried and the truly horrific journey of later-in-life contraception Something for everyone.
Nathan Carter
4 Sept 2025 - 29 Mar 2026
One of the UK’s most exciting live performers, Nathan Carter's energetic showmanship is proving irresistible for fans, even scoring him a prestigious slot performing for Pope Francis in Croke Park in Dublin, as well as shows in Ireland at the 3Arena Dublin and SSE Arena Belfast.
With tracks such as ‘Wagon Wheel’ and ‘I Wanna Dance’ receiving hit status, he is one of Ireland’s biggest artists, and with an incredible 7 top 10 albums under his belt, he is well on his way to becoming a household name.
Josh Baulf
11 Aug 2025 - 20 Nov 2025
After bursting on to the comedy scene with his razor-sharp wit and a string of viral videos, Josh Baulf embarks on tour! With his trademark charm and killer punchlines, Josh delves into the hilarities of millennial life, navigating modern relationships and the quirks of British culture.
Roast Battle League
16 Jul 2025 - 15 Oct 2025
A comedy night not for the faint of heart! A brutal night of mean jokes as comedians roast each other for your entertainment.
Scott Bennett: Stuff
16 Jul 2025 - 18 Sept 2026
Recently described by the Evening Standard as "Live Comedy's best kept secret" Scott Bennett has been blazing a trail through the stand-up circuit for the best part of a decade.
He's written for many high profile acts such as Chris Ramsey and Jason Manford, and recently recorded his debut on BBC Two's Live at the Apollo.
In massive demand as a comedy writer and with regular appearances on BBC Radio 4's The News Quiz and The Now Show, Scott is an act on the verge of breaking through into the big time.
Josephine Lacey: Autism Mama
12 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 2025
Following sell-out shows at the Soho Theatre, London and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Josephine Lacey's Autism Mama heads out on UK tour.
Welcome to the world of a mother, caring for a pubescent teenager - who happens to be autistic.
A fascinating and hilarious stand-up show about a single mum guiding her autistic son through the first stages of puberty. Expect visual aids, balloons, and a heart-warming insight into the relationship between a mother and her son. A show not to be missed!
Josh Berry
12 Sept 2025 - 17 Oct 2025
With a repertoire stretching from politicians to comedians and sports stars, Josh quickly became a hit live and online. He says he used to use his impressions to help deal with life’s little challenges, like using the voice of Daniel Radcliffe to get a date. Having seen his compilation of tennis player impressions go viral he now counts the likes of Andy Murray as fans.
Raul Kohli
31 Jul 2025 - 14 Dec 2025
Award-winning comedian and proud brit, Raul Kohli is the son of a Hindu Indian and Sikh Singaporean, raised in Newcastle Upon Tyne, where his best friend was a Pakistani Muslim.
He has lived in every corner of this glorious nation and is fascinated by the diversity of these small isles. Imagine his surprise to hear from politicians and the media that “multiculturalism has failed”. One of the best comedians in England (BBC Radio 4) explores what it means to be British.
Jonny Cole
3 Sept 2025 - 23 Oct 2025
Hailing from the Black Country, Jonny has become a beloved figure in the Midlands comedy scene, bringing a local flavour to his performances that is both relatable and hilarious. Jonny Cole's rise in the comedy world is marked by his ability to blend music and humour seamlessly.
Rob Mulholland: Allegations
30 Jul 2025 - 11 Sept 2025
Yorkshireman and stand up comedian Rob Mulholland is known for his intricately woven, gag-packed stories. After reaching the finals of the prestigious Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year competition, he went on to win English Comedian of the Year.
Matt Green: Legitimate Concerns
29 Sept 2025 - 30 Nov 2025
Following his debut sell-out national tour, online comedy star Matt returns with brand new jokes about the state of politics, the world and himself. As seen and heard in his viral clips on social media, James O'Brien's show on LBC, Radio 4’s POV & Oh God What Now?
Ja-Ha Comedy - In Spanish
7 Sept 2025 - 7 Sept 2025
¡Ja, Ha Comedy llega a Manchester!
Una noche única de comedia en español, spanglish y todo lo que surja, donde los mejores cómicos y cómicas hispanohablantes residentes en el Reino Unido se darán cita para hacerte reír sin parar.
Prepárate para una velada llena de humor, sorpresas y mucho más.
¡No dejes que te lo cuenten y compra tu entrada ahora antes de que se agoten!
Terry Christian: Confessions of an Irish Catholic
17 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025
A bitingly funny look back at the working-class immigrant childhood of controversial Broadcaster Terry Christian.
Terry bares all in his stand-up show, ‘Confessions of an Irish Catholic’, lifting the lid on Catholicism; Madchester; The Word; Hollywood Stars; and Celebrity .When poverty and local gangs in Moss Side and Old Trafford are all less worrying than sadistic nuns, paedophile priests and your best mate wanting to kick your head in, should you look for a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow or a rub of the relic to ease that all that internal guilt and pointless belligerence.
Helen Bauer: Bless Her
28 Jul 2025 - 24 Nov 2025
A brand new show from award-winning comedian, star of Live at the Apollo, and co-host of award-winning podcast Trusty Hogs - Helen is back and is struggling. She has spent the last year being forced to hang out with someone she doesn’t like and who honestly does not like her. It’s tense, it’s uncomfortable, they won’t leave.
Robin Morgan - Let's Overshare!
31 Jul 2025 - 24 Apr 2026
Join Robin for more of his trademark cheeky charm, more quick wit and even more hilarious oversharing, in this brand new stand-up show from the star of Mock The Week and Radio 4’s The News Quiz.
We’re all talking to each other in an increasingly online world, is that really talking?
Robin doesn’t think so.
So let’s get together, in real life, to watch Robin share some more outrageously honest stories.
It’s good to talk, but it’s even better to overshare.
Matt Richardson
11 Aug 2025 - 13 Nov 2025
The Didcot-born TV regular performs his latest show.
Micky Overman: Hold On
4 Sept 2025 - 5 Oct 2025
All of a sudden, comedian Micky Overman finds her life going the direction she’s always wanted. The path has been set, she just has to follow it. So why is she finding that so hard? A show about change, commitment and letting go of your old self. Join Micky as she desperately fights against her old coping mechanisms, whilst contemplating love, the art of gift giving and Ozzy Osbourne.
The Story of Guitar Heroes
19 Jul 2025 - 19 Jul 2025
The Story of Guitar Heroes is a mind blowing live concert style 'rockumentary', that pays tribute to some of the greatest 'guitar heroes' of all time.
Using some of the country's most talented musicians alongside the very latest in video screen technology, Phil Walker takes you on a journey through the decades from when the first legends of the Rock 'n' Roll era began in the 1950's, through to the most creative and inspirational modern 'guitar heroes' of today.
With over 20 iconic guitars used on stage, Phil and his band faithfully recreate the sounds and ambience of heroes such as Eddie Cochran, Hank Marvin, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Brian May, Slash, Joe Satriani and many, many more. A must for music lovers of all ages.
Emmanuel Sonubi: Life After Near Death Tour
30 Jul 2025 - 23 Jan 2026
One of the UK’s most in-demand comedians, Sonubi is a powerhouse on stage, delivering unstoppable energy, razor-sharp wit, and stories that hit hard as he can and still land even harder.
Ian Stone - Looking for the Wow
31 Jul 2025 - 29 May 2026
Life can’t just be the humdrum, the mundane and the routine before the inevitable slide to disease, decay and death. Why can’t we sneak in a bit of awesome, a tad of amazing and maybe a smidge of wonderful?
A forest canopy opening onto a huge vista would be enchanting for some but my ancestors wandered in the desert for forty years, I think we’ve been outdoors enough. Others get their fix from the spiritual but I’ve been harbouring a grudge against God since my mother stopped me going to Arsenal after my Barmitzvah. Forty nine years ago. ’God will be watching’ she said. Well, at least he got to see the game. The point is, life could be so much better so I’m on the lookout.
Come and join me on the hunt.
Adam Rowe
1 Aug 2025 - 17 Oct 2025
Adam Rowe a comedian and podcast host who has appeared on Live At The Apollo, Comedy Central’s Roast Battle and The Stand-Up Sketch Show. He co-hosts the Have A Word podcast with Dan Nightingale that pulls in over 1.3 million monthly downloads.
He is one of the most exciting young comics to emerge in recent years. Since his debut as an 18 year old back in June 2010, Adam has established himself as one of the most in demand acts and comperes in the country; regularly appearing at all of The UKs biggest comedy clubs and festivals.
Gearóid Farrelly: Gearóid Rage
30 Jul 2025 - 25 Jan 2026
Gearóid Farrelly follows his mammoth Glamour Hammer tour with a hilarious new stand up show touching on the many, many, many things that make his blood boil.
Arabs VS Asians
21 Sept 2025 - 21 Sept 2025
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.
Christmas Barrel Of Laughs
27 Nov 2025 - 20 Dec 2025
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.
Jamie MacDonald: Toxic Bastard
15 Aug 2025 - 16 Oct 2025
As a white, middle-class, straight male with an ok career Jamie fits the current stereotype of a loathsome, over-privileged, toxic bastard.
However, purely because he’s blind, he’s constantly told he’s a role model.
FYI, he isn’t toxic. But surely he should have the choice to be without people continually telling him he’s a hero?
Phil Nichol: Trying His Best
28 Oct 2025 - 10 Apr 2026
Phil has been getting better at comedy since March 1987.One of these days he may just get it right. Until then Phil just keeps trying. If at first you don’t succeed, try and try your best. This is a tour of Phil, trying his best!
Age Guidance: 18+ ONLY
Neil Delamere: Achilles Neil
16 Sept 2025 - 29 Nov 2025
Our comedy hero is back on the road with a brand new epic standup show.
Join Neil Delamere as he takes on life's absurdities in his own inimitable way. A celebration of the altogether too frequent weaknesses that make us human. Don't miss the hilarious Achilles Neil.
Does not contain any actual Greek mythology
Matt Stewart: Bad Boy / Who Knew It?
4 Sept 2025 - 10 Sept 2025
Bad Boy is award-winning comedian Matt Stewart's tribute to the gentle rebel. For those who politely rage against the machine.
Matt is a former RAW Comedy winner and one-third of the hit comedy podcast Do Go On and its various spin-offs including Who Knew It with Matt Stewart.
(This show is one half stand-up, one half live-podcast).
New Act Showcase
30 Jul 2025 - 30 Jul 2025
Phil McIntyre Television in association with Frog and Bucket presents New Act Showcase
Britain’s biggest comedy talent search is on the hunt for the best new stand-up comics and you're invited to see them before they hit the big time, with the brilliant Hayley Ellis as MC.
Sunday Night Live
24 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025
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.
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Urooj Ashfaq: How to Be a Baddie
30 Jul 2025 - 23 Nov 2025
Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer Urooj Ashfaq is back, but this time she’s different.
No longer is she a good girl and a relatable comedian. Most importantly, she is not sweet. Now she’s a bona fide bad girl and edgelord who at times mentions sexy things and topics. Come and watch her to find out what’s happened…
Jodie Harsh In Conversation with DJ Paulette
24 Sept 2025 - 24 Sept 2025
Witness the iconic noughties-era of pop culture in London as told by DJ Jodie Harsh, who saw, did and survived it all.
Jodie harsh arrived in London aged fifteen in 2001, heading straight off the train from Canterbury to her first club night at the Astoria. Intoxicated by this initial taste of city nightlife, she didn’t leave the party for years, falling in with the right wrong people and exploring the sides of London best experienced under cover of darkness.
Throughout the noughties, the city was a messy, beating, sick and sordid melting pot. New music, new fashion, new art, all came together in a mad, dizzying rush before – and during – the financial crash of 2008.
Don’t miss the rare opportunity to join the legendary dancefloor icon in conversation, as she grabs us by the hand and leads us back to those decadent times. From the Astoria to The Cross, the Soho Revue Bar to Mahiki, Boombox to The End and her famous friends’ houses; through to her own personal crash and subsequent sobriety.
You had to be there, and Jodie Harsh was.
Every single night.
Comedy Course
24 Aug 2025 - 24 Aug 2025
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.