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.

Scouse legends don’t come much bigger than this! From Brookside to the Royle Family and his iconic role as Mike Bassett, Ricky Tomlinson has been everpresent in scouse living rooms for more than 40 years. Join us as Ricky Tomlinson, alongside special guest host Asa Murphy, delivers an unmissable live comedy night, filled with stories from his glittering career in showbusiness, plenty of laughs and an audience Q&A. Get ready to sit back, relax and experience two brilliant hours from the mind that brought you Jim Royle and Mike Bassett. There's a limited number of Meet and Greet tickets available in Centre Stalls. This part of the evening will take place at the end of the show. More details will be sent to ticket holders closer to the time. Age 13+

Live comedy returns to the halt after the summer break Glenn Wool - Effortlessly funny with an affability that other comics can only dream of. You have to go and see Glenn Wool." - The Guardian Vince Atta - Using a multi-track looper, Vince Atta creates live on-the-spot Hip-Hop/Reggae/Techno/Blues/Soul anything hilariously fusing it with natural stand-up, storytelling and audience interaction; it really is quite a show! Fran Best - Up and coming funny Geordie who will have to laughing all night. Matty Oxley returns as host

Expect new music, banter and Brtipop belters from the phenomenal frontman of The Bluetones.

Direct from the Edinburgh festival, and his last smash-hit nationwide tour, the legendary Canadian stand-up star is back on the road with a brand-new show. Join Tom as he playfully dishes out more of his insightful observations. An irrepressible tour-de-force with an hour of first class, mischievous and uncompromising comedy. As seen/heard on Have a Word Pod, Ch4's Comedy Gala, Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow, The John Bishop Show, Live at the Apollo (so good, he's done it twice) and much more!

jakefest 25 is going BIGGER 10th,11th and 12th October 25. 3 Days of great Music and Comedy at The Halt in Redcar in collaboration With The Laughing Pug Comedy Club. Line up for Music Saturday currently is.... Cut to the chase Spiral scratch Tailor-made strait jackets I.D.S.T The Everglades Dan Donnelly (the levellers) Kate Burnett Duo Steve McCormack Ailie Graye with megan Curtis 20% Amnesia

jakefest 25 is going BIGGER 10th,11th and 12th October 25. 3 Days of great Music and Comedy at The Halt in Redcar in collaboration With The Laughing Pug Comedy Club. Line up for Comedy Sunday is .... Catherine Young Fran Garrity Angelos Epethemiou Matty oxley Special guest Special guest James kilvington Halls of Ridiculous

Best known for appearing on TV shows such as Benidorm, Im A Celebrity and Celebrity Masterchef, Crissy Rock is better known to her fans as one of the most outstanding and outrageous stand up comedians of her generation. To celebrate over 30 years of her film debut in Ken Loachs Ladybird Ladybird, Crissy Rock is hitting the road with a brand new show of two halves! 1st half How did Christine Murray become Crissy Rock? a one woman show with funny anecdotes that will make you laugh, cry and fall in love. 2nd half Crissy Rocks world famous stand up comedy show, which will have you rolling in the aisles with laughter! A comic force to be reckoned with The Stage A smile as funny as the Costa Del Sol Daily Mirror Show 2pm Tickets 20 Not for the easily offended | 18+ No refunds unless the event is cancelled

We bring a new event to the halt in redcar An afternoon with the Middlesbrough legend, England & Liverpool winger Stewart Downing. Hosted by Jeff winter he will be covering in-depth the incredible career of one of our own. Stewart Downing made over 700 football league appearances including 400 in the Premier League. Played in 4 domestic major Cup Finals Winning 2 with Middlesbrough & Liverpool. Played in 1 major European Final. Won 35 England Caps Went to the World Cup & Euro finals with England. Stewy has played alongside and been managed by some legends of the game. Not bad for a lad from Pally Park!! This is one you don't want to miss. Tickets now - 20 each