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.

The Laughing pug brings its first Comedy Roast Battle night. Nothing is off limits as 5 sets of comics take to the stage with there best roasting skills. This lineup features some of the top acts from the UK circuit. It will be bold, brash and brutal and they can say whatever they want. The night will be hosted and kept in check by two comedy roast judges who will in turn judge and roast the comics themselves. Sure to be a night not to be missed.

Dan Nightingale is widely regarded as one of the best performers working on the comedy circuit today. Mixing fiendishly accurate observation with energetic characterisations and killer punch lines, his comedy is original, playful, intelligent, poignant and exciting; sometimes ridiculous… but always hilarious. Really Funny Comedy & Brudenell Presents... This is a 14+ event (Under 18s to be accompanied by an adult)

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+

ive Comedt returns to The Halt in Redcar with another cracking line up Glenn Wool 2017 and 2018 has seen Glenn touring with Reginald D Hunter for his Some People v. Reginald D. Hunter tour. You also might have heard him on Freestyle with Frankie Boyle, or seen him on Doug Stanhopes The Comedians' Comedian's Comedians (SeeSo), which was recorded at SXSW.. Glenn began his comedy career in his hometown of Vancouver in 1995. He moved to London in 1998 and quickly became an established star of the London comedy circuit before becoming a globally recognised name. His TV credits include John Olivers 'New York Stand-Up Show' as well as appearances on The Green Room with Paul Provenza, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Russell Howards Good News and numerous other UK stand-up shows. In 2016 Glenn was featured on The John Bishop Show on BBC1 and hosted a new NBC series Before the Morning After. He also lent his voice (along with Katherine Ryan) to the BAFTA award-winning Lottie Bearshout: Good as Goaled for Disney XD. In recent years Glenn has dominated the international comedy circuit, performing to huge crowds in Holland, Singapore, Dubai, Cape Town, Melbourne, Montreal, LA, New York, Auckland and Sydney. He is a hugely popular addition to many of the great summer music festivals in the UK, including Reading & Leeds, Bestival, Download, and Glastonbury. Effortlessly funny with an affability that other comics can only dream of You have to go and see Glenn Wool. The Guardian "Edgy, imaginative, funny and original, Canadian born Wool sets the standards at the fringe Daily Telegraph Why aren't you in a queue somewhere buying a ticket?" The Scotsman

Billy Lunn is the singer, guitarist, and songwriter in the UK rock band The Subways. The Subways have released five albums since 2005, and are currently writing and recording their sixth. Billy will be accompanied by Subways Drummer Camille Phillips. Support to be announced

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!

As part of our Sunday Preview shows Alex Stringer brings her work in progress show 'Happy hour' Alex got sober in 2017 when she was 23. This is a show about what it's like once you get sober, discovering who you really are without substances, and what if who you really are is actually also a dickhead? Come and spend a happy hour. The debut fringe hour from Chortle Hotshot 2025, Alex Stringer. Alex is a natural comedic talent and even with 5 months away from stage, she stays hilarious and consistent - Dane Baptiste