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The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery

The museum opened in 1956 as the Stoke-on-Trent City Museum & Art Gallery. The building was designed by architect; J. R. Piggott. Since 2010, the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery has housed items from the Staffordshire Hoard and in 2017, the Leekfrith torcs, Iron Age gold jewellery, was added to the collection. A statue of Arnold Bennett is outside.

What's On @ The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery

Jonny Awsum and his Award Winning Kids Show
JONNY AWSUM & HIS AWARD WINNING KIDS SHOW Jonny Awsum is an award-winning comedian who has charmed audiences all around the world with his high energy performance style and unique brand of musical comedy. Jonny shot to national fame on Britains Got Talent. His TV performances won standing ovations and unanimous praise from the judges and went viral on the internet, racking up over 50 million views on YouTube. Following BGT, Jonny enjoyed a whirlwind 18 months including a sell-out five-star reviewed run at the Edinburgh Fringe, a starring role in his first pantomime, and tour support to Jason Manford, Lost Voice Guy and Tape Face on their hit UK theatre and arena tours. In 2021, Jonny set about writing a show specifically for youngsters. The show proved a hit, winning Best Kids Show at the Leicester Comedy Festival and is now being booked for live performances by family-friendly festivals and events all across the country.
Mrs Smith'See Me'! Stoke-on-Trent Comedy Festival
Ever wondered what your teacher was thinking? Let Facebooks Mrs Smith enlighten you! Mrs Smith was an ordinary teacher in an ordinary school until she went viral on Facebook and accidentally became a stand-up comedian. Her wit and insights into daily school life, politics, socks, swearing, the side effects of a full moon and more inspired the sell-out show Mrs Smith - See Me! which debuted at the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe. Child 1. "I've got 20 subscribers to my YouTube channel." Child 2. "Yeh, so, my cousin's got 36 subscribers on Twitch." Child 3. "My sister got almost 50 views on her dance TikTok." Mrs Smith shakes her head and walks away. Is that it??? You have no idea, she mutters to herself. No idea at all. Mrs Smith is 10 away from 78,000 followers. Year 6 would be soooooooo annoyed if they knew. 'Absolutely brilliant night, a gold star for Mrs Smith' Doors & Bar Open 6pm Show Start 7pm (With interval) Recommended over 16s meandmrsjonescomedy.com
Talk to Tez. Stoke-on-Trent Comedy Festival
Join Tez Ilyas, one of the most celebrated stars in British comedy, for his one-off show: Talk To Tez! An hour of crowd participation and fun. As seen on: Man Like Mobeen (BBC Three), Live at The Apollo (BBC Two), The Last Leg (C4), Mock the Week (BBC Two), Comedians Giving Lectures (Dave), Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (Dave), Comic Reliefs Big Night In (BBC One), Live from the BBC (BBC Two), The Chris Ramsey Show (Comedy Central), Live from the Comedy Store (Comedy Central), and author of: The Secret Diary of a British Muslim Aged 13 34, a Sunday Times Bestseller (2022) meandmrsjonescomedy.com Over 18's recommended Running time 60 minutes Bar available before the show
MC Hammersmith - The MC Stands For Middle Class
With over 20 million views online, MC Hammersmith is a multi-award-winning freestyle rap comedian. He is the world’s leading gangsta rapper to ever emerge from the ghetto of middle class west London. He presents an evening of improvised comedy raps based entirely on your suggestions. You’ll leave astounded at the speed of his brain, the spontaneity of his punchlines, and the stability of his upbringing.
George Lewis: The Best Thing You'll Ever Do
Described as the funniest dad on Instagram, stand-up comedian George has racked up hundreds of millions of views for his hilarious online sketches about the big things in life, like owning an air fryer, watching a David Beckham documentary, and the excruciating experience of trying to do a jigsaw with your kid. Now he's bringing his brand-new stand-up show to the stage. It wont just be about parenting though, because he has done loads this year. He's bought a new hoover, watched some more stuff on Netflix loads.
Fun! With Barbara Nice

Fun! With Barbara Nice

10 May 2025 - 30 Oct 2025

5-star award-winning entertainment from the tip-top Queen of Comedy. Join ordinary housewife extraordinaire Barbara Nice for a laugh-out-loud joyful get-together as we reconnect with what makes life worth living. Barbara says In these dark days, we need to find fun whenever we piggin' can. Expect Barbara's unique comic insights into the current state of play on how we are all getting on. This smashin' show is suitable for anyone aged from fourteen to four score & ten, guaranteed to lift the spirits and put a spring in your step. Edinburgh Festival regular and comedy circuit headliner Barbara Nice brings out the hidden joy in all of us.
Josh Pugh: Haha, Yeah Sound

Josh Pugh: Haha, Yeah Sound

17 May 2025 - 17 May 2025

Best Show nominee and as seen on BBC, Channel 4 and Dave, Josh Pugh, brings a brand-new show to the JokesOnUs Minifringe. Fresh from a sell-out UK and Ireland tour, Josh has some ideas and jokes that you wont need to pay full price to see.
Angelos Epithemiou Can I Just Show You What I've Got? Stoke-on-Trent Comedy Festival
Stoke-on-Trent Comedy Festival presents Angelos Epithemiou performing his show 'Can I Just Show You What I've Got?' Unwitting star of Shooting Stars (BBC2), Daves One Night Stand and Channel 4s The Angelos Epithemiou Show, cult favourite Angelos Epithemiou takes a giant leap into the spotlight yet again in this shambolic, weird and wonderful show. Think Little Britain meets Vic and Bob meets a smattering of Tommy Cooper and then lower your expectations and get on board. Angelos Epithemiou is the creation of critically acclaimed performer, Dan Renton Skinner, who has starred in such blockbuster films as The Spy Who Dumped Me, High Rise, and Swallows and Amazons for BBC Films and such TV serial-classics as The Tracy Ullman Show, Friday Night Dinner, and The Wrong Mans.

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