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+

Sony Academy Award Winning Singer/Songwriter JEZ LOWE pays another visit to the Hungry Horse Folk Club after too long a break since his last visit in 2023. Biog: A double nomination in the 2015 BBC Folk Awards for best singer and best new song was a timely reminder of Jez Lowe's standing in the UK folk and acoustic music scene. Not only he is one of the busiest live performers in the country, but his songs are among the most widely sung by other performers, whether by long-established acts like Fairport Convention, The Dubliners and Bob Fox, or by the new breed of stars like The Unthanks, The Young Uns, Megson and The Duhks. Jez's own long-established band The Bad Pennies (featuring Kate Bramley, Andy May and David De La Haye) continue to attract a huge following, and his other collaborations with The Pitmen Poets (with Billy Mitchell, Bob Fox and Benny Graham), The Broonzies (alongside fellow-veterans Maggie Holland, Chris Parkinson and Roger Wilson), Men at Words (with James Keelaghan and Archie Fisher) and with fellow-songwriter Steve Tilston, show a willingness to push boundaries and venture boldly into pastures new. Meanwhile, his involvement in the award-winning BBC series The Radio Ballads continues, with his song The Wrong Bus singled out for inclusion on Radio 4's Pick of the Year in 2018, and five more of his contributions included in the BBC Radio broadcast featuring the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra in November 2019. Many of these songs also featured on his 2016 solo album, The Ballad Beyond, the success of which prompted a feature in fRoots magazine and glowing reviews the world over. You can find out much more about this wonderfully talented performer on his website. We are however delighted to have him with us again. The concert is sure to be a sell out so please get your tickets early.

ELLESMERE PORT FRIDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER. Comedy Night Live is back at The Whitby Sports and Social Club with a quality line up of 3 fantastic professional comedians alongside your brilliant host and compere Bobby Murdock. On the nights line up we have: Headliner Archie Kelly An endearing stage manner, laughed so much I got a stitch - Chortle Described by Peter Kay as a very funny fella, Archie is best known for his portrayal of Kenny (Dalglish) Senior in the award winning Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights. He has also appeared in a number of popular TV shows such as Peter Kay's Car Share, Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights, Coronation Street and Max and Paddy's Road To Nowhere. Peter Brush Compellingly hilarious, first class gag writing an original and achingly funny voice A highly distinctive performer and defy writer of finely crafted jokes, Peter Brush unassuming takes the stage with his slight bespectacled frame and scruffy hair, before consummately conquering it with an arsenal of razor sharp quirky one liners and peerlessly original routines, all delivered in an amusingly awkward fashion. Rob Rouse One of comedy's most lively, loveable and dynamic performers, Rob won Channel 4's Prestigious So You Think You're Funny competition at the Edinburgh Festival in way back in 1998. He's one of our best comic storytellers, has performed all over the world and works long form narratives into hard-hitting, uncompromising hilarious tales filled with warmth and a sense of compassion for our collective human frailties. MC Bobby Murdock Bobby is instantly likeable with the ability to take you on a journey with him. Doors 7.15pm Show 8.15pm Ticket Only £12 each. Book your tickets now to avoid disappointment!!!!

Food & Drink The bar will be open for you to buy drinks from 7pm right through to last orders at midnight. Also, as you're going to need energy to venture onto the dance floor, your ticket includes a complimentary hot dish to give you that boost! Choose from: chicken curry with rice; beef hotpot with red cabbage and crusty bread; or, vegetarian chilli con carne with rice. Live music from Ukebox Ukebox really do know how to get a party started. Ukebox have built up a reputation for their unique song covers, tight vocal harmonies and driving bass lines and well enjoy some of their many Ukebox medleys which are always a crowd favourite! Raffles & Silent Auction Our volunteers will be circulating during the night to sell raffle tickets where you'll have an opportunity to win some great raffle prizes. There'll also be a Silent Auction where you can bid to win some unique and amazing lots. Ukebox Disco! Not only do they get the party started but they'll also finish the night too!. Ukebox will perform again with a live music disco through to midnight. We want everyone up on the dancefloor to end the night in style.

Virginia and John Kettle are very well known as members of the excellent folk rock band MERRY HELL. "Rolling Folk" is a four sometimes five piece band that majors on folk and acoustic songs assisted by members of the excellent FULL HOUSE band. This concert starts at 7.45pm in the Oak Room Suite and admission arrangements are - £10 - Pay on the door - or in advance via - www.wegottickets.com