Acclaimed magician Andrew Frost just wants to do a fun card magic show, but people keep trying to figure out how he's doing the tricks. This must stop.

Join Sean Morley ("one of our country's greatest minds" - Chortle) as they unveil the bleeding edge of [parlour] gaming.

Bits, bobs, odds, sods, fragments, cogs, shards and precious gossamer moments from cult character comedian, Joseph Morpurgo.

Known for her online sketches and comedy characters, come & watch Imogen's debut WIP. See if she can hold your attention for more than 30 seconds

Chris Cantrill has invited some of his most terrible friends to join his for a work in progress double bill. First up, it's Liam Bolton (BBC Radio 4)

Freya Parker (Lazy Susan, Wonka) joins Chris Cantrill for a double preview show in the afternoon at Cultplex. Come see them both!

For the final double preview, Chris will be joined by fellow SNL UK writer Bella Hull for an afternoon of work in progress goodness.

Former Sheeps member and SNL UK head writer makes his solo debut at this year's Fringe. Come watch him WIP up a storm!

After years of being overlooked by The Comedian's Comedian Podcast, Luke McQueen has stopped waiting for the invite.

Catch 2 brilliant stand ups preview before they head up to Edinburgh Fringe as Ruby Carr and Tom Towelling test out their wares at Cultplex.

The critically acclaimed debut show about suffering (and smiling) from Ayoade Bamgboye, winner of Best Newcomer at the 2025 Edinburgh Comedy Awards.

Come see two of our favourite acts in a special double work in progress performance ahead of the Edinburgh Fringe. Not to be missed!

A double bill of work in progress shows from Emmy-nominated Erika Ehler and Rolling Stone UK's One to Watch Hannah Platt.

Viral sensation and rising comedy star Alfie Dundas brings his new work in progress show to Manchester. Tickets very limited!

Harriet Richardson draws on her viral participatory works, folding elements of diaristic writing, comedy, and endurance into new material. 

Two stars of Taskmaster Australia are coming to town before heading off to Fringe. Come see Tom Cashman and Emma Holland at this special double bill.

Stranded in Victoria without medication for the 1st time in 12 years, Scout pulls out all the psychological stops to survive the worst night of their life.

After months spent touring worldwide, Reuben returns with knives in his back and a camera on his head. A fully updated rendition of 2025's sold out show.

Lorna Rose Treen is heading out on tour for the first ever time, with a surreal, silly and joyful hour of nonsense character comedy.

Tom explores the head f**k of popular culture in the modern world versus that of his youth in his trademark bittersweet style. 

Irish comedian Aoife Dunne brings her acclaimed debut Good Grief to Manchester for the first time.

★★★★ - Chortle

Catch the full saga as Frankie saves his working mens club from demonic ruin, escapes hell and have LOADS of big daft laughs. 

Following a sold-out 2024 tour, acclaimed stand-up and online sensation Morgan Rees is back on the road with a hugely anticipated brand-new show.

Stuart was as scared about the climate crisis as you are. But he did the reading, and now he's terrified.

'The funny side of climate change... No, really!' Times

Celya AB is back with a new show of “exceptional, not to mention impressively original” (British Comedy Guide) jokes and sharp observations. 

Taskmaster star Ania Magliano brings a brand-new show full of jokes, confessions, and occasionally unhinged observations to Manchester.

Trailblazing comedian James Barr is going on tour around the UK with a bold, "genre-defying" (ArtsHub) hour of stand-up. 

Olga Koch has one good story. Only it's not really her story. Do you wanna hear it?

***** The Telegraph **** The Guardian

This is a show about being Best Supporting Actor in one's own life, queer joy, and how a potion from 2002 cursed the world.

An evening of astonishing facts and hilarious tales, as Dan showcases the findings of his latest investigations into the world of the weird. 

One of the hottest tickets at the Fringe, Howling At The Moon is CMB’s new show of nocturnal stand-up about neurodivergence, sexuality and lunacy.

Harriet's life has been in constant chaos for as long as she can remember. So what happens when things start to go right? Matinee show added.

Funny Bones is Rob's brand-new stand-up show: a relentlessly funny and daft evening of comedy, from a one-man whirlwind. Joyous stuff.

Following two hit UK tours, Biggest Award in Comedy nominee and resident (junior) Doctor Michael Akadiri prescribes his latest offering.

The online sensation who brought you the viral hit The Room Next Door, presents another hilarious & brilliantly entertaining satirical show.

Jacob Hawley presents a bold new hour of blistering stand-up, questionable opinions, and stories that most people would need waterboarding to admit to. 

Last Christmas, he gave you his heart.
But the very next year, you gave it away.
What the hell were you thinking?

The award-winning Elvis of comedy continues his residency at the gates of hell, with a new show inspired by an absolutely shocking incident on a train.

Jacob Hawley presents a bold new hour of blistering stand-up, questionable opinions, and stories that most people would need waterboarding to admit to. 

Join the 'psychic' comedian as he reads minds and tickles funny bones, telling jokes and fortunes live onstage.

Josh's past shows were international sensations. They dealt with lots of important * issues * but this year he just wants to be silly.

Cristina Mariani is a rising stand-up comedian, with a quirky, dark sense of humor. She performs regularly at The Comedy Mothership in Austin, Texas.

Join the star of Taskmaster & Last One Laughing, and co-host of smash-hit podcasts Single Ladies In Your Area and Northern News on her brand new tour!

Sofie is from Denmark, but learned English at the age of 4, just so she could go to the UK in 2027 and do stand-up.