Sophie Duker and Tom Neenan present WIPs at XS Malarkey, Dan Tiernan hosts a charity show with an amazing lineup, and there’s midweek improv at Creatures.

Sophie Duker and Tom Neenan at XS Malarkey | Tue 9 Jun | 7.30pm | £3/6

XS Malarkey’s comedy double previews hit full swing with a humdinger of a two-for-one from Tom Neenan and Sophie Duker. Neenan has written for the likes of The Mash Report and Spitting Image, whereas Sophie is probably most well-known for her star-making turn on Taskmaster. Both are Edinburgh veterans, and any show they are taking up is well worth checking out.

53Two, Arch 19 Watson Street, Manchester M3 4LP
All Made Up at Creatures | Thu 11 Jun | 7pm | £5

Harry Stachini, Ben Hart and Lewis Coleman bring their hit improvisational comedy podcast to the stage as they take over Creatures to tell a brand new hilarious tale. Joined by a guest, usually one of their stand-up pals, Harry, Ben and Lewis craft a new story together as an improv game that will no doubt take shape from audience interaction. Always a mad old ride, it’s certainly one worth taking this Thursday night.

Creatures Comedy Club, 42-44 Oldham Street, Manchester, M4 1LE
Dan Tiernan & friends at The Frog & Bucket | Sun 14 Jun | 2pm | £15

Comedy powerhouse Dan Tiernan is back in town for a special charity show raising money for a cause dear to his heart with Blood Cancer UK. He’ll be joined by a stacked lineup of funny friends, including Molly McGuinness, Josh Jones, Frankie Monroe and Adam Rowe. A better lineup you won’t find anywhere in the country, and you’ll be hard pushed to find a better reason to part with your cash too.

The Frog & Bucket, 102 Oldham St, Manchester M4 1LJ
Tue 9 Jun - Sun 14 Jun
Words:
John Stansfield
Published on:
Mon 8 Jun 2026