Group Therapy’s Thursday Fringe previews at Tiger Lounge

For those comedy fans who can’t take August off and travel up to Edinburgh to see the myriad shows that sprout up in the Scottish capital for one ridiculous month, Group Therapy have offered a cheerful alternative. Throughout June and July the good folk behind Manchester’s best weekend comedy club have assembled a team of champions to preview their Fringe shows every Thursday at Tiger Lounge. The series kicks off with Carl Donnelly (pictured) and Will Franken on 4 June and coming to a wonderful crescendo on 23 July with Gein’s Family Giftshop and Michael J Dolan – with a litany of the best acts from around the UK and further afield in between. All shows are just a fiver – and should you wish to see all seven shows you can buy a season ticket for only £30. That’s seven for the price of six, maths fans! See the full line up below.

Thu 4 Jun – Carl Donnelly and Will Franken
Thu 11 Jun – Nish Kumar and Matthew Crosby
Thu 18 Jun – Gary Delaney and a mystery guest
Thu 2 Jul – John Luke Roberts and Stu Goldsmith
Thu 9 Jul – Sofie Hagen and Chris Martin
Thu 16 Jul – Lou Sanders and Tom Parry
Thu 23 Jul – Michael J Dolan and Gein’s Family Giftshop

Thursdays from 4 Jun – 23 Jul, Tiger Lounge, Waldorf House, 5 Cooper Street, M2 2FW, £5 per show, £30 for all seven, 8pm, www.seetickets.com