Comedy Picks of the Week ft. Trailer Park Boys, Matt Reed + more

Matt Reed | Mon 14 Sep | The Railway Inn | 7.30pm | £5
After last week’s birthday celebrations at The Old Monkey it’s back to business as usual for Trapdoor Comedy and Tony Basnett as they introduce another top night of stand up to the fine people of Didsbury. This month sees two comics fresh off the back of another successful Edinburgh with Matt Reed and Rob Mulholland. A cracking Monday night double bill.
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John Hastings | Tue 15 Sep | The Pub/Zoo | 7pm | £5/3
Consistently funny Canadian John Hastings brings his left field observations to the XS Malarkey stage after another successful Fringe run. Inventive in his wordplay Hastings is one to watch for the future, which is not say he is not yet a fully formed act, just that he is on the cusp of bigger things. Headlining XS is just the beginning.
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Trailer Park Boys | Wed 16 Sep | Academy | 7pm | £27.50 – £30
Those that are fans of the ‘South Park made flesh’ Canadian TV Show will have snapped up their tickets months in advance. Immensely popular the live shows add an extra dimension to the ludicrous misadventures of Bubbles (pictured, with cat) and co with audience participation playing alongside the loose story structure of the ex-cons and layabouts that inhabit the trailer park.
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Sham Bodie | Thu 17 Sep | Gullivers | 7.30pm | £5
Manchester’s premier hot dog giveaway (with added comedy and music) is back indoors after a summer bash at Blackjack Brewery earlier in the summer. Now taking up residence in Gullivers they boast stand up performances from Will Duggan and James Meehan both fresh off the back of another successful Edinburgh run as part of Phil Ellis’ Funz and Gamez, as well as Ben Kewin who brings his sell out show ‘Real Life’ to Sham. With music from jazz pianist and singer Charlotte Cannon for those not in the mood for laughing.
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New Comedians | Sun 20 Sep | The Comedy Store | 7.30pm | £4
With the end of August resetting the clocks of the comedy calendar, there is no better time to check out some of the new comedians Alex Boardman has handpicked from around Manchester and beyond. Always a great atmosphere and Boardman is a lovely host not afraid to put troublemakers rightly in their place. Add £4 to the ticket price for a pizza to complete your evenings festivities.
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