Steve Shanyaski | TV21 | Mon 25 Nov | 8pm | FREE
With the abrupt closure of Jabez Clegg last week and the subsequent postponement of XS Malarkey, it is even more important that the smaller clubs continue to put on great shows. Flying the flag for independent comedy clubs is Dead Cat Comedy which presents Steve Shanyaski. A quick and slick comedian, Shanyaski’s star has been in the ascendant for some time and after a great appearance on ITV’s Comedy Rocks he’s in greater demand than ever. Be sure to get down to Dead Cat before they have to start charging. With talent like this on show, they’d have every right.
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Mark Thomas | Sale Waterside | Tue 26 Nov | 7.30pm | £10/15
Continuing his tour and his promise to commit 100 Acts of Minor Dissent, Mark Thomas arrive at Sale Waterside with a show that evolves as it continues on its travels. Never less than incendiary, 50 year old fights the system in any way he can and loves to tell the tale. Check our full preview here.
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Shits & Giggles | Frog & Bucket | Wed 27 Nov | 7pm | £7/5
A night of comedy and charity at The Frog & Bucket, as stand up and sketch work combine to help raise money for Crohn’s and Colitis. MC Sean Waring introduces Manchester Wire comedy column regular, Kiri Pritchard-Mclean, and Danny Pensive’s reverse alter-ego John Cooper. Salford sketch group Yellow Soul will provide a few of their own skits and the wonderful Dana Alexander headlines. A great line up for a great cause.
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Adam Buxton | Gorilla | Sat 30 Nov | 5pm | £16
Group Therapy has now been going over a year and continues to host the best in Britain’s comedy. They initially announced their acquisition of Adam Buxton’s services on this very site, and tickets unsurprisingly flew out. Choosing not to rest on their laurels those lovely folk at Group Therapy managed to convince Mr Buxton to double up and do an earlier show on the same day. So make sure you take advantage of the extra show, and also take advantage of the then free Saturday night you have. Read the full preview.
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King Gong | The Comedy Store | Sun 1 Dec | 8pm | £6/3
Slightly more choosy – and certainly more aggressive – than the Frog & Bucket’s Beat the Frog, King Gong is for all those whose favourite X-Factor judge is Simon Cowell, or whoever the bastard one is now that he’s left. Held together with easy charm by Justin Moorhouse, this is a gong show for those who will not suffer fools lightly.
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Katie Mulgrew (pictured)| Montpellier’s | Sun 1 Dec | 7pm | FREE
Since opening in August, Montpellier’s has been establishing itself as a great place to watch live comedy. Taking over from their usual Sunday show ‘Green Room Comedy’ is a special appearance from Katie Mulgrew. An impossibly likeable comic with fun and intelligent material, Katie has toured with ‘The Boy With Tape On His Face’ and can also be seen on CBBC’s ‘The Dog Ate My Homework’. A wonderful talent in an intimate venue.
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