Urooj Ashfaq brings her sophomore show to the Frog, Horatio Gould tour extension hits Fairfield Social Club and Eli Matthewson comes to XS Malarkey.
Winner of the Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2023, Indian ingenue Urooj Ashfaq brings her sophomore effort on tour with How To Be A Baddie. She returns with a promise to no longer be the good girl and a relatable comedian, instead focussing on being a “bona fide bad girl and edgelord who at times mentions sexy things and topics”.
The Return of the Space Cowboy returns to Manchester as Horatio Gould brings his own second tour show to the city for the second time after a glorious sell out run. One half of smash hit podcast Fin vs History, Horatio. the self proclaimed “tribal elder of Gen Z” at a sickening 27 years old is here to make his truth known. And it’s the future of UK comedy.
- Words:
- John Stansfield
- Published on:
- Mon 17 Nov 2025
Another one of those effortlessly funny Kiwis Eli Matthewson is following the well trodden path of his country people who have exchanged fame in their native land for open spots in this one! No doubt soon to be as well known as the likes of Guy Montgomery, Ray O’Leary and even Rose Matafeo, Matthewson’s late millennial angst and gripes are always a joy and this will be his first time in Manchester so XS will be a beautiful place to start.