Toussaint Douglas headlines XS Malarkey, Siblings play their first Manchester tour show, and Nina Gilligan brings some funny friends to the Frog in our picks of comedy shows in the city this week.
Real-life sisters and comedy partners Maddy and Marina Bye pair up to make Siblings. Sublime and surreal sketch from two more Edinburgh darlings making their first bow in Manchester here with their new show Dreamweavers. If you’re a fan of weird humour and grand DIY theatrics, this is the show for you, promising a delirious night of comedy.
One of Manchester’s funniest comedians invites some of her funniest friends to the Frog for an evening of cracking stand-up on a Sunday. Nina Gilligan is joined by rising stars on the North West scene in Karl Porter and Aaron Wood for a perfect way to end your week, with some big old belly laughs.
- Words:
- John Stansfield
- Published on:
- Mon 2 Feb 2026
After nabbing a nomination for Best Newcomer at last year’s Fringe, there’s a great sense of anticipation around Toussaint Douglas. Combining surreal flights of fancy with his Lewisham upbringing, Douglas headlines XS for the first time, and it’ll be the hottest ticket of the week. Joining him is another of Edinburgh’s buzziest shows from 2025 in The Mayor and His Daughter, Jonny Collins and James Ross.