John Kearns is at Lowry, Alison Spittle helps Slumber Party celebrate its 3rd birthday, and there are Village Idiots at Fairfield in our picks of this week’s best comedy to see around Manchester.
Natalie Patuzzo returns with a brand new edition of her clowning, character and sketch night, Village Idiots. A raucous night where anything can and will happen, these bonafide idiots will make you laugh even when you don’t know why. Embrace the chaos and get down to Fairfield Social Club on a Thursday night for some of the best and wildest acts around.
John Kearns may well be this country’s greatest comedian, and that there are any tickets left for this Sunday night show at Lowry feels like an administrative error. So you’d be sensible to snap them up before they realise their mistake. A crafter of incredible gags and with an offbeat, performative style that constantly keeps you guessing, Kearns is an excellent way to end your week. Or start your week. Just go and see him.
- Words:
- John Stansfield
- Published on:
- Wed 23 Sep 2026
Charlotte Cropper’s ‘night of comedy for girls, gays, theys and emotionally intelligent men’ celebrates its 3rd birthday at Red Arch to help get you through the week. Cropper’s sleepover-themed comedy night is always terrific fun, and she’ll be joined for this birthday special by Alison Spittle, Rachel Baker, Lemon Pips and regular collaborator Beth Moore for a night you won’t want to sleep through.