http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure/comedy/ Lancashire Telegraph /leisure/comedy/ en-gb Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:37:53 +0100 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:37:53 +0100 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure/comedy/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/resources/images/585971/?type=rsslogo http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure/comedy/ http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure/comedy/4474425.Interview__Daliso_Chaponda/?ref=rss THE cream of North West comedy talent will join forces to raise money for Manchester’s Christie cancer hospital at The Lowry, Salford Quays, this weekend. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:29:56 +0100 41503ea18b123ede2e28db1d5a9ad986 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure/comedy/4279854.Show_goes_on_at_King_George___s_Hall_despite_recession/?ref=rss THE CREDIT crunch has had a harsh impact on many East Lancashire businesses, with even the most recession-proof having to make sure they provide value for money. We look at King George’s Hall, Blackburn’s biggest entertainment venue, to see how it’s funded, how the acts are chosen, how it’s coping in the recession. Thu, 09 Apr 2009 18:20:00 +0100 a41ea7a7c881089f43c6e2037c52012f http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure/comedy/4246600.Review__Rob_Brydon___King_George_s_Hall__Blackburn/?ref=rss COMEDY shows can be so diverse - that’s part of their appeal. Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:34:09 +0100 1004b33cd98c7ab0d8d4d65e1fde464c http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure/comedy/4240989.Interview__Rob_Brydon/?ref=rss ROB Brydon has done virtually everything there is to do in comedy. Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:50:05 +0000 100908ed2b460248ab5ebc7f6a7fc287 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure/comedy/4220402.Interview__Dave_Spikey/?ref=rss Bolton’s Dave Spikey is coming to his home town and Blackpool with his latest stand-up tour, and he's out to prove that laughter is still the best medicine. Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:16:29 +0000 0f62dc0fa8629875f54d77d20ad3f958 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure/comedy/4201062.Interview__Mark_Watson/?ref=rss MARK Watson has already performed his latest stand-up show 35 times after touring up and down the country for three months solid. Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:40:43 +0000 71d1309e4547e038974224125ca8c3e9 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure/comedy/4201035.Interview__Robin_Ince/?ref=rss HE’S Ricky Gervais’s best mate and he’s described as one of the great underrated comedians. And after a 15 minute conversation with Robin Ince, I’d say he’s also one of the cleverest. Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:36:14 +0000 8d62ad5141579829282060ef2aa8105b http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure/comedy/4166205.Review__Al_Murray___King_George___s_Hall__Blackburn/?ref=rss AS the Pub Landlord called time on his sold-out show, the audience virtually rose as one to salute him. Mon, 02 Mar 2009 14:31:30 +0000 add5f44be7b2568647222ff5ae0ae88f http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure/comedy/4161294.Comic_Jason_Manford___s_joy_over_Lancashire_Telegraph_award/?ref=rss TOP comedian Jason Manford admitted he was both surprised and delighted to pick up the award for the best performance at East Lancashire’s biggest comedy festival. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:39:25 +0000 9c9d84477573ac972c77967e536ed444 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure/comedy/4142961.Interview__Al_Murray/?ref=rss IT’S time, gentlemen, please, to book your tickets for one of the most popular live comedy acts of the moment. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:07:34 +0000 5d09ae85b257492caeebf6f8da1b0607 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure/comedy/4125568.Interview__Jason_Cook/?ref=rss DON’T forget your tissues when you go to see comedian Jason Cook’s show Joy, because apparently it’s a tear-jerker. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:05:08 +0000 2cb17b17e9c49edb9c456435d4d3262a http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure/comedy/4036778.Blackburn_comedian__42__found_dead_at_his_home/?ref=rss A POPULAR comedian has been found dead at his home in Blackburn. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 21:20:00 +0000 61f7294a29663df004dedc61dbe0f108 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure/comedy/3973069.Comedian_Jason_Manford_wins_Lancashire_Telegraph_Trophy/?ref=rss COMEDIAN Jason Manford was left shocked after learning he had won the Lancashire Telegraph Trophy for the outstanding comedy performance at East Lancashire's second major comedy festival. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 14:36:11 +0000 868c8b9d743a9ea3ea270040ab8202e6 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure/comedy/3954453.Vote_for_your_You_Must_Be_Joking_Comedy_Festival_favourite/?ref=rss VOTE now for the best performer at this year’s You Must Be Joking Comedy Festival. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 15:29:46 +0000 5ad4fd5547b5a50cf7f3af7c1e2089dd http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure/comedy/3940592.Stephen_K_Amos___Mechanics__Burnley/?ref=rss BURNLEY Mechanics was packed for Stephen K Amos on Thursday night — and the crowd quickly forgave him for his late appearance on stage. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:08:05 +0000 fa31ac97b88248c41c5148525d90a660 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure/comedy/3872269.Review__Jimmy_Carr___King_George_s_Hall__Blackburn/?ref=rss JIMMY Carr says he is often asked by fans who his favourite comedian of all time is, and his answer is always the same – himself. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 11:05:14 +0000 8a82efe6346a718001874e6f2239a391 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure/comedy/3872287.Review__Frank_Sidebottom_s_Stand_Up_Drink_Up___various_venues__Blackburn/?ref=rss WANDERING your home town with a comedian with a papier-mache head is as surreal as it sounds. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 11:08:47 +0000 fb588ac12a1eb0ad8b50203b0b81754a http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure/comedy/3870718.Frank_Sidebottom_leads_pub_crawl_through_Blackburn/?ref=rss A SURREAL procession through Blackburn’s streets gave a new meaning to the term ‘cult following’ last night. Sun, 23 Nov 2008 21:10:00 +0000 ba8d7bb7079bd6c277b79d58c8b8db6c http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure/comedy/3873885.Review__Lancashire_Hotpots___King_George___s_Hall__Blackburn/?ref=rss FRIDAY night was party night and the flat caps were out in force as the Lancashire Hotpot brought their own version of folk to the festival. Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:47:37 +0000 c1b4fa3d7f61ca04396981c170abb787 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure/comedy/3868523.Interview__Johnny_Vegas/?ref=rss Comedian Johnny Vegas first became a household name starring in the ITV Digital adverts alongside Ben Miller’s Monkey, and now has a successful sitcom and film career. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:57:25 +0000 64122f7c6f7379c1993da0416fe179a0 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure/comedy/3868508.Interview__Dickie_Ticker_of_Lancashire_Hotpots/?ref=rss THEY are like the Houghton Weavers for the iPod generation and they are taking the country by storm, singing about great Lancashire institutions as the Chippy Tea, weekly line-dancing and pints of mild. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:53:58 +0000 a31a4fef9dbb08e7a0f6addb62a110b7 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure/comedy/3867252.Review__Francesca_Martinez___King_George___s_Hall__Blackburn/?ref=rss THE meaning of life might not sound like the funniest topic to base a comedy set around. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:30:09 +0000 59febdc41c8b20ad3d7ac3f1b61b0018 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure/comedy/3863851.Review__Mutton___King_George___s_Hall__Blackburn/?ref=rss IT was billed as “a show where you won’t feel embarrassed to wet yourself”. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:15:38 +0000 b64ccfdc1f78a29835d3053d4eb59e59 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure/comedy/3863844.Review__David_O___Doherty___Library_Theatre__Darwen/?ref=rss FOR all those who decided to forsake this show in favour of footie on the telly, I can only say you missed out on a special talent. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:14:14 +0000 a863ef7198c1ed4766450e4825407720 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure/comedy/3860628.Review__Back_To_Englistan___King_George_s_Hall__Blackburn/?ref=rss THE pioneering stand-up show which showcases Anglo-Asian comedy returned to Blackburn last night. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:21:40 +0000 043185c161ef7b23d3d8e52b7b504896 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure/comedy/3857178.VIDEO__Jim_Bowen_resurrects_1_500_year_old_joke_book/?ref=rss A LEGENDARY East Lancashire comedian has brought a 1,500-year-old joke book back to life and proved that the old ones are still the best. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:10:00 +0000 10da078f581cf720d817e588e13f6cf7 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure/comedy/3856487.Review__Jason_Manford___King_George_s_Hall__Blackburn/?ref=rss When ‘Eight Out Of Ten Cats’ newest comedian says he loves doing stand-up, he truly means it from the bottom of his heart. I honestly thought he was never going to leave! Tue, 18 Nov 2008 10:09:22 +0000 311e15e675dc464fcb8f6ff1a422e43f http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure/comedy/3853997.Review__Russell_Howard___King_George_s_Hall__Blackburn/?ref=rss HE’S one of the rising stars of British comedy and last night Russell Howard proved just why he’s become one of the most in-demand performers on the circuit. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:08:53 +0000 a7246bc04fab0d2c020f1fbffb533745 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure/comedy/3853977.Review__Ken_Dodd___King_George_s_Hall__Blackburn/?ref=rss Ken Dodd is a legend. How many 80 year-olds do you know who could stand on a stage and perform to a packed theatre for five hours? Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:04:25 +0000 bd57bd543588cabf2c957c5c826be9c1 http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/leisure/comedy/3848997.Review__Paddy_McGuiness___King_George___s_Hall__Blackburn/?ref=rss OVER a thousand Paddy McGuinness fans can’t be wrong, can they? Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:44:51 +0000 f3feebb0154719a0f8817a0b4389d32e