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Just for Laughs has finished its Montréal edition for 2026placeholder image

Ad Feature Just for Laughs closes one of its biggest festivals to date

Les Dennis as Joeplaceholder image

Les Dennis heading to North East in hit comedy musical

Mike Wardley performed his first headline show at The Stand comedy club in Newcastle.placeholder image

Meet the comic who's using the power of comedy to help mental health

Comedian Sue Perkins is going on tour with ‘The Eternral Shame of Sue Perkins’ next yearplaceholder image

Everything you need to know as Sue Perkins heads to the North East

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Popular comedy tv show Dropout to bring improv gig to Newcastle

Chris Ramsey and Jason Cook during a skit as security guards during the 2024 Laffs4Kids show at the Utilita Arena, in Newcastle.placeholder image

Chris Ramsey set to star in popular North East Christmas comedy show

Ardal O'Hanlon is touring the UKplaceholder image

Comedy royalty coming to North East for 'most personal show yet'

With 49% of Brits unable to watch spooky films without hiding, M&M'S challenges Jedward to a haunted house screening.placeholder image

Scaredy cats! Brits are scared of spooky horror films

It's the perfect combination of horror, comedy and a touch of splatter for gore hounds, and it should be your quintessential view this Halloween season.placeholder image

This Halloween horror is a perfect mix of gore and giggles this season

The former Bobby's site on Scottswood Road.placeholder image

New 'showbar' space to open on old Bobby's Bar site in city centre

Comedian Jason Byrne is heading to the North East with his new showplaceholder image

You gotta be on your toes says comedian Jason Byrne ahead of NE shows

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Russell Howard announces exciting new UK tour with shows in Newcastle

THE NORTH EAST’S annual tech awards is back for 2025 and this year it’s bringing the laughs.placeholder image

Mock the Week and Live at the Apollo star to host North East awards

Comedian Russell Kane is taking his latest show HyperActive on the road again for what is an impressive fourth leg!placeholder image

Exclusive chat with Russell Kane ahead of his North East show

The funny man has a tour due to start soon - but his forthcoming book is set to be a huge successplaceholder image

Peter Kay's October comeback: Simple way to listen in for free

Visiting a theme park is a summer must for 23 per cent for Gen Zplaceholder image

Gen Z's dream summer includes five festivals and four trips abroad

Rosie Jones attends The British Diversity Awards 2025 at Grosvenor House in March 2025.placeholder image

Comedian Rosie Jones announces new tour and she's coming to North East

Northern Pride’s fringe festival is set to take place in Newcastle this summer. placeholder image

Northern Pride announces huge fringe event schedule

Comedian Nick Helm is going on tour with his brand-new show, ‘No One Gets Out Alive'.placeholder image

Acclaimed comedian Nick Helm is heading to North East with new tour

Eric Idle has announced he is touring the United Kingdom in 2025 with his brand new show.placeholder image

Eric Idle to tour the United Kingdom with new show in 2025

Dom Joly is set to bring his memorable characters to stages across the UK in 2025.placeholder image

Dom Joly set to revive Trigger Happy TV for 25th anniversary tour

Gabrielle is set to play all her biggest hits live on her biggest ever UK tour.placeholder image

Gabrielle is heading to North East as part of her biggest UK tour

A 102-year-old lady skydiving with an instructorplaceholder image

Top 3 quirky and heart-warming Caught on Camera episodes

Newcastle's Discovery Museum is hosting its first comedy night in February. placeholder image

Newcastle's Discovery Museum to host first comedy night

From Peter Kay's celebrated return to stand up to welcome returns of Rhys Darby and Richard Herring, here's our picks of the comedy tours already announced for 2025.placeholder image

25 comedy tours taking place across the UK in 2025

Deadpool and Wolverine voted number one most popular film of 2024 placeholder image

Films fans can't wait to watch in 2025 - and top films of 2024, study

Greg Davies and Bridget Christie have been announced at the comedy headliners at Latitude Festival 2025.placeholder image

Full list of comedians confirmed for Latitude 2025

Comedian Ross Noble is heading to Lancashire as part of his latest tour.placeholder image

North East comedian Ross Noble is heading to Newcastle with huge tour

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I saw comedian Jason Manford in Liverpool and Dion Dublin popped up

Suit you! The tailors and many more beloved characters from 'The Fast Show' are set to tour the United Kingdom in late 2025.placeholder image

The Fast Show: legendary 90s sketch show set to tour the UK in 2025

Sara Pascoe has announced her first UK tour is set to take place for the first time since 2022.placeholder image

Sara Pascoe announces huge UK comedy tour throughout 2025 and 2026

Ticketmaster's State of Play report had some interesting facts about what type of humour works well in different areas of the United Kingdom.placeholder image

What style of humours resonates more with what UK regions?

Halloween costume trends for 2024 and where to buy themplaceholder image

Best Halloween costumes trends for 2024 and where to buy them

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Comedy and Internet sensation Henry Rowley coming to Newcastle

John Bishop has announced a new series of shows for 2025 to celebrate his 25th anniversary in comedy.placeholder image

John Bishop announces UK tour to celebrate his 25th anniversary

Like it or not, pantomime season has arrived - but what is the history of the polarising artform we've come to love and/or loathe this time of year?placeholder image

Explainer The complete history of pantomimes and their origins

Ricky Gervais has announced a series of UK tour dates throughout 2024 and 2025 as part of the filming for his new Netflix special, “Morality.”placeholder image

Ricky Gervais announces new stand-up tour, "Morality" for 2024 & 2025

A study of 2,000 fans to celebrate the 30-year anniversary of the hit US comedy revealed some of the most iconic scenes from the show, featuring the antics of roommates and neighbours Ross, Rachel, Joey, Phoebe, Monica and Chandlerplaceholder image

Top Friends moments revealed as show celebrates 30-year anniversary

Impressionist John Culshaw brings his sell out Edinburgh Fringe show "Imposter Syndrome" to venues across the United Kingdom in early 2025.placeholder image

Impressionist John Culshaw announces tour of Fringe show for 2025

Faulty Towers The Dining Experience, an interactive show. Photograph: Jane Hobson.placeholder image

Ad Feature Faulty Towers The Dining Experience is coming to Royal Station Hotel

Comedian, author and podcaster Ian Stone is set to tour the UK before the end of 2024 after his performances at this year's Edinburgh Fringe.placeholder image

Author and comedian Ian Stone announces UK tour to end 2024

"RuPaul's Drag Race" champion Bianca Del Rio returns to the United Kingdom in 2024, bringing her "Dead Inside" tour to twelve different locations to end the year with.placeholder image

Where is Bianca Del Rio touring in the UK in 2024 with “Dead Inside?”

Drag Race champion Bianca Del Rio set to tour “Dead Inside” across the UK in 2024 👑

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First TV Dinners pop-up restaurant opens in London

2024 Mayor for London candidate Count Binface continues his political rallies across the UK this September, promising to Make Earth Great Again (Credit: Provided)placeholder image

Count Binface continues his to make earth great again this September

Fulwell 73 produced Gavin and Stacey Christmas Special for the BBC featuring business partner James Corden (No. n/a) - Picture Shows: Jason (ROB WILFORT), Stacey (JOANNA PAGE), Gavin (MATTHEW HORNE), Smithy (JAMES CORDEN), Nessa (RUTH JONES), Pam (ALISON STEADMAN), Gwen (MELANIE WALTERS), Bryn (ROB BRYDON), Mick (LARRY LAMB) - (C) GS TV Productions Ltd - Photographer: Tom Jackson.placeholder image

Breaking Gavin and Stacey to return for final time

Carl Hutchinson will premiere That's The Show at Tyneside Cinema.placeholder image

Tyneside Cinema announces premiere of Carl Hutchinson documentary

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Documentary honours life and work of acclaimed Tyneside photographer

Modern day rockstar Sam Fender, from North Shields, remained in his hometown during his education, studying at Whitley Bay High School. At the school’s sixth form, he studied Theatre and English Language at A Level, and spent a lot of time in the music department.placeholder image

North East mayor candidate wants more Sam Fenders amid pledge

Musician Self Esteem supports Red Nose Day 2024 by wearing one of the new plastic-free, recyclable and plant-based Noses (Photo by Rebecca Naen/Comic Relief)placeholder image

This is when Red Nose Day 2024 takes place and where to buy red noses

Lee Kyle’s brand-new show is named England’s Best Comedian.placeholder image

Wrestler turned to comedian to perform debut show at Tyne Theatre

Grace Campbell will be coming to the Tyne Theatre at the start of November with her show Grace Campbell Is On Heat.placeholder image

Tyne Theatre & Opera House announces comedy shows coming to Newcastle

Comedian and Women's Aid ambassador Maddy Anholt has died of brain cancer at the age of 35. Photo by GoFundMe/Anholt family.placeholder image

Breaking 'Beloved' comedian and mum dies of brain cancer, aged 35

Jim Moir illustrates members of the public at the seasideplaceholder image

Comedian surprises seaside-goers by illustrating members of the public

Viggo Venn will perform in Newcastle in February 2024.placeholder image

Controversial Britain’s Got Talent winner to perform in Newcastle

Viggo Venn is the winner of Britain’s Got Talent. (YouTube)placeholder image

Britain’s Got Talent 2023: Norwegian comedian Viggo Venn wins

BBC iPlayer is set to release 11 short comedy films, including one directed by comedian Ricky Gervais. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP) (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)placeholder image

Ricky Gervais to direct short comedy film for BBC

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