COMEDY TV & FILM IN MANCHESTER
COMEDY TV & FILM IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Comedy TV & Film in Manchester
Victoria Wood's dinnerladies
Manchester Opera House
Tue 26 Jan - Sat 6 Feb 2027
Phil Mealey - Early Doors: Behind The Bar & Beyond
Lowry
Sat 27 Feb - Mon 29 Mar 2027
Waitress
Lowry, Salford
Friday 30 - Saturday 31 October 2026
"Treat yourself to a slice of five-star musical pie" (The Times) as the hit musical comedy WAITRESS comes to Lowry for one week only. Meet Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker who dreams of some happiness in her life. When a hot new doct...What Wood Victoria Do?
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Friday 30 October 2026
How on earth have we all survived the past decade of modern living without Victoria Wood's observational wit and wisdom? What would she make of an Air Fryer? The Repair Shop? K-Pop Demon Hunters? Paulus The Cabaret Geek is on hand to help ...Joe Marler Will See You Live
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Sunday 1 November 2026
Joe Marler Will See You Live is a live podcast tour. Since retiring in 2024 as one of England's great rugby players, host Joe Marler has come a long way - his appearance in the first series of The Celebrity Traitors helping push him firmly...Daisy May Cooper
The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Saturday 7 November 2026
Join Sunday Times bestselling author and BAFTA-winning star and co-creator of This Country, Daisy May Cooper, as she's interviewed live on stage to celebrate her debut novel, What Took You So Long? Hear Daisy talk about the inspiration beh...A Vicar Of Dibley Christmas
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Monday 9 November 2026
The much-loved village of Dibley comes to life on stage in this hilarious show with familiar characters, classic storylines and a wonderfully disastrous nativity!...Ian Ashpitel & Jonty Stephens as Eric & Ern
Stockport Plaza, Stockport
Monday 16 November 2026
From the Olivier Nominated duo behind the hugely celebrated and critically acclaimed West End Hit. This is a show for all the family from 8 to 108! A brilliant homage crammed full Morecambe & Wise's most loved routines, songs and sketches ...Blackadder Goes Forth
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Monday 16 - Sunday 22 November 2026
A stage adaptation produced by Altrincham Garrick based on the original BBC Television Series. Created by Richard Curtis, Rowan Atkinson, Ben Elton and John Lloyd. One of TV's most enduringly popular comedies returns to the Garrick stage, ...Yippee Ki Yay
Lowry, Salford
Saturday 5 - Wednesday 23 December 2026
Written and performed by Richard Marsh Acclaimed retelling of classic film Die Hard from Richard Marsh - Fringe First-winner, London poetry slam champion, BBC Audio Drama Best Scripted Comedy Drama award-winner and New York cop (on...Kurupt Fm
Albert Hall, Manchester
Friday 11 December 2026
West London pirate radio station Kurupt FM is the focus of the BBC Three mockumentary series People Just Do Nothing, which was first broadcast in the UK in 2014. The fictional station is led by self-proclaimed garage legend MC Grindah a...Behind the Scenes of The Traitors with Julie Hesmondhalgh
Oldham Coliseum Theatre, Oldham
Sunday 13 December 2026
Julie lifts the lid on her time in the castle with Celebrity Traitors, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, secrets and what it's really like to play the game. There'll be plenty of laughs, candid chat and the chance to ask your own questio...The Night of the Werewolves
Oldham Coliseum Theatre, Oldham
Sunday 13 December 2026
Come and play, or watch, a The Traitors inspired game with us... Picture this, your quiet little 16th-century village is infested with werewolves. The problem? They look just like everyone else in the room. You'll get a role, or opt to be...Biff to the Future
Lowry, Salford
Tuesday 22 - Wednesday 23 December 2026
Fresh from an acclaimed, award-winning Edinburgh Festival Fringe premiere and a national tour, Biff To The Future comes to The Lowry this December!The iconic villain of "Back To The Future" takes centre stage in this comedic reimagination ...Victoria Wood's dinnerladies
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Tuesday 26 January - Saturday 6 February 2027
A brand-new stage adaptation starring Les Dennis as maintenance man Stan, Sue Cleaver as Jean, Karen Henthorn as Dolly, and introducing Amy Drake as Bren. More than 25 years after it first aired on BBC One, Victoria Wood's much-loved sitco...Big Mad Andy's Peep Show Quiz
Band On The Wall, Manchester
Thursday 28 January 2027
Peep Show heads. This one is for you! Liam Noble, AKA Big Mad Andy has stocked up on Breakfast Room Green and is ready to bring you the ultimate quiz on one of Britain's favourite sitcoms, Peep Show! Famed for his emotionally unstable ye...An Evening with The Fast Show
Lowry, Salford
Friday 29 - Saturday 30 January 2027
Fans of the celebrated sketch classic The Fast Show are in for a real treat as the original cast members, Simon Day, Charlie Higson, John Thomson, Paul Whitehouse, Mark Williams and Arabella Weir, reunite to celebrate the 30th ...-1.png)
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Cluedo
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Monday 1 - Sunday 7 February 2027
An Altrincham Garrick production written by Sandy Rustin and based on the cult classic film and the popular board game, Cluedo is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist. The hilarious whodunnit play!It's a dark...Faulty Towers - The Original Dining Experience
St Mary's Chambers, Rossendale
Saturday 6 February 2027
Interactive Theatre's globetrotting show is truly quite legendary, selling out at venues like Edinburgh Fringe, Raffles Singapore and Sydney Opera House. When the audience become diners in the 'Faulty Towers' restaurant and are served by B...Iain Lee
Lowry, Salford
Sunday 7 February 2027
Star of The 11 O'Clock Show, winner of (the hearts and minds of the nation on) I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here and fired from almost every radio station in the UK, Iain Lee invites you to commemorate his 30 years in show business. For...A Star Wars Improv Show - The One-Man Made-up Movie Parody
Waterside, Manchester
Saturday 20 February 2027
Award nominated stand-up and improviser Jon Hipkiss brings together the ultimate celebration of comedy and fandom. Based solely on your suggestions, Jon will improvise an entirely new Star Wars film all by himself. He's all the trailers, a...An Evening with The Fast Show
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Monday 22 February 2027
Fans of the celebrated sketch classic The Fast Show are in for a real treat as the original cast members, Simon Day, Charlie Higson, John Thomson, Paul Whitehouse, Mark Williams and Arabella Weir, reunite to celebrate the 30th ...Phil Mealey - Early Doors: Behind The Bar & Beyond
Waterside, Manchester
Saturday 27 February 2027
Best known as the co-creator and star of Early Doors and his writing on The Royle Family, BAFTA award-winning writer and performer Phil Mealey invites audiences back into The Grapes for an evening of laughter, nostalgia, favourite clips, u...Harry Enfield
Manchester Opera House, Manchester
Sunday 28 February 2027
Join us for a rare and entertaining evening with legendary satirical comedian and self-styled "stupid idiot", Harry Enfield: And No Chums. From the meteoric rise of Loadsamoney, a Thatcherite Visionary, to the fury of Kevin the Teenager, H...Ruby Wax
Theatr Clwyd, Mold
Wednesday 3 March 2027
It's almost easier to say whom Ruby Wax DIDN'T meet, interview and coax fascinating insights from in her huge TV shows 'Ruby Wax Meets' and 'Full Wax'. Donald Trump, OJ Simpson, Pamala Anderson, Madonna and many more. Her provocative, abra...A Star Wars Improv Show - The One-Man Made-up Movie Parody
Lowry, Salford
Saturday 6 March 2027
Award nominated stand-up and improviser Jon Hipkiss brings together the ultimate celebration of comedy and fandom. Based solely on your suggestions, Jon will improvise an entirely new Star Wars film all by himself. He's all the trailers, a...Trigger Happy TV
The Albert Halls, Bolton
Wednesday 10 March 2027
It's been twenty-five years since Trigger Happy TV burst onto our screens, transforming the hidden camera format with its surreal universe of characters and unforgettable pranks. Now, to celebrate a quarter-century of chaos, Dom Joly is br...Gregor Fisher
Lowry, Salford
Tuesday 16 March 2027
Gregor Fisher is back on the road with the second leg of his UK tour following a completely sold-out and critically acclaimed Edinburgh Festival season. Join the Scottish stage and screen legend for a laughter filled evening to share s...Ruby Wax
Shakespeare North Playhouse, Prescot
Thursday 25 - Friday 26 March 2027
It's almost easier to say whom Ruby Wax DIDN'T meet, interview and coax fascinating insights from in her huge TV shows 'Ruby Wax Meets' and 'Full Wax'. Donald Trump, OJ Simpson, Pamala Anderson, Madonna and many more. Her provocative, abra...Phil Mealey - Early Doors: Behind The Bar & Beyond
Lowry, Salford
Monday 29 March 2027
Best known as the co-creator and star of Early Doors and his writing on The Royle Family, BAFTA award-winning writer and performer Phil Mealey invites audiences back into The Grapes for an evening of laughter, nostalgia, favourite clips, u...Terry Christian
Altrincham Garrick, Altrincham
Wednesday 14 April 2027
Join award winning Mancunian broadcaster, stand up comedian and TV host Terry Christian to celebrate - with the aid of some amazing clips and no holds bar Q&A - the 30th anniversary of the iconic and quintessentially 90s TV show, The Word...Rita, Sue & Bob Too!
St Helens Theatre Royal, St Helens
Friday 16 - Saturday 24 April 2027
St Helens' Regal Entertainments Ltd proudly presents the return of the record breaking Adults Only hilarious 1987 cult classic Rita, Sue & Bob Too! Following rave reviews and sold out runs, this outrageous comedy returns to the stage by po...
The Horne Section
Lowry, Salford
Tuesday 27 April 2027
Five outstanding musicians. One non-musical stand-up. Six Absolute Helmets. Zero sensible reasons to put them in charge of a show. After two sold-out years on tour, the Horne Section are back with a brand-new tour for 2027: Six Absolute He...Kenneth Williams: A Celebration
Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester
Thursday 6 May 2027
Kenneth Williams was one of Britain's most distinctive and beloved performers, in a career spanning over forty years. To celebrate his legacy, join Russell Davies, Mark Farrelly and Madeline Smith for an unforgettable journey throug...Operation Mincemeat
Lowry, Salford
Tuesday 11 - Saturday 22 May 2027
This production is supported using public funding by Arts Council England. Operation Mincemeat is the 2024 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical. It's London's biggest hit with 88 Five-Star reviews, making it the best-reviewed show in W...Taskmaster Live On Stage
AO Arena, Manchester
Wednesday 26 May 2027
"The hottest comedy show on the planet" (The Sunday Times) is coming to town with Taskmaster Live On Stage. For the first time ever, the Taskmaster, Greg Davies and his assistant Alex Horne will bring their live show to the UK. Three famou...Rita, Sue & Bob Too!
