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Best Comedy & Stand-up in Manchester

Paddy McGuinness at Lowry, The

Paddy McGuinness

For the first time since 2016, beloved comedian Paddy McGuiness returns to stand up as he takes off on a 40 date UK trek! Titled the 'Nearly There' tour, catch the Top Gear host doing what he does best at a theatre near you. First coming to our attention on Peter Kay's seminal nightclub-based sitcom Phoenix Nights back in 2000, he has rarely been off our screens since, with notable appearances on his own shows, plumb hosting gigs and even a stint in Coronation Street!

Katherine Ryan at O2 Apollo Manchester

Katherine Ryan

Since moving to the UK in 2008, Katherine Ryan has risen to become one of the country's most recognisable comedians. Cutting her teeth on all the usual panel shows, including Mock The Week, Taskmaster et al, she has proven her live chops in two hit specials, In Trouble and The Glitter Room, created and starred in her own Netflix show, The Duchess. Now heading out her fourth tour, Battleaxe catch this razor-sharp modern comedy icon when she brings the laughs to you!

Rob Beckett at Manchester Opera House

Rob Beckett

Comedian, TV presenter and podcaster Rob Beckett heads out with a brand new tour, Giraffe, stretching out for a mammoth run starting in late 2024 all the way through until 2026! Having recently launched a brand new comedy panel show, Smart TV, on Sky Max, the all-rounder is one of the leading figures in UK comedy. His genuine working class style and witty observations on class have proved a massive hit with audiences and viewers from all angles, with Beckett equally at home co-presenting the BAFTAs or Wedding Day Winners as he is onstage comically recounting his past days touring grotty pubs with an empty bank account.

Al Murray  at Lowry, The

Al Murray

Oi Oi then - Look who's back and heading out on a brand new tour for 2023 - it's only The Pub Landlord himself! With a barrel of new barroom banter, the iconic Al Murray is trailing the breadth and width of Britain once more on the Guv Island Tour! One of the most recognisable comics in the country, Murray has been honing his hilarious alter-ego since 1994. Don't miss the 'people's man of the people' as he serves up his unique observations on the country and offers a balm in the form of ancient pub wisdom.

Jack Dee at Lowry, The

Jack Dee

Fluent in sarcasm and dryer than a desert in high summer, Jack Dee has carved out his comedy niche as the beleaguered everyman, offering his observations in a grounded, deadpan style that never fails to get a reaction. The official grumpy old man now deigns to head on a brand new tour, titled 'Jack Dee: Small World' where he'll address the important questions of the age such as; how to do a Zoom call properly, what's new in the world of radiators and much much less.

Dara O'Briain at Manchester Opera House

Dara O'Briain

After the success of his last jaunt: 'So, Where Were We?' Dara O Briain is back on the road with a brand new show: Re:Creation. He's one of Britain's most recognizable faces thanks to appearances on Mock The Week, Robot Wars, and Star Gazing Live, he returns to his live comedy roots, bringing a whirlwind of erudite humor and fast-talking wit along for the ride.