Amateur Transplants frontman Adam Kay sits at a grand piano and sings smutty songs. His cutting-edge, darkly humourous re-imaginings of pop and rock classics have gained him a cult following across the UK.
Spend an entertaining evening in Robin's company as he orienteers through the craggy landscape of evolution whilst plumbing the depths of his own murky consciousness.
His stand-up rants on life's minor irritations are legendary, but this year, he's a more mellow fellow altogether. He's now so laid-back he even let someone tattoo a Battenberg on him.
Also known as Dobby in Channel 4’s Peep Show, Isy stars in this beautifully nuanced one-woman comedy show about internet romance, and her own hunt for love.
Scotland's favourite kilted treasure puts the wind in your willows! Craig breezes back for an exhilarating evening of pure-and-simple comedy. Treat yourself to an uplifting show full of fun!
The star of 'Mock The Week', 'Michael McIntyre's Roadshow' and 'Live At The Apollo', embarks on a brand new tour with a fantastic and hilarious new show, "Overstanding In His Field".
Simon Amstell, the award-winning comedian, actor and screenwriter (Grandma's House) and presenter (Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Popworld) returns with a brand new stand-up tour for 2012 called Numb.
Dave returns to The Lowry due to popular demand, following a sell-out autumn run. Always one of comedy’s most innovative thinkers and for this brand new show he’s formed a double act with a projector screen..
Craig's unique ability to find humour in the mundane, coupled with his own natural eccentricity makes for truly inventive story telling.Internationally acclaimed, his whimsical travel anecdotes never fail to surprise.
Spend an entertaining evening in Robin's company as he orienteers through the craggy landscape of evolution whilst plumbing the depths of his own murky consciousness.
Some say the world could end in 2012. But Rhys Darby has a plan. He's fairly sure the superpowers each have a spaceship ready to launch on the eve of Armageddon. The trick is... to get on board!
Wanderlust is the brand new show from one of the world’s most popular comedians. Fresh from sell-out tours across the world. This is a show guaranteed to leave you with a smile on your face and wanderlust in your heart.
More than a decade since his last stand-up show. The much-loved star of iconic television series such as Jonathan Creek and QI , makes a long-awaited return to live stand-up this Autumn.
Controversial Scottish comedian Frankie Boyle arrives at the Apollo for two night of pessimism, abuse and making fun! Frankie has risen to fame over the years with appearences on Mock The Week, 8 Out Of Ten Cats & more.
The award-winning stand-up and star of Live At The Apollo, Michael McIntyre's Roadshow, Mock The Week and 8 Out Of 10 Cats will be performing his brand new arena show following his recent Sunshine UK tour.
Multi-award winning stand up comedian returns to Manchester's Apollo. Having risen to fame over the last few years, she now consistantly sells out venues all over the country. Book early to avoid missing out!
The hotly-anticipated follow up to last year's Foster's Newcomer nominated debut from the star of Live at the Apollo, Stand Up for the Week and 8 Out of 10 Cats.
On sale on March 31st 2011 at 9am. Michael McIntyre's Live & Laughing and Hello Wembley have sold over 2,500,000 DVDs - a 3rd stand-up DVD of the tour will be available in mid November 2012.
Kevin Bridges returns to the road in the Autumn of 2012 with a brand new show called the 'The Story Continues...' which follows up the huge success of his sell-out UK and Ireland tour of 2010.
Andi Osho - All The Single Ladies. Award winning comic Andi Osho (Live At The Apollo ,BBC1, Mock the Week, BBC2, Stand Up For The Week, Channel 4) is back on tour with her second stand-up show.
Nominated as ‘Funniest Woman 2010' (LAFTA Awards) and ‘Best Female Stand-Up' (Chortle Awards), Jo Caulfield is one of the most popular and successful female Stand Up comedians in the country.
Mark Watson was a victim of identity theft. Someone successfully posed as him and took all his money. He has now finished thinking about these things and is ready to present his findings.
Al Murray - The Only Way Is Epic. Stand up comedian best know for his persona, The Pub Landlord, stereotypical xenophobic public house licensee. The Lowry plays host to his brand new show for 2012.
Brand new show for 201 3 , brand new jokes, same old Jimmy. "Gagging Order" promises to be an hilarious night out , packed with one-liners, stories & jokes. Some clever, some rude and a few totally unacceptable.
Micky Flanagan is one of British comedy's biggest stars. His last tour DVD was the biggest selling stand up DVD of 2012! He will cement his reputation as one of the superstars of British stand up.
Eddie Izzard 'Force Majeure' - Izzard hasn't performed in Manchester since 2009, but he returns with his most extensive comedy tour to date taking in Manchester to Moscow to Mumbai across 25 countries.