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Adam Kay's Smutty Songs
Sunday 13th May 2012
The Lowry Theatre
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.
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Robin Ince
Wednesday 23rd May 2012
The Lowry Theatre
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.
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Rhod Gilbert
Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th May 2012
Palace Theatre
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. 
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Isy Suttie
Sunday 27th May 2012
The Lowry Theatre
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.
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Crag Hill
Saturday 2nd June 2012
The Lowry Theatre
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!
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Stewart Francis
Sunday 3rd June 2012
The Lowry Theatre
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".
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Simon Amstell
Wednesday 6th June 2012
The Lowry Theatre
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.
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Dave Gorman
Sunday 10th June 2012
The Lowry Theatre
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..
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Craig Campbell
Sunday 17th June 2012
The Lowry Theatre
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.
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Robin Ince
Friday 22nd June 2012
The Lowry Theatre
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.
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Daniel Kitson
Tuesday 26th & Saturday 30th June 2012
Royal Exchange Theatre
Brilliant stand-up comedian who featured in Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights, comes for two nights at The Royal Exchange. ON SALE SOON!
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Rhys Darby
Sunday 15th July 2012
The Lowry Theatre
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!
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Mick Miller & Jimmy Cricket
Sunday 2nd September 2012
The Lowry Theatre
Mick Miller and Jimmy Cricket, two Legends of stand up together in one night of quality comedy.
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Danny Bhoy
Sunday 9th September 2012
The Lowry Theatre
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.
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Paul Chowdhry
Friday 14th September 2012
The Lowry Theatre
Paul Chowdhry star of Channel 4's 'Stand-Up For The Week' will be touring the UK this autumn with his brand new show 'What's Happening White People?'.
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Francesca Martinez
Sunday 16th September 2012
The Lowry Theatre
Fresh from winning a Fringe Media Network Award at the Edinburgh Festival, ‘wobbly' comedian, Francesca Martinez, brings her hit show to Salford!
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Alan Davies
Tuesday 18th September 2012
Palace Theatre
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.
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Frankie Boyle
Thur 20th, Fri 21st, Sat 22nd September 2012
Apollo Theatre
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.
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John Bishop
Thursday 27th to Saturday 29th September 12
MEN Arena
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.
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Sarah Millican
Saturday 6th October 2012
Apollo Theatre
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!
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Josh Widdicombe
Sunday 7th October 2012
The Lowry Theatre
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.
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Michael McIntyre
Wednesday 24th to Monday 29th October 2012
MEN Arena
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.
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Greg Davies
Sunday 28th October 2012
The Lowry Theatre
Greg Davies, Head of Sixth in The Inbetweeners, brings his show to The Lowry. Come and see this critically acclaimed stand-up comedian and star of TV.
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Kevin Bridges
Tuesday 30th & Wednesday 31st October 2012
The Lowry Theatre
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.
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Andi Osho
Friday 2nd November 2012
The Lowry Theatre
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.
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Jo Caulfield
Sunday 4th November 2012
The Lowry Theatre
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.
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Rob Rouse
Sunday 11th November 2012
The Lowry Theatre
Come and see Rob do what he does best - Honest, frank, seriously funny stand-up.
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Mark Watson
Thursday 15th & Friday 16th November 2012
The Lowry Theatre
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.
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Jenny Eclair
Sunday 18th November 2012
The Lowry Theatre
Welcome to Jenny Eclair's new stand-up show. After thirty years in the business she should vaguely know what she's doing?
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Al Murray
Saturday 24th November 2012
The Lowry Theatre
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.
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Jimmy Carr
Friday 22nd February & Friday 12th April 2013
Apollo Theatre
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.
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Micky Flanagan
Friday 17th May 2013
Apollo Theatre
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.
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Eddie Izzard
Friday 7th June 2013
MEN Arena
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.
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