I, Julian Clary, have done for mincing what Michael Flatley did for Irish dancing. But has the bottom fallen out of the homosexual meat market? I must tour my kingdom to find out.

Featuring the best gags and a great meal, this pitch-perfect '13th episode' of the TV series is face-achingly funny. Basil is manic, Sybil domineering, and Manuel hopelessly language-challenged.

The Lowry - (Sat 11th Sept)

The finest double-act working in Britain today, Rob and his guitar combine razor-sharp stand-up with incredible flights of musicianship in this brand new show.

The Lowry - (Sun 12th September)

Join Scottish born for a unique brand of observational humour, and a natural gift for storytelling that has captured the hearts and minds of fans around the globe.

The Lowry - (Sun 19th Sept)

Following sell-out shows in Edinburgh for the past three years, this comedic conjuror is one of comedy's hottest tickets. A spectacular fusion of comedy and illusion!

The Lowry - (Sat 25th September)

Lockipedia is a brand new stand-up show from the comedian Sean Lock. Lockipedia is a very unreliable, misleading but highly entertaining information resource. Lockipedia is funny.

Nonsensory Overload is Noble back fresh from his travels, not to mention his own TV show, doing what he does best; spinning forth hilarious nonsense for your amusement.

The Lowry - (Fri 1st Oct)

BBC Radio Manchester's Allan Beswick - witty, acerbic, and occasionally downright rude - brings his one-man show to The Lowry. A guaranteed laugh-a-minute experience!

Alun appeared on Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow he's also often seen on Eight out of Ten Cats, Mock The Week, and has appeared on Soccer AM and Live At The Comedy Store.

Following last year's sell-out tour & sensational performances on 'The Royal Variety Performance', 'Live At The Apollo' &'Michael Mcintyre's Comedy Roadshow', the Welsh Wonder is back on the road.

Fresh from a 2009 Edinburgh Comedy Awards nomination, Kevin's astute social commentary arguably makes him the hottest act to come out of Scotland in the last ten years.

Following last year's sell-out tour & sensational performances on 'The Royal Variety Performance', 'Live At The Apollo' &'Michael Mcintyre's Comedy Roadshow', the Welsh Wonder is back on the road.

Stockport Plaza - (Tue 5th October)

The UK's only "stand-up mountaineer" Andy Kirkpatrick is a natural performer with talents to rival the top comedy acts in the UK.

With their usual mix of the beautifully observed and the utterly barmy, Ben and Xander will be performing a parade of characters from their extensive dressing-up box and wig-store.

Local lad, star of Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights, where he played 'Young Kenny'. He is a master of 21st century observational comedy, with a smart line in killer ad-libs and an infectious wit.

In his new stand-up show, Ardal laughs in the face of mounting adversity - recession, inclement weather, an aging body, and impending doom.

Following last year's sell-out tour & sensational performances on 'The Royal Variety Performance', 'Live At The Apollo' &'Michael Mcintyre's Comedy Roadshow', the Welsh Wonder is back on the road.

Mark Watson comes to Manchester with his stand-up tour. You will have seen him on many tv shows, Mock The Week, Never Mind The Buzzcocks and loads more! This is sure to be a great show.

The Lowry - (Sat 23rd Oct)

You are the critics as the acclaimed writer and comedian presents a mixture of brand new material in preparation for his 2011 TV series.

Fresh from sell out runs in Montreal, Boston, Chicago and New York and following his third appearance on Letterman, TIERNAN'S high intensity, high octane shows are not for the faint-hearted.

Following his epic record-breaking tour in 2008, Frankie Boyle, star of BBC2's Mock the Week and one of the hottest and most controversial comedians of the moment, is back on the road.

Pyramid & Parr Hall, Warrington - (Tue 26th October)

Lockipedia is a brand new stand up show from funny man Sean Lock. Lockipedia is a very unreliable, misleading, but highly entertaining information resource. Lockipedia is sloppy knowledge. Lockipedia is what Sean 'knows' about stuff.

After the sell out sucess of his show 'Rapier Wit', Jimmy Carr returns to Manchester with his new show 'Laughter Therapy'. With his unique brand of razor sharp wit and sarcasm this show is sure to have you rolling about in your seat.

The Lowry - (Sun 31st Oct)

Following a sell-out visit and having dug up some fresh new comedy bones, Jenny Eclair is back, wagging her arthritic tail and resisting the urge to sniff lamp-posts.

Bringing his trademark brand of high-energy banter, well-crafted gags and sharp one-liners to venues across the country on his biggest ever live stand-up tour.

Best known on TV for his muched loved role Father Dougal in C4's BAFTA winning series Father Ted, Ardal;s acclaimed roles also include George Sunday/Thermoman in My Hero & Eamon in Big Bad World.

The Lowry - (Sat 6th Nov)

What happens when you don't follow the obvious path? Find out in this brand new stand up show from the international award-winning comedian, writer and TV star.

The multi-award winning comedian and star of '8 Out of 10 Cats', 'Live at the Apollo', and 'XFM' embarks on his first live national tour with this exciting and hilarious show, that will have audiences begging for more.

Due to popular demand Chris Addison off Bafta Award-winning comedy The Thick of It, In The Loop & Skins is pleased to announce a tour extension of his brand new critically acclaimed show.

Brace yourselves for "proper mad" fun as irrepressible South London geeza Lee "Nelsy" Nelson fronts his Well Good Show. Lee Nelson's Well Good Show unleashes tales of mischief-making, dubious life lessons and general scallywaggery.

The multi-award winning comedian and star of '8 Out of 10 Cats', 'Live at the Apollo', and 'XFM' embarks on his first live national tour with this exciting and hilarious show, that will have audiences begging for more.

One of the few performers to have been nominated for the Perrier Award in three consecutive years. He has performed around the world and has appeared on QI & Have I Got News For You.

Mark Watson comes to Manchester with his stand-up tour. You will have seen him on many tv shows, Mock The Week, Never Mind The Buzzcocks and loads more! This is sure to be a great show. 

Tour De Francis - Great comedians come in Cycles. Star of Mock The Week, Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow and 8 Out Of 10 Cats Stewart Fanicis returns by popular demand with his hilarious show.

With her trademark high-octane performances and earthy, eyebrow raising routines, Jenny is regarded as one of the country's best loved stand-up comediennes and was the first woman to win the coveted Perrier Award.

Al Murray The Pub Landlord is back on the road to roll out his Barrel of Fun, a brand new stand-up show for 2010. Britain's best-known Pub Philosopher will be serving up his own special brew of bar room banter at venues across the UK this autumn.

A Lonely, well-endowed, white Canadian male, with dreamy hazel eyes, 6ft. 4 inches, 40+, now living in London. Many interests include, sports, cheese, hearing laughter and prompting encores.Seeks free thinking, slim audience, with nice legs, 18-75. Could lead to sore cheeks. Non smokers only.

The Lowry - (Fri 12th Nov & Sun 12th Dec)

Star of the recent critically acclaimed BBC4 documentary, How the West Was Lost, the master of absurdist irony and general grouchiness is back on the road.

The award-winning comedian of League Of Thier Own and 8 Out Of 10 Cats will be performing a brand new arena show following his recent Elvis Has Left The Building tour.

The hotly anticipated solo show from Greg Davies. As the psychotic Head of Sixth Form, Mr Gilbert in 'The Inbetweeners' and the most out-of-shape member of 'We are Klang' Greg has been an increasingly familiar face on TV Screens; regularly appearing on shows 'Mock the Week', '8 Out of 10 Cats' and 'Never Mind the Buzzcocks.' His first solo stand up show promises to address every single issue important to the human race. But it lies - it won't address any. Come though, it'll be funny.

Sarah Millican, star of Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week and if.comedy Best Newcomer, announces her debut UK tour. The sweet and filthy Geordie's stand-up show promises jokes about life, love and what to do when your boyfriend puts a sock on your boob during sex.

The Lowry - (Wed 17th Nov)

Start the car! A lighthearted evening in the company of the former Lancashire and England cricketer and eccentric SkySports broadcaster.

Nonsensory Overload is Noble back fresh from his travels, not to mention his own TV show, doing what he does best; spinning forth hilarious nonsense for your amusement.

The Lowry - (Fri 19th Nov)

Observational comedy, droll storytelling and fantasy all collide to create very funny sort-of-jokes, amusingly articulated by arguably the best comedian you've never heard of.

After an extremely busy 2009 supporting Rob Brydon and a critically acclaimed performance on The Royal Variety Show Hal is one of the UK's fastest rising comedy stars, here to present his own comic vision.

After working at a range of schools for fourteen years Gervase Phinn became an education adviser and a school inspector. He has a unique understanding of children and a gift for storytelling, relaying some of the stories of his time working with the children he will amuse and entertain.

After the sell out sucess of his show 'Rapier Wit', Jimmy Carr returns to Manchester with his new show 'Laughter Therapy'. With his unique brand of razor sharp wit and sarcasm this show is sure to have you rolling about in your seat.

After the sell out sucess of his show 'Rapier Wit', Jimmy Carr returns to Manchester with his new show 'Laughter Therapy'. With his unique brand of razor sharp wit and sarcasm this show is sure to have you rolling about in your seat.

"Sheffield's finest synthesizer player and twaddle talker" decides it's time to instruct the Nation in moral matters. Well he would if he hadn't called the show 'A Man With No More Rolls'.

Pyramid & Parr Hall, Warrington - (Sat 27th November)

Who's the comic with an ear for dialogue and a bod for sin? Triple Perrier Award Nominee, veteran Fringe sell-out and Winner of the 2009 Dave Award for Funniest Joke of the Fringe Dan Antopolski presents his seventh solo stand-up show. Jokes? Yes sir. Raps? Almost certainly. Fun? You bet your mum it will be fun.

It's been a great 18 months for Micky - he appeared in BBC 1's Michael McIntyre's Road Show, his Radio 4 series What Chance Change? was a hit with listeners and critics alike.

The Lowry - (Sun 5th & Sun 19th Dec)

A regular on radio shows such as I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue, Jeremy - older, but still able to speak unaided for lengthy periods - returns following previous sell-out visits.

The King of controversial comedy with his trademark patchwork suit, he will surprise, amuse and astonish audiences. He is outrageous, controversial, but always funny. He is as popular as ever.

The Lowry - (Fri 12th Nov & Sun 12th Dec)

Star of the recent critically acclaimed BBC4 documentary, How the West Was Lost, the master of absurdist irony and general grouchiness is back on the road.

The Lowry - (Sun 12th December)

Triple Perrier Award Nominee, veteran Fringe sell-out and Winner of the 2009 Dave Award for Funniest Joke of the Fringe Dan Antopolski presents his seventh solo stand-up show.

Pyramid & Parr Hall, Warrington - (Sun 12th December)

They say all political careers end in tears. In Gyles Brandreth's case it's tears of laughter as the actor, author, One Show reporter, former MP and government whip turns stand-up.

The award-winning comedian of League Of Thier Own and 8 Out Of 10 Cats will be performing a brand new arena show following his recent Elvis Has Left The Building tour.

Tim is an Australian comedian, actor & musician. Best known for his musical comedy. He describes his act as "funny cabaret show" & sees himself as a musician/songwriter as opposed to a comedian.

Oldham Coliseum - (Fri 21st January 2011)

Talented actor and comedian Paul Harris lays bare the comic genius of Frankie Howerd and portrays the much-loved comedy star “at his titter most”.

The Lowry - (Fri 21st January 2011)

They say all political careers end in tears. In Gyles Brandreth's case it's tears of laughter as the actor, author, One Show reporter, former MP and government whip turns stand-up.

The Lowry - (Sat 29th January 2011)

Now it's time for Micky to hit the road performing the best of his last two Edinburgh shows. It's not just time to go out, it's time to go Out Out.

The Lowry - (Sun 30th January 2011)

Following four years absence, Punt and Dennis return to live stand-up with a brand new show. Mixing satire with mime and impressions, they have a go at politics.

The Lowry - (Sun 30th January 2011)

The triple Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee returns with his new show which explores self, family and the consequences of his Dad buying his own council house.

The Lowry - (Fri 4th February 2011)

Former Perrier Best Newcomer and a Comedy Store regular with an extremely funny and unique talent for the strange and bizarre.

Russell Howard, star of Mock The Week & his own show Russell Howard's Good News, hits the road again with his new arena tour Right Here, Right Now that promises to be his biggest & best to date

In his new show, the triple Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and co host of ITV2's I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here NOW! explores self, family, and the consequences of his Dad buying his own council house. Sociological silliness and high energy contortions guaranteed.

Felix Dexter is an award winning comedian writer and actor. With recent shows packed to the rafters, this show is sure to be no different.

After great success in 2009, Jason will be taking his show to the MEN Arena. Jason has firmly become one of the North Wests favourite comedians. You will have seen him on 8 out of 10 cats, Live at the Apollo, Would I Lie To You and many more.

The Lowry - (Sun 22nd May 2011)

Stephen is back on tour with more melt-in-the-middle, heartfelt humour to warm the very cockles of your heart.

Peter Kay returns to stand-up comedy after more than five years away. The creator of Phoenix Nights, Geraldine and Max & Paddy has rekindled his love for stand-up. Possibly one of the countries favorite comedians returns to Manchester's MEN Arena for a homecoming show to remember. Peter Kay has announced that "The Tour That Doesn't Tour" will tour after all!! For tickets at other venues through the UK click the link below.

The Lowry - (Tue 24th & 25th May 2011)

John Cleese, comedy legend and the most senile member of Monty Python, will bring his unique comedic perspective to the UK when touring his "Alimony Tour" for the first time on these isles.