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Carl Hutchinson @ Gala Theatre and Cinema
05 September 2020
After two consecutive sell-out years, Carl returns with a brand new show, expect stories, observations and audience interaction. Always an exciting night, join this dynamic and versatile performer for a truly unmissable evening of comedy.
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Jen Brister @ Gala Theatre and Cinema
05 September 2020
Brister has it all: a wife, kids, a house and a job she loves (sometimes) so what the hell is she moaning about? Join Jen as she takes an irreverent look at the often controversial subject of ‘privilege’. Who has it? Who doesn’t? And why does no one like to admit they have any?
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Funny Way To Be – Jason Manford: Like Me – Work in Progress (14+) @ The Witham
16 September 2020
He’s back! It’s been a busy few years for Jason since his last smash-hit stand up show but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn’t changed a bit. ‘Like Me’ is Jason’s latest comic offering set to hit the road, and is sure to be ‘expert observational comedy’ (The Guardian) mixed with ‘comic gold’ (Mail on Sunday).
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Mark Thomas @ Gala Theatre and Cinema
20 September 2020
8.00pm
In his new show 50 Things About Us Mark Thomas combines his trademark mix of storytelling, standup, mischief and really, really well researched material to examine how we have come to inhabit this divided wasteland that some of us call the United Kingdom.
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Paul Smith: Changed @ Sunderland Empire
16 October 2020
A lot has changed for Paul in recent years. Join him for his 3rd and largest ever tour of the UK and Ireland as he once again mixes sharp, hilarious stories from his life with his trademark off the cuff wit.
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Jessica Fostekew @ Gala Theatre and Cinema
16 October 2020
Absolute powershed and regular host of The Guilty Feminist, Jessica Fostekew explores her big strong strength. Have you ever watched a feminist try and take ‘hench’ as a compliment? It’s like watching a snake eat but funny.
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Little Wander Proudly Presents: Kiri Pritchard-McLean @ Gala Theatre and Cinema
25 October 2020
Multi award winning comedian Kiri Pritchard-McLean (Have I Got News for You, Live at the Apollo, 8 out of 10 Cats, Frankie Boyle’s New World Order) is back with her fourth full length show.
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Jimmy Carr: Terribly Funny @ O2 City Hall Newcastle
29 October 2020
Jimmy’s brand new show contains jokes about all kinds of terrible things. Terrible things that might have affected you or people you know and love. But they’re just jokes - they are not the terrible things.
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Alice Fraser @ Gala Theatre and Cinema
13 November 2020
8.00pm
Everything’s a matter of time, one way or another. Come see Australian comedian Alice Fraser (The Bugle) turn time inside out and back to front. It’ll be fun! It’s a comedy show! No-one’s going to die, except you know… we’re all going to die.
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Laffs 4 Kids @ O2 City Hall Newcastle
13 December 2020
After a standout few years, Laffs4Kids returns for another feast of well-known comedy faces, musicians and plenty of other surprises, all to make sure no child in Newcastle goes without a Christmas present this year.
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Ross Noble - Humournoid @ O2 City Hall Newcastle
14 January 2021 - 16 January 2021
What happens when pure comedy takes human form? What happens when a creature is created and bred to do stand up? Nobody knows because that isn’t a thing. What is a thing is Ross Noble doing a show. You can come and see. This is it.
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Jason Manford: Like Me
19 February 2021
It’s been a busy few years for Jason Manford since his last smash hit stand-up tour, Muddle Class, but now he’s back for more fun with his brand-new show, Like Me. So, come along and enjoy a night of laughter with one of the nation’s favourite comics.
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Iain Stirling: Failing Upwards @ Tyne Theatre & Opera House
09 April 2021
Iain Stirling (Love Island and Taskmaster) is taking his ‘extremely funny’ (Telegraph) comedy back on the road for his biggest ever nationwide tour, following his 2018 sell-out smash U OK HUN? x.
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Adam Kay: This is Going to Hurt (Secret Diaries of a Junior Doctor) @ O2 City Hall Newcastle
30 June 2021
The award-winning comedian and author shares entries from This Is Going To Hurt, in an evening of stand-up and music based on his time as a junior doctor.
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5th May 2020
Lightwater Valley has confirmed it is planning to re-open to visitors on Saturday, 18th July.
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PREVIEW: Virtual Summer In The City 2020
5th May 2020
SUMMER IN THE CITY (SITC), Durham’s art, music and theatre festival, has gone digital. A collaboration between Durham University and Durham County Council, this new online platform is presenting a programme of cultural and creative events throughout June for everyone to enjoy from home.