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Comedy nights in the city centre
The Northern Quarter, Deansgate, Castlefield, Ancoats and up Oxford Road. 17 regular nights at 7 venues, Monday to Sunday.
- 8pm
Frog & Bucket
Every Monday
Beat the Frog open-mic competition. Get there 7 to 7:30. October is the semis and final.
Source: beatthefrog.co.uk · Checked 16 Oct
- TBCcheck with venue
Creatures Comedy Club
Every Monday
Monday shows include Hatched (new acts) and Off The Page. Start times vary by show.
Source: manchestertheatres.com · Checked 16 Oct
- 7pm
Creatures Comedy Club
Every Tuesday
F*ck Marry Kill, a comedy game show.
Source: manchestertheatres.com · Checked 16 Oct
- 8pm
53Two (XS Malarkey)
Every Tuesday · Doors 7:30pm
XS Malarkey. £6, or £3 for members.
Source: xsmalarkey.com · Checked 16 Oct
- 8:30pm
Creatures Comedy Club
Every Tuesday
Easy Comedy: new acts and new material.
Source: manchestertheatres.com · Checked 16 Oct
- 7pm
Stage & Radio
Every Wednesday
Comedy Circus: free open-mic comedy with new acts and new material.
Source: manchestertheatres.com · Checked 16 Oct
- 7:30pm
The English Lounge
Every Wednesday · Doors 7pm
Manchester Improv: fully improvised comedy.
Source: wegottickets.com · Checked 16 Oct
- 8:30pmabout
Ape & Apple
Every Wednesday · Comedy Balloon FM from ~7:30pm
Comedy Balloon: free underground comedy, around 11 acts.
Source: comedyballoon.wordpress.com · Checked 16 Oct
- TBCcheck with venue
Creatures Comedy Club
Every Wednesday
Laugh Therapy and Stand Up Bingo (a £1 show). Check the Creatures timetable for start times.
Source: manchestertheatres.com · Checked 16 Oct
- 8pm
Lion's Den
Every other Thursday · Doors 7:30pm
Laughienda Comedy Club. Free, every other Thursday. Tickets on Fatsoma.
Source: fatsoma.com · Checked 16 Oct
- TBCcheck with venue
Creatures Comedy Club
Every Thursday
Thursday Comedy Showcase and the pay-what-you-think Comedy Debate Show.
Source: manchestertheatres.com · Checked 16 Oct
- 6:45pm
Creatures Comedy Club
Every Friday
Comedy Kick-Off: an early, hour-long show. Pay what you think.
Source: manchestertheatres.com · Checked 16 Oct
- 8pm
Frog & Bucket
Every Friday · Doors ~7pm
Weekend pro bill. Check that week's line-up on the Frog & Bucket site.
Source: frogandbucket.com · Checked 16 Oct
- TBCcheck with venue
Creatures Comedy Club
Every Friday
Friday Night Comedy Showcase. Check Creatures for the start time.
Source: manchestertheatres.com · Checked 16 Oct
- 8pm
Frog & Bucket
Every Saturday · Doors ~7pm
Barrel of Laughs, the main Saturday bill. Check that week's line-up.
Source: frogandbucket.com · Checked 16 Oct
- TBCcheck with venue
Creatures Comedy Club
Every Saturday
Afternoon and evening comedy showcases. Times vary.
Source: manchestertheatres.com · Checked 16 Oct
- TBCcheck with venue
Creatures Comedy Club
Every Sunday
Made in Manchester: a showcase of local comics.
Source: manchestertheatres.com · Checked 16 Oct