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Comedy at The Lowry Theatre
The Lowry, Pier 8, Salford Quays, Manchester, M50 3AZ [map]
 
 
 
 
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Dave Gorman
13 - 14 Sep & 13 Mar [tickets]
 
 
 
 
Other highlights at The Lowry...
Stepehn K. Amos ~ 21 Feb
Lee Mack ~ 7 Mar
  Tim Minchin ~ 2 Sep
  Porridge ~ 22 Dec - 16 Jan
  Grumpy Old Women Live ~ 2 Oct
  The Lancashire Hotpots ~ 24 Jul
  Jan Ravens ~ 3 Jul
  Women On The Verge Of HRT ~ 22-27 Jun
  Frank Sidebottom ~ 31 Jul
  Ennio Marchetto ~ 4 Oct
 
 
 
 
 
 
Comedy 4 Christies at the The Lowry Women On The Verge Of HRT Buy Manchester Lowry
The Lowry Studio - (Mon 22nd - 27th June)
Starring Louise Jameson (Rosa di Marco, Eastenders) and Janet Dibley (Deborah Johnson, The Chase). Best friends Vera and Anna have a few things in common – being the 'wrong' side of 40, husband troubles and a love of Irish singing sensation Daniel O’Donnell to name but a few. During a trip to Donegal to see their idol in concert, Vera and Anna come face to face with the realities of their lives – loveless marriages, husbands in the clutches of mid-life crises, the menopause (or should that be ‘mental pause’) and the prospect of being thrown on the sexual scrap heap. Assisted by a handsome young waiter (it helps that he looks like Daniel O’Donnell), Vera and Anna confront their fears and begin to realise that life doesn't have to end when HRT begins. Brought to you by Marie Jones, writer of Stones in his Pockets (The Lowry, April 2009), this hilarious, feisty and sometimes painful look into the lives of two women on the verge. There is a 2pm matinee on the Wednesday and Saturday.
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Jan Ravens at the The Lowry Jan Ravens - A Funny Look At Impressions Buy Manchester Lowry
The Lowry Quays - (Fri 3rd July)
Best known for impersonating a myriad celebrities and public figures for the BBC’s Dead Ringers, Jan Ravens makes her solo stage debut in this delightfully funny and revelatory show. Showing how she creates her remarkable impressions, she treats her audience to many of her renowned personas. From Anne Robinson to the Queen via Fiona Bruce, no woman in the public eye is safe from Ravens’ unique brand of satirical comedy.
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Comedy 4 Christies at the The Lowry Comedy 4 Christies Buy Manchester Lowry Tickets
The Lowry Quays - (Sun 5th July)
This is your chance to see a dazzling array of award-winning comedy, with a special guest headliner and proceeds going to Christies. Jason Cook (Best International Act New Zealand Comedy Festival) is one of the most talked about acts on the circuit. High-energy Daliso Chaponda is sure to send the audience into a frenzy. Slaughterhouse Live's Gary Morris brings some of his larger than life characters and local storyteller Phil Buckley provides a look into his stupid world.
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Jude Simpson at the The Lowry Jude Simpson - Making Happy Buy Manchester Lowry Tickets
The Lowry Studio - (Fri 17th July)
Jude returns to The Lowry with her unique blend of observational comedy, witty wordplay, poetry, rap and song. Do you have to wait for happiness or can you make it happen? Is there a link between happiness and virtue? From falling in love to appreciating the work of one's spleen, Jude's upbeat performance has wide appeal, a strong feel-good factor and the ability to leave you with a suspicion that maybe, just maybe, everything’s going to be OK...
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Jan Ravens at the The Lowry The Lancashire Hotpots Buy Manchester Lowry Tickets
The Lowry Quays - (Fri 24th July)
There aren’t many bands who can have their videos played on MTV2 and have real ales named after them but there also aren’t many bands like The Lancashire Hotpots. Their first album Never Mind The Hotpots with its comedic folk observations on 21st Century life reached No 2 in the BBC 6 Music Album charts. Their new album Pot Sounds offers further comic insights into topics such as climate change (Don’t Make The Polar Bears Cry) and Saturday afternoon shopping (I Fear Ikea).
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Frank Sidebottom Frank Sidebottom Buy Manchester Lowry
The Lowry Quays - (Fri 31st July)
Frank Sidebottom is a Mancunian or, should we say, Timperley Institution! The Sidebottom legend is truly unique.From his groundbreaking hit singles of the 80s to his own current TV shows on Channel M, his media and recording career has been truly fantastic and includes numerous appearances on network TV and radio, including the Legendary “Shed Show”. His catch phrase of “ You know it is… it really is” has become a symbolic finish to everything he performs.
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John Cooper Clarke at the Lowry John Cooper Clarke Buy Manchester Lowry Tickets
The Lowry Quays - (Sat 1st Aug)
John Cooper Clarke is the Bard of Salford and, possibly the funniest man in showbiz. His poetry is from the street and his jokes from the working mens clubs. He began performing around Manchester as opener for bands such as Buzzcocks, the Fall and Joy Division, in the punk era and hasn't stopped since. His rapid fire delivery can be heard, backed by The Invisible Girls, on classic albums such as Snap Crackle and Bop, and his book and film Ten Years In an Open Necked Shirt. His best known tracks include Evidently Chicken Town and Beasley Street. Both observations on the grimness of growing up in post war Salford. JCC has been namechecked as a massive influence by the Arctic Monkeys and his works introduced to a whole new generation of fans. John is the rightful headliner to the first Salford Festival of Music Comedy!
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Tim Minchin at the The Lowry Tim Minchin - Ready For This Buy Manchester Lowry Tickets
The Lowry Lyric - (Wed 2nd Sep)
In 2005, Tim Minchin became the most talked-about act of the Edinburgh Fringe, garnering sell-out shows, 5-star reviews and the Perrier Best Newcomer Award. Now, following a sell-out UK tour in 2008, the super minstrel lugs his piano back out on the road to give those poor souls who missed out another chance to see his biting and brilliant show. Back from a massive Australian tour, Tim wants to know if you are Ready For This, without really specifying what this is.  
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Dave Gorman at the The Lowry Dave Gorman Buy Manchester Lowry Tickets
The Lowry Lyric - (Sun 13th Sep)
Five years after he last toured the UK he’s embarking on a truly unique stand-up comedy tour. A lot of acts will tell you they’re covering the length and breadth of the country… but Dave’s really doing it. Dave Gorman: Sit Down, Pedal, Pedal, Stop And Stand Up will see the intrepid comedian covering the extremes of the British mainland as he travels from this land’s southernmost point to its northernmost tip, taking in the most easterly and westerly points along the way. If nothing else he’ll get to see four lighthouses. Dave will be performing each and every night of the journey but as this is a tour that promises to reach parts of the country that other tours just don’t reach, it goes without saying that the venues will sometimes be a little unconventional too. He’ll play in 2000 seat theatres but also 30 seat village halls. He’ll be performing in a barn, the odd hotel function room and – odder still - a railway dining car. Oh, and did we mention he’s going to do the whole thing on his push bike? The travelling, we mean. Not the gigs. That’d be silly. He’ll be standing up for those. If he still can. He’s 38 and not especially fit. 1500 miles. 32 days in the saddle. 32 nights on the stage. His Mum’s told him not to do it but he won’t listen.  
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Grumpy Old Women Live at the The Lowry Grumpy Old Women Live 2 - Chin Up Britain Buy Manchester Lowry Tickets
The Lowry Quays - (Fri 2nd Oct)
A brand spanking new show from three of Britain’s Top Grumps, including; Jenny ‘the spleen burster’ Eclair- the original grump and star of many grumpy shows including the West End run and the tour of Australia. Wendi ‘mad dog’ Peters - the all singing, all dancing ex Corrie grrrrrrrrump; and finally the Queen of Soap, Stage and taking things back to Marks and Spencers, Ms Suzie ‘the huffer’ Blake, (looks like a normal middle aged woman - but scarier). Ninety minutes of advanced Grumping - plus vital tips on getting through these gloomy days the Grumpy way! Including....Beauty on a budget (using items you might find under the sink), how to be dance appropriate and the joy of fresh air. Special Offer - for this tour only, the indispensable Grumpy Rumpy Pumpy guide to safe sex (The Grumpy Karma Sutra). Warning - double gussets advisable. This show can also be seen at the Manchester Opera House on Tuesday 17th November 2009.
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Ennio Marchetto at the The Lowry Ennio Marchetto Buy Manchester Lowry Tickets
The Lowry Quays - (Sun 4th Oct)
A very welcome return for a firm Lowry favourite, the inimitable Ennio Marchetto. A world renowned comedian famed for his amazing paper quick change costumes, Ennio has over 300 characters in his repertoire including Freddy Mercury, Cher, Ozzie Osbourne and recent additions Amy Winehouse and Lily Allen. Ennio has performed in over 70 countries, receiving numerous awards and international critical acclaim. His last show here in 2007 sold out so be sure to book early for this truly original artist.  
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Alun Cochrane at the Lowry Alun Cochrane Buy Manchester Lowry Tickets
The Lowry Studio - (Sat 14th Nov)
Observational comedy, droll storytelling and fantasy collide to create very funny sort-of-jokes, amusingly articulated by arguably the best comedian you've never heard of. Unless you have heard of him, in which case you’re probably a member of the growing gang of people for whom Alun Cochrane is 'that comedian that's very funny’. As seen on BBC2’s Never Mind the Buzzcocks, BBC 1’s Have I Got News For You and Mock The Week and Channel 4's 8 Out Of 10 Cats.
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Porridge in Manchester Porridge Buy Manchester Lowry Tickets
Lowry Quays Theatre - (Tue 22nd Dec - Sat 16th Jan 2010)
Following the success of Dad’s Army – The Lost Episodes and ‘Allo ‘Allo! Calibre Productions return for the 2009/2010 holiday period with the first ever professional stage adaptation of the BBC’s hit comedy Porridge. Penned by the original writers Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais, the same fabulous team who brought Auf Wiedersehn Pet to our screens, this hilarious new play features all your favourite characters from the original series. So prepare for laughs-a-plenty as Fletch, Godber and the other inmates of Slade Prison take on the system under the nose of the ever suspicious Mr Mackay in what promises to be a sure-fire comic festive treat for the whole family.  
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Stephen K. Amos at the Lowry Stephen K. Amos Buy Manchester Lowry Tickets
Lowry Lyric Theatre - (Sun 21st Feb 2010)
Welcome to Stephen K Amos' third solo stand-up comedy tour of the UK. He's back with a brand new show for 2009/2010. It’s full to bursting with more fun, warmth, bonhomie and love than ever before. Forget the credit crunch and welcome to The Feelgood Factor!.
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Lee Mack at the Lowry Lee Mack - Going Out Buy Manchester Lowry Tickets
Lowry Lyric Theatre - (Sun 7th March 2010)
Critically acclaimed BAFTA-winning comedian Lee Mack returns to the live stage with a hotly anticipated new show. Lee will be 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. Lee is best known to BBC One viewers as the star of multi-award winning Not Going Out and as team captain on Would I Lie To You?
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Dave Gorman at the Lowry Dave Gorman Buy Manchester Lowry Tickets
Lowry Lyric Theatre - (Sat 13th March 2010)
In 2009, DAVE GORMAN set off on a unique national tour. The intention: to cycle over 1500 miles across Britain in 33 days… with a gig each night. I suppose that explains the title. But demand for the show has been so high that he’s decided to keep performing it… but this time without cycling from venue to venue. He’s obviously getting lazy. So now only the last bit of the title makes sense. But look at it from his point of view. Same show, fewer blisters. What would you do? Of course from your point of view it doesn’t matter because it’s not a show about the journey.
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