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Focus: Lizzy Jakeman

We find out all we can about the independent comedy producer from Whitley Bay, ahead of a busy programme of events

Thu 29 Oct 2026 | VIEW

COMEDY REVIEW: Stewart Lee @ Tyne Theatre & Opera House, Newcastle (24.10.26) & Glasshouse, Gateshead (26.10.26)

Lee Fisher experiences two very different sides of the master comedian

Thu 29 Oct 2026 | VIEW

Interview: Your Aunt Fanny

Ahead of bringing their brand new sketch show Crease to Live Theatre, Newcastle (Thursday 29th – Saturday 31st October), we caught up with the Geordie comedy troupe to find out more

Tue 13 Oct 2026 | VIEW

COMEDY REVIEW: Metroland Live: As Seen On TV (Edinburgh Fringe Preview) @ Live Theatre, Newcastle (01.08.26)

Kai Palmer enjoys a comedy show of epic silliness courtesy of the Metroland crew

Mon 10 Aug 2026 | VIEW

Preview: SpaceBar Comedy Club, Sunderland

A Top Night of Stand-Up Comedy Returns to SpaceBar Arcade, Sunderland on Friday 31st July

Tue 28 Jul 2026 | VIEW

Preview: Elaine Robertson @ Tyne Theatre & Opera House

The County Durham comic brings her award-winning show, Delulu, to Newcastle on Ssturday 23rd May

Thu 21 May 2026 | VIEW

Preview: Stand-up For Changing Lives @ The Stand, Newcastle

On 12th May, Changing Lives hosts a fundraising comedy night at The Stand to support its work with people experiencing homelessness across the North East.

Thu 7 May 2026 | VIEW

Preview: Janine Harouni @ The Stand Newcastle

The New York Comedian and Two‑time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee brings her brand new show, This Is What You Waited For, to Tyneside on Thursday 19th March

Tue 10 Mar 2026 | VIEW

Preview: Mr Funbles’ Sunday Portal: A Vaguely Festive Miracle (ish) @ Alphabetti Theatre

The alternative comedy clown show happens in Newcastle this Saturday (6th December)

Mon 1 Dec 2025 | VIEW

Preview: Kerris Gibson @ The Stand Newcastle

Jonathon Coll previews the one-woman part stand-up, part theatre show coming to Newcastle on 30th November

Wed 26 Nov 2025 | VIEW