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INTERVIEW: Louise Young

Cameron Wright talks to the relatable and brutally honest comedian about classism, anarchy and embracing her wildly untethered life

Mon 10 Mar 2025 | VIEW

INTERVIEW: Roisin Crowley Linton

Emily Elliott talks to the North East comedian and theatre-maker about her new solo show which explores the complexities of trauma

Tue 11 Feb 2025 | VIEW

Interview: Lee Kyle

The South Shields comedian tells us about Bottle It, his new stand up tour show about messages in bottles and secrets

Wed 29 Jan 2025 | VIEW

INTERVIEW: Kai Humphries

Cameron Wright talks to the Blyth comedian about how the sometimes surreal experience of travelling informed his latest show, Gallivanting

Wed 8 Jan 2025 | VIEW

NEWS: Gavin Webster And The Fathas Of Convention @ The Stand

The local comedian brings his musical mayhem to The Stand

Wed 18 Dec 2024 | VIEW

INTERVIEW: Safe Spaces in Comedy

Emily Elliott talks to Rhian Jade and Nicola Mantalios about their events which seek to increase safe spaces for marginalised groups

Fri 22 Nov 2024 | VIEW

COMEDY REVIEW: Ed Gamble. Chloe Petts @ Tyne Theatre & Opera House, Newcastle (03.11.24)

Jonathan Coll enjoys a night of high-energy affable comedy from Ed Gamble

Wed 6 Nov 2024 | VIEW

STAGE REVIEW: Doomgate @ Laurel’s, Whitley Bay (30.10.24)

Mack Sproates enjoys a night of spooktacular dark comedy

Fri 1 Nov 2024 | VIEW

COMEDY REVIEW: Matt Forde @ Middlesbrough Town Hall (09.10.24)

Matthew Brown enjoys a night of well-timed satire and personal reflection from the celebrated comedian

Fri 11 Oct 2024 | VIEW

COMEDY REVIEW: Andrew O’ Neill @ The Stand, Newcastle (22.09.24)

Jonathan Coll enjoys a varied show which touches on masculinity, war and Netflix’s Is It Cake

Fri 27 Sep 2024 | VIEW