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

Mr Funbles’ Sunday Portal: A Vaguely Festive Miracle (ish) arrives at Alphabetti Theatre, Newcastle on Saturday 6th December. The alternative comedy variety night has built a reputation ‘as a cosy home for weirdos’, mixing high‑standard comedy with playful chaos.

This latest edition leans into the season with “jingle bells on,” offering a line‑up that could include comedy, clowning, drag, burlesque, theatre, music and sketch—anything that might be defined as performance. The show runs for around two hours and is billed as a joyful antidote to festive fatigue, inviting audiences to laugh, whoop and chortle their way into December.

Mr Funbles himself is promised to appear, guiding the evening with the irreverence and unpredictability that has become a hallmark of the Portal. Expect a mix of silliness and sharp wit, with performers bringing their own twists to the stage.

Entry is Pay What You Feel (suggested £10), with no one turned away for lack of funds. It’s not a Sunday, but this Saturday Portal offers a chance to embrace the spirit of the season with a show that balances organised chaos, genuine comedy and a dash of festive mischief.