Comedy

Smoggie Queens is set to host its premiere at Middlesbrough Town Hall

Pink carpet to be rolled out on Teesside for star-studded Smoggie Queens premiere

Joan Rooke with the Victoria Wood coat

Joan Rooke with the Victoria Wood coat

Iconic coat worn by comedy star to be auctioned in County Durham

Panto legend Su Pollard who is starring as the wicked fairy Carabosse in Sleeping Beauty at Darlington Hippodrome

Panto legend Su Pollard who is starring as the wicked fairy Carabosse in Sleeping Beauty at Darlington Hippodrome

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'I'll never stop doing panto": Su Pollard on her 49th panto season in Darlington

HENRY NORMAL AND NIGEL PLANER

HENRY NORMAL AND NIGEL PLANER

BAFTA winning writer Henry Normal and comic legend Nigel Planer tour North East

A memorial event for cult duck hero 'Longboi' has taken place at the University of York, as BBC Radio One presenter Greg James paid tribute in a special breakfast show memorial episode

A memorial event for cult duck hero 'Longboi' has taken place at the University of York, as BBC Radio One presenter Greg James paid tribute in a special breakfast show memorial episode

Memorial event takes place for viral duck 'Longboi' as BBC's Greg James pays tribute

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Jimmy Carr is coming to Darlington to perform at the Hippodrome

Comedian Mark Thomas is bringing his UK tour to Barnard Castle's comedy club in February 2025.

Comedian Mark Thomas is bringing his UK tour to Barnard Castle's comedy club in February 2025.

'Godfather of political comedy' bringing comeback tour to County Durham

Tommy Cannon, right, with Paul 'Goffy' Gough at Hartlepool Marina

Tommy Cannon, right, with Paul 'Goffy' Gough at Hartlepool Marina

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Comedy legend spotted making first ever visit to North East town ahead of solo tour

The event is to be held in October and features former BBC Newcastle host Sue Sweeney

The event is to be held in October and features former BBC Newcastle host Sue Sweeney

County Durham community centre to host comedy evening featuring award-winning act

BBC Comedy Smoggie Queens has been filming across the region

BBC Comedy Smoggie Queens has been filming across the region

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Smoggie Queens: Plot, cast, and what we know so far about upcoming BBC show

Tommy Cannon holding a picture of himself with Robbie Williams – the night that changed his mindset

Tommy Cannon holding a picture of himself with Robbie Williams – the night that changed his mindset

Tommy rocks on in the North East as singing star inspires comedy legend's solo tour

Darlington comic Jim Moir's artwork was created while on tour with Teesside comedian Bob Mortimer in the 1990s.

Darlington comic Jim Moir's artwork was created while on tour with Teesside comedian Bob Mortimer in the 1990s.

Cultural attractions

Comedian Jim Moir's artwork collection coming to North East gallery

County Durham comedy club set to host early viewings of Edinburgh Fringe shows

County Durham comedy club set to host early viewings of Edinburgh Fringe shows

County Durham comedy club set to host early viewings of Edinburgh Fringe shows

Ed Byrne has postponed his Middlesbrough show to give audience members more time to vote in the General Election.

Ed Byrne has postponed his Middlesbrough show to give audience members more time to vote in the General Election.

General Election 2024

Ed Byrne delays North East show to give audience more time to vote in election

Rhod Gilbert at Sunderland Empire

Rhod Gilbert at Sunderland Empire

The hottest ticket in town- Rhod Gilbert takes to the stage in Sunderland

The best dad joke revealed after extensive research

The best dad joke revealed after extensive research

The best dad joke has been revealed

A car has toppled the Victoria Wood statue in Bury

A car has toppled the Victoria Wood statue in Bury

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County Durham brother of comedian Victoria Wood shocked as her statue is toppled

The map replaces place names with celebrity names Picture: PEOPLE OF THE MAP OF THE UK

The map replaces place names with celebrity names Picture: PEOPLE OF THE MAP OF THE UK

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Map replaces the region's towns with celebrity names - who's famous in your area

Jimmy Carr is set to bring his show Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny to Stockton Globe later this year Credit: PA

Jimmy Carr is set to bring his show Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny to Stockton Globe later this year Credit: PA

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Jimmy Carr bringing new tour to North East venue this December

Tickets are available for more than 90 acts booked at The Fire Station, Sunderland

Tickets are available for more than 90 acts booked at The Fire Station, Sunderland

Country and indie stars, a drag queen and top tribute acts coming to North East

Chris Cross is gathering the best magicians in the UK for a conference at the weekend

Chris Cross is gathering the best magicians in the UK for a conference at the weekend

'Better than the telly': UK's top magicians to perform in North East this weekend

Left, Kayla and Lana

Left, Kayla and Lana

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Bringing a smile to Aycliffe - girls behind dinosaurs costumes that went viral

Ken Howe, left, and Alan Metcalf, far right, of Durham City Freemen, with Sally Dixon and Stephen Cronin, centre left and right, of Durham Fringe Festival

Ken Howe, left, and Alan Metcalf, far right, of Durham City Freemen, with Sally Dixon and Stephen Cronin, centre left and right, of Durham Fringe Festival

Five-day festival in the North East gets financial shot-in-the arm to spread the word

Akbar the Great, Darlington.

Akbar the Great, Darlington.

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Darlington restaurant’s hilarious response to Akbar The Great name change

We visited Dweebs Comedy hosted at Fabio’s Bar in Durham city centre for their Oscars themed show

We visited Dweebs Comedy hosted at Fabio’s Bar in Durham city centre for their Oscars themed show

We went to Durham's 'most chaotic' comedy night - here are our thoughts

Catherine Bohart anticipates ‘fantastic’ North East audiences in upcoming tour

Rob Beckett announces brand new show Giraffe coming to the North East

Each Caper programme includes great local food and bars, five bands, comedians and much more

Each Caper programme includes great local food and bars, five bands, comedians and much more

Music, comedy and dance at ‘world first’ North East takeover event

Simon Cartright is outstanding as Frankie Howerd in the performance heading to Barnard Castle

Simon Cartright is outstanding as Frankie Howerd in the performance heading to Barnard Castle

Comedy legend Frankie Howerd brought back to life by Mark Farrelly at Barnard Castle

Consett Comedy Festival reveals a jam-packed festival line up

Consett Comedy Festival reveals a jam-packed festival line up

County Durham comedy festival line-up set to host comedy legends this May

Jess Fostekew embarks on her new tour Mettle

Jess Fostekew embarks on her new tour Mettle

Jess Fostekew embarks on a new comedy tour heading to Stockton Arc

Ed Byrne, TM Stu and Michelle Shaughnessy

Ed Byrne, TM Stu and Michelle Shaughnessy

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PICTURED: Comedian Ed Byrne spotted enjoying pint in Darlington before show

Vittorio Angelone will be bringing his new show, ‘Who Do You Think You Are? I Am!’, to Middlesbrough Town Hall and The Stand in Newcastle

Vittorio Angelone will be bringing his new show, ‘Who Do You Think You Are? I Am!’, to Middlesbrough Town Hall and The Stand in Newcastle

Vittorio Angelone ready to kick off his comedy tour with sold out Newcastle show

Phoenix Nights cast

Phoenix Nights cast

Fans of Peter Kay's iconic Phoenix Nights can bid for a piece of TV history

Varna International Ballet

Varna International Ballet

Darlington Hippodrome Reveals Exciting 2024 Line Up

The 'What's your Beef?' segment at Newcastle Utilita Arena

The 'What's your Beef?' segment at Newcastle Utilita Arena

We went to Chris and Rosie Ramsey's Live Podcast Show- here's what we thought

What's Your Beef? Segment during the Sh**ged Married Annoyed Newcastle Utilita Arena Show

What's Your Beef? Segment during the Sh**ged Married Annoyed Newcastle Utilita Arena Show

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Couple from Surrey get Engaged at Newcastle’s Sh**ged Married Annoyed Show

Pantomime season is upon us - and we have a round-up of some of the best of this year's North East productions

Pantomime season is upon us - and we have a round-up of some of the best of this year's North East productions

Your guide to Christmas pantomimes in the North East and North Yorkshire 2023

Rhod Gilbert announces first tour after cancer - and there are five North East dates

Rhod Gilbert announces first tour after cancer - and there are five North East dates

Rhod Gilbert announces tour after cancer battle - there are 7 North East dates

Comedians from the UK and beyond will take to the stage at The Fire Station, Sunderland in a programme of comedy which starts this month (Saturday).

Comedians from the UK and beyond will take to the stage at The Fire Station, Sunderland in a programme of comedy which starts this month (Saturday).

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Chuckle muscles to be tickled as mirth masters come to North East venue

Comedian Paul Smith, who is known for his quick-comebacks and interactions with his crowd, played the Sunderland Empire at the end of last month - with a near sold-out crowd in

Comedian Paul Smith, who is known for his quick-comebacks and interactions with his crowd, played the Sunderland Empire at the end of last month - with a near sold-out crowd in

Sunderland Empire Theatre

Venue forced to respond after crowd members ejected from comedy gig amid sound issue

Hardwick Festival is back next week. Picture: JAC Media

Hardwick Festival is back next week. Picture: JAC Media

Everything you need to know about Hardwick Live as festival returns next weekend

Guz Khan is bringing his stand-up tour to Middlesbrough Town Hall and York Theatre Royal in January 2024. Picture: Multitude Media

Guz Khan is bringing his stand-up tour to Middlesbrough Town Hall and York Theatre Royal in January 2024. Picture: Multitude Media

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Comedian Guz Khan to bring stand-up tour to two North East venues next year

Clockwise from top left, Tommy Cannon, Billy Pearce, Anita Harris and Bernie Clifton are among the legends heading to the region

Clockwise from top left, Tommy Cannon, Billy Pearce, Anita Harris and Bernie Clifton are among the legends heading to the region

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Laugh me a laugh: Legends of Variety head to the North East

Jack Whitehall will be performing at Stockton in August

Jack Whitehall will be performing at Stockton in August

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Jack Whitehall has added a surprise visit to Stockton to his new UK tour

Keith Lemon aka Leigh Francis will embark on his first ever comedy tour in 2024.

Keith Lemon aka Leigh Francis will embark on his first ever comedy tour in 2024.

Celebrity Juice's Leigh Francis announces first ever UK comedy tour

Paul Foot is bringing his new stand-up show, Dissolve, to three North East venues this autumn. Pictures: Multitude Media

Paul Foot is bringing his new stand-up show, Dissolve, to three North East venues this autumn. Pictures: Multitude Media

Comedian Paul Foot on bringing his show, Dissolve, to the North East this autumn

Kiplin Hall and gardens to host evenings of outdoor theatre this summer with the Hall serving as a stunning backdrop

Kiplin Hall and gardens to host evenings of outdoor theatre this summer with the Hall serving as a stunning backdrop

North Yorkshire hall gardens to host summer of outdoor theatre and music

TV star Tom Rosenthal called into The Falcon, in Micklegate, last night and got behind the bar

TV star Tom Rosenthal called into The Falcon, in Micklegate, last night and got behind the bar

TV star gets behind the bar at York pub and serves drinks to customers

Stevie White, Jack Dean and Robbie Knox.

Stevie White, Jack Dean and Robbie Knox.

Middlesbrough Town Hall

Review: What we thought of JaackMaate’s Happy Hour Podcast Live

Paul Foot is bringing his stand-up show, Dissolve, to three North East venues later this year. Pictures: Multitude Media/Google Maps

Paul Foot is bringing his stand-up show, Dissolve, to three North East venues later this year. Pictures: Multitude Media/Google Maps

Comedian to bring stand-up show to three North East venues in UK tour

A man, 40, has been arrested in connection with reports of people claiming they had been sold fake tickets in the last few weeks for events including Peter Kay and a range of upcoming concerts on social media Credit: NORTHUMBRIA POLICE

A man, 40, has been arrested in connection with reports of people claiming they had been sold fake tickets in the last few weeks for events including Peter Kay and a range of upcoming concerts on social media Credit: NORTHUMBRIA POLICE

Northumbria Police

Suspected scammer who allegedly sold fraudulent Peter Kay tickets online arrested

Full line-up of this years festival.

Full line-up of this years festival.

Consett Comedy Festival

Everything you need to know about Consett Comedy Festival

Barry Humphries in his celebrated role as Melbourne's most famous housewife, Dame Edna Everage Picture: PA

Barry Humphries in his celebrated role as Melbourne's most famous housewife, Dame Edna Everage Picture: PA

North East radio presenter recalls hilarious interview with Dame Edna Everage creator