Comedy at Shakespeare North Playhouse
Mon 10 Feb, 2025
If laughter is the best medicine, consider Shakespeare North Playhouse your new prescription pad. We’ve lined up a comedy schedule so good, even the Bard himself would be chuckling in the aisles. Whether you love sharp storytelling, fast-paced wit, or the kind of humour that makes you snort-laugh in public (we won’t judge), we’ve got something for everyone.
Shaparak Khorsandi: Scatterbrain – Friday 1st March
Ever felt like your brain is one big, chaotic filing cabinet? Good news—you’re not alone. One of Britain’s most beloved stand-ups, Shaparak Khorsandi, is here to take you on a hilariously unfiltered tour of her mind, fresh from reassessing her life through the lens of an ADHD diagnosis.
Expect side-splitting stories about her early comedy days, handwritten letters (yes, actual letters), and the joy of embracing the chaos. With killer reviews from The Guardian, Evening Standard and Funny Women, this is a night of comedy that’s equal parts heartwarming and riotous.
Smug Club – Saturday 24th February
A night of top-tier comedy, razor-sharp punchlines, and pure unfiltered fun? Welcome to Smug Club.
Headliner is Smug Roberts, the Manchester comedy legend known for his warm humour, killer storytelling, and the kind of wit that sneaks up on you and leaves you howling. And if that’s not enough, Archie Kelly—yep, Phoenix Nights’ very own Kenny Senior—is joining the lineup, alongside the brilliant Danny Sutcliffe as support.
At just £10 a ticket, this is the best comedy deal you’ll find north of the M6. Grab your mates, grab a drink, and prepare for an unforgettable night of belly laughs.
Women Aren’t Funny – Saturday 9th March
Oh, we’ve heard it all before. “Women just joke about periods and bras!” Well, at Shakespeare North, we love a Period BRAma—and we love proving the doubters wrong.
Women Aren’t Funny is a celebration of the finest female and non-binary comedians, bringing you a lineup packed with wit, warmth, and a glorious dose of mischief.
💥 Compere: Gill Gee – A former therapist turned stand-up, Gill navigates menopause, midlife crises, and single motherhood with unfiltered honesty and a wicked sense of humour.
💥 Steph Bradshaw – Fresh from a sell-out Edinburgh Fringe run, Steph’s comedy is sharp, smart, and straight-up hilarious.
💥 Headliner: Hayley Ellis – Tour support for Sarah Millican and Jason Manford, contributor to Russell Howard’s Good News, and an absolute powerhouse of comedy.
This is more than a comedy night—it’s a mic-drop moment for every woman who’s ever been told to “smile more”
🎭 Ready to book? Tickets are flying faster than a stand-up’s comeback to a heckler, so don’t miss out. Grab your seats, and we’ll see you for a night of pure comedy gold at Shakespeare North Playhouse.
