Special Events

Sunday 26th February

Laughing Cows

A Fantastic all female line up featuring our resident Mc Kerry Leigh plus Mercedes Benson, Heena Patel, Katie Tracey and February’s headline act is Maureen Younger.

Sun 26th Feb
Laughing Cows
A phenomenal all female line up featuring Maureen Younger, Mercedes Benson, Heena Patel, Katie Tracey and hosted by resident MC Kerry Leigh.
Time: 7:00pm. Admission: £8/£6.

Monday 27th February

Beat The Frog Birthday Special featuring Alun Cochrane!

To celebrate our 9th Birthday we’ve got a little treat for you! Come and join us!
We’ve picked some of the best new acts in the country to do the competition and the cherry on our Birthday cake will be the utterly fantastic Alun Cochrane! You may have seen him on Michael Mcintyre’s Comedy Road Show and most recently on Russell Howard’s Good News.

Mon 27th Feb
Beat the Frog Birthday
To celebrate our 9th Birthday we’ve got a little treat for you! Come and join us! We’ve picked some of the best new acts in the country to do the competition and the cherry on our Birthday cake will be the utterly fantastic ALUN COCHRANE! You may have seen him on Michael Mcintyre’s Comedy Road Show and most recently on Russell Howard’s Good News.
Time: 7:00pm. Admission: £5 reserved / £3 on the door.

Tuesday 28th February

Gag Reels: When Film and Stand up Collide.

The show where we get one of our favourite comedians to take us through their best worst film.

February sees City Life Comedian of the Year Eddie Hoo as host. What film has he picked? We don’t want to ruin the surprise but it sounds a bit like “Flirty Barry”.

Tue 24th Apr
GAG REELS… when film and comedy collide.
One of the countries top comedians showing us their best worst film.
Time: 7:00pm. Admission: £5/£4.

Wednesday 29th February

Short Com

Exhibiting the funniest short films and sketches upon the big screen, Short Com champions independent filmmakers that try to make the world a funnier place.


All proceeds from the night are donated to the charity CALM.
To read a review of the last event click here.

Wed 29th Feb
Short Com
If you’d like so submit material, send an email to xanderkulic@yahoo.co.uk Admission £5 or free entry with selected film
Time: 7:00pm. Admission: £5.

Tuesday 6th March

The Dunning Kruger Effect

The alternative comedy show is back! With a mixture of sketches, stand up and audience participation this is a night with a difference.


Some come along and see David Longley, Chris Stokes and Eddie Hoo do what they do best.

Tue 10th Apr
The Dunning – Kruger Effect
A unique blend of stand up comedy, sketches and audience participation brought to you by David Longley, Chris Stokes and Eddie Hoo.
Time: 7:00pm. Admission: £5/£4 reserved.

Sunday 11th March

Stand Up Sunday

Four top class comedians will be presenting their finest material in order to raise as
much money as possible for a wonderful cause. The Alzheimers Society presents
Seymour Mace, Tony Burgess, Adam Staunton and MC Iain Stirling.

Sun 11th Mar
Stand Up Sunday
The Alzheimers Society presents Seymour Mace, Tony Burgess, Adam Staunton and MC Carl Hutchinson.
Time: 7:00pm. Admission: £5/£3.

Wednesday 14th March

Rock Radio’s One Night Stand..Up!

One Night Stand… Up! – The Final


106.1 Real Radio XS search for the next big comedy talent hosted by genial Geordie Barry Dodds and a very special headline set from the multi award winning Sam Gore.
6 finalists come together to battle it out to be crowned Real Radio XS Comedian 2012.

Wed 14th Mar
One Night Stand..Up! : The Final.
106.1 Real Radio XS search for the next big comedy talent with special guest performances from some of the biggest names in comedy.
Time: 7:00pm. Admission: £8.

Sunday 25th March

Laughing Cows

A Fantastic all female line up featuring our resident Mc Kerry Leigh, March’s headline act is star of Phoneix nights and Ideal, Jo Enright.

Sun 25th Mar
Laughing Cows
A phenomenal all female line up featuring Jo Enright and hosted by resident MC Kerry Leigh.
Time: 7:00pm. Admission: £8/£6.

Tuesday 27th March

Gag Reels: When Film and Stand up Collide.

The show where we get one of our favourite comedians to take us through their best worst film.

March’s show is in the capable and unpredictable hands of Ideal star Seymour Mace!

Tue 28th Feb
GAG REELS… when film and comedy collide.
One of the countries top comedians showing us their best worst film.
Time: 7:00pm. Admission: £5/£4.
Tue 27th Mar
GAG REELS… when film and comedy collide.
One of the countries top comedians showing us their best worst film.
Time: 7:00pm. Admission: £5/£4.
Tue 24th Apr
GAG REELS… when film and comedy collide.
One of the countries top comedians showing us their best worst film.
Time: 7:00pm. Admission: £5/£4.

Tuesday 3rd April

Lee Martin for Gag Reflex Management presents… THE BOY WITH TAPE ON HIS FACE

The silent show that is creating a lot of talk. Mime with noise, stand-up with no talking, drama with no acting. You’ll laugh, you’ll scream and ultimately you’ll end up like The Boy – lost for words. AS SEEN ON: ITV1s Comedy Rocks with Jason Manford, BBC3s Live at the Fringe , BBC2’s Comedy Prom with Tim Minchin and the 2011 Royal Variety Performance.

“A truly magical experience” Chortle.co.uk *****

“The Boy With Tape on His Face is utterly spectacular! Endlessly inventive, hysterically funny. Fight for a ticket.” Tim Arthur, Time Out *****

“A deliciously skilful hour, some of the set pieces are simply joyous, sometimes mesmerising” The Times ****

“Wills is the last word in silent comedy” The Guardian **** “It’s not often you can say you really didn’t want a show to end” The Scotsman ****

“Wills is a slapstick virtuoso” The List *****

Tue 3rd Apr
The Boy with Tape of his Face
AS SEEN ON ITV1s COMEDY ROCKS WITH JASON MANFORD, BBC3s “LIVE @ THE FRINGE” , “BBC2’s COMEDY PROM” WITH TIM MINCHIN & 2011 ROYAL VARIETY PERFORMANCE | Find out more...
Time: 7:00pm. Admission: £10/£8.

Tuesday 10th April

The Dunning Kruger Effect

The alternative comedy show is back! With a mixture of sketches, stand up and audience participation this is a night with a difference.


Some come along and see David Longley, Chris Stokes and Eddie Hoo do what they do best.

Tue 10th Apr
The Dunning – Kruger Effect
A unique blend of stand up comedy, sketches and audience participation brought to you by David Longley, Chris Stokes and Eddie Hoo.
Time: 7:00pm. Admission: £5/£4 reserved.
Tue 6th Mar
The Dunning – Kruger Effect
A unique blend of stand up comedy, sketches and audience participation brought to you by David Longley, Chris Stokes and Eddie Hoo.
Time: 7:00pm. Admission: £5/£4 reserved.

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