Chorlton Comedy Club, Manchester

Phil Nichol (‘Riotously funny’ Sunday Telegraph) Julian Deane (‘Sharp original punchlines‘ Independent) Seeta Wrightson and MC Scott Bennett (‘Comedy’s best kept secret’ Evening Standard)  all at Chorlton Comedy Club Manchester. Scroll down for details on the comedians.

Please arrive in plenty of time. The bar temporarily closes at 8.30pm until the first interval. Doors open at 7.30pm Acts subject to change. 18+ Fully seated. We want all our guests to have a great night so please respect those around you by turning off your phone and not talking whilst the show is in progress. Sorry but we can only refund or reallocate in event of the show being cancelled . Thanks!

Phil Nichol is something of a legend on the comedy circuit. He has won the ‘main comedy award at the Edinburgh Fringe (after two previous nominations) which is the comedy equivalent of the Nobel Prize. Phil is an energetic and exciting performer with an unquenchable thirst to break boundaries and innovate with his work. His skill as an improviser whether it be musical comedy or straight is unparalleled. With a surreal edge to some of his mischievous rantings Nichol always brings something new to the stage his keen sense of fun and eye for the shocking and absurd has cemented his position as one of the best comedians on the circuit today.

“Riotously funny” Sunday Telegraph “Cripplingly funny.” Three Weeks “Unflappable luminous talent” The List

Renowned amongst comedians for his inventive inspired and downright devastating punchlines Julian Deane regularly performs across the and has even gigged to a sold out Wembley Arena whilst supporting Paul Chowdhry on tour. Julian’s appeared on Sky’s Russell Howard Hour as well as beavering away behind the scenes turning out his high quality gags Never Mind the Buzzcocks Mock the Week and Matt Forde’s Unspun. When not touting his comedic wares up and down the nation’s motorway network Julian co-hosts the Two Vegan Idiots (TVI) podcast alongside friend fellow vegan and comedian Carl Donnelly.

“It’s just a matter of time before Julian Deane gets a boost up the comedy rankings. His trick is to make you think you’re watching standard stand-up fare then twisting expectations with sharp original punchlines.” The Independent

After spending lock down live streaming weekly comedy shows from his garden shed Scott Bennett appeared on BBC News Sky News and Five Live. This further increased the small yet loyal fan base built from Scott’s exemplary comedy club apperances. Since then Scott has appeared on BBC’s Live At The Apollo become a regular on Radio 4’s The New Quiz won numerous awards and toured the UK. November 2024 saw Scott perform at the Royal Variety Command Performance. 

‘ Live comedy’s best kept secret” Evening Standard “A very funny man” Rob Brydon ★★★★ Chortle ★★★★ TV Bomb ‘Proper meat-and-two-veg jokes’ Beyond The Joke

Bradford’s Seeta Wrightson (“Taking the comedy circuit by storm” Yorkshire Evening Post) completes the line up. Chorlton Comedy Club is booked marketed and produced by Comedy In A Van

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