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Gags galore at Newcastle Gateshead comedy festival

The annual Newcastle Gateshead comedy festival returns to Tyneside on Monday for a week of laughter at various venues across the region.

Big Mouth Comedy Club welcomes old friend

MIDDLESBROUGH’S Big Mouth Comedy Club welcomes an old friend for what looks set to be another busy night at the Town Hall Crypt on Saturday, March 6.

Russell Kane brings own brand of comedy to Middlesbrough

This week's Teesside comedy highlights

Jo Caulfield in Teesside double-bill

ONE of the most successful female comedians in the country is heading to Tees Valley - at the double.

Shows in Teesside to get you laughing

THERE are plenty of shows - from comedy classics to stand-up - to get you laughing in the weeks ahead. Here are some dates for your diary.

Review: Stephen K Amos, Journal Tyne Theatre, Newcastle

“I’VE got no axe to grind and there’s not going to be anything deep or political tonight. We’re just here to have a good time,” declares Stephen K Amos

Review: Pam Ann, Journal Tyne Theatre

BEING on board a Pam Ann trip is like no other flight you are ever likely to take.

Review: Julian Clary, The Journal Tyne Theatre

IT has been several years since Julian Clary has done stand-up in Newcastle.

Review: Simon Amstell, The Journal Tyne Theatre

ANYONE who had come to see Simon Amstell on the back of his TV presenting prowess may have left the theatre a little confused.

Review: Eddie Izzard, Metro Radio Arena

IT’s been more than a year since Eddie Izzard returned to the land of stand-up following a five-year film-making, TV-writing hiatus

Comedy Gigs & Events

The Suggestibles

The Suggestibles provide improvised comedy.

The Suggestibles

The Suggestibles provide improvised comedy.

Boogie Land

A night of pop songs and karaoke.

Catch 22 Comedy Club

A cosy cabaret-style venue, fully licensed bar and a up-for-it crowd featuring Dave Johns and Chris Martin.

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Gags galore at Newcastle Gateshead comedy festival

Gags galore at Newcastle Gateshead comedy festival

The annual Newcastle Gateshead comedy festival returns to Tyneside on Monday for a week of laughter at various venues across the region.

Big Mouth Comedy Club welcomes old friend

Big Mouth Comedy Club welcomes old friend

MIDDLESBROUGH’S Big Mouth Comedy Club welcomes an old friend for what looks set to be another busy night at the Town Hall Crypt on Saturday, March 6.