Comedy

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Benidorm star Crissy Rock to host community awards at Chester pub

Josh Jones (front row, second from right) is expected to be the breakout star of Amazon's Last One Laughing and is in Chester on Wednesday.

Josh Jones (front row, second from right) is expected to be the breakout star of Amazon's Last One Laughing and is in Chester on Wednesday.

Chester Rooftop Social comedy night to host Last One Laughing star Josh Jones

Choir of Man at Chester Storyhouse.

Choir of Man at Chester Storyhouse.

Love a dance and a sing in your seat? Choir of Man is just the night for you!

Podcaster historian Greg Jenner is coming to Chester.

Podcaster historian Greg Jenner is coming to Chester.

Chester's Roman history is why top historian Greg Jenner is coming to city event

Lenny Henry is touring the UK for the first time in more than a decade.

Lenny Henry is touring the UK for the first time in more than a decade.

Chester date announced for first Lenny Henry UK tour for more than 10 years

Joel Sanders aka The Angry Boater is coming to Chester.

Joel Sanders aka The Angry Boater is coming to Chester.

Angry Boater Joel Sanders set for Chester Alexander's Show

Maisie Adam is coming to Chester in 2027.

Maisie Adam is coming to Chester in 2027.

Maisie Adam tour extension takes in Chester Storyhouse date in 2027

Award winning comedian extends UK tour by bringing show to Chester

Esther Manito will be in Chester Storyhouse on Wednesday.

Esther Manito will be in Chester Storyhouse on Wednesday.

Esther Manito ready to bring 'Slagbomb' tour to Chester Storyhouse

David Walliams. Pic Charlie Clift

David Walliams. Pic Charlie Clift

David Walliams first ever Christmas adventure and he's heading to Chester!

Harry Enfield set to perform at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall

Hayley Ellis will host and headline the night in Chester.

Hayley Ellis will host and headline the night in Chester.

Marie Collins Foundation to benefit from Chester charity comedy night

A previous comedy night at Thornton Hough Village Club

A previous comedy night at Thornton Hough Village Club

Comedy nights set to continue at popular Wirral venue

Aisling Bea is coming to Chester in 2026.

Aisling Bea is coming to Chester in 2026.

Comedy star Aisling Bea to bring her 'Older than Jesus' tour show to Chester

Open-air theatre is coming back to Chester

Open-air theatre is coming back to Chester

Open-air theatre returns to Chester with festival of theatre, comedy and street food

'Taskmaster was wild, fun and can help kickstart tour' says Cheshire's Stevie Martin

Sophie McCartney will be bringing her new tour to Warrington next month

Sophie McCartney will be bringing her new tour to Warrington next month

Pyramid and Parr Hall

Cheshire mum who became viral sensation opens up about hometown show nerves

Esther Manito will be coming to Chester in October.

Esther Manito will be coming to Chester in October.

Top British/Lebanese comedian Esther Manito set for Chester show

From left, Carys Jones, Kathryn Fennell and Dominic Keefe in a scene from The Murder Room

From left, Carys Jones, Kathryn Fennell and Dominic Keefe in a scene from The Murder Room

Unfaithful bride-to-be shoots fiancé to keep lover in crime thriller spoof

Jenny Eclair, Lemn Sissay and Louise Minchin are all coming to Frodsham in May.

Jenny Eclair, Lemn Sissay and Louise Minchin are all coming to Frodsham in May.

Jenny Eclair, Lemn Sissay and Louise Minchin confirmed for Frodsham festival

Simon Owens, known as Simon Mark, a Peter Kay tribute from Ellesmere Port, has died suddenly.

Simon Owens, known as Simon Mark, a Peter Kay tribute from Ellesmere Port, has died suddenly.

GoFundMe page launched for Ellesmere Port comedian Simon Mark after shock death

Comedy legend Ben Elton confirms stand up show in New Brighton

Pick N Mix are coming to Chester

Pick N Mix are coming to Chester

Award-winning improv troupe to perform Christmas show in Chester

Sophie McCartney. Picture: Karla Gowlett.

Sophie McCartney. Picture: Karla Gowlett.

Tickets to go on sale for Sophie McCartney at Storyhouse Chester

The show will take place in the city next month

The show will take place in the city next month

Comedian Frankie Allen set for one-night show in Chester

Ed Byrne is set to perform his new show at Storyhouse. (Image: Rosyln Gaunt)

Ed Byrne is set to perform his new show at Storyhouse. (Image: Rosyln Gaunt)

Ed Byrne brings his 'best reviewed show' at Edinburgh Fringe to Chester

Binky Beaumont will be at Bolesworth Castle.

Binky Beaumont will be at Bolesworth Castle.

Cheshire castle set for 'fangtastic' event as scary circus returns

TV comic Phil Wang is coming to Parr Hall this month - here's what he had to say about it

TV comic Phil Wang is coming to Parr Hall this month - here's what he had to say about it

TV comic Phil Wang on Parr Hall, and getting nervous telling jokes to friends

Headliners included Fleur East.

Headliners included Fleur East.

Deva Fest enjoys huge turnout for first year at Cholmondeley Castle

The cast of new BBC comedy Henpocalypse!, which was filmed on Wirral. L-R: Bernadette (Elizabeth), Zara (Lucie), Veena (Lauren), Shelly (Callie), Jen (Kate)

The cast of new BBC comedy Henpocalypse!, which was filmed on Wirral. L-R: Bernadette (Elizabeth), Zara (Lucie), Veena (Lauren), Shelly (Callie), Jen (Kate)

Trailer released for new BBC comedy filmed on Wirral

Storyhouse will be staging events throughout the summer at the Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre village.

Storyhouse will be staging events throughout the summer at the Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre village.

Chester Storyhouse reveal open air events for 'Great Midsummer Spectacular'

Deva Fest announces line-up for comedy stage

Paul O'Grady died on March 28

Paul O'Grady died on March 28

Paul O’Grady remembered as ‘force for good’ in TV tribute

Adam Rowe set to bring new comedy tour to Parr Hall

Adam Rowe set to bring new comedy tour to Parr Hall

Pyramid and Parr Hall

Adam Rowe set to bring new comedy tour to Parr Hall

Social media star and comedian Troy Hawke, known for his Greeters Guild series, outside the Cosy Club in Chester.

Social media star and comedian Troy Hawke, known for his Greeters Guild series, outside the Cosy Club in Chester.

Greeters Guild star Troy Hawke spreads cheer in Chester

Peter Kay announced the extra shows on Sara Cox’s BBC Radio 2 drivetime show on Thursday, December 8.(PA)

Peter Kay announced the extra shows on Sara Cox’s BBC Radio 2 drivetime show on Thursday, December 8.(PA)

Peter Kay adds MORE dates to UK 2023 tour including Newcastle, Glasgow and more

Storyhouse Chester.

Storyhouse Chester.

Chester Storyhouse theatre announces packed schedule of new shows for 2023

Peter Kay's first live tour in 12 years has begun

Peter Kay's first live tour in 12 years has begun

Peter Kay makes request to fans as his first live tour in 12 years kicks off

Hundreds of thousands struggle to secure tickets to Peter Kay’s comeback tour

Hundreds of thousands struggle to secure tickets to Peter Kay’s comeback tour

Hundreds of thousands struggle to secure tickets to Peter Kay’s comeback tour

Crissy started her career as a comedian in the late 1980's.

Crissy started her career as a comedian in the late 1980's.

Benidorm star is coming to Neston for special stand-up Christmas show

Phil Walker to perform at The Live Rooms

The countdown is on for the Deva Fest event.

The countdown is on for the Deva Fest event.

Countdown is on to popular festival event in Chester

Chester city centre's historic Rows.

Chester city centre's historic Rows.

See where Chester ranks among the 'most British' cities in the UK

Two in five people in Cheshire admit to peeping into neighbours homes in new survey.

Two in five people in Cheshire admit to peeping into neighbours homes in new survey.

Over half of people surveyed in Cheshire confess to being nosey neighbours

Maggie Fox was known for playing Ruth Audsley in Coronation Street in 2001 (PA)

Maggie Fox was known for playing Ruth Audsley in Coronation Street in 2001 (PA)

Shameless and Coronation Street star Maggie Fox dies in 'sudden accident'

A theatre stage. Credit: Canva

A theatre stage. Credit: Canva

ATG Tickets extends 2 for 1 tickets deal to April - How to get yours

Paul Chowdhry will bring his new tour to Chester next month.

Paul Chowdhry will bring his new tour to Chester next month.

Award winning comedian Paul Chowdhry brings tour to Chester Storyhouse

Geoff Norcott (Karla Gowlett)

Geoff Norcott (Karla Gowlett)

Comedian Geoff Norcott brings new tour 'I Blame The Parents' to Cheshire

Rows of empty red theatre seats. Credit: PA

Rows of empty red theatre seats. Credit: PA

ATG Tickets has 2 for 1 tickets in March - How to get yours

Sky has revealed what will be streaming in February 2022, here are our favoruite picks. (Sky/PA)

Sky has revealed what will be streaming in February 2022, here are our favoruite picks. (Sky/PA)

Coming to Sky in February 2022: Super Bowl, Dating No Filter and Space Jam with LeBron James

Duncan McKenzie, Joe Royle, Neville Southall and Martin Dobson are coming to Chester Brook Mollington Hotel

Duncan McKenzie, Joe Royle, Neville Southall and Martin Dobson are coming to Chester Brook Mollington Hotel

Everton stars to appear at Chester Brook Mollington Hotel

We've rounded up all the shows and gigs going on at the Manchester AO Arena so you can start to plan for 2022 (Canva)

We've rounded up all the shows and gigs going on at the Manchester AO Arena so you can start to plan for 2022 (Canva)

Gigs and shows you can see at Manchester AO Arena in 2022 - How to get tickets

Jethro dies from Covid as fans rush to pay tribute to 'legendary comedian'. (Jethro's Facebook page)

Jethro dies from Covid as fans rush to pay tribute to 'legendary comedian'. (Jethro's Facebook page)

Jethro dies from Covid as fans rush to pay tribute to 'legendary comedian'

The Peter Kay Tribute act will be performed at the Ellesmere Port Civic Hall this December.

The Peter Kay Tribute act will be performed at the Ellesmere Port Civic Hall this December.

Ellesmere Port to host Peter Kay and Lee Evans tribute acts