Comedy

Four Forty Theatre will bring its comedic adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream to Wold Top Brewery

Comedic adaption of famous Shakespeare play comes to Yorkshire Wolds

The Roxy, Leadgate.

The Roxy, Leadgate.

Award-winning comedian brings tour to newly-restored County Durham theatre

Elaine Robertson brings her tour to Darlington.

Elaine Robertson brings her tour to Darlington.

Viral Consett comedian performing debut stand up tour in Darlington tonight

Joshua Nichol of The Northern Echo performing stand-up comedy at Consett Comedy Festival

Joshua Nichol of The Northern Echo performing stand-up comedy at Consett Comedy Festival

I watched my best mate perform stand-up and I was shocked how funny he was

Joe McElderry in Consett.

Joe McElderry in Consett.

Viral nan joins Joe McElderry in County Durham as he hints at 'change of direction'

Me with my comedy mentor Steffen and Consett Comedy Festival organiser Lee Woolhead.

Me with my comedy mentor Steffen and Consett Comedy Festival organiser Lee Woolhead.

How I learned to be a 'comedian' in 30 days before my first gig at a festival

Darlington Mind will host its first-ever Tribute Night at the Majestic Theatre in Darlingto

Darlington Mind will host its first-ever Tribute Night at the Majestic Theatre in Darlingto

Tribute night to Lewis Capaldi and Sam Fender to boost Darlington Mind

Award-winning blind comedian and musician David Eagle will bring his solo stand-up sh

Award-winning blind comedian and musician David Eagle will bring his solo stand-up sh

Blind comic David Eagle set to bring laughter to County Durham audience

Comedy festival at North East arts centre — what to expect and how to get tickets

I will be learning how to do stand-up comedy in just weeks before taking to the stage at Consett Comedy Festival (currently under construction).

I will be learning how to do stand-up comedy in just weeks before taking to the stage at Consett Comedy Festival (currently under construction).

Can I learn stand-up in just weeks before performing at a County Durham festival?

'Shark spotted' (AI)

'Shark spotted' (AI)

April Fools' Day

'Shark spotted' in popular marina - North East joins in with April Fools’ pranks

Consett Comedy Festival organiser Lee Woolhead with comedy legend Joe Paquale, left

Consett Comedy Festival organiser Lee Woolhead with comedy legend Joe Paquale, left

Quiet mastermind behind County Durham comedy festival marks five years of laughter

Stand-up comedian Chris McCausland is set to bring his show Yonks to Darlington Hippodrome for one night only, it has been announced.

Stand-up comedian Chris McCausland is set to bring his show Yonks to Darlington Hippodrome for one night only, it has been announced.

Darlington Hippodrome

Comedian Chris McCausland brings hit show Yonks to Darlington Hippodrome

Al Murray’s Pub Landlord returns with All You Need Is Guv at Darlington Hippodrome on March 1, promising a one-night-only comedy show with limited tickets remaining

Al Murray’s Pub Landlord returns with All You Need Is Guv at Darlington Hippodrome on March 1, promising a one-night-only comedy show with limited tickets remaining

Darlington Hippodrome

Al Murray brings his All You Need is Guv tour to Darlington Hippodrome

Veteran comedian Ian Stone is heading out on only his second national tour, including stops at The Stand, Newcastle and the Stockton Arc

Veteran comedian Ian Stone is heading out on only his second national tour, including stops at The Stand, Newcastle and the Stockton Arc

Celebrated club comic 'can't wait' for North East return as he embarks on tour

Sir Billy made a rare appearance at the event

Sir Billy made a rare appearance at the event

Sir Billy Connolly makes rare public appearance seven years after retiring from tours

Comedy legend set to perform at Middlesbrough club

Veteran comedian Harry Hill will headline The Comedy Forum at the Forum Theatre in Billingham

Veteran comedian Harry Hill will headline The Comedy Forum at the Forum Theatre in Billingham

North East Comedy forum to host TV Burp star Harry Hill

Bands and banners parade scene at this year's Durham Miners' Gala

Bands and banners parade scene at this year's Durham Miners' Gala

Durham Miners Gala

Special auction and comedy night to help pay for next Durham Miners' Gala

Acclaimed comedian Edy Hurst will perform his unique show, Edy Hurst’s Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Himself, at Durham Gala

Acclaimed comedian Edy Hurst will perform his unique show, Edy Hurst’s Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Himself, at Durham Gala

Edy Hurst bringing 'delightfully irreverent' show to Durham

A comedy night in Darlington brought a touching reunion as veteran comedian Mick Miller, right, reunited backstage with Walter Gee, 93, after more than 30 years

A comedy night in Darlington brought a touching reunion as veteran comedian Mick Miller, right, reunited backstage with Walter Gee, 93, after more than 30 years

Veteran comedians reunited at Darlington show after more than 30 years

Everything you need to know about Darlington’s Last Train Home Festival

Tommy Cooper’s iconic red silk robe from his final performance was sold for £8,500 at Tennants Auctioneers in North Yorkshire, purchased by famed illusionist David Copperfield

Tommy Cooper’s iconic red silk robe from his final performance was sold for £8,500 at Tennants Auctioneers in North Yorkshire, purchased by famed illusionist David Copperfield

Tommy Cooper's final magic robe sells at auction in North Yorkshire for £8,500

Bishop Auckland's Park Head Hotel and Oak Room Restaurant will host their first-ever comedy night with North East comedian Matt Reed serving as host

Bishop Auckland's Park Head Hotel and Oak Room Restaurant will host their first-ever comedy night with North East comedian Matt Reed serving as host

Bishop Auckland hotel to host inaugural comedy night - with 'hilarious' acts

Comedy legend Mick Miller is set to make a rare return to Darlington with a performance at Harrowgate Club on Salters Lane

Comedy legend Mick Miller is set to make a rare return to Darlington with a performance at Harrowgate Club on Salters Lane

Comedy legend to perform in Darlington after journey from New Faces to Vegas

North East comedy star Kai Humphries is scheduled to perform in Darlington at The Hullabaloo

North East comedy star Kai Humphries is scheduled to perform in Darlington at The Hullabaloo

'Absolutely brilliant' comedy star to perform in Darlington

Legendary UK comedian Mick Miller is heading to Teesside in July

Legendary UK comedian Mick Miller is heading to Teesside in July

Legendary comedian 'at the top of his game' headlines North East cabaret night

Durham Fringe Festival organisers with representatives of EMG solicitors and Durham City Freemen, plus some of the young performers who will be involved in some of this year's programme

Durham Fringe Festival organisers with representatives of EMG solicitors and Durham City Freemen, plus some of the young performers who will be involved in some of this year's programme

Durham Fringe Festival

Durham Fringe Festival

Young local talent to get involved in this year's Durham Fringe Festival programme

Funny Way To Be, the Barnard Castle Comedy Club, will host eleven top comedians including Joe Kent-Walters The Witham before their performances at the Edinburgh Festival

Funny Way To Be, the Barnard Castle Comedy Club, will host eleven top comedians including Joe Kent-Walters The Witham before their performances at the Edinburgh Festival

Top comedians to hit the stage in County Durham before heading to Edinburgh

Durham Fringe Festival returns in 2025 with 'exciting' lineup

Durham Fringe Festival returns in 2025 with 'exciting' lineup

Durham Fringe Festival to return with its 'most exciting' lineup to date

Popular comedian Milton Jones has cancelled his tour date at Durham after being diagnosed with cancer.

Popular comedian Milton Jones has cancelled his tour date at Durham after being diagnosed with cancer.

Popular comedian cancels tour gig in Durham after cancer diagnosis

Hull comedian Lucy Beaumont has been revealed as headlining the Deer Shed Festival

Hull comedian Lucy Beaumont has been revealed as headlining the Deer Shed Festival

Deer Shed Festival announces huge lineup for 15th anniversary

John Shuttleworth

John Shuttleworth

Comedy legend aims to 'raise the oof' when bringing his new show to North Yorkshire

Paul Riley, aka Winston from Still Game, delieved his one-man show in Newcastle at the weekend

Paul Riley, aka Winston from Still Game, delieved his one-man show in Newcastle at the weekend

Rude, crude and very funny: Still Game star delights North East audience

Seann Walsh is set to headline the Consett Comedy Festival in May.

Seann Walsh is set to headline the Consett Comedy Festival in May.

Mock the Week stars to headline County Durham comedy festival in May

Chris Cantrill and Geoff Norcott

Chris Cantrill and Geoff Norcott

Edinburgh Fringe nominee and TV star to play County Durham comedy shows

Malcolm Singleton as Tommy Bungle, the clown

Malcolm Singleton as Tommy Bungle, the clown

Tears for a clown – farewell to Malcolm Singleton, alias Darlington's 'Tommy Bungle'

Paul Riley, best known as Winson in Still Game (inset), is bringing his one-man show to the Newcastle stage

Paul Riley, best known as Winson in Still Game (inset), is bringing his one-man show to the Newcastle stage

Motorhead, ET and Robin Williams: Still Game star reflects on his 35 years in comedy

Eddie Kadi was hosting the Mobo Awards at the Utilita Arena Newcastle.

Eddie Kadi was hosting the Mobo Awards at the Utilita Arena Newcastle.

Comedian shares love for North East icon and does impression of Angel of North

Former BBC presenter Alfie Joey has sympathies with Peter Kay.

Former BBC presenter Alfie Joey has sympathies with Peter Kay.

Former BBC presenter sympathises with Peter Kay in heckler row

Comedic duo Will Mellor and Ralf Little, renowned for their 'Two Pints' podcast, are set to perform at Stockton Globe on Saturday, November 8, 2025, as part of their 'November Nonsense' tour

Comedic duo Will Mellor and Ralf Little, renowned for their 'Two Pints' podcast, are set to perform at Stockton Globe on Saturday, November 8, 2025, as part of their 'November Nonsense' tour

Two Pints podcast comedy duo bring show to North East - how to get tickets

Stand-up comedy

Comedy star who started in now closed Darlington club to return to town in 2025

Ed Byrne is bringing his show to Durham in February.

Ed Byrne is bringing his show to Durham in February.

Household name comedian brings five-star stand-up to Durham theatre

Smoggie Queens is set to host its premiere at Middlesbrough Town Hall

Smoggie Queens is set to host its premiere at Middlesbrough Town Hall

Pink carpet to be rolled out on Teesside for star-studded Smoggie Queens premiere

Joan Rooke with the Victoria Wood coat

Joan Rooke with the Victoria Wood coat

Iconic coat worn by comedy star to be auctioned in County Durham

Panto legend Su Pollard who is starring as the wicked fairy Carabosse in Sleeping Beauty at Darlington Hippodrome

Panto legend Su Pollard who is starring as the wicked fairy Carabosse in Sleeping Beauty at Darlington Hippodrome

'I'll never stop doing panto": Su Pollard on her 49th panto season in Darlington

HENRY NORMAL AND NIGEL PLANER

HENRY NORMAL AND NIGEL PLANER

BAFTA winning writer Henry Normal and comic legend Nigel Planer tour North East

A memorial event for cult duck hero 'Longboi' has taken place at the University of York, as BBC Radio One presenter Greg James paid tribute in a special breakfast show memorial episode

A memorial event for cult duck hero 'Longboi' has taken place at the University of York, as BBC Radio One presenter Greg James paid tribute in a special breakfast show memorial episode

Memorial event takes place for viral duck 'Longboi' as BBC's Greg James pays tribute

Jimmy Carr is coming to Darlington to perform at the Hippodrome

Comedian Mark Thomas is bringing his UK tour to Barnard Castle's comedy club in February 2025.

Comedian Mark Thomas is bringing his UK tour to Barnard Castle's comedy club in February 2025.

'Godfather of political comedy' bringing comeback tour to County Durham

Tommy Cannon, right, with Paul 'Goffy' Gough at Hartlepool Marina

Tommy Cannon, right, with Paul 'Goffy' Gough at Hartlepool Marina

Comedy legend spotted making first ever visit to North East town ahead of solo tour

The event is to be held in October and features former BBC Newcastle host Sue Sweeney

The event is to be held in October and features former BBC Newcastle host Sue Sweeney

County Durham community centre to host comedy evening featuring award-winning act

BBC Comedy Smoggie Queens has been filming across the region

BBC Comedy Smoggie Queens has been filming across the region

Smoggie Queens: Plot, cast, and what we know so far about upcoming BBC show

Tommy Cannon holding a picture of himself with Robbie Williams – the night that changed his mindset

Tommy Cannon holding a picture of himself with Robbie Williams – the night that changed his mindset

Tommy rocks on in the North East as singing star inspires comedy legend's solo tour