2+ hour, 4+ min ago  (354+ words) CARLISLE enjoyed a stellar year of stand-up in 2025, with big names and rising stars filling venues across the city. From the Old Fire Station to The Brickyard, audiences were treated to a mix of observational humour, political satire and inventive…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (695+ words) While you may know some of them, there may be some names you are unsure about. Angry Ginge is one of the celebrities many are asking about, including who he is and how he got famous. Here is everything to…...

3+ mon, 2+ day ago  (239+ words) A multi-award-winning Scottish comedian is coming to Carlisle next month as part of his UK and Ireland tour. Mark Nelson, known for his sharp one-liners and social commentary, will perform at the Old Fire Station on Thursday, October 9. The show…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (544+ words) Bagpuss, the classic children's TV character, will make a big screen comeback in a new live-action and animated feature film. The pink and white cloth cat, who lived in a shop that was a home for lost property, turned 50 last…...

4+ mon, 6+ day ago  (384+ words) Organisers of the Edinburgh Comedy Awards have revealed the shortlist for two major prizes. Now celebrating their 45th year at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, a panel chaired by Sam Bryant considered more than 500 shows, amounting to more than 1,200 viewings, to choose…...

5+ mon, 3+ day ago  (201+ words) A BRITISH comedian and actor will be performing in Carlisle this November. Marcus Brigstocke is bringing his show, Vitruvian Mango, to the Old Fire Station'in Carlisle city centre. He was the winner of the BBC New Comedy Award'in 1996 and is…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (350+ words) A "remarkable" transformation has been underway at Stanwix Theatre on the University of Cumbria"s Brampton Road Campus this week. The Rocket Productions Team has been diligently constructing the set for the Rocket Theatre Group"s production of The Hunchback…...

8+ mon, 3+ week ago  (183+ words) A POPULAR comedian is set to perform at a Cumbrian venue." Kieran Hodgson will be performing at the Old Fire Station in Carlisle." The show will take place on Wednesday, October 1. Tickets cost "20 and are available on the Old Fire…...

9+ mon, 1+ day ago  (510+ words) A tribute to the pioneers of modern absurdist comedy is set to take the stage at Penrith Playhouse next month. Penrith Players are set to bring three classic episodes of The Goon Show, first aired by the BBC in the…...

9+ mon, 1+ week ago  (315+ words) CUMBRIAN TV personality Helen Skelton has begun her epic challenge in aid of Comic Relief - with some famous faces supporting her and Morning Live co-presenter Gethin Jones in their 24 hour roller skating challenge. The Morning Live presenters began the feat…...