2+ hour, 28+ min ago  (347+ words) Comedy fans have been offered a way to spend this Saturday ahead of the World Cup. Rosehill in Whitehaven is running its West Coast Comedy Festival, with a packed line-up set to entertain visitors before the England match kicks off…...

1+ week, 10+ hour ago  (599+ words) A new theatre production is shining a spotlight on the history of the iconic Settle-Carlisle line. The drama, which celebrates 150 years of passenger service on the railway, is premiering this weekend. Set to debut on July 4 at Appleby Public Hall,…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (714+ words) ROSEHILL Players" production of Calendar Girls proved to be far more than a comedy about middle-aged women posing nude for a calendar. Under the direction of Anne Wilson, this heartfelt and deeply human production balanced laughter and grief with remarkable…...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (166+ words) Limited tickets remain as comedian Jimmy Carr is bringing his latest stand-up show to Carlisle this autumn. He will perform Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny at The Sands Centre on Thursday, September 3, with shows at 7pm and 9. 30pm. The Sands Centre events listing…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago  (169+ words) A SMASH-hit comedy show is heading to Carlisle. 5 Mistakes That Changed History, a blend of history, humour, and storytelling, will take to the stage at The Sands Centre on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The show is performed by comedian and historian Paul…...

6+ mon, 1+ week 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…...

7+ mon, 3+ 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…...

9+ mon, 1+ week 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…...

9+ mon, 4+ 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…...

10+ mon, 2+ week 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…...