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Student improv troupe set to conjure up comic séance at Durham Fringe
3+ hour, 41+ min ago (337+ words) A student improv troupe is inviting Durham Fringe audiences to step into a spoof séance where no two nights – or spirits – are ever the same. Shellshock! Improvised Comedy will perform Crystal Unclear at the Gala Theatre Studio as part of…...
Fans delight as 'belly laughing' Teeside TV show getting third season on BBC
13+ hour, 11+ min ago (388+ words) A hit BBC comedy set in Teesside is returning to our screens for a third season. Set in Middlesbrough, Smoggie Queens follows a group of LGBTQ+ friends and their found family, and has been praised for leaving viewers in stitches....
Award-winning comedian brings tour to newly-restored County Durham theatre
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (414+ words) Award-winning comedian Mark Simmons is set to be one of the first major stand-up bookings at a County Durham theatre since its remarkable comeback from decades of disrepair. He will bring his new tour Jest to Impress to the Roxy…...
On the set of a horror film in the streets of Durham
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1168+ words) Invited behind the scenes of a new horror short filming in Durham, Andrew White discovered a world of talent, teamwork and unexpected calm. You never quite know what to expect when you’re invited onto a film set, especially when the…...
Magician 'makes history' with first ever magic trick on top of North East landmark
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (218+ words) Chris Cross, also known as “The Great Magician of the North”, carried out the performance at 11.40am yesterday (Saturday, March 16), more than 120 feet above the city. North East magician Chris Cross has made history after performing what is claimed to be…...
I watched my best mate perform stand-up and I was shocked how funny he was
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (730+ words) When my friend told me he had pitched a story to perform stand-up comedy at a local festival, I thought he was mad. But five-and-a-half weeks later, he stepped out on stage at Consett Comedy Festival and I couldn't have…...
Comedy festival at North East arts centre — what to expect and how to get tickets
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (213+ words) A comedy festival is set to raise spirits with three days of laughter, storytelling, and stand-up. The Washy Comedy Festival will take place from May 21–23 at Arts Centre Washington, welcoming performers from across the UK. Award-winning comic Matt Reed will…...
Powerful dance-theatre show on identity and isolation to visit North East
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (464+ words) A powerful new show exploring identity and isolation is coming to a North East stage. Sunny Side, a dance-theatre production by Yorkshire-based company Northern Rascals, arrives at ARC Stockton on Friday, April 10, as part of its final UK tour. The…...
Viewers 'can't wait' for Kelly Brook/Ant and Dec showdown after 'Smelly Brook' jibe
8+ mon, 3+ day ago (357+ words) I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! viewers 'can't wait' for when Kelly Brook comes face to face with hosts Ant and Dec. The 25th series of I'm a Celebrity got underway on Sunday (November 16) night, once again hosted by…...
Teesside comedy legend to return to smash hit series 'Last One Laughing"
1+ year, 1+ week ago (288+ words) Teesside comedy legend Bob Mortimer is set to return to the second series of Amazon Prime smash hit Last One Laughing. The Middlesbrough-born comic and reigning champion will be back in the Amazon Prime Video show to defend his crown....