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TomorrowDoors 19:30

XS Malarkey with BEN POPE

53Two · Manchester

HIya! Since 1997 XS Malarkey has been a Manchester comedy institution, with compere Toby Hadoke bringing you the very best comedians at the lowest prices. A minimum of just £3 for members and £6 for normal people- we keep tickets as low as possible to keep shows accessible, but if you can afford to pay more please do- we basically rely on those who can pay more than the minimum in order to pay for the shows. We are a volunteer-run, not-for-profit club, and we really depend on your support to keep these shows running, so we hugely appreciate any extra help! Thank you! This week BEN POPE More TBA and MC TOBY HADOKE Lifetime membership costs £15, and includes entry to the show; you can also ask at the door on the night if you'd like to upgrade to membership. Line up subject to change Right of admission reserved 53two is a cashless venue, and we are also working on cashless ticketing so please bring contactless payment if you plan to walk up (we can accept cash but exact change only please!), but we strongly encourage you to buy tickets in advance; the venue has a strict capacity so when a show is sold out there will not be any room for walkups. Booking guarantees entry and a seat (...

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Wed 11 NovDoors 19:00

Manchester Improv Wednesdays

The English Lounge · Manchester

An evening of fully improvised comedy - every Wednesday The Line Up.... Tall Tales - Hilarious sketches improvised by a supergroup of improvisers, all inspired by stories and new material from this month's guest - Paul Campbell Paul Campbell has been performing stand up since 2018. His aim is to be known as a Supermarket exclusive comedian based on his love of the now defunct Somerfield and the very much still in business Heron Food. He has performed all over the country. He won the Malcolm Hardee Award for Comic Originality in 2025. 'A show to fall in love with' Scotsman ***** My! That Improv My! That Improv are a group of comedians making completely improvised plays grounded in real human emotion, with a tinge of the absurd brought in for good measure. We put the 'real' in surreal, the 'ant' in fantastic, and the 'unded' in grounded.

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Thu 12 NovDoors 19:30

Dark Matter presents Sylvie Rose quintet + Uroboro

Golden Lion · Todmorden

Isostasy is a new, forward-facing, jazz-groove-led body of music shaped by one woman’s journey through life in times of enormous change. Drawing on the idea of isostasy—the Earth’s crust and mantle continually adjusting to changing forces—the music explores balance, movement and adaptation. Through strong improvisational elements and dynamic ensemble interplay, each musician responds and contributes to an ever-shifting musical equilibrium. Brazilian, classical, folk and dance influences are woven into the songs, alongside reflections on personal experience, the changing circumstances of everyday life and a deep connection with the natural environment. Taking composed elements and reshaping them through improvisation, Uroboro take you on musical journeys and flights into the unknown. Their dramatic arrangements and sinuous riffs expand and explode into free playing, both fierce and tender. From this, beautiful songs emerge, and sometimes spoken word calms everything down. Uroboro are a team of top drawer players making big, romantic music. “This is definitely a band to keep an eye out for live, as they are guaranteed to deliver high quality music that steps neatly across g...

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