York Press | Comedy

Andrew O’Neill: Alternative, Hyena Lounge Comedy Club, City Screen, York, February 12

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:58:11 +0000

In his new touring show, Alternative, comedian Andrew O’Neill explores why he has chosen to live in an alternative way, rejecting the normal routes in life.

Jack Dee to give exclusive preview gig in Harrogate

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:52:39 +0000

AFTER a six-year absence from stand-up, grumpy comedian Jack Dee is back on his old domain.

Review: Simon Munnery, Hats Off To The 101ers And Other Material, The Basement, City Screen, York

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:59:57 +0000

Who in the world would know about the R101, let alone write a musical on the ill-fated aircraft? Answer: the eccentric genius, Simon Munnery.

Review: Robin Ince, Happiness Through Science, The Basement, City Screen, York, last Sunday

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:17:12 +0000

ROBIN Ince is tirelessly – he is an insomniac, after all – working. From his radio show The Infinite Monkey Cage, and podcast Utter Shambles, to his Book Club and tour, Happiness Through Science.

Extra gig for Stewart Lee at Hovingham Village Hall

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:04:18 +0000

Stewart Lee is adding a second Shed night of his Edinburgh Fringe-bound show, Carpet Remnant World.

Review: Omid Djalili, Tour Of Duty, Grand Opera House, York, Thursday

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 11:40:38 +0000

OMID Djalili returns to stand-up after three and a half years away, and so much has happened in that time.

Doug Stanhope, Grand Opera House, York, Sunday, March 11

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:02:02 +0000

HARD-TALKING American comedian Doug Stanhope will perform at the Grand Opera House, York, on Sunday, March 11, one of 33 dates on his longest British tour.

Hyena Lounge comedy club picks names for new season

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:59:04 +0000

COMEDY impresario Toby Clouston-Jones is determined to bounce back from the low point of the Hyena Lounge autumn season in York that wouldn’t have had even a hyena laughing.

Jason Byrne, York Barbican, September 28

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:32:52 +0000

IRISH comedian Jason Byrne, “The People’s Puppeteer”, will make his York Barbican debut on September 28 next autumn.

Jason Byrne to make York Barbican debut

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:10:03 +0000

IRISH comedian Jason Byrne, “The People’s Puppeteer”, will make his York Barbican debut on September 28 next autumn.