A MASSIVE THANK YOU
Now that the dust has settled and we have got over the initial withdrawal symptoms that the end of Manchester Comedy Festival 2010 brought on, we would like to say a massive thank you to everybody that has been involved this year.
From the promoters organising the gigs to the venues hosting them, from the acts performing to the PRs pushing the events, everybody has worked their socks off to make this by far the most successful Manchester Comedy Festival ever - a fitting achievement given that it was its 10th birthday.
Most importantly, however, we would like to thank all those who came to see the shows as without you there wouldn't be a festival.
We're already planning for next year and we hope you'll all join as again as we look to go bigger and better than ever.
The Manchester Comedy Festival team
From the promoters organising the gigs to the venues hosting them, from the acts performing to the PRs pushing the events, everybody has worked their socks off to make this by far the most successful Manchester Comedy Festival ever - a fitting achievement given that it was its 10th birthday.
Most importantly, however, we would like to thank all those who came to see the shows as without you there wouldn't be a festival.
We're already planning for next year and we hope you'll all join as again as we look to go bigger and better than ever.
The Manchester Comedy Festival team
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MCF DAILY ROUND-UP - THURSDAY 28TH
There's only a few days of shows left at Manchester Comedy Festival 2010 including some belters today starting at lunchtime. We've rounded them up for you here...
Punk Science (The Comedy Store, 12pm)
Why couldn’t school science lessons have been like this? Get down to the Comedy Store for a mixture of comedy, music and live experiments, where the Punk Science team answer life’s big questions - can food make you happy? How does nuclear fusion work? Could you get DNA from a burglar if they farted in a bag? In conjunction with Manchester Science Festival, this show has all the answers. Click here to buy tickets.
The Boy Next Door Gone Wrong (Apotheca, 7.15pm)
Laughing Horse New Act Finalist and finalist in the Leicester Comedian of the Year Awards, Jim Smallman, is in Manchester with some wonderfully gritty stand up. This show won best comedy show at the Hollywood Fringe so you don't want to miss it. Click here to buy tickets.
Quentin Reynolds, Comedy Mindreader (Lass O’Gowrie, 7.30pm)
Winner of the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year in 2005, this comedy mindreader explores the psychic and the paranormal to a comic backdrop of laughter and astonishment. Quentin's is also the only show to be running for every day of the festival, so he's also got stamina. Click here to buy tickets.
Frankie Boyle – I Would Happily Punch Everyone Of You In The Face (O2 Apollo Manchester, Door time 7pm, Show time 8pm)
One of comedy’s gurus, Frankie Boyle, comes to Manchester following his epic record-breaking tour in 2008 with some stellar stand up. Unfortunately if you're reading this today, tickets for one of Britain's best known stand-ups have sold out, but we're very proud to have him involved once again.
Stand Up Thursday (The Comedy Store, 8pm)
The world-famous Comedy Store bring you an evening of first-class comedy with four comics at the top of their game – Jeff Innocent, Louis Ramey, Milton Jones and a Special Guest, plus Mick Ferry as MC. Open spots also give you the chance to see fresh-blood on a professional stage for the first time. Click here to buy tickets.
Big Value Thursday (Frog and Bucket, Door time 7pm, Show time 8.15pm)
The witty and spontaneous John Warburton hosts a fantastic evening of comedy, featuring the critically acclaimed Steve Shanyaski, Jim Tavaré, Michael J Dolan, and Adnan Ahmed. It really is great value for money! Click here to buy tickets.
F**k The Police (Lass O’Gowrie, 8.30pm)
Get down to The Lass for a night of FREE comedy where eight comedians compete against each other in a ‘battle rap’. And the best bit is that you, the audience, decide who spits the best rhymes and leaves as the winner. MC’d by the brilliant 1 Like Fish plus headliner Vince Atta. Click here to buy tickets.
The Seven Deadly Sings (Apotheca, 8.30pm)
This high-octane musical comedian will take you on a hilarious journey exploring why we actually sing, what songs are about and whether there are more than seven original songs in the world. Ashley will literally reinvent the way you think about music. Click here to buy tickets.
The Great Big Comedy Picnic (Apotheca, 9.45pm)
After eight successful years at the Edinburgh Fringe, successful duo Ashley Frieze and Ian Fox are back on home turf. This show, labeled as Edinburgh Critic’s Choice, promises absolute hilarity and something for everyone in the audience. Don’t miss this show! Click here to buy tickets.
Punk Science (The Comedy Store, 12pm)
Why couldn’t school science lessons have been like this? Get down to the Comedy Store for a mixture of comedy, music and live experiments, where the Punk Science team answer life’s big questions - can food make you happy? How does nuclear fusion work? Could you get DNA from a burglar if they farted in a bag? In conjunction with Manchester Science Festival, this show has all the answers. Click here to buy tickets.
The Boy Next Door Gone Wrong (Apotheca, 7.15pm)
Laughing Horse New Act Finalist and finalist in the Leicester Comedian of the Year Awards, Jim Smallman, is in Manchester with some wonderfully gritty stand up. This show won best comedy show at the Hollywood Fringe so you don't want to miss it. Click here to buy tickets.
Quentin Reynolds, Comedy Mindreader (Lass O’Gowrie, 7.30pm)
Winner of the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year in 2005, this comedy mindreader explores the psychic and the paranormal to a comic backdrop of laughter and astonishment. Quentin's is also the only show to be running for every day of the festival, so he's also got stamina. Click here to buy tickets.
Frankie Boyle – I Would Happily Punch Everyone Of You In The Face (O2 Apollo Manchester, Door time 7pm, Show time 8pm)
One of comedy’s gurus, Frankie Boyle, comes to Manchester following his epic record-breaking tour in 2008 with some stellar stand up. Unfortunately if you're reading this today, tickets for one of Britain's best known stand-ups have sold out, but we're very proud to have him involved once again.
Stand Up Thursday (The Comedy Store, 8pm)
The world-famous Comedy Store bring you an evening of first-class comedy with four comics at the top of their game – Jeff Innocent, Louis Ramey, Milton Jones and a Special Guest, plus Mick Ferry as MC. Open spots also give you the chance to see fresh-blood on a professional stage for the first time. Click here to buy tickets.
Big Value Thursday (Frog and Bucket, Door time 7pm, Show time 8.15pm)
The witty and spontaneous John Warburton hosts a fantastic evening of comedy, featuring the critically acclaimed Steve Shanyaski, Jim Tavaré, Michael J Dolan, and Adnan Ahmed. It really is great value for money! Click here to buy tickets.
F**k The Police (Lass O’Gowrie, 8.30pm)
Get down to The Lass for a night of FREE comedy where eight comedians compete against each other in a ‘battle rap’. And the best bit is that you, the audience, decide who spits the best rhymes and leaves as the winner. MC’d by the brilliant 1 Like Fish plus headliner Vince Atta. Click here to buy tickets.
The Seven Deadly Sings (Apotheca, 8.30pm)
This high-octane musical comedian will take you on a hilarious journey exploring why we actually sing, what songs are about and whether there are more than seven original songs in the world. Ashley will literally reinvent the way you think about music. Click here to buy tickets.
The Great Big Comedy Picnic (Apotheca, 9.45pm)
After eight successful years at the Edinburgh Fringe, successful duo Ashley Frieze and Ian Fox are back on home turf. This show, labeled as Edinburgh Critic’s Choice, promises absolute hilarity and something for everyone in the audience. Don’t miss this show! Click here to buy tickets.
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PRESS LAUNCH A GREAT SUCCESS
The Manchester Comedy Festival 2010 was introduced in spectacular fashion as press and punters alike came together for the press launch, held at The Comedy Store in Manchester.
Performances from the likes of Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Boy With Tape on His Face, Jason Cook, Mick Ferry, Piff the Magic Dragon and Andrew Ryan showcased the terrific talent on offer during the two week-long Festival.
Comedy Store founder Don Ward was also on hand to welcome the launch of the festival, in the process thanking the key partners who have made the event possible, namely Manchester City Council.
The programme this year is the biggest yet, with 210 shows compared with 83 last year, and also offers Jimmy Carr, Frankie Boyle, Rhod Gilbert, Mark Watson and Shapp Khorsandi alongside the hottest new talent on the circuit such as Lady Garden, Joe Lycett, Henry Paker, Colin Manford and John Robins.
Manchester Comedy Festival spokesperson Will Wood said: "The press launch was a tremendous success and truly showcased the talent on offer, as well as the diversity of the acts.
"It's fitting that in the tenth year the programme is bigger than ever as well as across more venues to give it a true festival feel. We'd like to thank everybody who came down, including the large number of press that attended, as well as the acts who took part."
Performances from the likes of Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Boy With Tape on His Face, Jason Cook, Mick Ferry, Piff the Magic Dragon and Andrew Ryan showcased the terrific talent on offer during the two week-long Festival.
Comedy Store founder Don Ward was also on hand to welcome the launch of the festival, in the process thanking the key partners who have made the event possible, namely Manchester City Council.
The programme this year is the biggest yet, with 210 shows compared with 83 last year, and also offers Jimmy Carr, Frankie Boyle, Rhod Gilbert, Mark Watson and Shapp Khorsandi alongside the hottest new talent on the circuit such as Lady Garden, Joe Lycett, Henry Paker, Colin Manford and John Robins.
Manchester Comedy Festival spokesperson Will Wood said: "The press launch was a tremendous success and truly showcased the talent on offer, as well as the diversity of the acts.
"It's fitting that in the tenth year the programme is bigger than ever as well as across more venues to give it a true festival feel. We'd like to thank everybody who came down, including the large number of press that attended, as well as the acts who took part."
Labels: comedy festival manchester, don ward, emilie jones, manchester comedy festival, multitude media, press launch, the comedy store
