Devilled Eggs
From acclaimed theatre makers Black Liver, Devilled Eggs is their latest two-hander play about a guest house over the span of a one night stay (breakfast included).
Tickets: £16.50
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Welcome to the Blackpool Comedy Festival 2024 – your ultimate destination for laughter and joy! Nestled in the heart of Blackpool, our festival is a vibrant celebration of comedy, bringing together some of the most talented and beloved comedians from across the globe. From side-splitting stand-up sets to captivating exhibitions, we offer a diverse lineup designed to tickle the funny bone of every comedy lover. Born from a collaboration between Winter Gardens Blackpool, Showtown, Manford’s Comedy Club, and the local community, our festival is more than just shows; it’s a community coming together to share in the universal language of laughter. Join us for a memorable weekend where the best of comedy meets the charm of Blackpool!
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Black Liver presents Tall Tales for Big Kids
Musical comedy duo Black Liver deliver a gaggle of fables, yarns and stories for grown ups as part of Blackpool Comedy Festival.
Tickets: £2
Creating Autobiographical Performance Work
Join performance artist Krishna Istha for a workshop that explores how artists and performers can craft autobiographical, genre-pushing works.
Tickets: £5
Small and Shouty Comedy Show
For the Blackpool Comedy Festival we bring you a comedy night to remember with our host Matt Davenport and special guest Tony Slattery.
Tickets: £10
Jolly Stories with Jools
Join the library’s very own Jools for fun and giggles as she shares Ross Collins’ laugh-out loud picture books for Blackpool Comedy Festival.
Tickets: Free
Freddie Davies: A Comedy Life
Joe Longthorne Theatre present an afternoon of nostalgia and laughter with comedy legend, Freddie Davies for the Blackpool Comedy Festival.
Tickets: £10
I photograph comedians!
This exhibition at Showtown celebrates British photographer Andy Hollingworth and his incredible photographs of some of Britain’s most iconic comedians including Rowan Atkinson and Victoria Wood.
Tickets: Free
Showtown’s Noisy Boxes
Join Showtown for a family friendly silly session making the funniest noises you possibly can for Blackpool Comedy Festival.
Tickets: £3
What are you laughing at?
Want to start a career in comedy? Do you need some help writing a comedy set? Find out how with this entertaining conversation between comics; Allyson June Smith, Sian Davies and comedy duo Black Liver.
Tickets: Free
Showtown Magic workshop
Top magician Russ Brown pulls back the green curtain to reveal some magic tricks to amaze and amuse your entire family!
Tickets: £3
Nook and Cranny: The Story Scientists
Story Scientists, Professors Nook and Cranny, look for answers and crack the formula of the perfect story for the Blackpool Comedy Festival.
Tickets: Free
Allyson June Smith is Little Smith Sunshine
A self-confessed "over sharer" this show for Blackpool Comedy Festival will serve up a potent observational cocktail of wit, bite and shame. So come let this "People Pleaser" please you, and meet your new best friend Allyson June Smith.
Tickets: £5
