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Comedy in Manchester

Manchester does comedy in all sorts of rooms. Fairfield Social Club, close to the centre, is a comedy club and social bar with proper food, not a bar that happens to have a stage. A short hop away, LOL Comedy Club at the Palace Theatre runs late-evening stand-up from £24.50, which is one for a grown-up night out rather than a family trip. Out at Chorlton, The Edge Theatre & Arts Centre mixes comedy nights with cinema screenings and classes in things like ukulele, in a building with parking and a cafe. If you want something for the family, the Altrincham Garrick Playhouse is the one to look at first. It puts on drama, comedy, musicals and pantomime, and runs performing arts classes for kids aged 5 to 18, with a hearing loop and wheelchair access. For a night without children, Fairfield Social Club or the Palace Theatre suit better, and The Edge is worth having on your list if you fancy building a comedy night around a film or a class as well.

✓ 4 places★ 1 upcoming event✦ From £24.50