Jokes at the Folk

Join us for an evening of laughter with award winning comedians!

Hosted by Howard Walker, we have an exciting line up of acts joining us including:

Nina Gilligan

Nina is an award winning writer, creator, and improviser. Nina has written several comedy shows and plays including ‘Rescued’ which was Nominated for Best Comedy at Greater Manchester Fringe and ‘Broad Shoulders’ receiving 5-star reviews at the 2019 Edinburgh Festival, as well as Late Developer 2022 and Goldfish 2024.

“Nina is a brilliantly talented comic with a serious purpose” Beyond the Joke

“From the moment Nina Gilligan opens her mouth, you know you’re in safe hands…. Nina is a consummate comedian, her one-liners, observations and general funniness is a joyful constant” Neurodiverse review

Oliver Bowler

Hailing from the mean cobbles of Bolton, Oliver Bowler is a talented rising star of the UK comedy scene. A natural born storyteller, Oliver is one of the most exciting stand-ups to hit the circuit in recent years and is marked as one to watch after winning over audiences across the UK. Oliver mixes hilarious physicality, dry wit and cheeky charm to his relatable experiences through his well-crafted jokes. Watch this space…!

“I’ve been telling everyone, the lads got it!”

Scott Bennett

Pete Otway

A former dairy farmer, Pete Otway is a multi-award nominated comedian and presenter. Pete’s first solo show was nominated for Best Debut at the Leicester Comedy Festival and played to sell out audiences at the Edinburgh Fringe as well as being a BBC New Comedy Award finalist. Pete has hosted shows on BBC Radio 4 Extra and performed stand-up on BBC Radio 2 and Radio 4.

"Excellent anecdotes and a huge heart!" Broadway World

"An audacious comedian...few have the deftness of Otway" Voice Magazine

As usual, there’s a fully stocked bar, plus a huge range of sweets, crisps and snacks available. This event is for over 18's only.

Tickets are still just £12 and they’re sure to sell out fast. So grab yours while you can.

Doors and bar open: 7.00pm

Show starts: 8.00pm

Tickets: £12

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