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Blizzard Comedy's 5th Birthday
  • Gullivers
    109 Oldham Street,
    Manchester
    M4 1LW
Celebrating FIVE YEARS of comedy for the malcontent left, with headline act James Ross

If you would ever believe, it Blizzard Comedy is turning FIVE YEARS OLD and we are inviting you to come along on the very day of our birth to celebrate!

We will be returning to Gullivers on Thursday 18th April for a very special show featuring some of our absolute favourite acts.

Come along and see...

James Ross
Remember childhood favourite Guess Who? James Ross does that, but based on vibes, and played with YOU the lovely audience. Failure is certain. A good time not absolutely guaranteed but quite likely.

4x Chortle Award winner

"[The] irresistable momentum of a drunk on an obstacle course." - The Socialist.
5* One4Review
4* Daily Mirror

With support from
Eddie French
Your Problematic Non-binary Punk fave. You should be ashamed.

Alex Stringer
Alex Stringer’s hysterically sarcastic material and brilliant dead pan delivery has audiences howling with laughter. She is one of the fastest rising stars on the comedy circuit and has proven herself to have a huge future in the industry.

North West Comedy Awards Breakthrough Comedian Nominee 2024
Bury Met Comedian of the Year Finalist 2024
Comedy Bloomers LGBT+ New Comedian of the year Finalist 2022

“Alex is a natural comedic talent and even with 5 months away from stage, she stays hilarious and consistent” - Dane Baptiste
“She is so comfortable and engaging to watch! Way beyond her years” - Brennan Reece
“Fantastic gag rate. I can see you on TV. Really original persona I can see working on TV. I hope you do.” - Rachel Parris

Saeth Wheeler
Saeth is a gay socialist from Yorkshire - but despite that, they're quite nice, really. You can see them delivering their witty, absurdist comedy at venues around the North, including Dodgy Comedy, Complete Joke, and Blizzard Comedy.

"Saeth is a brilliant comic whose friendly and likeable stage presence only serves to hide their pointed fury at the world and themselves." - Bradford Fringe
"Everything wrong with modern Britain" - The Daily Mail

and Maxine Wade
A rising star of the northern comedy scene, Maxine Wade combines political satire with anecdotes of her time nursing in the NHS. Her hilarious quick fire gags and puns about real life stories you wouldn’t believe happened to her will have you laughing all night. Saucy, sexy, and with a hint of sarcasm, Maxine has a reputation for bringing the house down’.

Yorkshire Comedy Awards Best Breakthrough Act 2023
Best in Class 2024
BBC New Comedy Awards 2023 "Rightful Winner, The People's Champion" - Jonny Collins

"Very very funny" - Fem de la Fem Comedy
"Sharp wit" - Cottingham Comedy Club
"Charming onstage presence" - Blizzard Comedy

with host Jonny Collins
Jonny Collins is an aggressively inclusive Non-Binary comedian, Jonny pulls no punches yet makes everyone feel welcome and represented in their thought provoking, and well constructed deconstructions of gender, sexuality and politics. With radical leftist ideals and a fast and furious delivery style, Jonny Collins is a favourite of socialists, anarchists, feminists (of the trans inclusive variety), and queer activists alike.

“Jonny is a force of nature on stage. A whirlwind of hilarity with a unique viewpoint, they energy and passion personified.” – XS Malarkey

"Jonny Collins is deceptively rapid-fire, with a gag rate that would shame most one-line merchants. They can bring a simmer to a boil with ease, and make a huge mess of your kitchen." – James Ross (Quantum Leopard)

As always, this show is free to book, with a pay-what-you-want option on the door by either cash or card.

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