Thursday Night Live at Frog and Bucket Comedy Club, Manchester
About the show
Get ready to laugh your way into the weekend with an unforgettable evening of comedy. Whether you’re a die-hard comedy fan or just looking for a great night out, our lineups feature familiar TV favourites alongside the freshest new talent. Promising to deliver a diverse blend of humour that will leave you in stitches.
Featuring - Rachel Fairburn
Rachel Fairburn is an English comedian as well as co-host and co-writer of the worldwide smash hit All Killa No Filla podcast. She has been a staple of the Edinburgh Fringe since 2014, with 6 critically acclaimed solo shows under her belt and featured in the ‘40 jokes of the fringe’ by the Daily Telegraph in 2018 and ‘Best Jokes from Edinburgh Fringe 2022’ in The Times. A regular on the UK stand-up circuit, Rachel is also curator and host of the wildly popular ‘Comedian’s Stories’ night at the 2Northdown comedy club in London and appeared on BBC Presents: Stand Up For Live Comedy and Funny Festival Live, part of the BBC’s Festival of Funny.
Raul Kohli
Raul Kohli mixes cutting-edge topical punchlines with jovial anecdotes, surreal stories and witty political analysis.
Great Yorkshire Fringe New Act of the Year 2015 Finalist.
Harrogate New Act of the Year 2014 Finalist.
Alexander Bennett
Alexander Bennett is a Chortle and Leicester Comedy Festival Award nominated comedian. His solo shows have received rave 5 star reviews, been recommended by the British Comedy Guide, featured in The Times Top Jokes of the Edinburgh Fringe and performed on the West End at London's prestigious Soho Theatre. He has been featured in the Guardian, Metro and IPaper and has been heard on BBC Radio 4 and 5 Live.
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BROADWAY WORLD
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BROADWAY BABY
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"I am speechless... hugely talented with a captivating stage presence"
THREE WEEKS
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"A courageous and powerful hour of comedy"
ED FRINGE REVIEW
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"A testament to the power of comedy to illuminate the human experience - Bennett clearly knows what he's doing"
THE REVIEWS HUB
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"Balances hilarity with poignant themes, often taking unexpected turns"
EDINBURGH FESTIVALS MAGAZINE
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"Brilliantly moving, hilarious and singular - There’s no getting away from Bennett’s sheer charm, wit, and intrepid courageousness"
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