Manford's Comedy Club – May 2026
Manford’s Comedy Club returns to Middleton Arena!
This beautiful and impressive venue is the perfect space to play host to the award-winning comedy club.
Each show has a different line-up of four top comedians, who are all personally chosen by Jason Manford.
The full line-up is:
MC – Nina Gilligan
Hot on the heels of her headline show at Heywood Civic, Nina Gilligan is sometimes outrageous, always hilarious with a charming, loveable persona which belies an acerbic wit.
Jacob Nussey
Jacob Nussey unassumingly draws in audiences with his deadpan style, sharp jokes, and ill-fated anecdotes with clever punchlines. Jacob won West Didsbury Comedy Festival New Act of the Year and was a finalist of Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the Year in 2022.
Tim Biglowe
Tim Biglowe is best known for his engaging storytelling style, often drawing on humorous personal experiences, from life as a newlywed living on a canal boat to his unexpected turn as a mechanic.
Tom Wrigglesworth
With a disarmingly charming delivery and unforgettable appearance, Yorkshire funny man Tom Wrigglesworth became a national have-a-go-hero when he rescued a little old lady from the jaws of a Virgin train ticket inspector; only to be arrested for begging. Since winning the Channel 4 new comedian competition So You Think You’re Funny in 2003, Tom is now firmly established as one of the most original, talented and respected comedians on the UK and International comedy circuit.
This beautiful and impressive venue is the perfect space to play host to the award-winning comedy club.
Each show has a different line-up of four top comedians, who are all personally chosen by Jason Manford.
The full line-up is:
MC – Nina Gilligan
Hot on the heels of her headline show at Heywood Civic, Nina Gilligan is sometimes outrageous, always hilarious with a charming, loveable persona which belies an acerbic wit.
Jacob Nussey
Jacob Nussey unassumingly draws in audiences with his deadpan style, sharp jokes, and ill-fated anecdotes with clever punchlines. Jacob won West Didsbury Comedy Festival New Act of the Year and was a finalist of Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the Year in 2022.
Tim Biglowe
Tim Biglowe is best known for his engaging storytelling style, often drawing on humorous personal experiences, from life as a newlywed living on a canal boat to his unexpected turn as a mechanic.
Tom Wrigglesworth
With a disarmingly charming delivery and unforgettable appearance, Yorkshire funny man Tom Wrigglesworth became a national have-a-go-hero when he rescued a little old lady from the jaws of a Virgin train ticket inspector; only to be arrested for begging. Since winning the Channel 4 new comedian competition So You Think You’re Funny in 2003, Tom is now firmly established as one of the most original, talented and respected comedians on the UK and International comedy circuit.
Location:
Middleton Arena
Tickets from £14.70 (inc. £0.70 cmsn)
