Congleton Comedy Club
Congleton Comedy Club at The Lion and Swan, Congleton
About the show
Congleton Comedy Club in October 2026 with Nick Doody ('I love Nick Doody!' Independent ), Aaron Wood ('A rising star' BBC), Charlie Ashton and your compere, Jenny Collier (????? Edfest Mag ???? Shortcom ???? Broadway Baby) at Radley & Co, beneath The Lion & Swan, Congleton. Please scroll down for comedians’ details.
Acts subject to change. Proper sweary, swearing. Fully seated. 18+ We want all our guests to have a great night so please respect those around you by turning off your phone and not talking whilst the show is in progress. Sorry, but we can only refund or reallocate if the show is cancelled. Thanks!
Intelligent, original and hilarious, Nick Doody was the first ever British comedian to perform in Croatia and the last ever British comedian to support Bill Hicks. So, whether you’re a newly emerging nation state or a soon to die comedy icon, Nick is your man! He has penned jokes for Joan Rivers, Lenny Henry, Dame Edna Everage and an uncomfortable number of Mock The Week regulars.
“I love Nick Doody!” Independent “Intelligence, originality… ..cracking gags” Metro
“I already want to buy tickets” Scotsman
Aaron Wood is one of the UK’s most exciting new comics, having racked up three sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe, a successful UK tour and the release of his debut stand up special This Can’t Be It on YouTube
He’s supported the likes of Tom Stade and Fin Taylor, and his stand-up and podcast clips have picked up over 100 million views online, earning him a spot on Rolling Stone’s list of “Rising Stars to See” His sharp, original and relatable material has earned him high praise, with reviewers saying:
“Hilarious, a stand-out act” Wee Review “A rising star in British comedy!” BBC
“Expect to see Aaron on a much bigger stage next year” Fest Mag
Jenny Collier is a multi-award winning stand up comedian, writer and actor. An established regular on the international club and festival circuit, Jenny has supported Jason Manford, John Bishop, Arthur Smith, and Shaparak Khorsandi on their UK tours and has performed in Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland and Australia where she won the Percy Award during the Adelaide Fringe.
????? ‘Excellent comedic work’ Edfest Mag ???? ‘Surprising edge’ Shortcom ???? ‘Refreshingly original...Excellent’ Broadway Baby ‘Clearly a rising star' Bruce Dessau
Your evening comes complete with Charlie Ashton Comedy in Congleton in October 2026 is booked by Comedy In A Van
Featuring - Nick Doody
Comic who uses his physicality as an extra dimension to his show. A finalist on Channel 4's 'So You Think You're Funny?', topical and not afraid to say what he thinks, Nick Doody's brand of political comedy and satire has won fans all over the country. Whilst still a student he supported Bill Hicks on his final tour of the UK, on Bill’s request.
'Some of the best political material I have heard in a while... comic genius' (The Scotsman)
“Very impressive...unfailingly good punchlines...intelligent and funny...comes with the chortle seal of approval” - (Chortle) *****
“A refreshing change...Sharp witted, but never sharp-tongued” (THREE WEEKS) *****
Aaron Wood
Aaron is a comedian from Greater Manchester and has hit the ground running since starting out. Tour support for Tom Stade, Carl Hutchinson, Danny McLoughlin, Eshaan Akbar, Hayley Ellis and a runner up in the Chester New Comedian Of The Year competition he is progressing at a rapid rate.
Host of the Spread Negativity podcast with over 50 million views online, he's described as 'talent way beyond his time on the circuit' for his ability to combine natural stage presence with original, relatable material.
Charlie Ashton
Jenny Collier
Jenny Collier moved from the Welsh mountains to London in 2010 to embark upon a career in stand up comedy, making the final of So You Think You're Funny in August 2013.
'Fast-paced wit... Quick and clever' (http://www.theupcoming.co.uk)
'Refreshingly original... Excellent' (Broadway Baby)
'Makes vitriol adorable, delivers funny dark material as though butter wouldn't melt'
(Wildcard Comedy)
'Ace... Strong set... Strong persona' (London is Funny)
'... the refreshingly innovative and quick-witted Jenny Collier' (Funhouse Comedy).