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Since 1997 XS Malarkey has been a Manchester comedy institution, with compere Toby Hadoke bringing you the very best comedians at the lowest prices.
This week
Headliner TBA
Jonny Collins
James Ross
More TBA
and MC Toby Hadoke
Please note that the artists appearing may be subject to change.
James Ross
James Ross is an award-winning improvisational comedian and founder of Fat Kitten Improv. He has gone solo and currently also duo and is very active on the stand-up scene where he is in ever increasing demand. He ran the popular Better Living Through Comedy shows in Camden for years. 'One to watch' (Daily Mirror) 'Freaking genius' (Three Weeks).
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Toby Hadoke
'Toby is an actor, writer and comedian, who has a stupid name that no-one can pronounce or spell. He was born in a small cottage in Ludlow, Shropshire at the turn of the century, and even as a baby, sported a rather manly collection of facial hair.' Manchester comedy Legend and host of XS Malarkey. Toby was the inaugural winner of The Les Dawson Award, beating a shortlist including Peter Kay, Daniel Kitson, Dave Spikey, Ken Dodd, Caroline Ahearne, Craig Cash and Steve Coogan. He works regularly in TV and Radio having appeared in shows ranging from Coronation Street to Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights. 'Superior stand-up skills – very, very funny' (The Guardian) 'A comedy genius' (Metro).
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53Two
Arch 19
Watson Street
Manchester
M3 4LP
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