Stockport Comedy Clubs
I'd open with a joke here, but this is a post about comedy and the bar feels too high. What I can tell you is that Stockport has become surprisingly synonymous with comedy, with intimate club nights and big-name headliners performing all over town
A Laugh in Stockport (aLiS)
Thread, Market Place
With a long-standing residency at Thread in the Market Place, A Laugh in Stockport (aka aLiS) has been running since 2005 and brings in the finest comedians every month. With a range of different shows from classic stand-up to quirky theatrical murder mystery whodunnits. Past names include Fern Brady, Gary Delaney, Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Lost Voice Guy, aLis is a hotbed for new talent. It's seated, over 18s only, and being set in a Belgian beer bar means there’s some fantastic drinks on offer too.
Outside the Box
The Garrick Theatre, Wellington Road South
The Garrick is one of Stockport's most beloved community theatres, and it's been home to Outside the Box comedy nights since 2019. The club was originally launched in London by comedian Maff Brown with the ambition of creating a night that "everybody wanted to go to and every comedian wanted to play", and it's become a firm fixture here with regular sell-out shows.
Each bill features four comedians with ranging styles from across the UK, including recognisable headliners testing out new material so it's a great one for discovering something new. The vibe is friendly and laid back, and nights run throughout the year.
The next show is on June 5th featuring Harriet Dyer and Amit Mistry.
Chuckl.
Stockport Plaza, Mersey Square
For something a bit more occasion-worthy, Chuckl. brings bigger-name headliners to the beautiful Art Deco Stockport Plaza. Recent and upcoming acts have included Ed Byrne, Russell Kane and Gary Delaney, so this is the one to book if you’re after the gig headliners. And of course, The Plaza is a stunning venue to spend an evening in.
chuckl.co.uk/comedy-clubs/stockport-comedy-club
Comedy in a Van
The Heatons Sports Club, Heaton Moor
Slightly off the town centre radar but absolutely worth knowing about. The Heatons Comedy Evening runs on the first Sunday of every month and has been at The Heatons Sports Club, Heaton Moor since January 2010 technically making it Stockport's longest running comedy club. The likes of John Bishop, Sarah Millican, Paul Sinha and Romesh Ranganathan have all performed here which tells you everything you need to know about the booking standards. Shows start at 7.45pm and usually wrap before 10pm so ideal for a Sunday night with work the next morning. They often sell out in advance, so book early.
comedyinavan.co.uk/heatons-comedy-stockport
Turns out, there’s something for every type of comedy fan in Stockport, whether you’re after a laid-back club night, a theatre-style evening, or even a headline act at one of the town's most iconic venues. Check each one for upcoming dates and get your tickets in before they sell out.
