Manchester’s Comedy Store stages comedy shows featuring the top names in the business and upcoming acts. It opened at Deansgate Locks in 2000 and is the sister venue of the famous Comedy Store in London.
Comedy Store, Deansgate Locks
Stand Up Thursday feature three comedians while the Best In Stand Up on Friday and Saturday evenings offer shorter sets by five comedians. King Gong, held on the first Sunday of the month, offers members of the public the chance to try their hand act comedy.
Shows usually start at 8 pm. On Saturday evenings there are two shows, one at 7 pm and one at 9.30 pm.
Tickets can also be booked by telephoning the Comedy Store box office on 0161 839 9595, or by calling at the box office in person. Tickets purchased at the box office are not subject to a booking fee. Cheaper tickets are available for students, teachers, NHS workers, and members of the services.
The Comedy Store offers a bar and restaurant. Further eating and drinking options can found around Deansgate Locks.
Deansgate Locks is situated on Whitworth Street West in Manchester city centre (postcode M1 5LH).
Car parks near the Comedy Store include the Q-Park First Street at First Street (postcode M15 4FN), NCP Bridgewater Hall (postcode M15 4PS), and NCP Manchester Central (M2 3GX).
Nearby Attractions
Tourist attractions and things to do near Comedy Store Manchester include:
Deansgate Locks (0.0 miles) - Home to the Comedy Store and several bars and restaurants
Hacienda (0.1 miles) - Legendary nightclub owned by Factory Records (now apartments)
Great Northern (0.2 miles) - Entertainment and retail complex with cinema, casino, restaurants, and shops.
HOME Manchester (0.2 miles) - Theatre, cinema and art gallery at First Street, Manchester.
Bridgewater Hall (0.2 miles) - Modern, international concert venue.
Mamucium – Roman Fort (0.2 miles) - Reconstruction of a Roman Fort in Castlefield, Manchester.
Manchester Central (0.2 miles) - Manchester's major event and conference centre.
Platzki (0.1 miles) - Modern Polish restaurant in the Great Northern Building. Menu changes frequently. Close to Manchester Central and the Bridgewater Hall.
Fazenda (0.4 miles) - Brazilian steakhouse at Spinningfields. Skewers of meat are brought to your table. Close to the John Rylands Library, Manchester Opera House, Great Northern, and the People’s History Museum.
