Comedian Josh Jones tells us why the Chorley Theatre is his favourite venue

Comedian and TV star Josh Jones is currently on the road again with the second leg of his latest show ‘I haven’t Won the Lottery so Here’s Another Tour Show’.

On Saturday, the Mancunian brings the show to Darwen Library Theatre and limited tickets are still available here if you fancy “a good laugh” according to Josh himself.

For some Lancashire Post readers the trip to Darwen will not be worth it however, as they may have already seen Josh’ show when he came to Chorley Theatre last November.

That Chorley date sold out way in adavance but the town’s love for Josh is only reciprocated by the comedian!

We caught up with Josh for a full chat ahead of his Darwen gig, and asked how the Chorley show went, the star replied “Yeah, they were a really good laugh in Chorley, actually, we had a great time. It were one of my favorite ones.”

In fact, the comedian went on to tell us that not only did his latest gig do well in Chorley but generally, he loves bringing all of his shows to the town.

Josh said: “Oh, I loved it in Chorley and Chorley Theatre has the best rider. So I never ask for anything but the people in Chorley Theatre, it’s known amongst comedians for they give you the best food, honestly, they fill the fridge, and they always give you Chorley Cakes as well, with the Chorley Theatre written in icing on the top. It's really cute.

“I think Chorley Theatre is one of the most like spoke about amongst comedians, for the the best things backstage. Honestly, you walk in and it's like a buffet. It's mad, it's great.”

Josh is not the only comedian to share his love for Chorley Theatre with us though.

Before he brought his latest show ‘THIS IS TORTURE’ to Chorley Theatre earlier this month, Seann Walsh told us.: “I love that [venue]. Amongst comedians, that's all, one of our favorites.

“And I think I've been very fortunate to sell that out pretty much since the very beginning. I think I've been there more than six times, and I love that little theatre and the audience. I think they're well versed in comedy shows there, they get lots of comedy and the staff are fantastic.

“The staff always go out of their way to make sandwiches and whatnot. I remember that about the staff, they're so friendly and helpful. The venue's beautiful, a nice, little, kind of cute, intimate venue, and a great crowd so - and also a good Indian by the venue, I remember, which I will be frequenting!”