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Jimmy Cricket with his trademark left- and right-labelled wellington boots, which he'd wear on the wrong feet.

Museum to celebrate the life of Lancashire funnyman Jimmy Cricket

Comedy for kids is coming to Chorley Threatre this October half-term & here's everything you need to know

Comedy for kids is coming to Chorley this October half-term

Seann Walsh brings his latest stand-up show to Burnley Mechanics on Friday, October 16

Seann Walsh on his latest show heading to Lancashire this week

Phil Ellis is billed to play at the Guild Lounge this October

'I love Preston’: Taskmaster star Phil Ellis returns for hometown show

Paul Merton and Suki Webster bring their improv show to Lancashire. Photo by Steve Ullathorne

Paul Merton & Suki Webster's Improv Show comes to Lancashire this week

Preston comedian Phil Ellis brings his latest show ‘Bath Mat’ to Chorley Theatre for the fourth time this week.

Exclusive chat with Preston comedian Phil Ellis ahead of 2 local shows

Peter Kay

Peter Kay tickets go on sale today for Blackpool one-off show

Scenes from Euxfest 2025

One day to go until Euxfest 2026: here's everything you need to know

My three best things to do in Preston, Chorley and South Ribble next week ft Bank Holiday Weekend fun

My 3 best things to do in Preston, Chorley & South Ribble next week

Jimmy Cricket's coffin is carried into the funeral ceremony.

Comedian Jimmy Cricket remembered at funeral

Top: A scene from Euxfest 2025. Bottom: A tease of what you can expect from Euxfest 2026.

Euxfest 2026 Comedy & Music Festival: everything you need to know

Just for Laughs has finished its Montréal edition for 2026

Ad Feature Just for Laughs closes one of its biggest festivals to date

Peter Kay will perform four extra charity shows in Bolton

Ad Feature TICKETS ALERT: Peter Kay adds four extra hometown Bolton shows

My three best things to do in Preston, Chorley and South Ribble next week including free events

My 3 best things to do in Preston, Chorley and South Ribble next week

All the shows coming to Preston and Chorley in July including a month of free live music

All the shows coming to Preston and Chorley in July

EdFringe Preview night at Artch Studios, Preston, Lancashire, featuring Abbie Murphy, Ajaz Qureshi and Clementine Bigg-hargroves as Shaun Guff

What's on as Edinburgh Fringe Preview Festival heads to Preston
No need to travel to Scotland, the Edinburgh Fringe is coming here to Preston.
Nicola Adam

All the shows coming to Preston and Chorley in May featuring Susan Calman, Justin Moorhouse & John Robb

All the shows coming to Preston and Chorley in May

Lancashire Apprenticeship Awards 2025 at PNE Football Stadium. Professional Services Apprentice Award winner Helena Houghton.

From swimming pool closures to high street updates

Take a look at all the shows coming to Preston & Chorley in April

All the shows coming to Preston and Chorley in April

Josh Jones brings his new show ‘I Haven’t Won The Lottery So Here’s Another Tour Show’’ to Darwen Library Theatre on March 28

Comedian Josh Jones on why Chorley Theatre is his favourite venue

Comedian Josh Jones is bringing his tour to Lancashire. Photo: JOSH FAITHI

Comedian Josh Jones on his Lancashire show next week

The comedian is bringing his new show ‘I Haven’t Won The Lottery So Here’s Another Tour Show’’ to Chorley Theatre on Nov 21

Comedian Josh Jones on his upcoming show in Lancashire

The show poster for Seann Walsh's 'This is Torture'

Exclusive chat with Seann Walsh ahead of Lancashire show tonight!

The show poster for Seann Walsh's 'This is Torture'

Exclusive chat with Seann Walsh ahead of Lancashire show

All the shows coming to Preston and Chorley in March including an award-winning dinosaur show

All the shows coming to Preston and Chorley in March

Paul Smith Happy Tour Poster image.

'Outrageous' comedian announces Lancs shows on biggest tour yet

My three best things to do next week in & around Preston including shows for all ages & tastes

My three best things to do next week in & around Preston
Senior reporter Aimee Seddon with her entertainment guide to three best things to do next week in and around Preston.
Aimee Seddon

Comedian Seann Walsh brings his latest show to Chorley Theatre on Sunday, March 8

Seann Walsh on his new show coming to Lancashire

Seann Walsh brings his latest stand-up show to Chorley Theatre on Sunday, March 8

Seann Walsh on why he's excited to come to Lancashire

All the shows coming to Preston and Chorley in February featuring some top comedians

All the shows coming to Preston and Chorley in February

My three best things to do next week in Preston, Chorley & South Ribble inc Justin Moorhouse's show!

My 3 best things to do next week in Preston, Chorley & South Ribble

Comedy is set to take centre stage in Lancashire’s business scene as a long-running networking event is reimagined for 2026

Steve Royle and Rob Rouse to headline comedy networking event

All the shows coming to Preston and Chorley in January

All the shows coming to Preston and Chorley in January

Comedian Sue Perkins is going on tour with ‘The Eternral Shame of Sue Perkins’ next year

Everything you need to know as Sue Perkins heads to Blackpool

L-R_ Max Gill, Georgie Buckland, Emily Lane, Faye Tozer, Vivian Panka, Kiara Dario, Sophie Pourret. Photo Credit: Adam Lawrence

Steps star joins cast of Mean Girls musical coming to Lancashire

Exclusive chat with comedy legend Mick Miller ahead of his Lancashire show tomorrow

Comedy legend Mick Miller on his upcoming Fylde Coast show

Mick Miller attends the Royal Variety Performance at the Royal Albert Hall on November 19, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

Comedy legend Mick Miller on his upcoming Fylde Coast show

Sarah Millican, arms akimbo, behind the scenes at Live at the Apollo (Credit: BBC/Open Mike/Ellis O’Brien)

Comedian Sarah Millican's cheeky take on Preston in stand-up routine

Hit comedy series Brassic is set to end after its seventh series, airing later this year.

Major win for Brassic at RTS North West Awards 2025

The legendary comedian Eric Morecambe would have been turning 100 in May 2026.

Town wide celebrations for Eric Morecambe's 100th bday to be held

All the shows coming to Preston and Chorley in November

All the shows coming to Preston and Chorley in November

With 49% of Brits unable to watch spooky films without hiding, M&M'S challenges Jedward to a haunted house screening.

Scaredy cats! Brits are scared of spooky horror films

It's the perfect combination of horror, comedy and a touch of splatter for gore hounds, and it should be your quintessential view this Halloween season.

This Halloween horror is a perfect mix of gore and giggles this season

Brassic is just one of the Lancashire shows nominated for a RTS North West Award

Lancashire shows up for prestigious RTS Awards

All the shows coming to Lancashire in October including hit musicals & top comedians

All the shows coming to Lancashire in October

All the shows coming to Preston and Chorley in October including top comedians.

All the shows coming to Preston & Chorley in October inc top comedians

Comedian Jason Byrne embarks on a national tour at the end of September.

None of the North West towns make you work says comedian Jason Byrne

Comedian Jason Byrne embarks on a national tour at the end of September.

Exclusive chat with comedian Jason Byrne ahead of North West shows

Comedian Russell Kane is taking his latest show HyperActive on the road again for what is an impressive fourth leg!

Chat with Russell Kane as 1st of two Lancashire shows is this weekend

5 best things to do next week in and around Preston & Blackpool inc top stars & festivals

5 best things to do next week in and around Preston & Blackpool

(L-R): Brassic's Tom Hanson, Joanna Higson, Ryan Sampson, Danny Brocklehurst and Neil Ashton attend the NTA's 2025. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for the NTA's)

Brassic stars say fans will be "furious" with ending of final series

All the shows coming to Preston and Chorley in September including top comedians

All the shows coming to Preston and Chorley in September

Comedian Russell Kane is taking his latest show HyperActive on the road again for what is an impressive fourth leg!

Russell Kane on coming to Lancashire twice this Autumn

13 shows still to come in July as the summer holidays begin

13 shows still to come in July as the summer holidays begin

The funny man has a tour due to start soon - but his forthcoming book is set to be a huge success

Peter Kay's October comeback: Simple way to listen in for free

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