channel 4 presents: first for funny
First For Funny lands in Manchester for one night only in this mixed-bill comedy night curated by Channel 4.
Come and discover your new favourite comedians in a colourful, eclectic showcase of the most exciting comedy brains in the UK.
Hosted by Chloe Petts.
Come and discover your new favourite comedians in a colourful, eclectic showcase of the most exciting comedy brains in the UK – featuring Jordan Gray, Ayo Adenekan, Josh Jones, Sikisa, Charlotte Cropper and Jen Brister.
This event will have a BSL interpreter present throughout.
Take a look back at Channel 4 at SCENE 2025: An Altogether Different Comedy Night, AVIVA Studios:
TIMINGS
7.00pm: Doors
7.30pm: Stand-up show starts in the Theatre
9.35pm: Event ends
Event duration: 2 hours 35 mins
TICKETS
General Admission: £15 (+ £1.50 booking fee)
Concessions & Aviva £10 tickets available (+ £1.50 booking fee)
MORE information
Accessibility: For access and facilities information, visit Aviva Studios
Content Guidance: Live stand-up comedy may include strong language, sexual references, adult themes and provocative or challenging material, including discussion of relationships, identity, politics and discrimination.
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