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The Whitley Bay Comedy Gala is back — and this time we’re going BIG! 🎤On November 22nd, we’re bringing you an incredible...
07/09/2026

The Whitley Bay Comedy Gala is back — and this time we’re going BIG! 🎤

On November 22nd, we’re bringing you an incredible TRIPLE HEADLINER SHOW, featuring three of the funniest and most talked-about comedians on the circuit right now!

🔨 JACK SKIPPER – The viral sensation and former carpet fitter who went from the trade to Live at the Apollo, bringing hilarious stories about working-class life, fatherhood and everything in between.

🎪 PHIL ELLIS – Taskmaster star, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and winner of the Malcolm Hardee Award for Comic Originality. Expect anarchic, surreal and gloriously unpredictable comedy!

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 SUSIE McCABE – Glasgow comedy royalty and winner of the Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award. Razor-sharp, honest and seriously funny, with arena support slots alongside Kevin Bridges under her belt.

And that’s not all…we have superb local support from comics Neil Larsen and Dawn Wilkinson as well as one of the funniest hosts around Sammy Dobson.

Tickets available NOW!!!

🚨 THREE HEADLINERS. ONE HUGE NIGHT OF COMEDY! 🚨 The Whitley Bay Comedy Gala returns on Sunday 22nd November with a massi...
07/09/2026

🚨 THREE HEADLINERS. ONE HUGE NIGHT OF COMEDY! 🚨 The Whitley Bay Comedy Gala returns on Sunday 22nd November with a massive TRIPLE HEADLINER SHOW featuring three of the best and most exciting acts on the comedy circuit right now — , the viral sensation and Live at the Apollo star; , the anarchic and unpredictable Taskmaster favourite; and McCabe, Glasgow’s finest and winner of the Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award. Plus fantastic local support from Neil Larsen and Dawn Wilkinson, with Sammy Dobson hosting. Three headline acts, one incredible night and a comedy lineup you really don’t want to miss! Tickets are on sale now, so grab yours before they’re gone and join us for what promises to be our biggest Whitley Bay Comedy Gala yet!

Tickets
https://www.playhousewhitleybay.co.uk/events/the-whitley-bay-comedy-gala-20266/
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07/09/2026

💥 BIG COMEDY NEWS, WHITLEY BAY! 💥The absolute master of chaos is coming to town! 🌪️We are buzzing to announce that the hilarious Phil Ellis—as seen on Taskmaster, BBC Radio 4, and hot off his massive Edinburgh Fringe award wins—is joining the line-up for the Whitley Bay Comedy Gala this November! 🎭✨Expect the unexpected, total unpredictable energy, and a whole lot of laughs. You do not want to miss this one.

🎟️ Tickets are selling fast! Click the link in our bio to grab yours before they're gone! 👇
https://www.playhousewhitleybay.co.uk/events/the-whitley-bay-comedy-gala-20266/

🚨 THE COMEDY EVENT OF THE YEAR IS HERE! 🚨Get ready for an absolute powerhouse lineup for the next Whitley Bay Comedy Gal...
04/09/2026

🚨 THE COMEDY EVENT OF THE YEAR IS HERE! 🚨Get ready for an absolute powerhouse lineup for the next Whitley Bay Comedy Gala because we are bringing you a massive Triple Headliner Show featuring three of the absolute best acts on the comedy circuit right now! 🎤🔥From viral internet sensations to award-winning festival favorites, this night is packed with non-stop laughs from start to finish. Check out who’s taking the stage:

🔨 JACK SKIPPER The South London internet sensation and former carpet fitter you’ve seen all over your TikTok and Instagram feeds! Jack brings his brilliant, down-to-earth "everyman" comedy, telling hilarious stories about working-class life, fatherhood, and his rise from the trade to Live at the Apollo.

🎪 PHIL ELLIS Direct from your TV screens on Taskmaster! Phil is the undisputed king of anarchic chaos and surreal, unpredictable comedy. Winner of the Malcolm Hardee Award for Comic Originality and Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, he guarantees a wild, energetic, and unforgettable performance.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 SUSIE McCABE Glasgow’s absolute finest and winner of the prestigious Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award! A master storyteller, Susie spent 15 years in construction before turning to comedy—delivering razor-sharp, honest, and laugh-out-loud confessional stand-up that has supported arena giants like Kevin Bridges.

Supported by fantastic local acts Neil Larsen and Dawn Wilkinson as well as the fantastic host for the night Sammy Dobson.

November 22nd is the date

Grab them tickets now.
https://www.playhousewhitleybay.co.uk/events/the-whitley-bay-comedy-gala-20266/

🚨Phil Ellis is coming! 🚨Best known to many as a fan favourite from Channel 4’s Taskmaster, Phil is an award-winning come...
04/09/2026

🚨Phil Ellis is coming! 🚨

Best known to many as a fan favourite from Channel 4’s Taskmaster, Phil is an award-winning comedian, Edinburgh Comedy Award winner and a true comedian’s comedian. His brilliantly off-beat and anarchic style has earned multiple five-star reviews, sell-out tours and appearances on The Russell Howard Hour, Roast Battle, There She Goes and Drunk History.

He also starred in his own BBC Radio 4 sitcom, Phil Ellis Is Trying. Expect a wonderfully weird, unpredictable and very funny night of comedy from one of the most distinctive acts on the circuit. Don’t miss Phil Ellis live at the Whitley Bay Comedy Gala this November.

Tickets 👇
https://www.playhousewhitleybay.co.uk/events/the-whitley-bay-comedy-gala-20266/

🚨New Acts Announced🚨In this November’s edition of the Whitley Bay Comedy Gala we’re showcasing some fantastic up and com...
28/08/2026

🚨New Acts Announced🚨

In this November’s edition of the Whitley Bay Comedy Gala we’re showcasing some fantastic up and coming North East comedy talent.

So we’re delighted to welcome the fantastic Neil Larsen Comedy and Dawn Flutterbuys to the lineup.

Come support these hilarious local legends in the making.

With more acts to be announced very soon 👀

The Whitley Bay Comedy Gala returns this November and our lineup is already looking 🔥Susie McCabe Comedy, Jack Skipper a...
27/08/2026

The Whitley Bay Comedy Gala returns this November and our lineup is already looking 🔥

Susie McCabe Comedy, Jack Skipper and Sammy Dobson are just the beginning.

Keep those eyes peeled as we announce more fantastic acts over the coming days 👀

Check this out!!!! A lot of very familiar faces on this new production at the The Customs House. Written by Lynne Patric...
27/08/2026

Check this out!!!! A lot of very familiar faces on this new production at the The Customs House. Written by Lynne Patrick and Jamie McLeish (Doomgate) with Dean Logan (Gerry and Sewell) as well as Amy Cameron (the Club).

BUNDLED, with all those involved should well be worth a watch.

27/08/2026

Friend of ours, Robin Armstrong AKA The Baldy Geordie is hitting the ring this September. If you enjoyed his absolutely hilarious shows (The Robin Armstrong Show, Robin Armstrong Live and Robin Armstrong : ONE NIGHT ONLY) at our former venue. You can support him at this event by following the link below.👇

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