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TodayDoors 19:30

Penelope Isles

YES · Manchester

Hailing from the Isle of Man via the uncomfortable shingles of Brighton beach, Penelope Isles resurface – shimming in sunlight and shadow. Three years since their last show, life has quietly reshaped everything. Two solo records released into the world, new bands formed, old rhythms broken, and a magnetic pull back toward each other that couldn’t be ignored – Penny Isles’ sound remains unmistakable — fuzz-drenched, melody-rich, and charged with feeling. Now expanded into a true three-piece with drummer Joe Taylor, Penelope Isles sound bigger, looser, and more alive than ever. Guitars shimmer and collide, harmonies ache and lift, drums crash like eerie weather rolling in fast off the coast. The Wolter siblings write songs like postcards from somewhere just out of reach — Brighton seafront flats, off-kilter restaurants, memories half-burned in the sun. Beautiful, fragile, and always on the edge of slipping away. Still obsessed with love, heartbreak, and what lingers after, Penelope Isles are at their most open, luminous, and unsteady. And everything feels like it’s moving again. Tour support comes from AtticOmatic. Brighton’s’ AtticOmatic resists easy definition and...

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TodayDoors 19:30

XS Malarkey DOUBLE HEADLINE SHOW with AMY MILLER & JOHN ROBERTSON

53Two · Manchester

HIya! Since 1997 XS Malarkey has been a Manchester comedy institution, with compere Toby Hadoke bringing you the very best comedians at the lowest prices. A minimum of just £3 for members and £6 for normal people- we keep tickets as low as possible to keep shows accessible, but if you can afford to pay more please do- we basically rely on those who can pay more than the minimum in order to pay for the shows. We are a volunteer-run, not-for-profit club, and we really depend on your support to keep these shows running, so we hugely appreciate any extra help! Thank you! This week JOHN ROBERTSON DISCOUNT COMEDY CHECKOUT AMY GLEDHILL (NEW STUFF) BOBBY DUQUENOY and MC TOBY HADOKE Lifetime membership costs £15, and includes entry to the show; you can also ask at the door on the night if you'd like to upgrade to membership. Line up subject to change Right of admission reserved 53two is a cashless venue, and we are also working on cashless ticketing so please bring contactless payment if you plan to walk up (we can accept cash but exact change only please!), but we strongly encourage you to buy tickets in advance; the venue has a strict capacity so when a show is sold out there will not...

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TomorrowDoors 19:00

Manchester Improv Wednesdays

The English Lounge · Manchester

An evening of fully improvised comedy - every Wednesday The Line Up.... Popcorn Pig and Improv Island Discs Popcorn Pig Join Popcorn Pig as we mould a fascinating and completely improvised documentary around a very special topic; whatever you decide! Find yourself engrossed in the characters you meet along the way, and invested in the stories that they will live through before your very eyes. Your humble (and yet to be decided) documentarian of the evening will walk you through the hilarity and intrigue that will keep you craving more. Absolute Onions present Improv Island Discs Hello Castaways! Imagine you're shipwrecked on a desert island. What would be your "go to" song, and your most treasured item? With these suggestions to inspire them, Absolute Onions will produce a fully improvised tale, drenched with drama, emotion, fun and laughter! So let's drift away on your ocean of dreams! "Awesome entertainment" "So funny and clever" 'Literally stopped me breathing for a second or two – never been to improv before but I'd definitely come again' - audience reviews

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Thu 29 OctDoors 19:00

Murder Inc Present: Police Interview With a Vampire

Headspace · Bolton

Can you pick an absolute favourite vampire story? We couldn’t either. That’s why Murder Inc.’s October show is ALL THE VAMPIRES as Murder Inc. Presents: Police Interview With a Vampire. Which of the fang favourites make it into the story is up to you. Edward Cullen? Nosferatu? Lestat? Dracula? Vampirella? As always, we’ll suck up your suggestions with glee. You’ll have a stake in the case as you’ll help crack it. Murder Inc has been performing shows in the North for 10 years. Come see the crime scene for yourself. “Eye-wateringly…pants-wettingly funny” – Reviews Hub Comedy. Improv. Murder. Mystery. It’s Murder Inc.

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