The Comedy Store

**No more bookings being taken for this event** Laughs galore as we head down to the most famous comedy club of them all. We'll have a drink or two beforehand as introductions are made before we enter the main room and be entertained by some of the finest comedians in the country. At first glance, The Comedy Store may seem a little out of place on the Deansgate Locks strip. After all, this is the Manc relative of the infamous 30-year old London club that helped kick-start the illustrious careers of many well-known comedians, among them Alexei Sayle, Rik Mayall and Ben Elton. As a result, it feels like the older, more respectable sibling of the brash venues it shares Deansgate Locks with. But what of the performance area itself? It’s a good-sized room, with the seating arranged in a crescent shape facing a small, well-lit stage. Although it can seat around 500 people, you never feel that far away from the performers, even if you’re near the back, so there’s always the chance of being talked to, interrogated or picked on. Granted, it’s more likely to happen if you’re sat in the front row, but if you sit there you really should know the drill. As you’d expect, the comedians themselves are a varied bunch, hailing from a wide variety of backgrounds and countries, with an array of styles and techniques, so you never feel like you’re seeing the same performer twice (although if you are a regular visitor to comedy clubs you will invariably end up seeing the same act at some point). Cost includes entrance to The Comedy Store, live comedy show and all Social Circle fees. **No more bookings being taken for this event**