Comedy Festival to return to Potteries Museum and Art Gallery
The Stoke-on-Trent Comedy Festival is returning to the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery.
The popular festival has been extended to take place over two weekends in May as part of the city’s Centenary celebrations.
Eight comedians will be taking to the stage at the Hanley venue on Friday 9 May, Saturday 10 May and Saturday 17 May.
The line-up includes:
- Mrs Smith who accidentally became a stand-up comedian after going viral on Facebook
- George Lewis who has supported Romesh Ranganathan, Tom Allen, Russell Kane and Josh Widdecombe on their own tours
- Edinburgh Festival regular Barbara Nice who has supported comedians Johnny Vegas and Peter Kay in the past
- Tez Ilyas who has made various television appearances on shows such as Live at The Apollo, Mock the Week, and The Last Leg
- Award-winning comedian Jonny Awsum who shot to national fame on Britain’s Got Talent
- Freestyle rapper MC Hammersmith who has amassed over 100 million view online and supported Jason Manford and John Bishop
- Unwitting star of Shooting Stars, Dave’s One Night Stand and The Angelos Epithemiou Show – Angelos Epithemiou
- Edinburgh Award nominee and Live at The Apollo star Josh Pugh
Councillor Jane Ashworth, leader of Stoke-on-Trent City Council, said: “Our comedy festivals are incredibly popular so we’re delighted that it’s returning to the city during our Centenary year.
“It’s going to be bigger and better than ever with a great line-up of different comedians to suit everyone’s tastes.
“Comedians who have performed at the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery in the past have told us how much they enjoyed the venue and the audience so I’m sure this will be another great success.”
Rachel Jones and Dave Twentyman from Me & Mrs Jones Comedy, who have organised the Stoke-on-Trent Comedy Festival in partnership with the city council, added: “Following the success of our comedy festival last year we are extremely happy to be returning to the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery with even more shows than before.
“We are proud to be bringing high calibre professional comedians to Hanley and hope that there is an act who most people will enjoy watching. With over 850 people already booked to attend this year’s festival we are looking forward to welcoming everyone there.”
For further information, or to book a ticket, visit: https://meandmrsjonescomedy.com/stoke-on-trent-comedy-festival-2025/
