Red Herring Comedy Club

Saturday 11th February 2023
Doors 7pm | Start Time 8pm
Tickets | £15.50 (+ booking fee) or £17 on the door
This event is for 18s and over.

The audience for this show will be seated

Headlining February is Nina Gilligan, who is sometimes outrageous, always hilarious with a charming, loveable persona which belies an acerbic wit. 2021 saw her crowned as the WINNER of the prestigious Leicester Mercury Award and being a finalist in English Comedian of The Year in previous year’s.

Recent work includes a sell-out show ‘Late Developer’ at Leicester Comedy Festival which also had a packed run The Edinburgh Fringe 2022. Recent Tour Support includes Jason Manford, Clinton Baptiste and Rachel Fairburn. Described as ‘A Gem of the Circuit’ and with an ability to ‘Transcend age barriers effortlessly’ she continues to rise through the comedy ranks.

“A bolshier Mrs Merton she's not one to suffer fools lightly so watch out for a razor-sharp wit used at will.” The Skinny

Since starting comedy in 2017, Dean Coughlin has performed all over the UK, including Edinburgh and overseas in Australia and New Zealand. He regularly performs in one of the UK’s most renowned clubs, Hot Water Comedy as a resident host. Dean has also done tour support for Jason Manford and 2 of Liverpool’s biggest acts Adam Rowe and Paul Smith.

“Keep an eye out for this hilarious up-and-coming comedian. He was born with funny bones!” - Manfords Comedy Club

Manchester-based Mick Ferry is renowned as a fine purveyor of lugubrious surrealism and is established as one of the most sought-after comics on the British and International comedy circuit. One of the finest comperes around, at ease bantering with a crowd but with no shortage of first-class material, Mick performs regularly at The Comedy Store in London and Manchester, as well as being sought after at comedy venues across the UK and internationally.

A supremely talented and versatile performer, Mick is also an esteemed member of The Cutting Edge at the London Comedy Store; a furiously paced, topical team show in which Mick continues to hone his talent for off-the-cuff, satirical and topical comedy, wowing audiences with his spontaneous acerbic outbursts and razor-sharp wit.

MC-ing the evening is Pete Otway. Fast becoming a regular MC at Docks Academy and always on the mark funny. Award-winning comedian Pete Otway is known for packing gags into hilarious stories and telling them with razor-sharp wit and an affable charm.

*Please note, the line-up is subject to change.

Tickets are now on sale priced at £15.50 (when purchased in advance) or £17 on the door.

All of our ticket sales are handled by Seetickets.com. Seetickets’ policy is that all tickets are non-refundable unless, during the checkout process, you pay extra to protect your tickets. In this event, you will be able to claim a refund from Seetickets so long as the reason for your cancellation is covered by the policy (please check the small print). Docks Academy is unable to process refunds in all circumstances. Please note, that these events are for people aged 18 and over. Anyone aged under 18 will be refused admission and no refunds will be issued for tickets purchased for under 18s, whether or not ticket protection has been paid for. Note that the lineup is subject to change.

Accessibility:

Docks Academy has a wheelchair-accessible lift which provides access to the first floor. We are committed to making the venue accessible to everyone and we endeavour to accommodate all access requirements within the constraints of our historic building, and health and safety regulations. Please do contact us prior to your visit so we are aware of your access needs. Email tickets@docksacademy.com or phone 07733244110