John Bishop News

Five-time Obie Award-winning theater company Clubbed Thumb (Maria Striar, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Bulger, Associate Artistic Director) will honor director and outgoing board chair Pam MacKinnon (The Parisian Woman, Amelie) at the 2018 Clubbed Thumb Gala on Monday, April 30, 2018 at the Etsy Headquarters (117 Adams Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201).

THE MUSICAL COMEDY MURDERS satirizes a few archetypes from stage and screen (especially the sweet ingenue and perpetually thirsty lyricist), reveals secret passageways and mistaken identities -- and multiple plot twists and multiple murders.

Fresh from her hugely successful debut show 'What Would Beyonce Do?!', star of Comic Relief and Live at The Apollo, Luisa Omelan will bring the cream of UK stand-up talent to Birmingham this February for a one-off comedy bonanza with 100% of all proceeds donated to Helena's Hospice Foundation.

The Grand Theatre is thrilled to present, The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940, running Februrary 8-24! Written by playwright legend, John Bishop, audiences are in for some good laughs with this hilarious spoof of the great murder mystery movies of the 1940s. With secret passageways, mistaken identities, and one plot twist after another, audiences of all ages will enjoy the humor and mystery while wondering: whodunit?

After handing Prime Minister Theresa May her P45 during the Conservative Party Conference before being frogmarched out and swiftly arrested, this spring will see Simon Brodkin embark on the third leg of his hit stand-up tour 'Serious Joker'

Comedy king Ken Dodd has announced that he will be postponing his Happiness Show at Parr Hall, which was due to take place next week.

A musical extravaganza is promising to put the boom boom into your heart as it heads to town in celebration of a global superstar.

A musical trio will be swinging into town for a show-stopping extravaganza that will leave you grinning from ear to ear. Warrington's Parr Hall will play host to Rat Pack champs The Crooners as part of their extensive UK tour.

A celebrated comedian will be treading the boards of Warrington's Parr Hall next month with a hilarious show of sheer ridiculousness. Back by overwhelming demand, much-loved comedian Jimeoin is back in the UK to give his motherland audiences their comedy fix with his new show, Ridiculous.

A comedy legend and national treasure will be heading to Warrington in the New Year with a hilarious show that will have you rolling in the aisles. Warrington's Parr Hall will play host to the King of Comedy Ken Dodd, who will entertain crowds with his timeless sense of humour and classic one-liners.

An international tribute band is heading to Warrington with a dazzling show of ABBA classics, in celebration of one of the world's most famous groups. With timeless hits that have won the hearts of fans across the globe for more than 40 years, ABBA's music has found its way into a blockbuster movie and a long-running West End show, and will now be performed live at Warrington's Parr Hall next May.

A spellbinding extravaganza will be heading to Warrington's Parr Hall next year to take audiences on a captivating journey in celebration of a true music legend. Absolute Bowie is proud to present 50 Years of Bowie, a brand new stage show that takes a look at the iconic singer's ever-changing persona.

Live Nation is bringing back COMEDY FESTIVAL favourites JASON BYRNE, NAZEEM HUSSAIN, DEANNE SMITH, DES BISHOP and URZILA CARLSON in 2018. All five are returning to Australia with brand new shows across various comedy festivals from February to May. Tickets for are now on-sale via livenation.com.au.

The frank, funny and unapologetically filthy comedian Sarah Millican has announced two dates at Warrington's Parr Hall next year.

Internationally renowned Warrington-born musician Peter Price has announced a home town performance this December.

The timeless soundtrack that is The Magic of Motown is returning to Warrington next month for a spectacular show.

There has never been anything quite like Red Hot Chilli Pipers: the original bagpipe band are celebrating 15 years with a gig at Parr Hall.

Irish country star Nathan Carter's extra Warrington date, announced after huge demand, is fast approaching. The charismatic performer has just confirmed 16 extra dates due to phenomenal demand, including a show at Parr Hall.

The music legend that is Alexander O'Neal is to grace the stage of Warrington's Parr Hall next month.