Over 16s only. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult over 18. A max of 8 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 8 will be cancelled.
LAUGHTERAMA, Manchester's biggest comedy festival returns to Castlefield Bowl with five nights of astounding all-star stand-up, craft beers, street eats & more. STEWART LEE FERN BRADY CELYA AB ELIS JAMES IVO GRAHAM "One of the finest comedians this country has ever produced" - Time Out: BAFTA and British Comedy Award winner Stewart Lee heads to Manchester to headline a mega-star opening night at Laughterama. "Lee remains one of the best stand-ups in the country" - Metro Joining Stewart is Scotland's queen of comedy and Taskmaster idol Fern Brady, Live At The Apollo treasure Celya AB, podcast super-star and Welsh stand-up icon Elis James, plus Laughterama fan-fave (and Taskmaster failure) Ivo Graham as host. Doors 18:00 Show 19:30
- Main Venue Contact: +44 161 834 4314
- Event Information Line: +44 161 834 4315
- Located at main entrance box office
- Bring photo ID and booking reference
- Pickup available 1 hour before event start time
- Tickets held for 30 minutes after event start time
- Limited on-site parking available
- Nearby public car parks within 5-minute walk
- Street parking with metered zones
- Recommended to use public transportation
- Designated wheelchair spaces
- Companion seats available
- Level ground access
- Accessible restrooms
- Staff assistance upon request
- No outside food or drinks
- No professional cameras
- Valid ID required for age-restricted events
- No smoking within venue premises
- Small bags permitted, large bags not allowed
- Under 14 must be accompanied by adult
- Children under 3 not recommended
- Age restrictions vary by event type
- Parental guidance advised for some performances
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